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Malaysia open to extending China-led rail project to Thai border

Malaysia’s government has said it would consider extending a $10 billion China-led rail project to its border with Thailand to boost economic ties between the Southeast Asian neighbours. Part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the 665-kilometre, 50.27 billion ringgit ($10.63 billion) railway is on track to connect the east and west coasts of peninsular […]

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SRH vs MI, IPL 2024: From most runs to most sixes, records tumble in Hyderabad

The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad witnessed a plethora of records during the clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI), with the standout being the highest number of runs ever scored in a T20 contest. The aggregate total of 523 runs, combining Sunrisers Hyderabad’s 277 and Mumbai Indians’ 246, stands as […]

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IMD forecasts light to moderate rainfall across western Himalayan region

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted light to moderate rainfall over the Western Himalayan Region and adjoining plains of Northwest India for the next four days. This prediction comes as another fresh western disturbance is anticipated to impact the Western Himalayan Region, leading to fairly widespread to widespread light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and […]

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NET score allowed for admissions to PhD in place of entrance test: UGC

The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday announced that students will now be able to use their National Eligibility Test (NET) scores for admission into PhD programs, starting from the academic session 2024-2025. This decision eliminates the need for separate entrance tests conducted by universities and the Higher Education Information System (HEIS), aligning with the […]

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French envoy to India Thierry Mathou inaugurates ‘Bureau de France’ in Telangana

French ambassador to India, Thierry Mathou inaugurated the “Bureau de France” in Hyderabad to enhance cooperation between France and Telangana on Wednesday. ‘Bureau de France’ is the branch office of the Consulate General of France in Bengaluru, was inaugurated at T-Hub, Raidurg. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the CEO of T-Hub Hyderabad, Consul General […]

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UN: India launches new database to promote accountability for crime against peacekeepers

To promote accountability for crimes against peacekeepers, the India-led Group of Friends (GOF) comprising 40 member states, convened its second meeting to discuss on strategies to strengthen legal frameworks against perpetrators of malicious acts targeting peacekeepers, focusing on supporting measures for ensuring accountability. At the meeting, India launched a new database designed to record crimes […]

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Deadline for Bihar Lok Sabha nominations today; Only 10 candidates file papers yet

The nomination phase for the first leg of Lok Sabha elections in Bihar will end today (March 28) covering the parliamentary constituencies of Gaya, Aurangabad, Nawada, and Jamui. The Election Commission of India extended the deadline due to holidays linked to the Holi festival and Bihar Foundation Day. As the deadline approaches, candidates from both […]