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MUMBAI, (IANS) - Several north Indian states have been clobbered by unusually heavy rainfall, flash floods, and devastation, destroying homes and infrastructure and claiming several lives so far. Climatologists attribute this to the twin effects of alarming global temperature records this

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Just three months after India surpassed China to become the world's most populous nation with 142.86 crore people, according to UN data, as many as 415 million Indians moved out of poverty in the country within

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - India had the second-highest number of Schengen visa rejections worldwide in 2022, leading to an estimated loss of Rs 87 crore on canceled trips. According to recent data by Schengen Visa Info, a total of 1,21,188 visa

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - The incidents of ‘uncommon behavior’ by passengers in recent months on mid-air flights and breaches of cockpit protocol by airline officials, including pilots, have brought significant concerns to the forefront. These unsettling occurrences underscore the need for

JAIPUR, (IANS) - Following a complaint filed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India and Amer resident Roopnarayan Koolwal, the director of archaeology and museums in Rajasthan has temporarily barred 'Gouri' from giving rides for 45 days

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Confirming that he is alive and in New York, terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on July 6 issued a fresh threat to Indian diplomats in Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK. Pannun, who founded Sikhs for

NEW DELHI (ANI) - India has again opted out of supporting China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), becoming the only country in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) refusing to endorse the project. The New Delhi Declaration after the conclusion of the

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Seema Sisodia, 49, the wife of AAP leader and former Deputy CM of Delhi Manish Sisodia, was admitted to the hospital after her health deteriorated on July 4. According to sources, she has been suffering from multiple

KATHMANDU (ANI) - China's statement that the Pokhara International Airport is its flagship project in Nepal under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) came as a surprise. Since then, confusion has gripped Nepal's diplomatic circles after China is unilaterally listing one project after another in Nepal under the Belt and Road Initiative, The Kathmandu Post reported. China made the claim at the inauguration of the new airport by Nepal Prime

MOSCOW, (IANS) - Russian President Vladimir Putin called Prime Minister Narendra Modi "a great friend of Russia" and praised the Centre's 'Make in India' initiative. Addressing an economic forum in Moscow organized by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives, Putin said on

GANDHINAGAR, (IANS) - In a display of support for the Gold Monetization Scheme, two prominent temples in Gujarat, Ambaji Temple and Somnath Temple, have collectively deposited close to 200 kg of gold in public sector banks. The initiative aims to unlock

PRAYAGRAJ, (IANS) - Scientists of the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Allahabad University, have found evidence of a strong earthquake that occurred 140 crore years ago on the Chitrakoot-Satna border region. Many distorted structures, found on Hanumandhara mountain (Vindhya

HYDERABAD, (IANS) - The term "vitiligo" refers to the loss of color on the skin, resulting in a loss of pigment and melanin. World Vitiligo Day is observed on June 25 each year to raise awareness, promote a positive attitude,

NEW DELHI, (ANI) - The Tibetan troops recruited by the Chinese Army for helping them in high-altitude areas are now visible as part of the People's Liberation Army border defense patrols along the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh

COLOMBO, (IANS) - Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe reiterated that there was no military agreement with China and that he would not allow the island nation to be used as a base for any threat against India. “We are a neutral

By SRINATH SRIDHARAN In the realm of Indian corporates, where professionalism and credibility are often touted, there exists a disheartening truth: the alarming failure of succession planning. Behind the carefully crafted facade of competence lies a stark reality of nepotism, hindering

KATHMANDU, (IANS) - Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah on June 22 said that he will not allow the screening of Indian movies in cinemas across the Nepal capital despite a court order. As soon as the high court issued an interim order

KOLKATA, (IANS) - Suchetana Bhattacharya, the daughter of former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, has declared herself as a "transman", adding that she would shortly undergo sex reassignment surgery. The matter first surfaced on social media in a post by

SURAT, (IANS) - The International Day of Yoga witnessed a remarkable achievement on June 21 as the city of Surat set a new Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people for a yoga session in one place. With a

MUMBAI, (IANS) - The doyen of Indian advertising, Sylvester daCunha - who created the lovable Amul Girl 'utterly butterly' campaign in 1966, passed away on June 20. He was in his 80s and is survived by his wife Nisha, and their

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) - A tree was dedicated to the victims of terrorism around the world during a solemn ceremony held at the United Nations headquarters. Karambir Kang, a survivor of the Mumbai 26/11 terror attack and the former

LONDON, (IANS) - The company of British billionaire Hamish Harding, who is among the five people on board a tourist submarine that went missing on June 18 during a dive to the Titanic's wreckage in the Atlantic, had supplied a

BENGALURU, (IANS) - Infosys Co-founder and Chairman Nandan Nilekani has donated $38.5 million to his alma mater, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. Nilekani had earlier contributed Rs 85 crore to the institute, bringing the cumulative value of his support

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Cricketer Virat Kohli's net worth has topped the Rs 1,000 crore mark making him one of the richest Indian celebrities. According to Stock Gro, Kohli's net worth stands at Rs 1,050 crore. The breakup includes India cricket

By D.C. PATHAK As the prolonged Ukraine-Russia war has entered its second year, the emergence of China as an active stakeholder has drawn the attention of the world and led to intense speculation among strategic analysts about China's President Xi Jinping’s

NEW DELHI (IANS) - According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), India and China, the two major consumers of discounted Russian crude, accounted for 80 percent of Russia's oil exports in May. The IEA's oil market report stated that India's purchases

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern about attacks on various religions and places of worship worldwide, according to his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. The statement came in response to recent attacks on Hindu temples in the

KATHMANDU, (IANS) - After placing a map of "Greater Nepal" at his office in retaliation to the "Akhand Bharat" mural in the new Indian Parliament building, Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah on June 15 announced that no Indian movie

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - The world organization’s members have unanimously backed India's efforts to honor with a monument the more than 4,300 Blue Helmets who made the supreme sacrifice in the cause of peace. The UN General Assembly on June

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - More global companies are taking supply chain diversification seriously. Companies are increasingly highlighting the benefits of 'friend-shoring' their supply chains to better insulate themselves from geopolitical challenges. "We see India, Mexico, and Southeast Asia as best positioned

SRINAGAR, (IANS) - In an effort to promote healthier eating habits, the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) has announced that certain foods, such as halwa puri, samosas, jalebi, and gulab jamun, will not be served to Yatris during this year's

NEW DELHI (ANI) - India is set to host the 71st edition of the Miss World beauty pageant in 2023. The announcement was made during a press conference held here on June 8, attended by reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska

NEW DELHI (IANS) - In the wake of the United World Wrestling (UWW), the sport's international governing body, threatening to suspend India if it fails to hold a fresh election this month and condemning the lack of action taken to

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, who is facing money laundering charges in connection with the Delhi liquor policy scam, met his ailing wife, Seema, on June 7. Confirming their meeting, his wife wrote

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - IIT Madras has once again become the number one educational institution in India, and Delhi University's Miranda House is the number one among all the colleges. On June 5, the Union Education Ministry announced NIRF India Rankings

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Initial probe in the Odisha train tragedy has revealed a problem with the signaling system, a Railway Board official said on June 4 while confirming the cause of the accident. Jaya Varma Sinha, a member of the

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - In a setback for SpiceJet, the Delhi High Court has ordered the airline to pay Rs 380 crore to Kalanithi Maran of KAL Airways and asked it to submit an affidavit of assets within four weeks. The

AHMEDNAGAR, (IANS) - In a major announcement, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on May 31 that the name of Ahmednagar district shall be changed to 'Ahilyadevi Holkar Nagar' in memory of the great queen of Malwa state who ruled

ZANZIBAR (ANI) - Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) will open its first-ever overseas campus in Tanzania  in October 2023 with a batch of 50 undergraduate students and 20 master's students, The new IIT campus will be set up under the name

NEW DELHI (IANS) - Agitating wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia, handed their medals to Bhartiya Kisan Union chief and Balian Khap head Naresh Tikait, who had reached Haridwar's Har ki Pauri to stop them from putting

AHMEDABAD, (IANS) - Chennai Super Kings players were ecstatic after they defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets via the DLS method in a rain-interrupted final, and opener Ruturaj Gaikwad dedicated the victory to teammate Ambati Rayudu, who will be retiring

By GANESH BHATT NEW DELHI, (IANS) - China has been indulging in provocative acts along the LAC in Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim but the Indian Army is also taking strong action in response. In recent years, the People's Liberation Army of

NEW DELHI (IANS) - After installing the historic 'Sengol' near the Lok Sabha Speaker's chair, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28 unveiled the plaque to mark the inauguration of the new Parliament building here. After the 'puja' and 'havan', the

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - An eerie silence prevailed on May 28 at Jantar Mantar in the national capital where the country's top wrestlers had been protesting for more than a month against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij

LONDON, (IANS) - Erstwhile Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan's 'Bedchamber Sword' had sold for $17 million at an auction in London. Described as "one of the world's rare artefacts", the sword's sale was conducted by Bonhams -- a privately owned international auction

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Three Indian peacekeepers who died in the service of the UN have been honored with the Dag Hammarskjold Medal amid calls for better protection for personnel in its missions. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres handed over the

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami has tendered his unconditional apology before the Delhi High Court in a contempt case filed by late environmentalist and former The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) chief R.K. Pachauri. Pachauri had filed

KATHMANDU, (IANS) - Setting another record, Nepal's legendary climber, Kami Rita Sherpa, summited Mt. Everest for an unprecedented 28th time on May 23, just a week after he scaled the world's tallest peak for the 27th time. The 53-year-old reached the

NEW DELHI (IANS) - The Delhi High Court on May 23 granted permission to NDTV founders Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy to travel abroad from July 25 to August 15, subject to certain conditions. The application was filed by the duo

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Lawrence Bishnoi has revealed to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) his top 10 targets, including Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, and the gangster's alleged future, sources said on May 21. With his revelations, the NIA was able to foil