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November 1, 2023 1:35 PM

No fireworks display in Mumbai’s Wankhede due to pollution concern, says BCCI Secretary Jay Shah

Leading up to India's World Cup clash against Sri Lanka in Mumbai on Thursday, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah made it clear that there won't be any fireworks display in the Wanhkede Stadium. In an official statement, Shah emphasized the Board of Control fo...

November 1, 2023 12:52 PM

A Journey through India’s Diverse States on Foundation Day

India's rich tapestry is woven with a myriad of cultures, languages, and traditions, and the foundation days of its states stand as a testament to this rich diversity. Several Indian states celebrate their formation on November 1, each with its uniqu...

November 1, 2023 12:09 PM

New Zealand vs South Africa match set for thrilling showdown in crucial ICC World Cup 2023

The ICC World Cup 2023 is set to showcase an eagerly anticipated day-night clash between two leading teams, New Zealand and South Africa, on November 1, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Both teams have put up strong performan...

November 1, 2023 11:53 AM

PM Modi and Bangladesh PM Hasina jointly unveil 3 development projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina have jointly inaugurated 3 Indian-assisted development projects via video conferencing. The three projects are the Akhaura-Agartala Cross-Border Rail Link; Khulna-Mongla Port ...

November 1, 2023 11:17 AM

Indonesia’s ambitious plan to cut carbon emissions & boost renewable energy

Indonesia, a nation facing the challenges of rapid industrial growth and energy demands, has unveiled an ambitious plan to curtail its carbon emissions in the on-grid power sector and significantly increase the share of renewable energy generation by...

November 1, 2023 11:18 AM

Bolivia severs ties with Israel, others recall envoys over Gaza

Bolivia said on Tuesday (November 1) it had broken diplomatic ties with Israel because of its attacks on the Gaza Strip, while neighbors Colombia and Chile recalled their ambassadors to the Middle Eastern country for consultations. The three South A...

November 1, 2023 11:18 AM

China kicks off nationwide population survey amid declining birth rate

China will begin polling 1.4 million people on Wednesday in a survey on population changes, as authorities struggle to incentivise people to have more children amid a declining birth rate and the first population drop in more than six decades. The p...

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November 1, 2023 10:39 AM

Asia’s factories squeezed as China’s nascent recovery teeters

Asia's manufacturers faced worsening pressure in October with factory activity in China slipping back into decline, clouding recovery prospects for the region's major exporters already squeezed by weaker global demand and higher prices. Purchasing m...

November 1, 2023 10:22 AM

FM Nirmala Sitharaman embarks on diplomatic mission to Sri Lanka

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be visiting Sri Lanka on a three-day official visit starting Wednesday. The visit will feature a series of crucial engagements and diplomatic exchanges. Sitharaman will be attending ‘NAAM 200‘, the commemo...

November 1, 2023 12:13 PM

Explainer: What’s the Israel-Palestinian conflict about?

The war between Israel and Hamas militants who stormed Israeli towns and kibbutzes from the Gaza Strip on Oct. 7, is the latest in seven decades of conflict between Israelis and Palestinians that has destabilised the wider Middle East. In Hamas...