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May 30, 2024 9:56 AM

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa defeats Magnus Carlsen in classical format for first time

Indian teenage chess sensation R. Praggnanandhaa defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in the classical format for the first time at the ongoing Norway Chess tournament on Wednesday. During round three, the 18-year-old battled the Norwegian star ...

May 30, 2024 9:17 AM

Israel warns war in Gaza may extend seven more months

An Israeli official cautioned Wednesday that the war in Gaza might persist until the year's end, casting doubt on hopes that the fighting would cease after the military operation against Hamas in Rafah. Tzachi Hanegbi, Israel's national security advi...

May 30, 2024 11:31 AM

India’s dedication to committed multilateralism shines ahead of UN Summit of the Future

As anticipation builds for the upcoming UN Summit of the Future, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, has underscored India's unwavering commitment to multilateralism. Kamboj expressed excitement for the summit on T...

May 30, 2024 8:18 AM

Campaigning for the seventh and last phase of the Lok Sabha Elections ends today

Campaigning for the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections will end today (Thursday). Leaders of various political parties are intensifying the last-minute rallies. Voting will be held on June 1 in 57 parliamentary constituencies spread o...

May 29, 2024 5:50 PM

Chinese vessels maintain presence in East China Sea near disputed Senkaku islands for record 158 days

Chinese Coast Guard vessels have maintained an unprecedented presence in the waters surrounding the Japanese-controlled Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea for a record 158 consecutive days, breaking the previous record set in 2021. The Japanese g...

May 29, 2024 5:44 PM

Major ‘Make in India’ defence deals on Centre’s agenda post-elections

Several crucial 'Made in India' defence projects, including the procurement of additional K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers and fighter aircraft engines, are set to be on the Centre's agenda for final approval following elections. Initially planned...

May 29, 2024 5:33 PM

DRDO successfully tests RudraM-II missile

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile today. The missile was fired at 11:30 AM from a Su-30 MK-I aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) off the coast of Odisha. The...

May 29, 2024 4:55 PM

Nepal celebrates 71st International Sagarmatha Day today

Nepal Celebrates 71st International Sagarmatha (Everest) Day 2024, commemorating man's first ascent of Mt. Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa in May 29, 1953. The Nepal Mountaineering Association organised the programs in collabo...

May 29, 2024 4:52 PM

North Korea sends balloons carrying excrement over border, South Korea says

South Korea accused North Korea on Wednesday of sending a large number of balloons across their heavily fortified border to drop objects including trash and excrement, calling the act base and dangerous. The military's explosives ordnance unit and c...

May 29, 2024 5:05 PM

Government advises caution amidst ongoing heatwave conditions

As summer temperatures rise, the Government of India has issued important guidelines to help protect yourself and your loved ones from the heat. Here are the key tips to stay safe: Avoid Direct Sunlight The sun is strongest during midday. To pr...

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