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Islamabad to host 23rd SCO Meeting on October 16, focusing on trade and economic agenda

Islamabad is set to host the 23rd Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) on October 16. Chaired by Pakistan, the meeting will primarily focus on strengthening trade and economic cooperation among member states. “The 23rd Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) will be held […]

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From farming to politics: The growing influence of the Indian American community in U.S. elections

When Usha Vance stood beside her husband, JD Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, at the Republican National Convention in July, it marked a historic moment: for the first time, an Indian American stood a chance of becoming the Vice President’s spouse. With Vice President Kamala Harris running as the Democratic presidential nominee, the upcoming U.S. […]

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India expels six Canadian diplomats, asks them to leave by October 19

India expelled six Canadian diplomats and instructed them to leave the country by October 19 on Monday. The expulsion came hours after India summoned Canada’s Charge d’Affaires, Stewart Wheeler, to protest against the “baseless targeting” of Indian diplomats in Canada. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced the expulsion of several high-ranking Canadian officials, including […]

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ECI to announce Maharashtra, Jharkhand assembly polls schedule today

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to announce the schedule for the upcoming Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand today. The term of the Maharashtra Assembly will conclude on November 26, while the Jharkhand Assembly’s term ends on January 5, 2025. Maharashtra Assembly Elections The Maharashtra elections are expected to see a major […]

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PM Modi inaugurates 8th edition of ITU-WTSA, to showcase global telecom innovations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the 8th edition of the International Telecommunication Union – World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. After the inauguration, he inspected the exhibition at the venue, accompanied by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. This is the first time the ITU-WTSA has been hosted in […]

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Heavy rain in Chennai causes waterlogging and traffic disruptions

Heavy rain continued to lash Chennai, disrupting normal life and leading to waterlogging and traffic congestion in the state capital on Tuesday morning. Visuals showed commuters clad in raincoats navigating roads filled with rainwater. Severe waterlogging was witnessed in the Koyambedu area of Chennai after incessant rainfall. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), moderate […]

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India engaged in connecting the world by taking it out of conflict, says PM Modi at India Mobile Congress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday discussed India’s significant developments in the telecom sector, highlighting that the country is now one of the most vibrant nations globally in terms of telecom and related technologies. He emphasised that India is focused on connecting the world and reducing conflicts. Addressing the ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly, PM […]

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Noida airport successfully completes calibration flight to test navigation system

Noida International Airport (NIA) on Monday successfully completed the calibration of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) and Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI). In a statement, the airport said that a Beech King Air 360ER from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) began the calibration process on October 10 and concluded on Monday. The calibration was […]