December 2, 2024 8:00 AM December 2, 2024 8:00 AM

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Bangladesh stops 83 ISKCON members with valid travel documents from travelling to India

Bangladesh stopped 83 ISKCON members from travelling to India through the Benapole check post in the last two days, despite them possessing valid passports and visas. Imtiaz Ahsanul Quader Bhuiyan, officer-in-charge (OC) of the Benapole Immigration Police, confirmed that these ISKCON members from di...

December 2, 2024 8:33 AM December 2, 2024 8:33 AM

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UP govt declares Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh area as new district

Uttar Pradesh government has declared the Maha Kumbh area in Prayagraj as a new district. The newly formed district will be known as Maha Kumbh Mela. The decision was made to streamline the management and administration of the upcoming Kumbh Mela. The intention behind this decision was expressed by ...

December 2, 2024 8:37 AM December 2, 2024 8:37 AM

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UPI sets new record of 16.58 billion financial transactions in October

The Finance Ministry has said that the Unified Payments Interface, UPI achieved a milestone by processing nearly 16.58 billion financial transactions in a single month in October this year. UPI processed around 23.49 lakh crore rupees across 16.58 billion financial transactions in October. This mark...

December 2, 2024 7:51 AM December 2, 2024 7:51 AM

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Maharashtra CEO warns of strict action against EVM tampering allegations

Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer, S. Choklingum has warned of strict action against individuals spreading false claims or institutions regarding tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). His statement comes amid ongoing allegations from Maharashtra Vikas Aaghadi leaders about EVM malpract...

December 2, 2024 7:34 AM December 2, 2024 7:34 AM

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Cyclonic Fengal weakens into deep depression

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the Cyclonic Storm Fengal over north coastal Tamil Nadu has weakened into a deep depression. It is likely to move west-northwestwards and weaken gradually into a low-pressure area over north Tamil Nadu today.   The Met Department has forec...

December 2, 2024 7:07 AM December 2, 2024 7:07 AM

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South Korea: Global meeting end without agreement on treaty to combat plastic pollution

A global meeting in South Korea's Busan to finalise a treaty to combat plastic pollution concluded yesterday without an agreement. This was the fifth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, which has been working since 2022 to draft a legally binding treaty on plastic pollution. &nbs...

December 2, 2024 6:45 AM December 2, 2024 6:45 AM

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Junior Asia Cup: India beat South Korea 8-1 to top Pool A, advances to semi-finals

India beat South Korea 8-1 to top Pool A in the Junior Asia Cup hockey in Muscat, Oman last night. Arshdeep Singh scored a hat-trick, while Araijeet Singh Hundal netted two goals for India. Gurjot Singh, Rosan Kujur, and Rohit contributed one goal each. Taehyeon Kim scored the lone goal for Korea. &...

December 2, 2024 6:46 AM December 2, 2024 6:46 AM

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US President-elect Trump names Massad Boulos to serve as adviser on Middle East affairs

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Lebanese-American businessman Massad Boulos to his Cabinet as a senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Boulos is an accomplished lawyer with extensive international experience. He played a pivotal role in the Trump campaign, serving as a ke...