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June 25, 2024 2:10 PM

The Emergency: Recalling the dark days of democracy

As the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha commenced on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the "dark chapter" of the Emergency imposed by former PM Indira Gandhi 50 years ago to curb dissent. “Tomorrow is the 25th of June. For those dedicated to upholding the dignity of our Constitutio...

June 25, 2024 11:44 AM

Indian stock market opens higher; Bank Nifty at all-time high

Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Tuesday, with the Sensex starting at 77,507.32, up 166.24 points, and the Nifty rising by 41.55 points to reach 23,579.40. Among the Nifty companies, 44 stocks gained while 5 declined in early trade. The Bank Nifty index surged over 200 points to hit a new ...

June 25, 2024 4:33 PM

Rajshahi-Kolkata cross border train service set to resume after 77 years:

The cross border train service between Rajshahi, Bangladesh and Kolkata, India is set to resume after a 77-year hiatus. This announcement was made following a meeting between Prime minister Narendar Modi and her Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi on Saturday last. This will be the 4t...

June 24, 2024 3:50 PM

Russia is revising its nuclear doctrine, Kremlin says

Russia, the world's biggest nuclear power, has started updating its nuclear doctrine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday (June 24), citing an earlier statement by President Vladimir Putin. "President Putin has said that work is under way to bring the doctrine into line with current real...

June 24, 2024 2:16 PM

EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar visits UAE, strengthens bilateral ties

Dr. S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister , conducted an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on June 23rd, marking his second visit in his current term. This trip follows a recent meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan a...

June 24, 2024 12:42 PM

Two scientists win China’s top sci-tech award

Two Chinese scientists, Li Deren and Xue Qikun, won China's top science award on Monday for their outstanding contributions to the country's science and technology development. At an annual ceremony held Monday in Beijing to honor distinguished scientists and engineers, Li, a scientist in photogram...

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