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US disburses $3.4 billion in budget aid for Ukraine, Yellen says

The United States has sent $3.4 billion in additional budget aid to Ukraine, giving the war-torn country critical resources amid intensifying Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Monday. ...

December 30, 2024 5:26 PM

Berlin says Elon Musk trying to exert influence over German election

U.S. billionaire Elon Musk is trying to exert influence over the German election taking place in February, a government spokesperson said on Monday. "It is indeed the case that Elon Musk is trying to influence the federal election," with X posts and...

December 30, 2024 5:21 PM

AIIMS Delhi investing over Rs 300 crore to develop digital infra, AI: Director

With artificial intelligence (AI) reshaping healthcare at an unprecedented pace, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, is investing over Rs 300 crore in developing digital infrastructure, said Director Dr. M. Srinivas. He s...

December 30, 2024 5:01 PM

India’s defence production poised to clock 20 pc annual growth in FY 2024-29

On the back of robust government reforms and increasing private sector participation, India’s defence sector production is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 20 per cent during FY24-FY29, according to a report released on...

December 30, 2024 5:01 PM

Study links coffee, tea consumption to reduced risk of head and neck cancer

A new study has revealed that drinking coffee and tea may significantly lower the risk of developing head and neck cancers, a group that includes cancers of the mouth, throat, and larynx. Published in the peer-reviewed journal CANCER by the American...

December 30, 2024 4:50 PM

Pakistan approves construction of largest nuclear power plant

Islamabad has given the go-ahead for the construction of its largest nuclear power facility, marking another step forward in the country's pursuit of expanding its nuclear capabilities. Despite global concerns about Pakistan’s nuclear and missile p...

December 30, 2024 4:46 PM

Mastering frontier technologies key to defense preparedness: Rajnath Singh

Defence minister Rajnath Singh addressed officers at the Army War College (AWC) in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday, underscoring the importance of mastering frontier technologies in modern warfare. "Mastering frontier technologies is the need of the...

December 30, 2024 4:42 PM

Centre resolves over 70 lakh public grievances in three years through CPGRAMS

The centralised public grievance redress and monitoring system (CPGRAMS) has successfully resolved more than 70 lakh grievances over the past three years (2022-2024), the government announced on Monday. This effort is part of a broader initiative to...

December 30, 2024 4:30 PM

Bumrah nominated for ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year Award

India’s fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been nominated for the 2024 ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award. Alongside him, Sri Lanka all-rounder Kamindu Mendis and England batting duo Joe Root and Harry Brook have also been nominate...

December 30, 2024 4:18 PM

South Korea orders air safety probe after worst crash in country kills 179

South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok ordered an emergency safety inspection on Monday of the country's entire airline operation system as investigators worked to identify victims and find out what caused the deadliest air disasterin the count...

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