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November 2, 2023 4:32 PM

China assumes UN Security Council presidency for November

China on Wednesday (November 1) took over the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for November with a focus on the Palestine-Israel conflict. The situation in Palestine and Israel tops the Security Council's agenda in November...

November 2, 2023 4:25 PM

Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossing overwhelmed as Afghans face expulsion

Pakistan's northwestern border crossing was flooded with thousands of people looking to cross into Afghanistan on Thursday, a day after the government's deadline expired for undocumented foreigners to leave or face expulsion. Pakistani authorities...

November 2, 2023 4:04 PM

Climate’s ‘Catch-22’: Cutting pollution heats up the planet

Air pollution, a global scourge that kills millions of people a year, is shielding us from the full force of the sun. Getting rid of it will accelerate climate change. That's the unpalatable conclusion reached by scientists poring over the results o...

November 2, 2023 3:34 PM

Coal sector records 16.1 percent growth in September

The Combined Index of eight Core Industries (ICI) has shown a significant increase of 8.1% (Provisional) in September 2023, compared to the same period in the previous year. The index of coal sector has showcased impressive growth of 16.1 percent r...

November 2, 2023 3:30 PM

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan explores BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi

On November 2, 2023, the Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan, visited the under-construction BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The temple is expected to be one of the largest and most beautiful Hindu temples outside of India and is sche...

November 2, 2023 3:25 PM

Ambulances prepare to cross into Gaza, as Rafah opens for second day

Ambulances lined up near Egypt's Rafah crossing on Thursday (November 2), waiting to cross into Gaza where they will evacuate injured civilians. At least 320 foreign citizens on an initial list of 500, as well as dozens of severely injured Gazans, c...

November 2, 2023 2:57 PM

Japan is ready to provide aid to Palestinians: Foreign Minister Kamikawa

Japan's foreign minister said on Thursday (November 2) she would meet Palestinian counterparts during a visit to Israel and Jordan, and would communicate Japan's readiness to provide aid to the Palestinians. The minister, Yoko Kamikawa, is also set ...

November 2, 2023 2:53 PM

‘Remarkable feat’: Nitin Gadkari on completion of 4-lane project on Udhampur-Ramban highway

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the successful completion of the Ramban Viaduct. This remarkable engineering feat spans a length of 1.08 km and boasts four lanes, providing a crucial link in the Udhampur-Ramban section of National Highway-44. ...

November 2, 2023 2:22 PM

Delhi’s air turns hazardous, residents gasp for breath

Delhi’s air quality turned to “severe” on Thursday as toxic haze blanketed the national capital region, raising fears of another public health emergency. Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 415 on a scale of 500 in the capital's Anand Vihar area,...

November 2, 2023 1:30 PM

Bhutan King on week-long India visit starting Nov 3, to meet PM Modi

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan is scheduled to make an official visit to India from November 3 to 10. He will be accompanied by senior officials from the Royal Government of Bhutan. During his visit, the King will meet with Prime Minis...