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November 26, 2024 12:13 PM

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde resigns, appointed caretaker CM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde submitted his resignation to Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday as the term of the state assembly ended. Deputy CMs Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis also reached the Governor’s office today morning to tender their resignation. Shinde has been appointe...

November 26, 2024 12:41 PM

PM Modi, Amit Shah and several leaders extend wishes on ‘Samvidhan Diwas’

Leaders from across the political spectrum on Tuesday paid tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of its adoption, celebrated as Samvidhan Divas. As part of the celebrations, President Droupadi Murmu addressed member...

November 26, 2024 10:00 AM

Essar co-founder Shashi Ruia passes away at 81; PM Modi pays tribute

Shashikant Ruia, billionaire and co-founder of the Essar Group, has passed away at age 81, the global conglomerate said on Tuesday. “It is with profound grief that we inform the passing of Shri Shashikant Ruia, Patriarch of the Ruia and Essar Family. He was 81. With an unwavering commitment to co...

November 25, 2024 4:13 PM

Tech-wary Germans get hooked with online shopping habit

In only a few years, Germans have become a nation of online shoppers, with most now turning to devices to buy clothes, groceries and medicines in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey showed that 99% of adults in Germany, where more than 70% of companies still use fax machines, now shop onlin...

November 25, 2024 10:20 AM

Parliament session to begin today: Waqf bill and Manipur issue on agenda

The Parliament session is set to begin on Monday, with a packed agenda featuring key discussions, including the Waqf Act (Amendment) Bill. The session is scheduled to conclude on December 20, with no sittings of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on November 26 to observe Constitution Day. A range of bi...

November 24, 2024 3:17 PM

Takeaways from the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan

This year's U.N. climate summit delivered a deal on climate finance two days past deadline, after two weeks of tense negotiations. Here are some of the takeaways from the COP29 summit held in Azerbaijan's capital of Baku: CASH FOR CLIMATE REMAINS TIGHT The summit's main agenda item - setting a ne...

November 24, 2024 11:16 AM

India drives global climate dialogue through key initiatives at CoP29

India actively participated in various side events during the CoP29 UN Climate Change Conference, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. Through collaborations with international agencies, India showcased its commitment to tackling climate challenges and highlighted several key init...

November 24, 2024 2:24 AM

Ajit Pawar outsmarts estranged uncle Sharad Pawar

Ajit Pawar has finally outsmarted his estranged uncle, Sharad Pawar, not only by proving that the NCP faction led by him is the ‘real’ NCP but also by winning more seats in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. After breaking away from Sharad Pawar in July 2023 and joining the MahaYuti alliance, ...

November 22, 2024 11:23 AM

PM Modi meets Barbados PM, thanks for Honorary Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados on Thursday on the sidelines of the India-CARICOM Summit. The two leaders discussed key areas of cooperation, including science and technology, healthcare, education, climate change, and agriculture. In a post on X, ...