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December 2, 2024 8:54 PM December 2, 2024 8:54 PM

Cyclone Fengal causes widespread devastation bringing heavy rainfall and flooding in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu

Cyclone Fengal has caused widespread devastation, bringing record rainfall and flooding to Puducherry and parts of Tamil Nadu. In Puducherry, four persons were killed in rain-related incidents while two others are still missing. Chief Minister N. Rangasamy has announced a compensation of 5 lakh rupe...

December 2, 2024 9:02 PM December 2, 2024 9:02 PM

BJP appoints Nirmala Sitharaman, Vijay Rupani as Central Observers to oversee election of its legislature party leader in Maharashtra

BJP has appointed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani as the party's Central Observers for its legislature party meeting to elect their leader in Maharashtra. The observers will oversee the election of BJP legislature party leader. The BJP Parliam...

December 2, 2024 7:01 PM December 2, 2024 7:01 PM

World Maritime Conference 2024 to be held in Chennai from December 4-6

The World Maritime Conference 2024 is scheduled to be held in Chennai from 4th to 6th December. The Director General of Shipping Shyam Jagannathan will be the Guest of Honour. Internationally reputed speakers and panelists will discuss the future of the Global maritime scenario. US, UK, Germany, Spa...

December 2, 2024 9:10 PM December 2, 2024 9:10 PM

India thrash Japan by a massive 211 runs in a group-stage match of U19 Asia Cup at Sharjah

In the Under-19 Asia Cup, India won a Group A one-day international Cricket match against Japan by 211 runs at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in United Arab Emirates. Japan was chasing the target of 340 runs as it won the toss and elected to bowl. In another group A match of the Asia Cup today at the Du...

December 2, 2024 6:18 PM December 2, 2024 6:18 PM

‘Deeply regrettable’: MEA on breach at Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala

India has said that the incident related to the breach of premises at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission earlier today in Agartala is deeply regrettable. In a statement, External Affairs Ministry said that the diplomatic and consular properties should not be targeted under any circumstances. T...

December 2, 2024 6:16 PM December 2, 2024 6:16 PM

External Affairs Minister Dr Jaishankar Calls for Global Partnerships to Tackle Complex Challenges

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar emphasized the need for global partnerships highlighting that the world is facing complex challenges at multiple levels. Addressing the gathering at the CII Partnership Summit in New Delhi on Monday, Dr Jaishankar pointed to the ongoing transformation in the...

December 2, 2024 6:21 PM December 2, 2024 6:21 PM

Both houses of Parliament adjourned for 5th consecutive day

Both the Houses of Parliament could not transact any substantive business on the fifth consecutive day today following opposition’s continued ruckus over various issues including alleged bribery charges against a prominent business group and violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The Lok Sabha and the ...

December 2, 2024 5:57 PM December 2, 2024 5:57 PM

Indian Navy to induct 96 ships & submarines in next 10 years: Navy Chief

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has said that 96 Ships and Submarines will be inducted into the Indian Navy in the coming ten years. He said, 62 ships and one submarine are under construction and one ship will be inducted every month till next year. Briefing media in New Delhi ...

December 2, 2024 5:40 PM December 2, 2024 5:40 PM

Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2024: India to lock horns with Malaysia in semi-final

In Men's Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2024, the defending champions India will lock horns with Malaysia in the semi-final tomorrow. The match will begin at the Hockey Oman Stadium in Muscat, Oman at 8:30 PM IST. Last night, India beat South Korea 8-1 to top Pool A. Arshdeep Singh scored a hat-trick, whi...

December 2, 2024 6:32 PM December 2, 2024 6:32 PM

Paddy Stubble Burning Incidents Drop by 68% This Year

Government has said that, in this year, cumulative paddy residue burning incidents have declined by 68 percent as compared to last year. Minister of state for Environment, Kirti Vardhan Singh informed Lok Sabha in a written reply that, in the year 2022, more than 53,000 cases of stubble burning were...

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