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July 28, 2024 1:19 PM

Landslide from Typhoon Gaemi remnants kills 12 in southern China

Continued heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Gaemi triggered a landslide that killed 12 people in southern China, caused flash floods in the northeast and railway disruptions elsewhere, state media reported on Sunday. Cyclonic winds from Gaemi, down...

July 28, 2024 12:55 PM

Bangladesh: Quota reform coordinators announce fresh programme from secret location

In Bangladesh, Protesting students for quota reform in government jobs on Saturday has announced their next course of action programme. Rifat Rashed, Abdul Hannan Masud and Mahin Sarker, 3 coordinators of the anti-discrimination student movement, he...

July 28, 2024 11:58 AM

UAE Business Leaders React Positively to India’s Union Budget 2024-2025

Today we are bringing you a special report on the reactions to India's Union Budget 2024-2025 from the United Arab Emirates. As India unveils its financial roadmap for the coming year, we're seeing a flurry of responses from key business leaders and ...

July 28, 2024 11:20 AM

Former Army Chief Gen VK Singh flags off Mumbai Kargil Soldierathon 2024

Former Army Chief and Union Minister General VK Singh launched the Mumbai Kargil Soldierathon 2024 on Sunday morning at Military Station Colaba, marking the 25th anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil War. The event, organized by Fitistan-Ek F...

July 28, 2024 11:14 AM

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar Arrives in Tokyo for Quad Meeting

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar landed in Tokyo on Sunday for a two-day visit to attend the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting, according to official sources. Upon arrival, Jaishankar was greeted by Sibi George, India's Ambassador to Japan and ...

July 26, 2024 10:57 PM

Odisha CM announces 10% quota and five-year age relaxation for Agniveers in uniform services

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled new measures on Friday to support Agniveers, announcing a 10 percent quota and a five-year age relaxation for their entry into uniform services within the state. This announcement comes on the heels ...

July 26, 2024 10:48 PM

Over 5 crore Income Tax Returns filed till July 26

The Income Tax Department of India announced on Friday that over 5 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the assessment year 2024-25 have been filed as of July 26. This milestone was reached a day earlier compared to the previous year, signaling a robu...

July 26, 2024 10:32 PM

National Testing Agency declares re-revised results of NEET-UG 2024

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the re-revised results and ranks for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2024 on Friday. According to the updated results, 13,15,853 candidates have qualified for the exam. In a signif...

July 26, 2024 10:21 PM

Kargil Vijay Diwas: IAF’s female Agniveers conduct drill at India Gate

The Indian Air Force (IAF) marked the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas with a special inaugural performance by its Agniveervayu Women's drill team at India Gate on Friday. The event, featuring 29 female Agniveers, was organized to commemorate the 'Rajat Jayan...

July 26, 2024 9:46 PM

Envoy Naor Gilon lauds India-Israel ties, calls PM Modi and Netanyahu’s visits “game changer”

Israel's Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, has lauded the robust relationship between India and Israel, emphasizing the strength of their ties across all fronts. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Gilon highlighted the landmark visits of Prime Minist...

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