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India’s manufacturing sector sees robust job growth; December PMI at 56.4

India’s manufacturing sector displayed resilience in December 2024, recording its tenth consecutive month of employment growth and achieving the fastest pace of job creation in four months, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Manag...

January 2, 2025 1:17 PM

India announces immediate relief assistance of USD 500,000 to Vanuatu following devastating earthquake

India announced immediate relief assistance worth USD 500,000 to Vanuatu on Thursday, in response to a devastating earthquake, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. "India extended its deepest condolences to the Government and people of Vanua...

January 2, 2025 12:44 PM

Bangladesh: Court rejects bail plea of spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das

A court in Chattogram has denied bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, the former ISKCON leader, after a hearing today marked by heightened security, The Daily Star reported. Chattogram Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Saiful Islam turned down the bail request...

January 2, 2025 12:29 PM

Loan against gold on the rise; RBI flags concerns over irregular practices in gold lending

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reported a sharp surge in gold loans across the country, reflecting an increasing dependence on gold as collateral to meet financial needs. According to the RBI's report, gold loans saw significant growth in the pe...

January 2, 2025 12:24 PM

Artificial snow-making machine in Kargil: A game-changer for winter tourism and sports in Ladakh

In a significant development for Ladakh, the Ladakh Ski and Snowboard Association has successfully pioneered an artificial snow-making machine in Kargil. This innovative solution is set to revolutionize winter tourism and sports in a region where sno...

January 2, 2025 12:25 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate and lay foundation stone for multiple development projects in Delhi on Friday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several key development projects in Delhi on Friday. These include new residential flats, urban redevelopment initiatives, and educational infrastructure aimed at enhancing...

January 2, 2025 11:19 AM

PM Modi praises Maharashtra’s efforts in developing Maoist affected areas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised the Maharashtra government for its initiatives in driving development in Maoist-affected areas of the state. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, "I laud the Maharashtra Government's efforts to e...

January 2, 2025 11:11 AM

Indian mission in Dubai assists 15,000 Indians in UAE visa Amnesty Program

The Consulate General of India in Dubai has announced the successful completion of its Amnesty Facilitation operations, which commenced on September 1, 2024. Through centers at the Consulate and Al Awir, the mission extended comprehensive support to ...

January 2, 2025 11:06 AM

Pakistan: Lahore ranked world’s most polluted city as air quality hits hazardous levels

Lahore has been declared the world’s most polluted city, with an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 354, marking it as “Hazardous,” according to IQAir’s latest rankings. Karachi, another major city in Pakistan, ranks 13th on the list, ...

January 2, 2025 10:47 AM

Palestinian Authority suspends broadcast of Qatar’s Al Jazeera TV temporarily

The Palestinian Authority temporarily halted operations of Qatar's Al Jazeera television in the territory including its broadcasts, citing the network's dissemination of "inciting material," the Palestinian news agency WAFA said on Wednesday. The cu...

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