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July 19, 2024 5:54 PM

Three die in fresh Bangladesh student protests amid telecoms disruptions

Three people died in Bangladesh on Friday in fresh protests against quotas for government jobs, media said, as telecoms links were widely disrupted and television news channels went off the air. Authorities had cut some mobile telephone services the...

July 19, 2024 12:20 PM

NHAI to charge double toll for FASTag violations

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has implemented strict measures to ensure proper use of FASTags on national highways. Effective immediately, vehicles entering toll lanes without a properly affixed FASTag will be charged double the sta...

July 19, 2024 9:54 AM

Govt to launch KIRTI phase 2 initiative in New Delhi

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, is set to inaugurate the second phase of the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) initiative on Friday in New Delhi. This ambitious project aims to revolutionize India's approac...

July 18, 2024 6:02 PM

India’s counter-drone market set to soar with 28% annual growth over next five years: Report

India's counter-drone market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 28% over the next five years, according to a report by financial services company Motilal Oswal. This growth is driven by an increased need for systems to counter aerial attacks. ...

July 18, 2024 5:51 PM

PM Modi to address BJP workers at party headquarters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters today at approximately 6:30 PM to meet and thank party workers for their efforts in the recent Lok Sabha election. According to a BJP source, the Prime ...

July 18, 2024 2:29 PM

FICCI forecasts 7 percent annual GDP growth for India in 2024-25

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) has forecasted a 7.0% annual median GDP growth for India in the fiscal year 2024-25, according to its latest Economic Outlook Survey. "Despite persisting headwinds, India's economi...

July 18, 2024 12:30 PM

Two soldiers injured in encounter with terrorists in J-K’s Doda

Two Indian Army soldiers sustained injuries during an encounter with terrorists in the Kastigarh area of Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday. The injured soldiers received initial treatment at a government hospital in Doda and are now being...

July 18, 2024 12:52 PM

Indian Navy warship INS Teg leads rescue mission off Oman coast

The Indian Navy warship INS Teg is spearheading a critical search and rescue operation off the coast of Oman following the capsizing of an oil tanker on July 15. As of today, the mission has successfully rescued nine crew members, including eight Ind...

July 18, 2024 11:29 AM

Bangladesh: one more killed, many injured amid nationwide shutdown

In Bangladesh, a young man was killed in clashes between quota reform protesters and the police in Dhaka early Thursday and many others were injured in different parts of the country. The coordination committee of the Quota Reform Movement on Thursda...

July 18, 2024 2:02 PM

EAM Jaishankar inaugurates India’s first overseas Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Mauritius

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated India's first overseas Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Mauritius on Wednesday, marking a significant step in strengthening ties between the two nations. Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth was al...

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