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November 21, 2024 8:52 AM

Landslide in Indonesia’s central Java claims lives of four family members

In Indonesia, four members of a family were killed after landslide hit their house in the province of Central Java. According to a preliminary report, the disaster took place in Bruno village in Purworejo regency on Tuesday afternoon amid heavy rain. Muhammad Abdullah, mission coord...

November 21, 2024 8:49 AM

CBI Registers FIR Against Amit Bhardwaj, Ajay Bhardwaj, and Others in Bitcoin-Based Ponzi Scam

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR into a bitcoin-based ponzi scam against Amit Bhardwaj, Ajay Bhardwaj and others. Sources in the CBI said, the accused persons allegedly collected 80 thousand bitcoins and diverted the funds worth six thousand 606 crore rupees through nine o...

November 21, 2024 8:47 AM

Educational institutions nationwide celebrate Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada to mark Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s legacy

Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada is being observed by educational institutions across the country to mark the legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The central government is committed to transforming lives of tribal people by focusing on their economic empowerment. India’s tribal products are gaining internatio...

November 21, 2024 8:40 AM

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launches first indigenous antibiotic drug named Nafithromycin for resistant infections

Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh has launched the first indigenous antibiotic drug named Nafithromycin for resistant infections. Addressing the event in New Delhi, Mr Singh said that the three-day treatment regimen of Nafithromycin is a game-changer against drug-resistant ...

November 21, 2024 8:37 AM

National Public Broadcaster Prasar Bharati launches its OTT platform- WAVES

National Public Broadcaster Prasar Bharati has launched its OTT platform, WAVES. It was unveiled yesterday at the opening ceremony of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. WAVES, while catering to the growing demand for digital streaming services, aims to revive nostalgia whil...

November 21, 2024 8:35 AM

India and Guyana sign ten agreements to enhance cooperation in health, hydrocarbons, agriculture and other sectors

India and Guyana have signed ten agreements to enhance cooperation in several areas including health, hydrocarbons, agriculture and allied sectors. The Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) were signed on cooperation in the field of medical products, Janaushadhi scheme, Cultural Exchange Programme, ...

November 21, 2024 8:32 AM

PM Modi says, India stood with CARICOM member countries and moved forward like a trustworthy partner

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India has stood with the CARICOM member countries and moved forward like a trustworthy partner whether it is covid or natural disasters, capacity building or development issues. In his opening remarks at 2nd India-CARICOM Summit in Georgetown, Guyana last n...

November 21, 2024 8:23 AM

Dominica confers its highest national honour upon Prime Minister Modi

The Commonwealth of Dominica has bestowed its highest national honour - the Dominica Award of Honour, upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President of Dominica Sylvanie Burton confered the Award in recognition of Prime Minister Modi’s contributions to Dominica during the COVID-19 pandemic and his d...

November 21, 2024 7:36 AM

India strongly rejects new Canadian media report on Nijjar killing

India has strongly rejected a Canadian media report that claimed that the Indian Prime Minister was aware of the alleged plot to kill Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Responding to media queries regarding the report in a Canadian newspaper, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Ministry of...

November 21, 2024 7:32 AM

President Droupadi Murmu begins two-day visit to Telangana

President Droupadi Murmu will be on a two-day visit to Telangana beginning today. During her visit, the President will participate in the Koti Deepotsavam-2024 in Hyderabad today. Tomorrow, President Murmu will deliver the inaugural address at the Lokmanthan-2024 in Hyderabad. ...