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September 21, 2024 10:44 PM

PM Modi arrives in Philadelphia, heads to Delaware for bilateral talks and Quad Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed at Philadelphia International Airport on Saturday morning, marking the beginning of his three-day visit to the United States. His first stop will be Delaware, where he is set to engage in a high-profile bilateral m...

September 21, 2024 9:20 PM

PM Modi arrives in the US for Quad summit and bilateral talks with President Biden

Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down at Philadelphia International Airport on Saturday morning, marking the start of his three-day visit to the United States. His visit comes at a critical time, as he is set to engage in key diplomatic meetings,...

September 21, 2024 9:06 PM

Principal Secretary to Prime Minister highlights India’s potential in disaster risk insurance at NDMA’s workshop

P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, emphasized India's growing role in disaster risk insurance during the National Disaster Management Authority's (NDMA) workshop on Friday. Addressing the event titled "Why Disaster Risk Insurance ...

September 21, 2024 7:22 PM

Bangladesh: Ethnic tensions rise in Chittagong hill tracts, 4 killed

In Bangladesh, ethnic clashes between indigenous Chakma and Bengali residents raised tensions in Chittagong hill tracts districts. At least four ethnic minority men were killed and scores were injured in the hill districts of Khagrachhari and Rangama...

September 20, 2024 4:19 PM

For Sri Lanka’s minority Tamils, election does not offer hope

Scarred by a decades-long civil war and struggling to survive in Sri Lanka's crippled economy, ethnic minority Tamils in the island nation say they have little hope that Saturday's presidential election will improve their lot by much. Tamils form 12...

September 20, 2024 2:16 PM

Huawei’s $2,800 phone launch disappoints amid supply concerns

Huawei and Apple's latest smartphones went on sale in China on Friday, with many fans of the Chinese company disappointed that its much-anticipated $2,800 phone - more than twice the price of the iPhone 16 Pro Max - was not available for walk-in cust...

September 20, 2024 1:57 PM

Nepal approves names of Its ambassadors for 16 countries

The parliamentary hearing committee of Nepal has approved the names of proposed ambassadors for 16 different countries. The committee approved the nominations based on a majority. However, the nomination of Ram Krishna Bhattarai, who was proposed as ...

September 20, 2024 11:11 AM

Sensex, Nifty surge as global markets rally after Fed rate cut

India’s benchmark indices surged on Friday, tracking a global market rally fueled by the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points. The Nifty 50 gained 110.15 points, or 0.43%, to open at 25,525.95, while the Sensex ...

September 20, 2024 11:06 AM

India’s trade deficit widens in August amid decline in crude oil exports: CRISIL report

India's trade deficit widened in August, primarily due to a decline in oil exports caused by falling crude prices, according to a recent report by CRISIL. The report highlights that the drop in crude oil prices, a key export commodity for India, has ...

September 20, 2024 10:33 AM

Striking doctors set to resume essential services

Striking junior doctors in West Bengal agreed to resume essential services, in a partial resumption of medical facilities, but they will continue their strike over the rape and murder of a colleague over a month ago. The rape and murder of the 31-ye...

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