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April 29, 2024 4:03 PM

LS polls: Smriti Irani files nomination from Amethi after holding roadshow

Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani, filed her nomination papers for the Amethi Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, expressing confidence that the people would bless the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the elections. Irani, who is re-contesting from Amethi, s...

April 29, 2024 3:24 PM

Spain’s Sanchez says he will stay on as PM

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday (April 29) that after a period of reflection about his future he had decided to continue as the country's leader. Sanchez, in power since 2018, had shocked the nation last week when he announced in a public letter on X he was taking time out from ...

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

Election Commission issues notification for sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday issued a notification for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections, which will take place on May 25 in 57 constituencies across six states and one Union Territory including Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and New Delhi. ...

April 29, 2024 11:08 AM

Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia to discuss Israel normalization, post-war Gaza

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday, the first stop in a broader trip to the Middle East to discuss issues including the governance of Gaza once the war with Israel ends. The top U.S. diplomat heads to Israel later this week, where he is expected to press Israel...

April 29, 2024 10:52 AM

India and Bangladesh to renew collaboration on civil service training

A delegation from India's Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) is in Bangladesh to bolster bilateral ties and enhance capacity-building efforts. During the three-day visit from April 28-30, the discussions will focus on the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (M...

April 28, 2024 7:49 PM

Pakistan appoint India’s 2011 World Cup-winning coach for white-ball team

By: Aditya Ahuja  Gary Kirsten, the head coach of the Indian team that won the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2011, will assume the role of white-ball head coach of Pakistan heading into the upcoming T20 World Cup, the PCB announced in their press conference on Sunday. Joining him is former Aus...

April 28, 2024 6:21 PM

India to Host Critical Minerals Summit to Boost Domestic Production

The Ministry of Mines, along with partners like the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, Council on Energy, Environment and Water, and the Indian Institute of Sustainable Development, is gearing up to host the "Critical Minerals Summit: Enhancing Beneficiation and Processing Capabilities" from Apri...

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

Beat the Summer Heat: Enjoy Refreshing Sundays in Delhi

As Delhi swelters under the blazing summer sun, it's time to find ways to stay cool and make the most of your Sundays. Luckily, the capital city offers an array of refreshing activities to help you beat the heat and have a rejuvenating day out. Whether you're into nature, adventure, or culture, ther...