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March 1, 2024 1:17 PM

Led by women officers, INSV Tarini embarks on expedition to Mauritius

The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini set sail from Goa to Port Louis, Mauritius on February 28, with Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A leading the expedition. Organized by the Indian Naval Sailing Association (INSA), the...

March 1, 2024 12:23 PM

Asia’s factories struggle for growth as China, Japan falter

Asia's major manufacturing economies struggled to claw their way out of decline in February with Japan particularly squeezed by a steeper fall in demand while an uneven recovery in China overshadowed some signs of improvement elsewhere in the region....

March 1, 2024 12:14 PM

New species of Amazon anaconda, world’s largest snake, discovered

Researchers in the Amazon have discovered the world's largest snake species - an enormous green anaconda - in Ecuador's rainforest that split off from its closest relatives 10 million years ago, though they still nearly look identical to this day. A...

March 1, 2024 11:56 AM

More than 100 killed while seeking aid in Gaza, overall death toll passes 30,000

Gaza health authorities said Israeli forces on Thursday shot dead more than 100 Palestinians as they waited for an aid delivery, but Israel blamed the deaths on crowds that surrounded aid trucks, saying victims had been trampled or run over. At leas...

March 1, 2024 11:02 AM

NZ vs AUS: Cam Green slams unbeaten 174, stitches record 116-run stand with No. 11 batter

The Aussie duo of Cameron Green and Josh Hazlewood scripted history on Friday as they combined to register Australia’s highest partnership for the 10th wicket against New Zealand, as well as the fourth-best overall by an Australian pair. The pair ...

March 1, 2024 10:58 AM

MHA issues advisory against caste-based segregation in prisons

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has advised all states and Union Territories (UTs) to stop the practice of segregating prisoners and assigning tasks based on their caste. The advisory, issued on February 26, urges the authorities to eliminate such...

March 1, 2024 10:57 AM

Jammu’s ‘Tawi Festival’ set to showcase cultural diversity and talent

The 'Tawi Festival' is all set to light up Jammu and Kashmir with its colourful celebration of local culture and heritage. Starting from March 1, this four-day festival will showcase the vibrant traditions that make Jammu unique. This year, the focu...

March 1, 2024 10:56 AM

DRDO achieves success in Very Short-Range Air Defence System flight tests

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a milestone with two successful flight tests of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile conducted on February 28 and 29. These tests were conducted from a ground...

March 1, 2024 10:40 AM

India and Italy strengthen ties at second consular dialogue in Delhi

Senior officials from India and Italy convened in New Delhi on Thursday for their second bilateral consular dialogue, reinforcing the enduring partnership between the two nations. The dialogue, aimed at strengthening people-to-people ties and collab...

March 1, 2024 10:09 AM

Russia declares six-month gasoline exports ban from Mar 1

Russia has announced a six-month ban on gasoline exports starting March 1. This measure aims to ensure an ample fuel supply to meet domestic demand, especially in anticipation of scheduled maintenance activities at refineries. Exemptions to the ban ...