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December 12, 2023 11:05 AM

Hunger rises in Gaza as U.N. prepares to vote on ceasefire resolution

Hunger was worsening among Palestinians in the besieged Gaza strip, aid agencies said, as the United Nations General Assembly prepared to vote on Tuesday on an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the two-month-old conflict between Israel and Hama...

December 12, 2023 2:31 PM

Golden Globes nominations out; ‘Barbie’ leads with 9, Oppenheimer with 8

One of the most talked about movie of the year, 'Barbie' is leading the Golden Globes 2024 nominations. The movie is nominated in 9 categories, followed by its competitor Oppenheimer, which managed to score 8 nominations. With this, Barbie became the...

December 12, 2023 9:27 AM

COP28: Draft of Global Stocktake under Paris Agreement unveils strategies to combat Climate Change

Today marks the last day of the 13-day COP28 in Dubai. On the penultimate day, after several rounds of negotiations, the draft text summarizing the outcomes and decisions of the Conference of the Parties, serving as the meeting of the Parties to the ...

December 12, 2023 9:01 AM

ICC announces revised schedule for U19 WC 2024 in South Africa

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday released the revised schedule for the 2024 U19 Men's World Cup, with the five-time champions India starting their campaign against 2020 winners Bangladesh in Bloemfontein. "A revised schedule for the...

December 12, 2023 9:03 AM

BJP leader Mohan Yadav named new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh

Mohan Yadav has been selected as the new chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, marking a decisive move for the ruling BJP, which triumphed over the Congress in the recent state elections. A former cabinet minister in the Madhya Pradesh government under t...

December 11, 2023 5:49 PM

Parliament briefed by Centre on rainwater conservation action plan

Water, a vital element for sustaining life, has faced substantial challenges such as pollution, wastage, misuse, and mismanagement. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 50 to 100 litres of water per person per day is essential to meet ba...

December 11, 2023 4:46 PM

CA to review Big Bash match abandoned due to dangerous pitch

In an unusual turn of events during the 2023 Big Bash League (BBL), the clash between the Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers was abandoned due to 'dangerous' pitch conditions at GMHBA Stadium in Perth, presenting a rare occurrence in the tournam...

December 15, 2023 4:01 PM

India’s strides toward universal health coverage

Universal health coverage takes centre stage in India's healthcare agenda as the world observes Universal Health Coverage Day on December 12. The theme for this year, "Health for All: Time for Action," aligns with India's ongoing efforts to ensure eq...

December 11, 2023 4:03 PM

Quad nations showcase collaborative efforts in building climate resilience at UNFCCC COP 28

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, in collaboration with the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), organized a compelling side event under the Adaptation Pillar of the Quad Climate ...

December 11, 2023 3:55 PM

COP28’s Food, Agriculture, and Water Day: major commitments and announcements

COP28’s Food, Agriculture, and Water Day witnessed significant developments as nations made major commitments to address climate impacts and strive to maintain the 1.5°C target. Key announcements on global water scarcity and food security were mad...