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December 11, 2024 12:42 PM

India’s fight against left-wing extremism sees remarkable progress

The Government of India’s determined efforts to combat left-wing extremism (LWE) have yielded remarkable results, reflecting a consistent decline in violence and a shrinking geographical footprint of Maoist influence. The Ministry of Home Affairs recently detailed these achievements in a statement...

December 11, 2024 10:05 AM

Refugees return to Syria as caretaker prime minister appointed

Refugees from Syria's long civil war were making their way home on Wednesday, as a new interim prime minister said he had been appointed with the backing of the rebels who toppled President Bashar al-Assad. U.S. officials, engaging with rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), urged them not to ...

December 10, 2024 10:46 AM

Former Karnataka CM SM Krishna passes away at 92, PM Modi condoles his death

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Union Minister SM Krishna passed away on Tuesday at his residence in Sadashivanagar, Bengaluru, at the age of 92. Krishna had been unwell for some time and was hospitalised earlier in August due to a prolonged illness. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled Krishn...

December 10, 2024 10:46 AM

Syria’s rebels work to form government, restore order after Assad ouster

The lightning overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad left Syrians, countries in the region and world powers nervous on Tuesday about what comes next as the rebel alliance took its first steps in a government transition. The United Nations Security Council met behind closed doors late on Monday,...

December 9, 2024 6:45 PM

Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra appointed new RBI Governor

Sanjay Malhotra, the current Revenue Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, has been appointed as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). His tenure will begin on December 11, 2024, and will last for three years, as confirmed by the Department of Personnel and Training on Monday. A 1990...

December 9, 2024 9:14 AM

With Assad ousted, a new era starts in Syria as the world watches

Syrians awakened on Monday to a hopeful if uncertain future, after rebels seized the capital Damascus and President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, ending a 13-year civil war and more than 50 years of his family's brutal rule. The lightning advance of a militia alliance spearheaded by Hayat ...

December 4, 2024 1:38 PM

India’s growing role in global trade

India’s exports have seen significant growth across various sectors, driven by technological advancements and competitive manufacturing. The nation has expanded its reach in areas such as petroleum oils, agrochemicals, semiconductors, and precious stones, solidifying its position in global trade. ...