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August 30, 2024 9:47 PM

Prime Minister Modi to visit Brunei and Singapore next week: MEA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Brunei from September 3-4, followed by a visit to Singapore from September 4-5, according to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. During a weekly media briefing, Jaiswal ...

August 30, 2024 8:19 PM

“India has to find ground of mutual interest with Bangladesh,” EAM Jaishankar says

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that India has to find a ground of mutual interest with Bangladesh and India would deal with 'the government of the day'. Speaking at the release of Ambassdor Rajiv Sikri's new book, "Strategic C...

August 30, 2024 5:30 PM

Govt reserves MBBS seats for families affected by terrorism

The Central government has set aside four MBBS seats for the 2024-25 academic year specifically for families affected by terrorism. These seats are reserved for spouses and children of civilian victims of terrorist activities, aiming to provide educa...

August 30, 2024 5:32 PM

Thousands evacuated, schools shut as India, Pakistan brace for rare August cyclone

Coastal towns and cities in India and Pakistan braced for a rare August cyclone on Friday, as heavy rains and winds forced authorities to close schools and evacuate thousands. Weather office said a deep depression had formed over land and was likely...

August 30, 2024 5:23 PM

What is known about polio’s return to the Gaza Strip

Health authorities in the Gaza Strip confirmed the first case of polio in 25 years earlier this month. The infection and subsequent partial paralysis of the nearly year-old Abdul-Rahman Abu Al-Jidyan has hastened plans for a mass vaccination campaig...

August 30, 2024 5:15 PM

Paris Paralympics: Avani clinches gold, Mona secures bronze in women’s 10m air rifle final

Reigning Paralympic champion Avani Lekhara continued her winning streak by claiming gold in the women's 10m air rifle final at the Paris Paralympics on Friday. In a remarkable start for India, shooter Mona Agarwal also captured a bronze medal in the ...

August 30, 2024 5:03 PM

PM Modi apologizes for Shivaji statue collapse in Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he bows his head and apologizes to the people of Maharashtra who were hurt by the collapse of the Shivaji statue in Sindhudurg. While addressing a gathering in Malvan, in Maharashtra's Palghar district, the Prime Mi...

August 30, 2024 4:44 PM

PATA Gold Award in community-based tourism goes to Nepal Tourism Board

Nepal Tourism Board has received the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award in the category of Sustainable Tourism for Livelihood Recovery Project (STLRP). This is the third time NTB has received a PATA award in community-based tourism. Th...

August 30, 2024 4:37 PM

PM Modi lays foundation stone of Vadhvan Port Maharashtra-India’s largest deep water port

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Vadhvan Port on Friday. Located in Palghar, Maharashtra, Vadhvan Port is set to become the country’s largest deep-water port, with an estimated investment of ₹76,220 crore. Vadhvan Port ...

August 30, 2024 3:14 PM

Swiss choose Basel as host city for 2025 Eurovision Song Contest

Next year's Eurovision Song Contest will be held in the Swiss city of Basel, public broadcaster SRG said on Friday. Basel beat competition from Geneva to host the event in May 2025, which Switzerland will host after singer Nemo won this year's compe...

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