In Bangladesh, the ongoing Quota Reform Movement became violent Wednesday afternoon when Police fired tear gas and sound grenades at protesting students of Dhaka University who brought out a coffin procession for six persons killed on Tuesday during the protest. Students and teachers of public and private universities have been staging protests demanding quota reforms […]
Search and rescue operations are ongoing for the remaining crew members of the oil tanker Prestige Falcon, which capsized 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah, near the port town of Duqm in Oman. The Oman Maritime Security Centre is leading the search efforts. The Vessel’s crew consisted of 13 Indian nationals and 3 Sri […]
In Bangladesh, a young man was killed in clashes between quota reform protesters and the police in Dhaka early Thursday and many others were injured in different parts of the country. The coordination committee of the Quota Reform Movement on Thursday morning called for a peaceful “Complete Shutdown” across the country to push home their […]
The nominations for the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards were unveiled today, showcasing the best in television over the past year. FX’s epic series ‘Shogun’ leads the pack with an impressive 25 nominations, including a nod for Best Drama Series. Other top contenders include FX’s ‘The Bear’ with 23 nominations, setting a new record for comedy […]
With the Paris Olympics around the corner, the government’s ambitious Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme is set to receive a boost as Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukhbhai Mandaviya, inaugurates Phase 2 of the initiative in New Delhi on Friday. The first phase of KIRTI was launched by the former Sports […]
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated India’s first overseas Jan Aushadi Kendra in Mauritius on Wednesday, marking a significant step in strengthening ties between the two nations. Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth was also present at the event. The Jan Aushadi Kendra, a health partnership project, aims to supply cost-effective, Made-in-India medicines to enhance […]
The Indian Navy warship INS Teg is spearheading a critical search and rescue operation off the coast of Oman following the capsizing of an oil tanker on July 15. As of today, the mission has successfully rescued nine crew members, including eight Indian nationals and one Sri Lankan. The operation was launched immediately after the […]
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) has forecasted a 7.0% annual median GDP growth for India in the fiscal year 2024-25, according to its latest Economic Outlook Survey. “Despite persisting headwinds, India’s economic growth remains resilient, and the nation remains amongst fastest growing economies in the world,” the Survey states. The […]
Two Indian Army soldiers sustained injuries during an encounter with terrorists in the Kastigarh area of Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday. The injured soldiers received initial treatment at a government hospital in Doda and are now being airlifted to an Army hospital via military helicopter. The encounter broke out earlier today between security […]
Several coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed in the Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, according to reports from television channels. TV visuals showed coaches of the train on their sides along the tracks, with passengers sitting outside with their luggage. “The accident took place around 2.37 pm. According to preliminary information, 4–5 coaches […]
