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Passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan, emergencies ministry says

A passenger plane crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesdayand initial reports suggested there were survivors, the Central Asian country's Emergencies Ministry said in a statement. The ministry said emergency services were trying to ...

December 25, 2024 1:12 PM

Russia attacks Ukraine energy system in major missile strike, Kyiv says

Russia attacked Ukraine's energy system and cities in its eastern region with cruise and ballistic missiles on Wednesday morning, Ukraine's energy minister and local officials said. At least three people were wounded in a missile attack on Kharkiv i...

December 25, 2024 11:13 AM

A tribute to Atal Ji, the statesman who shaped India with his vision and resolve

Today, 25th December is a very special day for all of us. Our nation marks the 100th Jayanti of our beloved former Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji. He stands tall as a statesman who continues to inspire countless people. Our nation will...

December 25, 2024 10:46 AM

PM Modi, Kharge extend warm wishes on Christmas, highlight peace, unity

On the joyous occasion of Christmas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge extended heartfelt greetings on Wednesday, emphasising the values of compassion, peace, and unity. Taking to social media platform X, PM Mo...

December 25, 2024 9:56 AM

Dense fog engulfs Delhi as air quality remains ‘very poor’

Delhi woke up to dense fog on Wednesday morning, significantly reducing visibility. The overall Air Quality Index at 7 a.m. was recorded at 333, categorised as 'very poor', an improvement from the previous day's 'severe' level. According to the Indi...

December 25, 2024 9:43 AM

PM Modi leads nation in paying tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other party leaders paid homage to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 100th birth anniversary on Wednesday. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, "Respectful tributes to former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Atal B...

December 24, 2024 4:32 PM

India Achieves Major Milestones in Science and Technology Advancements in 2024

India continues its rise as a global science and technology powerhouse, achieving remarkable milestones across diverse domains. Here are the key highlights for 2024. India secured the 39th position in the Global Innovation Index 2024, affirming its ...

December 24, 2024 4:27 PM

MHA forms tribunal to review ULFA’s status as an unlawful association

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has established an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal to examine whether the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), including all its factions and front organizations, should continue to be classified as an ...

December 24, 2024 3:14 PM

Amit Shah directs NCRB to create data-rich platform for criminal justice system

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) to develop a data-intensive platform to assist investigation officers and enhance the functioning of the criminal justice system. The directive came during a review m...

December 24, 2024 1:44 PM

India, ADB sign USD 500 million loan to support green, sustainable infrastructure projects

India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD 500 million loan to support green and sustainable infrastructure projects aligned with the country's climate commitments. The agreement was signed on December 20, and the ADB loan, with a sover...

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