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November 21, 2024 8:59 AM

India and Guyana ink 10 MoUs covering agriculture, hydrocarbons, UPI, and defence

India and Guyana signed 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country, covering areas such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and the deployment of UPI in the Caribbean nation. Key agreements include...

November 21, 2024 9:27 AM

Prasar Bharati launches its own OTT platform ‘Waves’ at IFFI

Prasar Bharati, India's public broadcaster, on Wednesday launched its own OTT platform, 'Waves'. The app, available on Android and iOS, aims to deliver diverse content under the tagline "Waves - Family Entertainment Ki Nayi Lehar." The platform was...

November 20, 2024 7:12 PM

Voting concludes in Jharkhand with 67.59 pc turnout in final phase

Voting for the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly has ended. In the second and final phase held on Wednesday, so far, according to Election Commission data, 67.59 per cent of voters cast their ballots across 38 seats. This is a provisional figure recorded ...

November 20, 2024 5:19 PM

Maharashtra records 45.53% turnout by 3 PM; Jharkhand sees polling at 61.47%

The assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand on Wednesday witnessed varying voter participation, with Maharashtra recording a voter turnout of 45.53% by 3 PM, while Jharkhand saw a higher turnout of 61.47% during the second phase of its polls,...

November 20, 2024 4:39 PM

UDAN scheme enhancing regional connectivity, making it accessible for millions: Centre

The UDAN scheme has fuelled the civil aviation sector, transforming air travel by enhancing regional connectivity and making it accessible for millions, the government said on Wednesday. On November 17, the domestic aviation sector reached a histori...

November 20, 2024 4:18 PM

Date for resuming India-UK free trade talks to be finalised soon: Commerce Ministry

The Commerce and Industry Ministry announced on Wednesday that the schedule for holding the India-UK free trade talks in early 2025 would be finalised through diplomatic channels “at an early date”. “Subsequent to the meeting between Prime Min...

November 20, 2024 4:18 PM

55th IFFI opens in Goa, celebrating India’s cultural and cinematic heritage

The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to begin with a grand opening ceremony at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium in Goa on Wednesday at 5 PM. The festival will kick off with the screening of Australian film...

November 20, 2024 3:42 PM

Barbados PM Mia Amor Mottley hails PM Modi’s visit as ‘historic moment’ for CARICOM

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit as a "historic moment" for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries. She expressed pride in hosting the India-CARICOM Summit, emphasising its signifi...

November 20, 2024 2:29 PM

Low voter turnout in Maharashtra at 32.18%; Jharkhand records 47.92% by 1 pm

Voter turnout in the ongoing single-phase assembly elections in Maharashtra remained sluggish on Wednesday, with only 32.18% of the electorate casting their ballots by 1 pm, according to the Election Commission of India. Among Maharashtra's constitu...

November 20, 2024 1:55 PM

DUSU election results to be declared on November 21

The Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) election results will be announced on November 21, following a delay of nearly two months since the polls were held, the university said in a statement. The elections, which took place on Septemb...

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