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April 26, 2024 3:39 PM

Sri Lanka approves IMF-backed law to seize proceeds of crime

Sri Lanka has approved a new law backed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) allowing the state to seize any proceeds from criminal activities, a cabinet spokesperson said on Friday. The new law was proposed as part of efforts under the IMF prog...

April 26, 2024 4:01 PM

“Electrifying, that’s the only word,” says PM Modi after holding roadshow in Malda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in West Bengal's Malda on Friday and expressed his gratitude to the people for turning out in large numbers to attend it. The PM described the experience as "electrifying," noting that despite the high te...

April 26, 2024 3:18 PM

Brisk polling continues for 2nd phase Of Lok Sabha elections in 88 parliamentary constituencies

oday marks the second phase of Lok Sabha elections, with brisk polling reported across the nation. A total of 88 Parliamentary Constituencies spread over 12 States and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are up for grabs in this phase. Key stat...

April 26, 2024 3:16 PM

World Energy Congress 2024: IREDA CMD highlights need for Innovative Financing Solutions for New and Emerging Renewable Energy Technologies

At the 26th World Energy Congress in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Pradip Kumar Das, Chairperson & MD of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) shared insights into India's journey towards energy transition. During a panel discussion ...

April 26, 2024 3:00 PM

Paris Olympics 2024: Arjun Babuta Breaches Air Rifle World Record In Selection Trials

Arjun Babuta stood out on the seventh day of the ongoing Olympic Selection Trials (OST) for Rifle and Pistol, surpassing the existing finals world record in men’s 10M Air Rifle. His stunning score of 254.0 in the OST T1 final on Thursday exceeded ...

April 26, 2024 2:42 PM

Lok Sabha polls: Tripura records 54.47 per cent voter turnout, Maharashtra at lowest with 31.77 per cent till 1 pm

Tripura is leading the voter turnout charts after 54.47 per cent voting percentage was recorded in the state till 1 pm as per the data released by the Election Commission of India. Other states where higher voter turnout has been recorded are -- Man...

April 26, 2024 1:23 PM

Philippines, France and the US hold multilateral maritime drills

The Philippines, France and the United States held a multilateral maritime exercise off the coast of the Philippine province of Palawan on Thursday (April 25). The drills were part of a three-week annual joint combat training exercise between the Ph...

April 26, 2024 1:17 PM

Indian Coast Guard delegation participates in World Border Security Congress in Istanbul

A two-member Indian Coast Guard delegation led by Additional Director General S Paramesh participated in the World Border Security Congress 2024 being conducted in Istanbul, Turkiye. The event was conducted from April 24-26 in Istanbul. The Indian ...

April 26, 2024 1:02 PM

10 Indian nationals working in Russian Army have returned, says MEA

In a significant development, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed on Thursday that 10 Indian nationals who were working as support staff in the Russian Army have returned to India. During the weekly press briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randh...

April 26, 2024 12:18 PM

India achieved 80% financial inclusion within 6 years: Ruchira Kamboj

Ruchira Kamboj, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, talked about the nation's strong digital public infrastructure and highlighted India's rapid progress in achieving an 80% financial inclusion rate within a mere six years. She em...