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September 18, 2024 4:15 PM

Hezbollah exploding pager trail runs from Taiwan to Hungary

The detonation of thousands of pagers targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon has left a mysterious trail from Taiwan to Hungary, while raising the prospect of another full-scale war in the Middle East between the Iran-backed group and arch-foe Israel. Israe...

September 18, 2024 3:53 AM

What we know about the deadly pager blasts in Lebanon

At least nine people were killed and nearly 3,000 wounded when pagers used by Hezbollah members - including fighters and medics - detonated simultaneously across Lebanon. Here's what we know so far about the pager blasts. WHEN AND WHERE DID THE BLA...

September 17, 2024 3:42 PM

Atishi to succeed Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi’s chief minister

Atishi is set to become the new chief minister of Delhi, following a proposal from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and current Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. On Tuesday, Kejriwal recommended her name, and she was subsequently elected as the ...

September 16, 2024 10:46 AM

India launches ‘Operation Sadbhav’ to aid flood-hit Laos

The Government has initiated Operation Sadbhav to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Laos, following the devastating floods and landslides caused by Typhoon Yagi. The natural disaster has affected nearly 40,000 people, inflicting widespread...

September 13, 2024 3:22 PM

Swachh Bharat Mission: A game changer for public health

The recent release of the scientific report in the journal Nature on the Swachh Bharat Mission’s (SBM) impact on the reduction in infant and child mortality broadly coincides with the 10th anniversary of the programme.  Announced by Prime Ministe...

September 12, 2024 5:51 PM

CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury dies at 72

Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury died on Thursday at the age of 72 after a prolonged illness. Yechury had been undergoing treatment for an acute respiratory tract infection since August 19 at the All India Institu...

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