Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh at Hyderabad House in Delhi on Thursday. The two leaders are set to discuss bilateral ties, including the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Vietnam, the Ministry of External Affairs said. In a post on X, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Taking India-Vietnam partnership […]
India is set to receive monsoon rainfall that is above the average as a La Nina weather pattern forms in August and September, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday, promising to boost farm output and growth in Asia’s third-biggest economy. The lifeblood of a nearly $ 3.5 trillion economy, the annual monsoon brings almost […]
In the aftermath of two massive landslides that struck Mundakkai and Churalmala in Wayanad district on July 30, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has announced that rescue operations remain the top priority, with rehabilitation efforts to follow swiftly. After chairing a high-level meeting with political leaders and state officials on Thursday, CM Vijayan praised the […]
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Thursday called on the Bangladesh Government urgently to disclose full details about last week’s crackdown on protests amid growing accounts of horrific violence, and to ensure all law enforcement operations abide by international human rights norms and standards. Latest reports indicate that more than 170 people were killed […]
Delhi experienced heavy rains and thunderstorms on Friday, bringing much-needed relief from the humid weather. The downpour led to waterlogging and traffic disruptions across several parts of the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted more showers in the next two hours in Delhi and the NCR region. Satellite imagery showed convective clouds over South […]
By: Aditya Ahuja The Paris 2024 Olympics are officially scheduled to begin today, July 26, with an elaborate opening ceremony along the Seine River in France. However, the Games ‘unofficially’ kicked off on July 24 with football and rugby sevens competitions, followed by women’s handball and archery individual ranking rounds on July 25. Starting events […]
On the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnav highlighted India’s significant strides in defence manufacturing and infrastructure over the past decade. India’s Self-Reliance in Defence Vaishnav said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has achieved self-reliance in the defence sector. Over the past 10 years, 70% […]
Indian benchmark indices ended a five-day losing streak on July 26, with the Nifty reaching a fresh lifetime high of 24,861.15. The Sensex surged 1,292.92 points, or 1.62%, closing at 81,332.72. The Nifty rose by 428.70 points, or 1.76%, ending at 24,834.80. Top performers in the Nifty pack included Shriram Finance, Divis Labs, Apollo Hospitals, […]
Ahead of the new academic year, Delhi University (DU) has implemented stringent anti-ragging measures to ensure campus safety. Effective immediately, the penalties for ragging include suspension, expulsion, cancellation of degrees and prohibition from attending classes and exams. Delhi University held a Proctorial Board meeting on Thursday to discuss stringent measures aimed at preventing ragging, which […]
The Centre has introduced a revised Model Skill Loan Scheme, designed to provide financial support for skill development courses to the nation’s youth. Launched on Thursday by Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Education, the scheme aims to remove financial barriers to advanced skill education. The updated scheme offers collateral-free […]
