Treasury-Opposition face-off over various issues leads to disruption in Parliament
New Delhi: MPs in the Rajya Sabha during the winter session of Parliament in New Delhi on Monday, December 09, 2024. (Photo: IANS/Sansad TV)

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Treasury-Opposition face-off over various issues leads to disruption in Parliament

Both the Houses of Parliament today witnessed heated exchange of words between the Treasury and Opposition bench MPs on various issues. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day, while the Lok Sabha till 2 PM. When the Upper House assembled after the first adjournment at 12 Noon, Leader of the House...

UN stands against any violation of territorial integrity of Syria: Stephane Dujarric

December 11, 2024 1:18 PM December 11, 2024 1:18 PM

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UN stands against any violation of territorial integrity of Syria: Stephane Dujarric

The spokesperson for the United Nations secretary general, Stephane Dujarric, has said that UN stands against any violation of the territorial integrity of Syria. The statement was made after Israel Defense Forces (IDF) seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights following the collapse of Bashar al-As...

Tamil Nadu Met dept predicts light to moderate rains over 13 districts

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Tamil Nadu Met dept predicts light to moderate rains over 13 districts

The Regional Met department has predicted light to moderate rains over 13 districts including Chennai, Chengalpattu, Cuddalore and delta areas for the next two to three days. As the North East Monsoon season is active in Tamilnadu, many districts have been witnessing rainfall since the past three we...

‘Govt is ready to make a law governing AI if there is consensus in the House’

December 11, 2024 1:37 PM December 11, 2024 1:37 PM

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‘Govt is ready to make a law governing AI if there is consensus in the House’

Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the Government is ready to make a law governing Artificial Intelligence (AI) if there is consensus in the House. Replying to supplementaries in the Lok Sabha today, Mr Vaishnaw said, a balance needs to be struck between freedom of expr...

Asian Development Bank approves grant of 25.45 million US dollars to Solomon Islands

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Asian Development Bank approves grant of 25.45 million US dollars to Solomon Islands

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a grant of 25.45 million US dollars to Solomon Islands today. The grant will help the island nation to develop sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient water supply and sanitation services in the greater Honiara area and in five other towns. The Urban W...

Extremely critical fire weather conditions emerged in California
Photo taken on Sept. 6, 2022 shows a burning property in Hemet, Riverside County, California, the United States. (Xinhua/IANS)

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Extremely critical fire weather conditions emerged in California

Extremely critical fire weather conditions have emerged in California after a large wildfire grew to over 10.9 square kilometres of area. The fire which started from the Malibu Creek State Park in Los Angeles County, has caused large-scale evacuations and closure of a segment of the Pacific Coast Hi...