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January 12, 2024 3:07 PM

‘We are largest economy of Europe despite pressure’: Russian President Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that their nation has emerged as Europe's leading economy despite pressure from all sides, and now holds the fifth position globally in terms of purchasing power parity. Speaking at a meeting with entrepr...

January 12, 2024 2:19 PM

President Murmu, PM Modi pay homage to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid their tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary. Recognizing Vivekananda’s role in spreading India's spiritual message to the West, President Murmu highlighted hi...

January 12, 2024 1:41 PM

NITI Aayog hosts workshop to enhance mental healthcare

By: Rupa Kumari Recognizing the intrinsic link between mental health and overall well-being, NITI Aayog recently conducted a workshop at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru. The primary focus of the wor...

January 12, 2024 1:27 PM

ISRO presented with ‘Indian of the Year Award’ for 2023

In a glittering ceremony held in the capital, Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, bestowed the prestigious "Indian of the Year Award" for 2023 upon the stellar team of the Indian Space Research Organ...

January 12, 2024 1:47 PM

Jaishankar, Blinken discuss maritime security as attacks in Red Sea intensify

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and his US counterpart Antony Blinken held a telephonic conversation on Thursday to discuss maritime security challenges, particularly in the Red Sea region, which has been under constant attack by Iran-backe...

January 12, 2024 12:36 PM

PM Modi to observe special rituals ahead of Ram Temple consecration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced the commencement of an 11-day ritual leading up to the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. In an audio message shared on social media platform X, PM Modi revealed that he is undert...

January 12, 2024 12:25 PM

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting to focus on security & job creation

The World Economic Forum is scheduled to host its annual meeting from January 15 to 19 at Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will focus its discussion across achieving security and cooperation in a fractu...

January 12, 2024 12:44 PM

Sports Ministry approves Kishore Jena and Mirabai Chanu’s overseas training proposals for Paris Olympics

The Sports Ministry on Thursday granted approval to Asian Games silver medallist javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena’s proposal to train in Australia, while also funding Tokyo Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu’s month-long rehab training in the US, ...

January 12, 2024 11:57 AM

U.S. and British strikes target Houthis in Yemen amid escalating regional tensions

The United States and Britain have launched strikes from both air and sea against Houthi military targets in Yemen. This action was taken in response to the Houthi movement's attacks on ships in the Red Sea, which further escalates the Israel-Hamas c...

January 12, 2024 9:33 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate longest sea bridge in India-‘Atal Setu’ & National Youth Festival today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and travel on Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri- Nhava Sheva Atal Setu today in Maharashtra. ‘Atal Setu’, is the longest bridge in India and also the longest sea bridge in the country. It is going to improve ...