On 11 November, a cargo ship docked at Chittagong port in Bangladesh, overlooking the Bay of Bengal. It became the first ship to travel directly from Pakistan to Bangladesh in 53 years. The Panama-flagged M.V. Yuan Xiang Fa Zhan is operated by Anhui Guohai Sanlong Shipping of China. It first travelled from the U.A.E. to […]
In a landmark moment for cricket in West Asia the Indian Premier League’s two-day mega auction commenced at the Abadi Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah on November 24, 2024, marking Saudi Arabia’s first major cricket event under its Vision 2030 initiative. This triennial mega auction, characterized by its comprehensive squad rebuilding format, has already witnessed unprecedented […]
The Parliament session is set to begin on Monday, with a packed agenda featuring key discussions, including the Waqf Act (Amendment) Bill. The session is scheduled to conclude on December 20, with no sittings of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on November 26 to observe Constitution Day. A range of bills is listed for […]
Indian stock markets opened on a strong note on Monday following the BJP-led alliance’s decisive victory in the Maharashtra state elections. The Nifty 50 index surged by 1.45%, gaining 346.30 points to reach 24,253.55, while the BSE Sensex rose 1,076 points or 1.36% to 80,193.47 during the morning session. Ajay Bagga, a banking and market […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024 and launch the UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025 today, November 25, at 3 PM at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. For the first time in its 130-year history, the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) is hosting its Global Cooperative Conference and […]
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday underscored the importance of prioritizing the nation above differing ideologies and viewpoints. Reflecting on the unity demonstrated by the diverse members of the Constituent Assembly, he highlighted the strength of democracy in embracing differences while working for a common goal. “On Constitution Day, we need to draw inspiration […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the Opposition on Monday, accusing them of disrupting Parliament and denying meaningful discussions. He stated that those “who have been rejected by the people multiple times are attempting to control the House through chaos.” Speaking to the media ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, PM […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope for a “fruitful winter session” of Parliament, emphasizing that the global community is looking at India with “great hope.” He urged that Parliament’s time be utilized in a way that enhances the respect India has earned internationally. Addressing the media ahead of the session, PM Modi stated, “Today, the […]
The Winter Session of Parliament commenced on Monday morning but faced early disruptions, leading to the adjournment of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for the day. In the Rajya Sabha, proceedings were stalled as Opposition MPs insisted on holding a discussion on the charges of bribery on the Gautam Adani group. The Upper House […]
India secured a historic victory in Perth on Monday, defeating Australia by 295 runs in the first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With this win, India leads the five-match Test series 1-0. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah was the star of the match, taking eight wickets, including a crucial five-wicket haul in the first innings. Australia […]
