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November 10, 2023 12:29 PM

Dhaka air ‘very unhealthy’, 2nd most polluted in the world on Friday

Dhaka’s air quality remained in the 'very unhealthy' zone on Friday morning. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 227 at 8:57 am, the capital of Bangladesh ranked second in the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, according to IQAir. Kolkata and Pakistan’s Karachi o...

November 10, 2023 12:18 PM

India-US 2+ 2 ministerial dialogue begins in New Delhi

The fifth edition of the India-U.S. 2+2 ministerial dialogue kicked off in New Delhi on Friday, featuring discussions between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, and their Indian counterparts, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath...

November 10, 2023 12:02 PM

UK to add India in its ‘safe states’ list

The UK government has put forth a draft legislation in the House of Commons to strengthen the immigration system. As a measure to discourage illegal immigration and unsubstantiated asylum claims, the proposal includes the addition of India and Georgia to an expanded list of ‘safe states’. Wha...

November 10, 2023 11:33 AM

Thailand grants visa-free entry travel for Indian citizens

Indians can now enjoy visa-free travel to Thailand from November 10 to May 10, 2024, with a stay of up to 30 days. The country has waived visa requirements for Indian and Taiwanese citizens, aiming to attract more tourists.  Post-Covid, several countries are actively wooing Indian travellers, an...

November 10, 2023 10:27 AM

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November 10, 2023 10:05 AM

Gaza officials say hospitals come under new Israeli attacks

Gaza officials said Israel launched air strikes on or near at least three hospitals on Friday, further endangering a health system swamped with thousands of casualties and people displaced by Israel's war against Hamas in the Palestinian enclave. "The Israeli occupation launched simultaneo...

November 10, 2023 9:55 AM

Dhanteras: Honouring Dhanvantari, the Lord of Ayurveda

Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali, the festival of lights in India. Also known as Dhanatrayodashi, this day is dedicated to the Lord of Ayurveda, Dhanvantari. Diwali, the five-day festival, extends beyond the worship of the Goddess of Wealth, Laxmi. It is also a tribute to the bearer of wisdom...

November 10, 2023 9:52 AM

Israel strikes Syria after drone hits southern Eilat city -Israeli military

Israel's military said an organisation in Syria launched a drone that hit a school in the southern Israeli city of Eilat on Thursday and that it struck the group in response. The military did not say what organisation in Syria had launched the drone toward Eilat, on the Red Sea approximately...