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July 15, 2024 1:37 PM

India commits to enhancing cooperation with Pacific partners: S Jaishankar

India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fund four community development projects in the Marshall Islands. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Jaishankar reflected on the lon...

July 15, 2024 1:03 PM

Security heightened in Puri ahead of Lord Jagannath’s Bahuda Yatra

As the city of Puri prepares for the Bahuda Yatra, marking the return of Lord Jagannath and his siblings to their main temple, authorities have ramped up security measures to ensure a smooth and safe celebration. The Bahuda Yatra, scheduled for Mond...

July 15, 2024 11:33 AM

Prime Minister Modi surpasses 100 million followers on X, becomes world’s most followed leader

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the most followed world leader on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. PM Modi's follower count has surpassed 100 million, setting a new benchmark for political figures globally. The Prime M...

July 15, 2024 11:18 AM

Assam flood death toll rises to 93 as two more succumb in Karimganj

The devastating floods in Assam continue to claim lives, with the death toll now reaching 93. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), two more individuals, including a child, lost their lives in Karimganj district over the...

July 15, 2024 9:24 AM

China’s economy falters as property, consumer pain worsens amid rising uncertainties

China's economy is facing increasing external uncertainties and many domestic difficulties and challenges in the second half, a spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday. China's GDP growth of 5% in the first half was "hard wo...

July 15, 2024 8:52 AM

Amarnath Yatra: Fresh batch of pilgrims leaves for holy shrine under heightened security measures

Another fresh batch of pilgrims left for their journey to the Amarnath shrine under heightened security measures on Monday morning. The enthusiastic pilgrims set out for the holy shrine amid tight security from Panthachowk Srinagar base camp towards ...

July 15, 2024 8:53 AM

Biden says, we may disagree, we are not enemies, we resolve differences at ballot box, not with bullets

Following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, US President Joe Biden addressed the nation on Sunday, stating that violence cannot be normalised at any cost and emphasising that differences in America are "resolved at ballot boxes, not with bul...

July 15, 2024 3:32 AM

English trophy hopes dashed again as Spain win fourth Euro title

Spain clinched a record-breaking fourth European Championship by defeating England 2-1 in a thrilling Euro 2024 final on Sunday in Berlin. Nico Williams, one of Spain's standout performers of the tournament, gave La Roja the lead early in the second...

July 14, 2024 10:56 PM

Wimbledon 2024 final: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to retain crown

Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz won his second consecutive Wimbledon title on Sunday, defeating Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) at Centre Court in London. With this victory, Alcaraz becomes only the sixth man to win both the French Open an...

July 14, 2024 11:08 AM

India and UAE: A strengthened defence partnership

The 12th meeting of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) concluded earlier this week in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in the growing strategic partnership between the two nations...