WHO Chief calls for release of UN staff following negotiation with Houthis

December 27, 2024 5:32 PM

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WHO Chief calls for release of UN staff following negotiation with Houthis

Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has said the negotiation over the release of 13 UN staff arrested by the Houthi group in the Yemeni capital Sanaa has concluded. In a social media post, Mr. Ghebreyesus said the WHO continues to call for the detaine...

Women’s Cricket: India beats West Indies by 5 wickets; Cleansweeps series 3-0

December 27, 2024 5:25 PM

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Women’s Cricket: India beats West Indies by 5 wickets; Cleansweeps series 3-0

In Women's Cricket, India defeated West Indies by 5 wickets in the third and final ODI of the ICC Championship series at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara this afternoon. Deepti Sharma showed a superb all-round performance to help India seal the ODI series 3-0. She first took 6 wickets for 31 runs as West...

South Korea’s Parliament impeaches acting President Han

December 27, 2024 10:12 PM

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South Korea’s Parliament impeaches acting President Han

South Korea's National Assembly voted today to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo, less than two weeks after he took over for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached for his botched imposition of martial law. A motion to impeach Mr Han passed unanimously in a 192-0 vote, marking the first time...

Arunachal Pradesh celebrates silver jubilee of indigenous faith & cultural society

December 27, 2024 1:57 PM

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Arunachal Pradesh celebrates silver jubilee of indigenous faith & cultural society

The Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP) is celebrating its silver jubilee this year. The month-long celebration was inaugurated by Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram, Chief Minister Pema Khandu, and State’s Home Minister Mama Natung today. Themed “Honoring Ou...

Economists, industrialists mourn passing away of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh

December 27, 2024 1:49 PM

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Economists, industrialists mourn passing away of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh

Prominent economists have mourned the passing away of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. IMF Deputy Director Gita Gopinath said the economic reforms he ushered in as finance minister in 1991 inspired countless young economists like herself.   Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Pr...

Union Cabinet pays homage to Dr Manmohan Singh, observes 2-minute silence

December 27, 2024 1:50 PM

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Union Cabinet pays homage to Dr Manmohan Singh, observes 2-minute silence

Union Cabinet today expressed condolences over the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh saying that in his passing away, the Nation has lost an eminent statesman, renowned economist and distinguished leader. It also passed a Condolence Resolution in the memory of Dr. Manmohan Singh and ...

Global leaders pay tribute to former PM Dr Manmohan Singh

December 27, 2024 2:02 PM

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Global leaders pay tribute to former PM Dr Manmohan Singh

Leaders from across the globe, including neighbouring nations have paid tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, emphasising his legacy as a statesman and visionary leader. They have shared heartfelt condolences, remembering his exceptional contributions to economic progress and diplomacy. ...