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Improvement in timely administration: President Murmu urges swift reforms to address judicial challenges

President Droupadi Murmu, in her valedictory address at the National Conference of the District Judiciary, commemorating 75 years of the Supreme Court of India, highlighted the recent advancements in the judiciary's timely administration, infrastruct...

September 1, 2024 3:15 PM

Paris Paralympics: Manisha Ramadass advances to semi-final after beating Japan’s Mamiko

Indian para-shuttler Manisha Ramadass advanced to the semi-final after beating Japan's Mamiko Toyoda in the women's singles DU5 quarterfinal match at the ongoing Paris Paralympics on Sunday. In the first game, Manisha dominated over her Japanese opp...

September 1, 2024 2:23 PM

Above-normal rainfall expected in September: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that September will see 'above-normal' monsoon rainfall across most of India, continuing the trend from August. However, states including Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, and parts of Himachal Pradesh an...

September 1, 2024 1:03 PM

UAE Launches Two-Month Visa Amnesty Program

The United Arab Emirates has launched a sweeping two-month visa amnesty program, offering a crucial opportunity for individuals residing illegally in the country to regularize their status or depart without penalties. The program, which takes effec...

September 1, 2024 11:29 AM

US President Biden condemns killing of hostages, vows accountability for Hamas

US President Joe Biden expressed his devastation and outrage following the recovery of six hostages' bodies, including that of an Israeli-American, from the Gaza Strip. On August 31, Biden condemned the development as "tragic" and "reprehensible," an...

September 1, 2024 9:30 AM

Oil marketing companies increase price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder by Rs 39

Oil marketing companies have increased the rate of 19 kg commercial LPG gas cylinders by Rs 39, effective from Sunday. After the hike, the retail sales price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi is Rs 1,691.50. Earlier on July 1, in a move t...

August 31, 2024 7:50 PM

Assembly polls for Haryana postponed to October 5; Vote counting to be held along with J-K on October 8: Election Commission

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday revised the polling day for Haryana Assembly polls from October 1 to October 5, this year as well as moved the counting of votes for both Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana Assemblies from October 4 to Oc...

August 31, 2024 5:38 PM

Defending champion Djokovic knocked out of US Open third round

Novak Djokovic suffered a major upset at the hands of Alexei Popyrin with a 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-4 beating in the third round of the U.S. Open on Friday to end the Serbian's bid for a 25th Grand Slam title. Djokovic, who had to dig deep to win the Olympic ...

August 31, 2024 4:58 PM

What is the history of the Israel-Palestinian conflict?

Israel and Hamas have been waging war since gunmen from the Palestinian militant group in the Gaza Strip stormed into southern Israel on Oct. 7, killing 1,200 people and capturing 253 hostages, by Israeli tallies. Israel responded with a military of...

August 31, 2024 4:11 PM

EAM Jaishankar calls China a ‘unique problem’ at ET World Leaders Forum

Calling China a 'unique problem', External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India is not the only country in the world that is having a debate about that country. Addressing the ET World Leaders Forum on Saturday, Jaishankar said ever...

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