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November 12, 2024 8:50 AM

Prime Minister Modi to address three rallies in poll-bound Maharashtra Tuesday

With less than a week to go for campaigning to end in poll-bound Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address three public meetings on Tuesday and campaign for MahaYuti candidates in the state. The Prime Minister will address a public meeting in Chimur at 1 p.m. in eastern Vidarbha, ...

November 6, 2024 10:53 AM

No relief from pollution, Delhi air remains very poor

Delhi's air quality remained 'very poor' on Wednesday morning with a thin layer of smog covering several parts of the national capital for the sixth consecutive day post-Diwali. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 358 as ...

November 4, 2024 11:17 PM

Israel’s strikes on Iran spark interest in air-launched ballistic missiles

Israel's effective use of air-launched ballistic missiles in its airstrikes against Iran is expected to pique interest elsewhere in acquiring the weapons, which most major powers have avoided in favour of cruise missiles and glide bombs. The Israel Defense Forces said its Oct. 26 raid knocked out I...

November 4, 2024 11:16 AM

Prime Minister Modi to address two rallies in poll-bound Jharkhand today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address two rallies in poll-bound Jharkhand today (Monday). The rallies will be held in Chaibasa and Garhwa. The Prime Minister's visit comes a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the BJP's manifesto. Earlier on Sunday, the Union Home Minist...

October 25, 2024 11:31 AM

India hands over first tranche of humanitarian assistance to Lebanon

India's Ambassador to Lebanon, Noor Rahman Sheikh, on Thursday, handed over the first tranche of humanitarian assistance sent by India to Lebanon. Lebanon's Health Minister Firas Abiad received the consignment of medicines. Indian Embassy in Lebanon expressed India's commitment to strengthening clos...

October 21, 2024 12:24 PM

Air Quality in Delhi drops to ‘Very Poor’ level

The air quality in Delhi worsened on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 349 at 8 a.m., categorized as 'very poor.' Shakurpur recorded an AQI of 346, India Gate recorded 309, and the AQI at Safdarjung stood at 307, all classified under the 'very poor' category. In addition to the wors...