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January 2, 2024 12:49 PM

Sanctions impacting Russian diamond imports enforced in G7 and EU nations

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the 12th set of sanctions targeting the import of Russian diamonds into G7 nations and placing restrictions on diamond deliveries to the European Union was enforced yesterday. It said in its report that G7 ...

January 2, 2024 12:23 PM

India got everybody to the table”: EAM Jaishankar on unanimous adoption of G20 Declaration

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underscored the significance of India's G20 presidency in the adoption of the unanimously agreed New Delhi Declaration, particularly amid global polarization on the Ukraine issue and concerns of the Global South...

January 2, 2024 10:59 AM

Japan quake toll hits 30, more than 140 tremors detected since Monday

At least 30 people were killed after a powerful earthquake hit Japan on New Year's Day, with rescue teams on Tuesday struggling to reach isolated areas where buildings had been toppled, roads wrecked and power cut to tens of thousands of homes. The ...

January 2, 2024 11:04 AM

Sculptor Arun Yogiraj’s idol of Ram Lalla to be installed at Ayodhya’s grand temple

As days approach near for the grand 'Pran-Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, the idol carved out by sculptor Arun Yogiraj has been finalised for the consecration at the Ram Temple on January 22. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi confirmed the ...

January 2, 2024 10:39 AM

India and UAE launch ‘Desert Cyclone 2024’ joint military exercise in Rajasthan

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) commenced the joint military exercise 'Desert Cyclone 2024' today in the Rajasthan . The fortnight-long drill is strategically designed to enhance interoperability by fostering the exchange of best practices, ...

January 2, 2024 10:39 AM

South Korea’s Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung stabbed in neck by unidentified attacker

South Korea's opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck during a visit to the southern city of Busan on Tuesday and was airlifted to a university hospital for treatment, party and fire officials said. The attacker, rep...

January 2, 2024 10:10 AM

Japan weather agency warns of further earthquakes of similar magnitude in coming days

Residents of the Japanese region hit by a large earthquake on January 1 should stay alert for further major tremors, authorities say. There is a 10 to 20 percent chance of another similar-sized earthquake striking within the next week, a Japanese Met...

January 2, 2024 10:47 AM

BRICS welcomes five new members, signaling a global shift

The upcoming BRICS summit in Russia this October is set to undergo a significant transformation as it expands its membership to include five new nations alongside the original founding five – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This exp...

January 2, 2024 9:06 AM

GST collections continue robust growth, rise 10% to Rs 1.64 lakh crore in December

On the first day of the new year, there was uplifting news on the economic front as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue collection witnessed a significant annual increase of 10% in December. According to the Ministry of Finance, the GST revenue ...

January 1, 2024 5:38 PM

Powerful earthquake strikes Japan, triggering tsunami warnings

A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake rattled central Japan and its western coast on Monday, leading to widespread evacuations, power outages, and disruptions to transportation services. The quake prompted the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue tsuna...