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November 3, 2023 10:41 AM

National Games 2023: Maharashtra leads medal race with 162 medals; 60 gold

The 37th edition of the National Games 2023, India's own multi-sport event inspired by the Olympics, is in full swing in five vibrant Goan cities: Mapusa, Margao, Panjim, Ponda, and Vasco. At the moment, Maharashtra is leading the medal tally with a...

November 3, 2023 4:20 PM

This day in history: Laika, the first dog launched into space

On November 3, 1957, a historic moment in space exploration occurred when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 2, the second spacecraft ever sent into Earth's orbit. This mission made history not only as a technological achievement but also for another ...

November 3, 2023 9:33 AM

CBSE to open administrative office in UAE, announces Union Minister in Dubai

In a significant development for the Indian expatriate community in the United Arab Emirates , Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan held a meeting with the Principals of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) affiliated schools in Dubai. One of the...

November 3, 2023 9:13 AM

CWC23: India blow Sri Lanka away by 302 runs, storm into semifinals

After a powerful batting display, Indian bowlers wreaked havoc in Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium to blow Sri Lanka away by 302 runs. With this thumping win, India became the first team to secure a spot in the 2023 World Cup semi-finals with 14 points. T...

November 3, 2023 9:14 AM

General elections in Pakistan to be held on Feb 11, poll body informs Supreme Court

Following persistent appeals for the announcement of the date for general elections in Pakistan, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially set the date for the general elections as February 11 next year. This announcement came during a...

November 3, 2023 9:23 AM

Union Education Minister meets UAE Cabinet Affairs Minister in Dubai to foster bilateral

Union Minister of Education and Skill Development Dharmendra Pradhan held a meeting with the Minister of Cabinet Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammad Al Gergawi, in Dubai. The primary focus of this high-level meeting was to reinforce and dee...

November 2, 2023 10:07 PM

NSDCI and EFS Facilities Services Group ink MOU for skilled workforce mobility

November 2, 2023 - National Skill Development Corporation of India and EFS Facilities Services Group (EFS), a Facilities Management Firm based in the UAE, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote Skilled International Workforce Mobi...

November 2, 2023 9:58 PM

In Bangladesh, opposition announced one more countrywide blockade programme from Sunday

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party announced another 48 hours countrywide blockade programme starting from Sunday. Pausing its protest for two days, the BNP and other like minded opposition parties will again enforce a two days countrywide road-rail-wa...

November 2, 2023 5:23 PM

Sachin Tendulkar Grand statue unveiled at Wankhede

A grand statue of India's legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has been unveiled on November 2, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The unveiling of the statue, which was earlier planned for the legend's 50th birthday in April, coincided with t...

November 2, 2023 5:18 PM

Putin revokes Russia’s ratification of nuclear test ban treaty

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed off on a law revoking Russia's ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, a move he says is designed to bring Moscow into line with the United States. Russia says that it will not res...