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May 11, 2024 12:21 AM

After 50 days, Delhi CM Kejriwal walks out of Tihar jail

After spending 50 days in Tihar jail, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was released on Friday following the Supreme Court's order granting him interim bail in the excise policy case. Kejriwal was arrested by the ED on March 21, 2024, in conne...

May 10, 2024 6:09 PM

India, Moldova sign agreement for visa waiver on diplomatic and official passports

India and Moldova on Friday signed an agreement allowing holders of diplomatic and official passports from either country to travel to the other without requiring a visa. "This Agreement will add further momentum to the friendly and cordial relation...

May 10, 2024 5:37 PM

SAARC Secretary-General Golam Sarwar to visit India on May 11

SAARC Secretary-General Golam Sarwar is scheduled for an official visit to India from May 11 to 14. During his visit, Sarwar will engage in several meeting including with Minister of State for External Affairs Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Foreign Secretary...

May 10, 2024 5:33 PM

India set to make waves at the 77th Cannes Film Festival with its very own pavilion

By: Aditya Ahuja The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, which is just around the corner, holds extra significance for India as it will be the first time that the country will host a pavilion all for itself, named "Bharat Parv". The Bharat Pa...

May 10, 2024 5:29 PM

IMD predicts relief from heatwave in Rajasthan in next two days

Several states in India, including Rajasthan, are currently experiencing severe heatwave conditions. Radhe Shyam, director of Regional Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, on Friday said that Western Rajasthan, where temperatures have soared above 45 deg...

May 10, 2024 5:18 PM

Heatwaves could adversely affect India’s economic growth

The scorching summer heat sweeping across India this year, with temperatures averaging of 40 degrees Celsius, is not only taking a toll on farmers but also poses a significant threat to the overall economy. Even though this is not a cropping season,...

May 10, 2024 5:13 PM

EC slams Congress chief Kharge over ‘baseless’ allegations on voter turnout data

The Election Commission on Friday castigated Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for obstructing the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, accusing him of making "baseless allegations" regarding the release of voter turnout data amidst the polls. The EC sa...

May 10, 2024 4:54 PM

Government agencies join forces to combat cybercrime

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in partnership with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and state police, has launched a collaborative effort to combat the misuse of telecom resources in cybercrime and financial frauds. The initiative aims...

May 10, 2024 4:39 PM

Ram Lalla dons exquisite outfit crafted from Muga And Eri Silk

The idol of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on Friday was adorned with a stunning outfit crafted from Assam’s Muga and Eri silk, marking the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. Designed by Manish Tripathi, the dress features intricate Vaishnavite motifs ...

May 10, 2024 4:12 PM

Newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong arrives in Delhi

Newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, arrived in New Delhi today to assume office, the Chinese Embassy in India said in a statement. Officials from the Protocol Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, Dean of Diplomatic Corp...

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