December 7, 2024 9:11 AM December 7, 2024 9:11 AM

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Union Minister Manohar Lal to launch Urjaveer scheme in Vijayawada today

Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, is on a one-day visit to Andhra Pradesh today. He will launch the ‘Urjaveer’ scheme in Vijayawada along with Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu.   The scheme aims to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. L...

December 7, 2024 11:02 AM December 7, 2024 11:02 AM

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4th Mekong-Ganga Dhamma Yatra begins in New Delhi

A delegation of over 20 Buddhist scholars, former civil servants, and eminent citizens from Thailand arrived in Delhi yesterday as part of the 4th Mekong Ganga Dhammayatra, a pilgrimage aimed at strengthening the deep connection between the Mekong and Ganga civilisations. Led by Dr. Supachai Viraphu...

December 7, 2024 8:46 AM December 7, 2024 8:46 AM

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India advises its nationals to avoid all travel to Syria amid escalating violence

Indian nationals have been advised to avoid all travel to Syria until further notification in view of prevailing situation in the West Asian nation. In an advisory, External Affairs Ministry has asked Indians currently in Syria to remain in touch with Indian Embassy in Damascus for updates.   The Em...

December 7, 2024 8:31 AM December 7, 2024 8:31 AM

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Nagaland: Rich cultural displays enliven the Hornbill Festival

The ongoing 25th Hornbill Festival 2024, at Naga Heritage Village in Kisama has seen significant turnout, with a total of over one lakh visitors till yesterday. Adding to more excitement to the festival was the Hornbill Festival 2024.   Last evening the arena of turned into a rock music extravaganza...

December 7, 2024 7:31 AM December 7, 2024 7:31 AM

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India to Chair UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs for the first time

India has been chosen to Chair the 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). India's Permanent Representative to the UN in Vienna, Shambhu Kumaran officially assumed the Chairmanship of CND yesterday.   The CND is the principal policy-making body of the United Nations on drug-rela...

December 7, 2024 7:23 AM December 7, 2024 7:23 AM

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PM Modi to address golden jubilee celebrations of BAPS volunteers in Ahmedabad today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually address the BAPS Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav - the golden jubilee celebrations of BAPS volunteers this evening. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel along with the state Cabinet ministers will also be present for the golden a...

December 7, 2024 7:10 AM December 7, 2024 7:10 AM

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IMD forecasts dense fog in North India

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dense fog conditions to prevail during late night and early morning hours in isolated pockets of Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim and Bihar today.   Similar conditions will be present in Punjab...

December 7, 2024 6:59 AM December 7, 2024 6:59 AM

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India’s Forex Reserves rise by 1.51 billion dollars to 658.09 billion dollars

India's foreign exchange (FOREX) reserves increased by 1.51 billion dollars to 658.09 billion dollars in the week ending November 29. This marks the first rise in nine weeks, recovering from a five-month low.   The latest rise is mainly due to a 2.06 billion dollars increase in foreign currency asse...

December 6, 2024 10:07 PM December 6, 2024 10:07 PM

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Vote on Account passed in Sri Lanka Parliament without a vote

In Sri Lanka, the Parliament passed the vote on account which was present yesterday, without a vote. Discussion on the Vote on Account continued in the Parliament today with opposition raising concerns on allocation of funds. The vote on account received flak over budget allocation to the Presidenti...