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May 24, 2024 10:38 AM

Another Indian student dies in US, this time in bike accident in New York

An Indian student died in a bike accident in New York, US, on Wednesday, the Consulate General of India informed on Thursday. Shri Belem Atchyuth was a student at the State University of New York. The Consulate General of India in New York offered ...

May 24, 2024 10:26 AM

USA shock Bangladesh again to take unassailable T20 series lead

Rank cricketing upstarts USA humbled Bangladesh once again, sealing their maiden T20I series victory with a six-run win over the Tigers, at the Prairie View Cricket Complex in Houston. The match turned into a yorker fest, with bails flying everywher...

May 24, 2024 10:00 AM

Biden, Kenya’s Ruto pledge to protect democracy in Africa and beyond

Biden, Kenya's Ruto pledge protect democracy in Africa and beyond U.S. President Joe Biden welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House on Thursday for a state visit, pledging new partnerships on technology, security and debt relief to ...

May 24, 2024 9:47 AM

Top Indian official begins term as UN chief’s special representative for disaster risk reduction

A top Indian official, Kamal Kishore, started his term as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's special representative for disaster risk reduction. On May 20, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) welcomed Kishore, who bega...

May 24, 2024 8:58 AM

Preparations in full swing for 6th phase of Lok Sabha Elections for 58 constituencies

Preparations are in full swing for 6th phase of Lok Sabha elections on Saturday. 58 constituencies spread over six states and two Union Territories are covered in this phase. National Capital Delhi is all set to go to polls in the sixth phase of Lok ...

May 23, 2024 7:25 PM

Nine killed in Mexico stage collapse at campaign event

A stage collapsed at a Mexican election campaign rally on Wednesday night, killing nine people and injuring dozens as high winds tore apart the large, concert-style structure, scattering politicians and attendees. Some 70 people were hospitalized...

May 23, 2024 7:19 PM

World Court set to rule on measures over Israel’s Rafah offensive

The International Court of Justice will rule on Friday on South Africa's request to order a halt to Israel's Rafah offensive in Gaza, it said on Thursday. Last week, South Africa had asked the ICJ, also known as the World Court, to order a halt to...

May 23, 2024 2:13 PM

Macron says dialogue ‘necessary’ in visit to riot-hit New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron said he believed dialogue was "necessary" during a hastily arranged visit to New Caledonia on Thursday (May 23) after deadly riots triggered by a contested electoral reform hit the Pacific island. "In the coming hour...

May 23, 2024 2:09 PM

“Reforms created robust financial system, every Indian can participate in stock market,” says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asserted that the BJP is on track to form the government for a record third term and the victory of the party will also result in record numbers on the country's stock exchange market. "I can say with confidence that...

May 23, 2024 12:44 PM

Israeli forces move deeper into Rafah in night of heavy battle

Israeli tanks advanced to the edge of a crowded district in the heart of Rafah on Wednesday during one of the most intense nights of bombardment of the southern Gaza city since Israel launched its offensive there this month. Israel's assault on�...

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