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CARICOM leaders thank PM Modi for putting concerns of their nations on world's agenda as 'Voice of Global South'

Leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) of nations have expressed their gratitude to India India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the voice of the Global South and putting the concerns of the Caribbean nations on the world's agenda.

21 Nov 2024 12:39 pm
PM Modi conferred with Guyana's 'The Order of Excellence', dedicates it to people of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Guyana's highest civilian honour, 'The Order of Excellence', by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali.

21 Nov 2024 12:36 pm
UN chief alarmed by escalating violence in Haiti: Spokesperson

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is alarmed by the escalating violence in Haiti, where armed gangs are reported to be gaining ground in the capital Port-au-Prince

20 Nov 2024 8:05 pm
K'taka aiming for 2nd rank in industrial capital investments by June 2025: CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka is aiming to climb to second position in industrial capital investments by June 2025, announced Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

20 Nov 2024 6:21 pm
JNCASR team develops new tech for early, accurate detection of HIV

Scientists at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology, have developed a novel diagnostic technology to aid in the early and accurate detection of the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) -- a retrovirus responsible for the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

20 Nov 2024 6:20 pm
UDAN scheme enhancing regional connectivity, making it accessible for millions: Centre

The UDAN scheme has fuelled the civil aviation sector, transforming air travel by enhancing regional connectivity and making it accessible for millions

20 Nov 2024 4:37 pm
Telangana CM launches Vemulawada temple development works

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched various development works worth Rs 76 crore at Vemulawada temple in Rajanna Sircilla

20 Nov 2024 4:36 pm
Bengal school job case: No bail to Partha Chatterjee after HC division bench's split verdict

The decision on the bail plea of Partha Chatterjee, the former West Bengal Education Minister and ex-Trinamool Congress secretary general, in the cash-for-school-job case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) remained pending on Wednesday, as the two-judge division bench of the Calcutta High Court reached a split verdict.

20 Nov 2024 4:36 pm
Presidency of Trump may significantly impact reproductive health in US: Report

The overturning of the historical Roe v. Wade judgement, paired with other promises made by President-elect Donald Trump, can have significant implications for the medical industry, largely in areas related to reproductive health, regulations, and innovation

20 Nov 2024 4:35 pm
NBA Cup: Knecht ties rookie single game 3-Point record in Lakers' sixth straight win

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their winning momentum as they won their sixth game in a row against Utah Jazz.

20 Nov 2024 4:35 pm
Mufasa Voice Cast Unveiled: Meet the Stars Behind the Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu Versions

Shah Rukh Khan and Mahesh Babu will be voicing Mufasa in Hindi and Telugu, respectively. Tamil actor Arjun Das will lend his voice to Mufasa in the Tamil version.

20 Nov 2024 3:59 pm
Egyptian PM Madbouly Aims to Complete First Nuclear Power Plant on Schedule

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said that Egypt seeks to complete the first stage of the construction of El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, built by Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom, as scheduled due to the project's strategic importance.

20 Nov 2024 3:54 pm
SC Reopens Evidence-Tampering Case Against Kerala's Antony Raju in 'Underwear' Incident

The Supreme Court on Wednesday restored the alleged underwear evidence tampering case against former Kerala Minister Antony Raju.

20 Nov 2024 3:51 pm
Delhi Govt to Implement Work-from-Home for 50% Staff Amid Severe Air Pollution

Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday shared plans to implement anti-pollution measures like work from home for government employees, and odd-even vehicle scheme, as Delhi-NCR recorded air pollution more than 17 times above the acceptable levels.

20 Nov 2024 3:50 pm
Cash-for-Vote Scandal: Vinod Tawde Thanks Sharad Pawar for Staying Silent

BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde, who has been accused of distributing cash to influence voters in Maharashtra's Palghar, on Wednesday thanked NCP(SP) Chief and political rival Sharad Pawar for not making any comment on the issue.

20 Nov 2024 3:47 pm
World Fisheries Day: New schemes lined up to be launched tomorrow

The Centre's Department of Fisheries will celebrate World Fisheries Day (WFD) on Thursday, recognising the role and contribution of fisherfolk, and fish farmers in the overall growth of the sector, and demonstrating solidarity with all stakeholders throughout the world

20 Nov 2024 3:38 pm
Maharashtra Polls: Politicians, Celebrities, youths, seniors and slum dwellers turn out to vote

Voting proceeds briskly with top political leaders, celebs, commoners and slum-dwellers queuing up to cast their vote all over Maharashtra for the Assembly 2024 elections

20 Nov 2024 1:45 pm
Bengal Police solves horrific murder of schoolteacher

Alipurduar District Police claimed to have solved within four days, the chilling murder of a private schoolteacher at Jaigaon, where his private part was chopped off and inserted in his mouth.

20 Nov 2024 1:42 pm
India committed to strengthening global health initiatives: PM Modi to WHO chief 'Tulsi Bhai'

India will work towards efforts to boost global health, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday while pledging his support to World Health Organisation chief Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who he addresses as 'Tulsi Bhai'.

20 Nov 2024 1:37 pm
SpaceX successfully completes Starship 6th test flight, fails to catch booster

Billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX has successfully aced the sixth test flight of its huge Starship rocket early on Wednesday. However, it failed to repeat the ooster catch.

20 Nov 2024 1:31 pm
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to hold talks with Chinese counterpart in Laos today

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun on Wednesday in Vientiane, Laos.

20 Nov 2024 1:17 pm
3 dead during car test at Hyundai Motor plant in South Korea

Three researchers died of suffocation during vehicle testing at a Hyundai Motor plant in the southeastern city of Ulsan here on Tuesday

20 Nov 2024 1:10 pm
Is Delhi's actual AQI above 1600? Even at 450 it is equal to 20 cigarettes a day, suggest a few reports [details]

As the Capital's AQI once again hits the national headlines and prime time debates, many questioned the accuracy of air quality measurement systems, while some resorted to finding humor in crisis as a coping mechanism.

20 Nov 2024 11:22 am
Credit, deposit growth now in line with each other in India: Report

After deposit growth outpaced credit offtake for the first time in the last 30 months some days back, the credit and deposits are now growing in line with each other, according to a report on Tuesday.

19 Nov 2024 6:22 pm
Moscow working out details on Putin's impending India trip: Kremlin spokesperson

Russian President Vladimir Putin could visit India soon, the Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov.

19 Nov 2024 5:31 pm
Centre to soon release framework for consumer protection in diamond industry

The government on Tuesday said it will soon release a robust framework to ensure transparency, accountability and consumer protection across the diamond industry.

19 Nov 2024 5:01 pm
Kerala mulls increasing retirement age of govt employees from 56 to 57

The Kerala government is mulling to increase the retirement age of government employees to 57 years.

19 Nov 2024 4:43 pm
India's vision for free, secure maritime network resonates across the world: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that India's vision for free, open and secure maritime network -- be it the Indian Ocean or the Indo-Pacific region -- is finding resonance across the world.

19 Nov 2024 4:35 pm
MVA cries foul as top BJP leader accused of 'cash-dole' in Palghar, oppn seeks action

In a dramatic development, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was allegedly found distributing cash to some people even as the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) raised an uproar demanding action, here on Tuesday. The BJP Central and the state unit have vehemently denied the incident which snowballed into a huge political storm barely 24 hours before the November 20 Assembly elections.

19 Nov 2024 4:32 pm
J&K L-G stresses need to preserve links with civilisational values

Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday that it was necessary to preserve and strengthen the links with time-tested civilizational values and pass on the treasure of art and literature to the young generation.

19 Nov 2024 4:31 pm
'Jharkhand has become second home for me': Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that Jharkhand has become a second home for him and hoped that the state will write a new chapter on November 23 when the results of the Assembly polls will be announced.

19 Nov 2024 4:08 pm
The Meteoric Rise of Sivakarthikeyan: From TV Host to Rs 300 Crore Club Superstar

What makes Sivakarthikeyan's success story remarkable is the lack of a godfather or strong industry connections. He built his career from scratch, relying on his talent, hard work, and the support of his fans.

19 Nov 2024 4:06 pm
Kerala draws plan for Rs 1,000 crore investment in Ayurveda sector

Kerala has set a target of attracting investments worth Rs 1,000 crore in the Ayurveda sector before the Invest Kerala Global Summit, which will be held in the port city in February.

19 Nov 2024 4:06 pm
Conspiracy to create communal rivalry: Manisha Kayande on Abu Azmi meeting Mufti Azhari

As Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Abu Azmi met Islamist cleric Mufti Salman Azhari ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls, Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande on Tuesday said that this meeting was a conspiracy to create a conflict between the two communities particularly Hindus and Muslims for the sake of votes in imminent elections.

19 Nov 2024 4:04 pm
7 in 10 South Korean women cite pregnancy and child-rearing for career break

Nearly 7 in 10 married South Korean women have experienced career interruptions due to pregnancy and child-rearing, data showed on Tuesday.

19 Nov 2024 4:03 pm
Satya S Tripathi joins E-waste recycler Attero's Board of Directors

E-waste recycler and world's best lithium-ion battery recycling company Attero on Tuesday said that Satya S Tripathi has joined as an Independent Member of its Board of Directors.

19 Nov 2024 3:59 pm
UN chief Guterres calls for nuclear-weapon-free zone in Middle East

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East.

19 Nov 2024 3:09 pm
Keerthy Suresh to Wed Longtime Beau in Goa: A Look at Her Past Link-ups and Future Plans

The couple, who have reportedly been together for about 15 years, will celebrate their union with pre-wedding festivities in Goa, followed by a traditional ceremony in Kerala.

19 Nov 2024 2:20 pm
EAM Jaishankar meets China's Foreign Minister, discusses 'next steps' in bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed next steps in bilateral relations following the recent meeting of the leaders of the two countries and the de-escalation of border tensions.

19 Nov 2024 2:12 pm
Diljit Dosanjh's Lyrical Twist: Coca-Cola Takes Center Stage in Viral Concert Moment

For the unknown, Dosanjh's Hyderabad performance was part of his ongoing 11-city tour across India. However, the concert came with a unique challenge: the Telangana government had issued a directive prohibiting the singer from performing songs that promoted alcohol, drugs, or violence.

19 Nov 2024 2:10 pm
Modi pays tribute to Rani Lakshmibai on birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with several other BJP leaders, paid homage to Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi on her birth anniversary on Tuesday, lauding her bravery and pivotal role in India's struggle for independence.

19 Nov 2024 1:12 pm
Centre to launch 'Hamara Samman' campaign focusing on sanitation and human rights

The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs is expected to launch the Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman campaign on the occasion of World Toilet Day

19 Nov 2024 1:09 pm
Palakkad bypoll: As campaign ends, all three fronts claim victory

A day after the high voltage campaign for bypolls to Kerala's Palakkad Assembly seat ended, the three political fronts -- LDF, NDA and UDF -- on Tuesday claimed that victory will be theirs on November 23 when the votes are counted.

19 Nov 2024 1:07 pm
PM pays tributes to Indira Gandhi on her 107th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to India's first woman Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, on the occasion of her 107th birth anniversary.

19 Nov 2024 1:04 pm
South Korea ponders steps to reclaim loans given to North Korea after destruction of roads, rail tracks

South Korea's unification ministry said Monday it is reviewing measures to reclaim loans granted to North Korea for building inter-Korean roads and train tracks after the North blew them up in October.

18 Nov 2024 7:27 pm
'Narcotics, drugs sold as chocolates, tablets in medical stores': K'taka Home Minister assures harsh action

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated on Monday that narcotics and drugs were sold in the state in the form of chocolates and tablets and the state government has taken strict action to curb the menace.

18 Nov 2024 7:24 pm
ICC is all set to announce Champions Trophy 2025 schedule this week: Sources

With fewer than 100 days left until the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be hosted in Pakistan, the tournament's dates and fixtures remain unannounced, adding to the mounting uncertainty surrounding the event.

18 Nov 2024 7:21 pm
Opposition slams AAP Govt for failing to curb Delhi pollution

BJP leaders have strongly criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi for its alleged failure to tackle rising pollution levels in the city.

18 Nov 2024 6:24 pm
Trump's Tariffs: India insulated among emerging markets, says CLSA's Alexander Redman

Among the emerging markets (EMs), India has the least sensitivity to US President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs and higher interest rates, global brokerage CLSA's chief equity strategist Alexander Redman

18 Nov 2024 6:23 pm
Govt plans to establish offshore Johns Hopkins University Campus in India [Details]

The government on Sunday held discussions with a high-level delegation from the US on establishing an offshore Johns Hopkins University Campus in India.

18 Nov 2024 1:36 pm