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VMPL New Delhi [India], November 7: Mr. Siddhartha Srivastava, Founder and CEO of WorldOne Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (WOEPL), was honoured at a ceremony held at the UNESCO South Asia Regional Office in New Delhi for his contributions to technological innovation and sustainable infrastructure. He received the recognition under the citation Excellence in Global Innovative Technologies and Sustainable Infrastructure. The recognition highlights Mr. Srivastava's vision for advancing next-generation digit
The Delhi High Court has directed the removal of certain AI-generated videos, images and social media posts allegedly portraying Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in a defamatory and demeaning manner, observing that political satire cannot be permitted to inflict an irreparable wound on an individual
India hosted ASEAN Ambassadors and High Commissioners for a briefing on Maritime Domain Awareness and Maritime Security as part of the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X, ASEAN Ambassadors/ High Commissioners were hosted at the @IFC_IOR on 4 November 2026 for a briefing on Maritime Domain Awareness
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh in the by-election to the Upper House, following the rejection of nomination papers of two other candidates. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president, Hemant Khandelwal received Hardeep Puri
Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to change the nature of India's office space demand rather than reduce it, with the country's office-using workforce projected to grow from around 38 million in 2025 to 48 million by 2030, according to a study by Cushman
Japan's Ministry of Finance has denied pushing for Myanmar to
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan hailed Anshul Kamboj's spell against New Zealand in the first ODI, saying that if he keeps producing fine performances, selectors could be forced to think about adding him in their list of 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup probables. Kamboj took full advantage of the seaming conditions in New Zealand at Auckland, producing a memorable spell of 2/22 in 10 overs in the first ODI, with 46 of his deliveries being dot deliveries. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star over
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Thursday welcomed the Centre's decision to extend the service tenure of Agniveers by two years, describing it as a major step towards addressing a long-standing demand of the personnel recruited under the Agnipath scheme. Speaking to ANI, Pathak said the decision was taken by the Union Cabinet under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and congratulated Agniveers from Uttar Pradesh. Yesterday, the central government's cabinet, under
Following his side's win over AEK Athens in the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho hailed his team's composure in the final minutes, saying that no other teams can win games in the dying minutes as they do and other managers look at his team's bench strength with positive envy. Fifteen-time champions Real Madrid climbed to the second spot in the UEFA Champions League table with a hard-fought 3-2 win over AEK Athens FC, courtesy of a stoppage-time winner from Federico Valverde.
Ethiopia and Sudan closed each other's consulates near their shared border, officials from the two countries said on Wednesday, marking a further deterioration in relations over allegations each side is supporting the other's enemies. Sudan accuses Ethiopia of supporting the paramilitary
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President BK Hariprasad on Thursday said that the INDIA bloc's protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls would continue until Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar resigns. The INDIA bloc's Karnataka unit is holding a protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar and the scrapping of the SIR.
The INDIA bloc's Karnataka unit is holding a protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Thursday against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The protest, which started at 11 AM and will go on until 2 PM, is being organised by the Congress, CPI(M), CPI, CPI(ML) Liberation, Forward Bloc and Samajwadi Party, along with other progressive parties, social organisations and student and youth organisations in
The INDIA bloc's Karnataka unit is holding a protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Thursday against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The protest, which started at 11 AM and will go on until 2 PM, is being organised by the Congress, CPI(M), CPI, CPI(ML) Liberation, Forward Bloc and Samajwadi Party, along with other progressive parties, social organisations and student and youth organisations in
North Korea condemned a European Union draft resolution on its human rights record at the United Nations, calling it a politically motivated provocation, state media KCNA reported on Thursday. North Korea's UN mission pointed to protests and alleged police violence
Hong Kong [China], November 5 (ANI: Hong Kong pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong has been sentence to 10 years in Prison by a court on Thursday. Wong was once the figurehead of Hong Kong
The centuries-old Ezhur Amman festival is being celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district, bringing together people from seven neighbouring villages to honour their presiding deities and showcase the region's rich religious and cultural heritage. A large number of devotees have gathered to participate in the traditional rituals, religious ceremonies and festivities, making the occasion a significant celebration of faith and community bonding. People from all
BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a face-to-face debate, calling him a laughing stock and accusing him of staging desperate drama to divert attention from the suspension of more than 80 Youth Congress office-bearers. Kesavan criticised Rahul Gandhi's political activities and said, Rahul Gandhi has become a laughing stock with his mock polls, mock parliament and other imba
15-time champions Real Madrid climbed to the second spot in the UEFA Champions League table with a hard-fought 3-2 win over AEK Athens FC, while Cesc Fabregas-managed Como levelled the record for the biggest win in the tournament's history with a 9-1 thrashing of Ligue 1 side RC Lens on Wednesday. Real Madrid is just below the defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) based on goal difference, with both sides having a flawless run in their four-match run so far. Como has also produced some s
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Following a 'Player of the Match' award-winning spell against New Zealand in Auckland, Indian seamer Anshul Kamboj reflected on this highly crucial spell following a rough start to his international career, saying that playing badly in a match does not define one's career and that he keeps himself away from all the outside noise. Kamboj's spell of 2/22 might look ordinary on paper, but the fact that he delivered these figures within 10 overs showcases how much pressure he created on Kiwi batters
British culture minister Lisa Nandy formally intervened in Sky's proposed acquisition of ITV's broadcast business on Wednesday, saying shehad asked the Competition and Markets Authority and Ofcom to provide reports on the impact of the deal by January 27. Nandy said last month
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday questioned the Centre's decision to grant an additional 2-year engagement period to 75 per cent of Agniveers who were earlier set to exit after 4 years, asking whether they would get benefits on par with regular soldiers. Under the revised framework, after the extended period, Agniveers can apply for enrolment into the armed forces, subject to selection criteria. Reacting to the move, Owaisi said, Will they get health insurance? Will they get facilities
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Three people were killed in Ukrainian drones strike on Russia's Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine, local authorities in the province said on Wednesday.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin on Wednesday targeted the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, amid the challenge to the Prime Minister for a debate, alleging that Gandhi is being used by a foreign toolkit network and wants to plunge the country into chaos. We know how Rahul Gandhi is being used as a foreign toolkit, and we will not let their designs succeed. He wants to push the country into chaos, said Nabin. Addressing the gathering in Gorakhpur
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Wednesday asserted that the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was living in a world of arrogance and was in no position to challenge the Prime Minister. The political face-off over Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an open debate intensified on Wednesday. The BJP leaders dismissed the challenge and accused the Congress and INDIA bloc of pursuing anti-democratic politics. Speaking to A
Bihar Cooperative Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Wednesday targeted Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a debate, declaring that the Congress leader lacks the courage to debate in proper forums like Parliament. Speaking to ANI, the Bihar Minister asserted that given the condition it has reached under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, the Congress party will soon reach a state where there might be no one left to even mention its name.
Communist Party of India (CPI) MP P Sandosh Kumar on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the government of systematically discrediting public protests and evading accountability through unsubstantiated claims of foreign interference. Addressing the ruling party's recurring narrative against public agitations, Kumar asserted that foreign funding allegations have become the main agenda of they rulling party. Whenever a protest happens in our co
Counting of votes for the second general election of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) began at Andhra University on Tuesday, with 113 counting halls and 1,507 counting tables set up across the university's North and South campuses.By 8:50 AM, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) had secured 53 votes in the mayoral contest, while the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) had received 29 votes, Congress two votes and other candidates 31 votes.In the ward-wise trends, TDP was leading in eight wa
China's lead trade negotiator Li Chenggang met with a US agricultural trade delegation on Monday, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Tuesday. Both sides exchanged views on topics such as China-US economic and trade relations and bilateral agricultural product trade c
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Binance said on Monday it will reopen withdrawals for more assets on networks, including BSC, ETH, SOL, XRP and SUI. The reopenings will begin at 04:00 GMT on Tuesday, the company added. Some crypto assets in networks ARBITRUM, OPTIMISM, TRX, and BASE wil
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Stocks edged lower at the start of Asian trade on Tuesday and oil prices stabilised after the previous session's tumble, with investors on edge ahead of the start of voting for the US midterm elections. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was
Global investment in artificial intelligence is overly concentrated and crowding out traditional industries by raising borrowing costs, a top official at China's financial regulator said on Tuesday. A massive influx of capital into the technology sector and leading firms has dri
North Korea on Tuesday dismissed as absurd rhetoric US allegations that it was behind a $6 billion cryptocurrency heist on the Binance platform, saying they proved Washington remained hostile towards it, state news agency KCNA said. The denial by Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of leader Kim
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called on Tuesday for the creation of a powerful government-wide cybersecurity body to coordinate functions currently scattered across agencies. Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Lee urged a shift from after-the-fact responses
The dollar wavered alongside oil prices on Tuesday on hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran, while the Aussie was steady ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's rate decision. Brent crude futures plunged more than 7% on Monday in their sharpest single-day drop in mont
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