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April 1, 2024 12:05 PM

IAF’s 10-day mega exercise ‘Gagan Shakti’ set to begin

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to commence a 10-day exercise on Monday to test its capabilities and preparedness for high-intensity operations. During the exercise, known as 'Gagan Shakti-2024,' the IAF will mobilize all its bases and assets acro...

April 1, 2024 11:45 AM

India’s G-20 presidency showcased political and economic rebalancing: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday highlighted India’s role during its presidency of the G-20 summit last year, describing the event as "an example of political and economic rebalancing". Speaking at a heritage programme hosted by th...

April 1, 2024 11:01 AM

MS Dhoni makes history: First Indian wicket-keeper to score 7,000 T20 runs and complete 300 dismissals

By: Aditya Ahuja Chennai Super Kings' wicket-keeper MS Dhoni made history on Sunday by becoming the first Indian keeper to score 7,000 runs in T20 cricket. The 42-year-old veteran achieved this feat during a match against Delhi Capitals (DC) in th...

April 1, 2024 9:54 AM

2.72 Lakh premature deaths occur in Bangladesh annually due to pollution: WB report

Over 272,000 premature deaths occur in Bangladesh per year due to air pollution, unsafe water, poor sanitation and hygiene, and lead exposure, said a new report of the World Bank. Bangladesh faces alarming levels of pollution and environmental health...

April 1, 2024 9:42 AM

First consignment of Indian onion expected to arrive in Bangladesh tonight: Bangladesh Commerce Minister

The first consignment of Indian onion is expected to arrive in Bangladesh by Sunday night and would be sold to the consumers at Taka 40 per kilogram (kg) at retail level, said Bangladesh State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam Titu. "A total of ...

April 1, 2024 9:26 AM

Opposition secures major victories in Turkey’s local elections, dealing blow to Erdogan

In a significant blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, the main opposition party secured substantial victories in Sunday's local elections, maintaining control over crucial cities and making substantial gains elsewhere, according to preli...

April 1, 2024 9:23 AM

PM Modi to address ceremony marking 90 years of RBI in Mumbai today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a ceremony marking 90 years of the Reserve Bank of India in Mumbai today (Monday), the central bank said. The event will also be attended by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI Governor Shaktika...

March 30, 2024 8:23 PM

New AI tool can accurately predict fatal heart rhythms

By: Aditya Ahuja In a study conducted in Leicester, researchers explored the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect the risk of a deadly cardiac rhythm disorder called ventricular arrhythmia (VA). Led by Dr. Joseph Barker in collaboratio...

March 30, 2024 7:32 PM

Baltimore bridge collapse: Huge crane put in place to remove debris as crews assess damage

The largest operational crane on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard towered over Baltimore's port on Friday, all set for the clearance of wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge following a cargo ship collision. The bridge collapsed into the harbor after t...

March 30, 2024 2:04 PM

President confers Bharat Ratna on ex-PMs Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh and two others

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Bharat Ratna posthumously on former Prime Ministers P V Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, renowned agricultural scientist M S Swaminathan, and two-time former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Th...

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