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Bangladesh: UN calls on government to urgently disclose information on protests crackdown

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 […]

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Heavy rain lashes Delhi, causing traffic diversions and waterlogging

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 […]

Sports

Why some events started before the Opening Ceremony of Paris 2024 Olympics?

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 […]

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India has achieved self-reliance in defence with Rs 25,000 crore in exports under Modi govt: Vaishnav on Kargil Diwas

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% […]

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Delhi University announces new anti-ragging measures

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 […]

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Government launches revised Model Skill Loan Scheme’

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 […]

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Manohar Lal inaugurates National Feeder Monitoring System Control Centre at REC HQ Gurugram

On the 55th Foundation Day of REC Limited, Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, inaugurated the National Feeder Monitoring System (NFMS) Control Centre at REC Headquarters in Gurugram on Thursday. The NFMS, an ambitious project by the Ministry of Power, aims to provide real-time data on power supply, outages, and […]

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PM Modi inaugurates construction of world’s highest tunnel in Ladakh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually inaugurated the construction of the world’s highest tunnel in Ladakh’s Kargil by initiating the first blast. The Shinkun La Tunnel, a 4.1-kilometer-long twin-tube structure, is being constructed at an altitude of approximately 15,800 feet on the Nimu-Padum-Darcha Road, according to a PMO release. The tunnel will ensure all-weather […]

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EAM Jaishankar to attend ASEAN foreign ministers’ meetings in Lao PDR

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is set to visit Vientiane, Lao PDR, from July 25 to 27 to participate in key Foreign Ministers’ Meetings under the ASEAN framework, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday. Jaishankar, invited by Lao PDR’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith, will attend meetings in […]