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October 29, 2023 12:50 PM

Indo-Kazakhstan joint military exercise to commence on Oct 30

A combined contingent from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, consisting of 120 personnel, has set off for Kazakhstan to participate in the 7th edition of the Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2023. This year's exercise will take place in Otar, Kaz...

October 29, 2023 12:19 PM

Kharif Acreage sees increase, yet crop output estimates lowered amid weak monsoon

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare recently released the first advance estimates for the production of major Kharif crops in the 2023-24 season, anticipating food grain production in the country to exceed 1,485 lakh metric tonnes. Notabl...

October 29, 2023 10:15 AM

Indian Para-Athletes make history with record Medal Haul at Para Asian Games

In a groundbreaking achievement, Indian para-athletes have etched their names in history by amassing the highest-ever medal tally for India in the Para Asian Games. A remarkable total of 111 medals, including an impressive 29 gold medals, was clinche...

October 28, 2023 9:49 PM

Dhaka streets turn violent; police constable killed in political clash

In Bangladesh, a police constable was killed and at least 41 cops were injured in clashes between law enforcers and BNP-Jamaat men in Dhaka’s Motijheel, Kakrail and Naya Paltan areas today. Main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party took out a g...

October 28, 2023 7:52 PM

Egypt’s Sisi warns region could become ‘ticking time bomb’

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday warned against any expansion of the conflict in Gaza, saying the region risked becoming a "ticking time bomb". He also said his country's sovereignty should be respected after drones were intercepte...

October 28, 2023 7:56 PM

PM Modi distributes 51K appointment letters to newly inducted recruits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the National Rozgar Mela via video conferencing on October 28 and distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits in various Government departments and organizations. The recruits, se...

October 28, 2023 12:29 PM

Israel steps up border surveillance as Gaza ground offensive looms

Israel has stepped up its border surveillance operations as its forces prepare for a major ground operation in the Gaza Strip. Israel has been launching massive airstrikes and limited ground operations against targets in Gaza since when Hamas fighte...

October 28, 2023 2:17 PM

UN General Assembly adopts resolution urging humanitarian truce in Gaza

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on Friday calling for an immediate humanitarian truce in Gaza. The resolution calls for "an immediate, durable and sustained humanitarian truce leading to a cessation of hostilities." It dema...

October 28, 2023 11:19 AM

BNP, Awami League’s simultaneous do or die rallies raise tensions in Dhaka

Tensions are running high in Dhaka as main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and ruling Awami League set to hold do or die rallies in proximity on Saturday. Last night Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) gave conditional permission to both t...

October 27, 2023 6:00 PM

Technology’s vital role in ensuring national security: Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the pivotal role of technology in safeguarding the nation's internal security. Underlining the government's commitment to this cause, Shah announced the establishment of the 'Police Technology Mission' with a clear ...

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