Canada: PM Trudeau faces fresh calls for resignation
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada is speaking during a joint media conference with President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission, Prime Minister Alexander De Croo of Belgium, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy, and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, following their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, on February 24, 2024, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The European officials and Canada's Prime Minister are visiting the capital, Kyiv, on the second anniversary of the start of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by STR/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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Canada: PM Trudeau faces fresh calls for resignation

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced fresh calls for resignation, hours after Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland quit in a surprise move after disagreeing with him over US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. Freeland also stepped down as Canada's Finance Minister, and her res...

NAPDDR being implemented to reduce drug consumption, addiction in country: Govt

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NAPDDR being implemented to reduce drug consumption, addiction in country: Govt

The  National Action Plan For Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) is being implemented for reducing consumption of drugs and controlling drug addiction in the country.   In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha , Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment B L Verma under this centrally spo...

India Emerging as Renewable Energy Capital of the World: Pralhad Joshi

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India Emerging as Renewable Energy Capital of the World: Pralhad Joshi

New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said today that India is not only witnessing an energy revolution but also becoming the renewable energy capital of the world. Addressing the 5th CII International Energy Conference and Exhibition in New Delhi, the Minister said that the country is cur...

IND Vs AUS 3rd Test Day 4: IND 252/9 at stumps, trails by 193

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IND Vs AUS 3rd Test Day 4: IND 252/9 at stumps, trails by 193

In the third cricket test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy, India Narrowly Avoid Follow-On Against Australia. On Day 4 of the third Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India managed to avoid the follow-on against Australia. India ended the day at 252 for 9, trailing by 193 runs after bad light brought ...

Bangladesh High Court clears path to restore caretaker govt system

December 17, 2024 3:52 PM December 17, 2024 3:52 PM

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Bangladesh High Court clears path to restore caretaker govt system

In Bangladesh, the High Court today restored the constitutional provision of the non-party caretaker government system for holding parliamentary elections.  The Court has observed that the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution of Bangladesh contradicted its fundamental framework and rendered key d...

NHRC begins Winter Internship programme for PG students

December 17, 2024 3:39 PM December 17, 2024 3:39 PM

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NHRC begins Winter Internship programme for PG students

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has begun its 4-weeks long Winter Internship programme, for post-graduate-level students. 80 students from different academic disciplines from various universities and colleges of the country are attending the program.         Inaugurating the internship p...

Sri Lankan President visits World Heritage Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar

December 17, 2024 3:03 PM December 17, 2024 3:03 PM

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Sri Lankan President visits World Heritage Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar

The President of Sri Lanka, Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayaka paid a visit to the World Heritage Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, Bihar.     During this, he offered prayers in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. He was accompanied by a 14-member delegation during this visit.     The Secretary of the Bodh G...