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November 1, 2023 3:51 PM

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan bolsters academic relations in UAE visit

Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education , embarked on a three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a strong focus on bolstering educational partnerships and fostering collaborative efforts between India and the UAE. This visit e...

November 1, 2023 2:55 PM

Remarkable progress in India-Bangladesh relations, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina today jointly inaugurated three Indian assisted development projects through video conferencing. The projects, aimed at boosting energy and security in the region, include the...

November 1, 2023 2:41 PM

Bangladesh’s main opposition to boycott vote if PM Hasina stays put

Bangladesh's main opposition party will boycott the next general election if Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina does not make way for a neutral government to conduct the poll, two party leaders said, amid a crackdown on opposition politicians and deadly...

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 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...

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...

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