November 15, 2024 9:20 PM November 15, 2024 9:20 PM

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Former Chinese agricultural minister expelled from CPC

In China, former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Tang Renjian has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC). According to an official statement today, the decision was made following the conclusion of an investigation into Tang for serious violations of Party discipline and the...

November 15, 2024 9:42 PM November 15, 2024 9:42 PM

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Nepal Starts Supplying Power to Bangladesh Via Indian Grid

India, Nepal and Bangladesh have achieved a major milestone in energy cooperation with the launch of the first power transaction of up to 40 Megawatt from Nepal to Bangladesh via the Indian grid. Union Minister for Power Manohar Lal jointly inaugurated the power flow from Nepal to Bangladesh, along ...

November 15, 2024 8:39 PM November 15, 2024 8:39 PM

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Air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to be in ‘Very Poor’ category with AQI at 386

The air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to be in the 'very poor' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 386 at 8 this evening. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in Bawana was recorded at 450, Anand Vihar at 442, Alipur at 416, Ashok Vihar at 431 Dwarka at 408, Pun...

November 15, 2024 8:35 PM November 15, 2024 8:35 PM

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Kerala: 15 Kg Hybrid Ganja Seized at Cochin Airport

In Kerala, Customs officials seized nearly 15 kilograms of hybrid marijuana (ganja) from three passengers who arrived at the Cochin International Airport from Thailand. The contraband is worth about 7.47 crore rupees.   The passengers were intercepted at the exit gate of the airport and a detai...

November 15, 2024 8:25 PM November 15, 2024 8:25 PM

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COP29: Baku Call launched on Climate Action for Peace, Relief, and Recovery

The COP29 Presidency today launched the Baku Call on Climate Action for Peace, Relief, and Recovery (BCCAP), an initiative addressing the urgent link between climate change, conflict, and humanitarian needs. It recognizes that climate impacts, such as water scarcity, food insecurity, and displacemen...

November 15, 2024 8:10 PM November 15, 2024 8:10 PM

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Measles cases surge worldwide, infecting 10.3 million people in 2023: WHO

The World Health Organization has reported a significant surge in measles cases worldwide in 2023. According to a newly released report by the WHO, 10.3 million cases of measles were reported globally last year, an increase of 20 percent from 2022. The report said that nearly 107,500 people died fro...

November 15, 2024 8:30 PM November 15, 2024 8:30 PM

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un orders mass production of suicide attack drones

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the mass production of suicide attack drones. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that Mr. Kim supervised the tests of drones designed to hit both land and sea targets. It said that Mr. Kim underscored the need to establish a serial production s...

November 15, 2024 8:02 PM November 15, 2024 8:02 PM

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UPPSC reschedules PCS Pre Exam to December 22

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has rescheduled the PCS Preliminary Examination 2024 to December 22. To accommodate the needs of competitive exam candidates, the examination will be conducted in a single day rather than over two days, as originally planned for December 7 and 8.   The...