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November 2, 2023 2:41 PM

Coal sector records 16.1 percent growth in September

The Combined Index of eight Core Industries (ICI) has shown a significant increase of 8.1% (Provisional) in September 2023, compared to the same period in the previous year. The index of coal sector has showcased impressive growth of 16.1 percent reaching 148.1 points compared to 127.5 points during...

November 2, 2023 2:40 PM

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan explores BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi

On November 2, 2023, the Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan, visited the under-construction BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The temple is expected to be one of the largest and most beautiful Hindu temples outside of India and is scheduled to be completed in 2024. Minister Pradhan...

November 2, 2023 2:39 PM

Ambulances prepare to cross into Gaza, as Rafah opens for second day

Ambulances lined up near Egypt's Rafah crossing on Thursday (November 2), waiting to cross into Gaza where they will evacuate injured civilians. At least 320 foreign citizens on an initial list of 500, as well as dozens of severely injured Gazans, crossed into Egypt on Wednesday under a deal...

November 2, 2023 2:16 PM

Japan is ready to provide aid to Palestinians: Foreign Minister Kamikawa

Japan's foreign minister said on Thursday (November 2) she would meet Palestinian counterparts during a visit to Israel and Jordan, and would communicate Japan's readiness to provide aid to the Palestinians. The minister, Yoko Kamikawa, is also set to meet Israeli Foreign Minister Eli C...

November 2, 2023 1:42 PM

Delhi’s air turns hazardous, residents gasp for breath

Delhi’s air quality turned to “severe” on Thursday as toxic haze blanketed the national capital region, raising fears of another public health emergency. Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 415 on a scale of 500 in the capital's Anand Vihar area, indicating hazardous levels of pollution. ...

November 2, 2023 12:43 PM

Bhutan King on week-long India visit starting Nov 3, to meet PM Modi

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan is scheduled to make an official visit to India from November 3 to 10. He will be accompanied by senior officials from the Royal Government of Bhutan. During his visit, the King will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as stated by the Ministry of Ex...

November 2, 2023 11:22 AM

Kozhikode, Gwalior added to UNESCO list of creative cities

Marking World Cities Day on Tuesday, UNESCO made a significant announcement by welcoming two Indian cities, Gwalior and Kozhikode, into its Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Kozhikode, located in the state of Kerala, and Gwalior, situated in Madhya Pradesh, were added to the UCCN list alongside 55 oth...

November 2, 2023 10:36 AM

Latin America ramps up condemnations of Israel’s attack on Gaza

Some of Latin America's largest countries came out on November 1 to condemn Israel's attacks on a densely populated refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, widening the diplomatic rift between the region and the Middle Eastern country. Argentina, home to Latin America's largest Jewish comm...