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February 8, 2024 9:04 AM

Prime Minister Modi fires back at Congress in Rajya Sabha debate, targets Kharge and Rahul Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi didn't hold back in his response to the debate on the motion of thanks to the President's address in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. He took aim at Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge and didn't spare Rahul Gandhi either, as...

February 7, 2024 7:42 PM

New Delhi to host first ever EU-India roundtable on countering terrorist exploitation of drones

The first ever European Union (EU)-India Track 1.5 dialogue on countering the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) by extremists and non-state actors will take place in New Delhi tomorrow. The day-long EU-India roundtable seeks to better understan...

February 7, 2024 7:42 PM

Pakistan: Two deadly blasts jolt Balochistan on eve of general elections

Two back-to-back bomb blasts have killed at least 26 people and injured several in Pakistan's Balochistan province on the eve of general elections. According to the police, the first blast took place outside the election ...

February 7, 2024 5:42 PM

How India is ushering towards green steel revolution

In response to a parliamentary question, Minister of State for Steel Faggan Singh Kulaste outlined the government's concerted efforts to decarbonize the steel industry. Highlighting collaboration with various stakeholders, 14 task forces have been fo...

February 7, 2024 5:30 PM

Bumrah dethrones Ashwin to become first India pacer to claim top spot in men’s bowler Test rankings

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah dethroned compatriot Ravichandran Ashwin, securing the No.1 spot in the latest ICC Men's Test Bowler rankings. Bumrah's exceptional performance in the second Test at Vizag, where he claimed figures of 9/91, propelled him ...

February 7, 2024 5:26 PM

India hockey player Varun Kumar accused of raping a minor, booked under POCSO

Indian hockey player Varun Kumar has been accused of allegedly raping a minor under the pretext of marriage, leading to an FIR being registered against him in Bengaluru, under the Protection of Children from Sexual Assault (POCSO) Act. The complaina...

February 7, 2024 4:07 PM

India sees significant rise in high-income earners

During a recent parliamentary discussion, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said there has been a notable surge in the number of individuals reporting an annual income exceeding Rs 1 crore. As of December 31, 2023, the count stands at o...

February 7, 2024 3:36 PM

PM Modi takes aim at Congress, echoing Mamata Banerjee’s remarks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a blistering attack on the Congress party during his response to the motion of thanks to the President's address in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. He seized upon West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recen...

February 7, 2024 3:31 PM

Hamas proposal calls for 135-day ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal, talks to end war

Hamas has proposed a ceasefire plan that would quiet the guns in Gaza for four-and-a-half months, during which all hostages would go free, Israel would withdraw its troops from the Gaza Strip and an agreement would be reached on an end to the war. T...

February 7, 2024 3:29 PM

Parliament Budget Session extended by a day till February 10

The ongoing Budget Session of Parliament has been extended by a day till February 10. The last session before Lok Sabha polls expected to be held in April-May this year was started with the address by President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting ...