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PM Modi announces closure of Delhi G20 Summit, hands over ceremonial gavel to Brazil Prez [details]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the closure of the New Delhi G20 leaders' Summit and handed over the presidency gavel to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Sep 10, 2023

SC agrees to hear Editors Guild members' plea against Manipur Police FIR today

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to urgently hear the writ petition filed by the president and three editors of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) challenging the FIR filed by Manipur Police for releasing a "biased and factually inaccurate" report on the ethnic conflict in the northeastern state.

Sep 6, 2023

Sectarian Dynamics: Shia-Sunni Relations in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Massive protests have broken out in the Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan region over the arrest of a Shia cleric under Pakistan's reinforced blasphemy laws.

Sep 5, 2023

"Shame on you, that's why MS Dhoni is legend": Jasprit Bumrah mercilessly trolled for skipping Asia Cup 2023 for newborn

While Jasprit Bumrah and Sanjana have been receiving congratulatory messages from all corners, a particular section on social media is not very happy with Jasprit skipping Asia Cup 2023 for his newborn's birth.

Sep 4, 2023

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Vumlunmang Vualnam new civil aviation Secy, Neeraj Mittal telecom Secy [details]

In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, secretaries of as many as 15 departments have been shifted as the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of several officers.

Sep 1, 2023

US-bound students advised to be careful what they post online, especially social media platforms [Details]

Students planning to go to the United States for higher education should be careful about what they post on social media or what they communicate with others, say educational consultants.

Aug 30, 2023

India speeds up rice shipments to help crisis-ridden Sri Lanka

India exempts Singapore from rice export ban due to 'close strategic partnership'

India has agreed to exempt Singapore from its ban on rice exports owing to "very close strategic partnership", the External Affairs Ministry said.

Aug 30, 2023

Sensex up more than 100 points in morning trade

BSE Sensex is up 101 points in trade at 65,097 points in Tuesday morning trade.

Aug 29, 2023

Govt decides not to allow basmati rice exports below $1,200 per tonne [details]

The government on Sunday said that it has decided not to allow exports of basmati rice below $1,200 per tonne to restrict possible "illegal" shipment of white non-basmati rice in the garb of premium basmati rice.

Aug 27, 2023

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Srilankan Airlines Business Class: Avoid at all costs, say parents

A disheartened customer voiced dissatisfaction with SriLankan Airlines, expressing deep disappointment in what is referred to as the "worst Business Class flying experience in the world."

Aug 26, 2023

Indian Spacetech Sector Gets $62 Mn In Funding This Year, Up 60%

Govt imposes 20% export duty on parboiled rice with immediate effect

Just days after assuring that there are no plans to restrict export of non-Basmati parboiled rice, the Centre late on Friday imposed 20 per cent export duty on par-boiled rice with immediate effect.

Aug 26, 2023

Customs Officials Rescue Different Species Of Wild Animals At Bengaluru Airport

Customs officials rescue different species of wild animals listed in 'CITES' at Bengaluru airport

Customs officials at the Bengaluru airport on Tuesday rescued 234 wild animals, including pythons, chameleons, iguanas, turtles, alligators, and a baby kangaroo, and arrested a man in this connection.

Aug 22, 2023

Microsoft to sell off Activision Blizzard's cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft

Microsoft on Tuesday submitted a restructured proposal to UK's anti-trust watchdog for approval of its $68.7 billion acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard.

Aug 22, 2023

Echoes of Stone — Preserving the heartbeat of Kashmir [Exclusive documentary]

"Echoes of Stone" is a captivating documentary that delves into the ancient art of Sang Tarashi, the traditional stone carving of Kashmir. Vivid pictures and heartfelt interviews in the film shed light on the enduring quality of this ancient craft.

Aug 21, 2023

Defence authorities to conduct inquiry to ascertain cause of Ladakh accident [details]

A solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held at Leh to pay homage to the soldiers with full military honours.