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September 16, 2024 5:08 PM

Lok Sabha polls: PM Modi to address rally in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to kick off the Lok Sabha campaign for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Chhattisgarh by addressing a rally in Chhattisgarh's Bastar on Monday. Chhattisgarh Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap on Sunday said that the Prime Minister would start the Vijay Sankalp Shankh...

April 7, 2024 9:30 PM

On World Health Day, making ‘My Health, My Right’ a reality for all

Every year on April 7, nations worldwide come together to celebrate advancements in healthcare while acknowledging ongoing challenges. From the frontline fight against COVID-19 to addressing long-standing health inequalities, this year’s World Health Day reflects a strong commitment to creating a ...

April 7, 2024 8:20 PM

In Bangladesh, people continue to leave cities to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr

By: Navalsang Parmar (Dhaka) Tens of thousands of people left Dhaka and adjacent districts on weekends for their ancestral villages and hometowns by all modes of transport as the Eid-ul-Fitr draws near. This year, the Eid holiday will merge with another national festival of Bangladesh, Pahela Bois...

April 7, 2024 5:59 PM

UAE’s Moon Sighting Committee to Determine Start of Eid Festivities

By: Vinod Kumar (Dubai) As the holy month of Ramadan nears its end, Muslims around the world prepare to celebrate Eid Al Fitr next week. Following a month of fasting and spiritual reflection, this Islamic festival marks a joyous occasion for celebration and community gatherings. The Islamic Hijri ...

September 16, 2024 5:07 PM

IMD using AI, machine learning for weather forecasts: DG Mohapatra

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has started using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in weather forecasts, and it will expand it further into other areas to improve forecasts in coming years, IMD’s director general Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said on Sunday.  The IMD DG stated ...

September 16, 2024 5:52 PM

India’s food processing sector set to reach USD 535 billion by 2025-26

Anita Praveen, the Secretary of the Ministry of Food Processing, emphasised the importance of research and development (R&D) in propelling the Indian food processing sector to greater heights. Speaking at the FICCI Scientific Symposium on ‘Processed Foods for Purpose,’ Praveen highlighted t...

April 7, 2024 1:35 PM

Pro-Russia candidate wins Slovakia’s Presidential election

Slovak nationalist-left government candidate Peter Pellegrini won the country’s Presidential election on Saturday, cementing the grip of pro-Russian Prime Minister Robert Fico over the country. As 99.9 per cent of ballots have been counted, Peter Pellegrini received 53 per cent of...