December 16, 2024 5:59 PM December 16, 2024 5:59 PM

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Russia evacuates some diplomats out of Syria

Russia has evacuated some of its diplomats out of the Syrian capital Damascus, while its embassy continues to function. In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said yesterday that the diplomats were transported by a Russian Aerospace Forces flight from the Khmeimim Air Base in Syria to Moscow a...

December 16, 2024 5:58 PM December 16, 2024 5:58 PM

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Rupee depreciates by 7 paise to settle at ₹84.86 against US dollar

In the Forex market, the rupee today depreciated by seven paise to settle at 84 rupees and 86 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, is trading at 107.01 in intra-day trade.

December 16, 2024 5:55 PM December 16, 2024 5:55 PM

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Over 63 lakh teachers trained under different NISHTHA programs from 2019-22

The Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Jayant Chaudhary, has informed us that over 63.17 lakh teachers were trained under different NISHTHA programs conducted by NCERT in three years from 2019 to 2022. The National Initiative for School Heads and Teachers Holistic Advancement, or NISHTH...

December 16, 2024 5:11 PM December 16, 2024 5:11 PM

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97 New ESI Hospitals Approved Across Country in Last 10 Years

Ninety-seven new ESI hospitals have been approved across the country in the last ten years. Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, said this in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today. She said, Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) provides comprehensive med...

December 16, 2024 10:20 PM December 16, 2024 10:20 PM

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LS takes up discussion on 1st Batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for 2024-25

The Lok Sabha today took up the discussion on the Supplementary Demands for Grants - First Batch for 2024-2025. The government has sought approval from Parliament to authorise gross additional expenditure of over 87 thousand 762 crore rupees. Out of this, the proposals involve net cash outgo aggrega...

December 16, 2024 4:12 PM December 16, 2024 4:12 PM

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Homage paid to fallen warriors at Shaheed Smarak at Colaba Military Station, Mumbai

On the occasion of the 53rd anniversary of Vijay Diwas, a solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held to pay homage to the fallen warriors at the Shaheed Smarak at Colaba Military Station in Mumbai on Monday. The ceremony was attended by senior officers and veterans from all three armed services. Wreaths...