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January 17, 2024 11:18 AM

IISF 2023 to showcase India’s scientific advances

The India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 is set to commence on Wednesday, organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). Running until January 20, the event will celebrate India's achievements in science and technology. Coo...

January 17, 2024 11:41 AM

China’s population declines for second consecutive year, posing economic challenges

China's population faced a second consecutive year of decline in 2023, driven by a historic low birth rate and a surge in COVID-19 deaths following the lifting of strict lockdowns. The National Bureau of Statistics reported a reduction of 2.08 millio...

January 17, 2024 10:29 AM

“He’s gonna be working with us for a long time…”: Trump thanks Ramaswamy for endorsement

A day following the Iowa caucuses results, former President Donald Trump, securing a significant victory, conducted a rally in Atkinson, New Hampshire on Tuesday alongside fellow GOP leader Vivek Ramaswamy, expressing appreciation to the Indian-Ameri...

January 17, 2024 10:15 AM

Pakistan says Iran violated airspace, killing two children

Pakistan said neighboring Iran has violated its airspace resulting in the death of two children, hours after Iranian state media said missiles targeted two bases of militant group Jaish al Adl on Tuesday. Islamabad warned that the incident could hav...

January 17, 2024 9:36 AM

Qatar, France broker deal to get aid, medication to civilians, hostages in Gaza

Qatar and France have successfully mediated an agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas to facilitate the delivery of urgent medication to 45 Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. In exchange, humanitarian and medical aid w...

January 16, 2024 5:33 PM

Intersec 2024 kicks off at Dubai , India Pavilion inaugurated

The highly awaited Intersec 2024, the foremost business event dedicated to safety, security, and fire protection, commenced with grandeur at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The India Pavilion, a focal point of innovation, saw the participation of 52 ex...

January 16, 2024 2:47 PM

UN chief calls for urgent humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza as conflict reaches 100 days

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday renewed his call for an urgent humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel reached its 100th day. Guterres emphasized the need for a cease-fire to address t...

January 16, 2024 2:53 PM

India dispatches high-level team to UK for swift extradition, asset probe of fugitives

A high-powered team comprising officers from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Enforcement Directorate (ED), and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is set to visit the United Kingdom, aiming to accelerate the extradition process for...

January 16, 2024 2:40 PM

9-year-old Indian-American girl on ‘world’s brightest’ students list by Johns Hopkins Centre

Nine-year-old Indian-American student Preesha Chakraborty has been named in the "world’s brightest" students list by the Johns Hopkins Centre for Talented Youth, based on the results of her exceptional performance in the above-grade-level tests, wh...

January 16, 2024 12:23 PM

Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s Best Men’s Player award

Argentine football icon Lionel Messi bagged the Best FIFA Men's 2023 award on Tuesday, triumphing over Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to claim the top spot. Having clinched his eighth Ballon d'Or in 2023, the Inter Miami player has now become the ...

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