India extends $5 lakh relief assistance to Vanuatu in wake of devastating earthquake

January 2, 2025 1:38 PM January 2, 2025 1:38 PM

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India extends $5 lakh relief assistance to Vanuatu in wake of devastating earthquake

India has extended a relief assistance of five lakh dollars to Vanuatu to support relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts. An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck near Vanuatu's coast in the South Pacific Ocean on the 17th of last month causing major destruction and loss of life. India exten...

Vehicle retail sales up 9% in India to cross 26 million units in 2024

January 2, 2025 12:29 PM January 2, 2025 12:29 PM

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Vehicle retail sales up 9% in India to cross 26 million units in 2024

India saw vehicle retail sales increase by at least 9 per cent in 2024 to cross 26 million units. It is due to rise in private consumption and disposable incomes. It surpassed the pre-Covid peak of 25.4 million units in a single year in 2018.   Industry experts said that the key aspects to watc...

California enacts new law to reduce homework burden

January 2, 2025 11:48 AM January 2, 2025 11:48 AM

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California enacts new law to reduce homework burden

The US state of California enacted a new law yesterday, aimed at reducing students' homework burden statewide. The Healthy Homework Act, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in September 2024, took effect on the first day of 2025. Its primary goal is to promote evidence-based homework practices ...

Ladakh pioneers artificial snow-making machine to boost winter tourism, sports

January 2, 2025 11:43 AM January 2, 2025 11:43 AM

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Ladakh pioneers artificial snow-making machine to boost winter tourism, sports

In Ladakh, in a major development, the Ladakh Ski and Snowboard Association has successfully pioneered the creation of an artificial snow-making machine in Kargil. This innovative solution holds significant importance for both winter tourism and sports in Ladakh, where snowfall has become increasing...

3 killed, 11 injured in separate terror attacks in Pakistan

January 2, 2025 11:36 AM January 2, 2025 11:36 AM

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3 killed, 11 injured in separate terror attacks in Pakistan

At least three people, including a child, were killed and 11 others injured in three separate terror incidents in Pakistan's restive northwest yesterday.   A police constable and a labourer were killed and two others injured when unidentified militants attacked a police checkpost in the Daraban...

Punjab Police Cyber Crime helpline receives over 35,000 complaints in 2024

January 2, 2025 11:30 AM January 2, 2025 11:30 AM

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Punjab Police Cyber Crime helpline receives over 35,000 complaints in 2024

Punjab Police's Cyber Crime Division’s financial fraud reporting helpline has received over 35,000 complaints during the year 2024 in which people have reportedly lost more than Rs. 476 crore. Inspector General, Sukhchain Singh informed that reporting by people of online fraud in 2024 has increased ...

Indian Mission in Dubai Assists 15,000 Indians in UAE Visa Amnesty Program

January 2, 2025 11:26 AM January 2, 2025 11:26 AM

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Indian Mission in Dubai Assists 15,000 Indians in UAE Visa Amnesty Program

The Consulate General of India in Dubai has announced the successful completion of its Amnesty Facilitation operations, which commenced on September 1, 2024. Through centres at the Consulate and Al Awir, the mission extended comprehensive support to over 15,000 Indian citizens seeking to regularize ...