The much-awaited Rajgir Mahotsav is back in Bihar and is being held from November 30 to December 2. The three-day mahotsav, organised by the State Tourism Department in association with Nalanda district administration, will be a tourism attraction and boost local economy. According to Bihar Tourism, Rajgir Mahotsav is a representation of history, religion, art, […]
Japan’s space agency was hit with a cyberattack but the information the hackers accessed did not include anything important for rocket and satellite operations, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. “There was a possibility of unauthorised access by exploiting the vulnerability of network equipment,” the spokesperson at Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said, declining to elaborate […]
In the eco-conscious lead-up to COP28, the UAE proudly showcases ‘Jaywun,’ its eco-friendly marine research vessel launched by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi ‘Jaywun,’ a symbol of sustainable innovation, not only marks a significant leap in marine science capabilities but also exemplifies the UAE’s dedication to environmentally conscious practices. Amid the global urgency to […]
Pope Francis has cancelled his planned trip to the COP28 climate meeting in Dubai because of the effects of influenza and lung inflammation, the Vatican said on Tuesday, adding to concerns about his health. Delegates from nearly 200 countries will convene this week for the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, where conference host and OPEC […]
The head of the International Monetary Fund has called for an end to “business as usual” ahead of the start of the COP28 climate talks and warned such a route was “not viable” if the world wants to manage global warming. Chief Kristalina Georgieva said that climate-damaging carbon emissions needed to fall between 25% and […]
While the exact duration of his second term is not yet known, it will be at least until the 2024 T20 World Cup in June. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the extension of contracts for head coach Rahul Dravid and the support staff of Team India (Senior Men). […]
Glenn Maxwell recreated his World Cup heroics against Afghanistan as he single-handedly guided Australia to a five-wicket victory over India in the third T20I at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday. Maxwell’s destructive mood spoiled the party for the Indian team in his 100th T20I game and made it even more special with […]
The Government of India constituted a high-level enquiry committee to look into all the relevant aspects of the matter. India has formed a high-level inquiry committee to address the security concerns highlighted by the US government, announced External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Wednesday. Recently, the US raised concerns at the highest levels of […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute over 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited employees across various government departments through a video conference on November 30, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement on Tuesday. The initiative, known as ‘Rozgar Mela,’ will be conducted simultaneously at 37 locations nationwide. The recruitment drive extends across […]
Indian rescuers were exhilarated at the successful completion of a complex rescue mission spanning 17 days on Tuesday (November 28) as they saved all 41 workers trapped in an under-construction tunnel that collapsed in India’s northern Uttarakhand state. Uttarakhand chief of state, Pushkar Singh Dhami, and federal deputy minister for road transport and highways, V.K. […]
