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November 5, 2026 6:33 PM

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team

Cristiano Ronaldo said on Thursday he was retiring from the Portugal team, bringing the curtain down on one of the most illustrious international careers in the history of football. The 41-year-old announced that he would 'hand ‌back the number...

November 5, 2026 6:33 PM

New wave of bomb threats hits passenger flights across Europe

Airlines across Europe received a series of bomb threats on Thursday morning for ‌the second time this week, forcing many to make unplanned or escorted landings, although none of the threats immediately proved to be genuine. While no country has a...

November 5, 2026 6:07 PM

Embassy of India in Kuwait Celebrates Diwali with a Cultural Fusion of Indian and Kuwaiti Traditions

The Embassy of India in Kuwait organised a two-day celebration titled ‘Diwali Diwaniya’ at India House, bringing together the festive spirit of Diwali and Kuwait’s traditional culture of Diwaniya. The celebrations also marked 65 years of diplom...

November 5, 2026 6:04 PM

India pitches Samudra Manthan exploration, strategic petroleum reserves to global investors in Abu Dhabi

On the sidelines of ADIPEC 2026, India has showcased investment and partnership opportunities in its energy sector, hosting two dedicated events in Abu Dhabi that aim to attract global players and strengthen international collaboration in the sector....

November 5, 2026 5:46 PM

Jitendra Singh inaugurates Hyderabad space robotics facility, outlines debris-free space vision for 2030

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday outlined a vision for debris-free space by 2030 ...

November 5, 2026 5:44 PM

Jitendra Singh to launch digital life certificate campaign covering over 2,000 cities and towns

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministries of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space Dr. Jitendr...

November 5, 2026 5:42 PM

Health Minister Nadda reviews AIIMS Awantipora progress; OPD services targeted before December

Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda on Thursday reviewed construction and operational preparedness at AIIMS Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir, directing agencies to complete the remaining construction work by March 2027 and expedite arrangements to begin...

November 5, 2026 5:39 PM

Delhi CM orders suspension of officials, FIR against contractor after Chawri Bazar building collapse kills two

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday ordered the immediate suspension of the area’s Assistant Engineer (AE) and Junior Engineer (JE) and directed the registration of an FIR against the contractor after a three-storey building under construc...

November 5, 2026 5:21 PM

BIS Hallmarking System Strengthens Consumer Trust, Over 65 Crore Gold Articles Get HUID

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has strengthened consumer protection in the precious metals market through its hallmarking system, which enables buyers to verify the purity and authenticity of gold and silver jewellery. Since the introduction o...

November 5, 2026 4:48 PM

From 248 km in 2014 to nearly 1,200 km today: PM Modi highlights expansion of India’s metro network

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the expansion of India's metro rail network over the past decade, saying it has grown from 248 km across five cities in 2014 to nearly 1,200 km across 26 cities, serving more than one crore commute...