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South Korea formally becomes ‘super-aged’ society

South Korea has formally become a "super-aged" society as the share of its population aged 65 or over surpassed 20 per cent, the interior ministry said on Tuesday, as the country copes with a demographic crisis of a rapidly ageing population and low ...

December 24, 2024 12:13 PM

JPC to meet on Dec 26-27 to record oral evidence from state representatives on Waqf Bill

The Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill will convene on December 26 and 27 to record oral evidence from state representatives as part of its ongoing deliberations on the proposed legislation. During these sessions, the Committee will hear f...

December 24, 2024 12:10 PM

Israeli defense minister claims responsibility for first time for Hamas leader Haniyeh’s assassination

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz admitted on Monday for the first time publicly to Israel's killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran in July, further risking tensions between Tehran and its arch-enemy Israel in a region shaken by Israel...

December 24, 2024 11:11 AM

Prime Minister Modi urges unity to uphold harmony and confront challenges

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to unite to uphold harmony and confront challenges like violence and disruptions in society. He made these remarks during the Christmas event hosted by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) ...

December 24, 2024 10:32 AM

North India grapples with freezing temperatures

A biting cold wave has gripped North India, with temperatures plunging across multiple states, disrupting daily life. Delhi witnessed a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, as a thin fog blanketed parts of the city. The previous day, ...

December 24, 2024 10:19 AM

France: President Emmanuel Macron unveils new government

French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a new government on Monday following the collapse of the previous Cabinet. According to a report by 'The New York Times', the center-right orientation of the new French government closely resembles that of it...

December 24, 2024 9:57 AM

Medical professionals have responsibility to improve, protect people’s health and lives: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu emphasised the vital role of medical professionals in safeguarding people's health and well-being, describing the medical profession as more than just a career—it is a noble duty to alleviate suffering and enhance the quali...

December 24, 2024 9:24 AM

Vehicles stuck, tourists stranded after heavy snowfall in Himachal’s Manali, 700 rescued

A fresh spell of heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh's Manali on Monday left several vehicles stuck and tourists stranded in their vehicles for hours between Solang and Atal Tunnel, Rohtang. According to officials, around 1,000 vehicles were stuck in ...

December 24, 2024 8:57 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi, VP Dhankhar and LS Speaker Birla condole Shyam Benegal’s demise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the death of renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal and praised Benegal's storytelling, saying that it had a profound impact on Indian cinema. Benegal, a pivotal figure in Indian cinema, passed away on Monday...

December 24, 2024 8:46 AM

Yamanashi Governor praises India’s legacy, invites UP CM Yogi Adityanath to visit Japan

Governor of Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture, Kotaro Nagasaki, expressed his admiration for India during his meeting with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday, highlighting the strong diplomatic and historical ties between the two natio...

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