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August 13, 2024 6:00 PM

MoSPI’s ‘women and men in India 2023’ reveals progress and gaps in gender equality

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the 25th edition of its comprehensive publication, "Women and Men in India 2023." This report offers a detailed look at the status of women and men across various sectors in...

August 13, 2024 5:29 PM

Tripura CM Manik Saha organise Tiranga rally ahead of Independence Day

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha led a vibrant Tiranga rally on Tuesday, kicking off celebrations for India's 78th Independence Day. The event, held in Agartala, saw widespread participation from students, BJP party members, and local officials. In...

August 13, 2024 5:30 PM

BSF engages border villages to fortify security along India-Bangladesh border

In wake of the recent political upheaval in Bangladesh following the departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the Border Security Force (BSF) is ramping up efforts to secure the India-Bangladesh border. The Border Security Force (BSF) is ra...

August 13, 2024 5:04 PM

Rain-induced landslides and floods claim 173 lives in Nepal

Transportation at Daunne of Nawalpur in Sudurpashchim of western Nepal has been disrupted due to road subsidence last night. Only one-way traffic is allowed at Daunne section along the East-West Highway to repair the road that caved in. The maintenan...

August 13, 2024 3:24 PM

PM Modi unveils 109 new crop varieties to boost agricultural productivity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released 109 new varieties of field and horticultural crops on Sunday at PUSA, New Delhi, marking a significant step towards enhancing India's agricultural output and farmer incomes. The new varieties, developed by vario...

August 13, 2024 3:16 PM

Religious freedom does not include collective right to convert others: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday rejected a bail plea in a case of alleged forced religious conversion, stating that religious freedom does not encompass a collective right to convert others. The ruling came in a case involving accusations of forc...

August 12, 2024 6:05 PM

Meghalaya CM discusses Bangladesh’s situation with Amit Shah

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Monday to review the ongoing situation in Bangladesh and its potential implications for India's Northeast region. The high-level meeting, which also includ...

August 12, 2024 5:39 PM

Bangladeshi smuggler killed in self-defence by BSF jawan in West Bengal

A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan fatally shot a Bangladeshi smuggler in self-defence during a confrontation along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Malda district. The incident took place during the night of August 11-12, when a group ...

August 12, 2024 3:44 PM

Bangladesh: police rejoin duties to control traffic after a week

In Bangladesh, after a work abstention for a week, members of the police have started to return to their workplaces on Monday. There were attacks on many police stations across Bangladesh following the fall of Awami League led government. Since then...

August 12, 2024 3:30 PM

Researchers discover anti-diabetic herb on Gaya’s Brahmayoni Hill

Researchers have identified Gymnema sylvestre, commonly known as Gurmar, among several medicinal plants on Brahmayoni Hill in Gaya, Bihar. The findings, published in the International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), highlight the poten...

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