US shuts down embassy in Kyiv amid possibility of significant attack from Russia

November 20, 2024 5:07 PM November 20, 2024 5:07 PM

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US shuts down embassy in Kyiv amid possibility of significant attack from Russia

The US embassy in Kyiv said it would be closed today after it received specific information of a potential significant air attack. Air raid sirens were activated in the city several times overnight. The Greek and Spanish embassies in Kyiv are also closed today for security reasons.   Yesterday,...

President Droupadi Murmu to be on two-day visit to Telangana

November 20, 2024 4:53 PM November 20, 2024 4:53 PM

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President Droupadi Murmu to be on two-day visit to Telangana

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

2 out of 3 major indices ended in positive territory

November 20, 2024 4:50 PM November 20, 2024 4:50 PM

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2 out of 3 major indices ended in positive territory

Two out of three major US indices ended in positive territory yesterday, led by rally in technology stocks. The Nasdaq Composite rose 196 points, or 1.04 percent, to end at 18,987, and S&P 500 gained 23 points, or 0.4 percent, to settle at 5,917. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell ...

Govt to hold all party meeting ahead of Winter Session of Parliament

November 20, 2024 4:13 PM November 20, 2024 4:13 PM

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Govt to hold all party meeting ahead of Winter Session of Parliament

The government will hold an all-party meeting on the 24th of this month ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament. The meeting will be presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.   In the meeting, the government will seek support from all political parties to ensure smooth functioning of t...

Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi embarks on four-day visit to Nepal

November 20, 2024 5:24 PM November 20, 2024 5:24 PM

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Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi embarks on four-day visit to Nepal

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, has embarked on a four-day visit to Nepal today. The visit aims to strengthen military cooperation between the two militaries and explore new avenues of collaboration. During his visit, General Dwivedi is set to be conferred the honorary rank ...

US embassy shut down over anticipated air attack in Kyiv
Photo taken on March 16, 2020 shows the White House Visitor Center in Washington D.C., the United States. (Xinhua/Liu Jie/IANS)

November 20, 2024 3:58 PM November 20, 2024 3:58 PM

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US embassy shut down over anticipated air attack in Kyiv

The US embassy in Kyiv has been shut down over an anticipated air attack. The US Department of State Consular Affairs, in a statement, said that the Emabassy in the Ukrainian capital today received information of a significant air attack. The statement further added that as a precaution, the embassy...

Police personnel suspended for violating election guidelines in Kanpur

November 20, 2024 3:54 PM November 20, 2024 3:54 PM

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Police personnel suspended for violating election guidelines in Kanpur

After Election Commission order, police personnel violating election guidelines on checking of voters and stopping voters from casting their vote in Sisamau assembly seat of Kanpur City have been suspended. Action is being taken in other districts as well, where bypolls are being held today. Chief E...