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October 2, 2024 10:37 AM

228 people lost their lives and 25 missing in Nepal floods and landslides

In Nepal, as many as 228 people have lost their lives, while 25 others are still missing in the recent rain-induced floods and landslides. Another 158 people have sustained injuries. According to Home Ministry spokesperson Rishiram Tiwari, so far 13,071 people have been rescued from the flood-affect...

October 2, 2024 9:07 AM

EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, India concerned about expanding West Asia conflict

          External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that India is very much concerned at the possibility of broadening of the conflict in the West Asia. Speaking at the conversation at the Carnegie Endowment in the United States, he called Hamas' attack on Israel on 7th October a ...

October 2, 2024 8:48 AM

Oil Prices Surge Following Iran’s Ballistic Missile Strikes on Israel

Oil prices have surged after Iran fired ballistic missiles against Israel sparking fears of a wider conflict in the West Asia that could disrupt oil supplies. Brent crude, a key benchmark for oil prices internationally, rose more than 1 per cent. During trading session yesterday, it jumped more than...

October 2, 2024 8:18 AM

Iran launched nearly 200 missiles on Israel

    In a direct attack on Israel, Iran launched nearly 200 missiles last night sending people rushing to bomb shelters raising fears of all-out war in the region. Iran claimes, the attack was in response to the recent killing of senior Hezbollah and Hamas officials.         Israel's a...

October 1, 2024 8:40 PM

WETEX 2024 Begins in Dubai

The 26th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2024 began today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, featuring a strong Indian presence with 29 leading companies participating in the Indian pavilion. The event, organized by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), will contin...

October 1, 2024 8:16 PM

Thailand: Tragic School Bus Fire Claims 23 Lives

At least 23 people were killed in Thailand when a school bus carrying more than 40 students and teachers caught fire on the outskirts of the capital, Bangkok, today.  According to police, the bodies of 20 children and three teachers have been recovered. The police said 19 children and three teacher...

October 1, 2024 6:01 PM

Taiwan Braces for Typhoon Krathon as Schools & Offices Close

In Taiwan, schools and offices were shut down today as the island braced for Typhoon Krathon. The Interior Ministry said about 40 thousand troops have been mobilized, and more than 7,700 people have been evacuated. According to the Central Weather Administration, Typhoon Krathon is expected to hit t...

October 1, 2024 6:13 PM

Former Netherlands PM Mark Rutte Takes Over as NATO Secretary-General

Former Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte today took over as the Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in Brussels. He succeeds Norway's Jens Stoltenberg, who had led the alliance since 2014. In his first press conference as Secretary-General, Rutte called on allies t...

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