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Death toll rises to over 60 in Moscow terror attack

More than 60 people were killed in Friday's terrorist attack in Moscow's Crocus City Hall, according to the Investigative Committee of Russia (ICR) as quoted by media reports.

Mar 23, 2024

UNGA adopts India-backed landmark resolution on AI safeguards

Setting aside their polarising differences, all 193 countries joined together to adopt a landmark resolution backed by India, aiming to keep the world safe from the excesses of artificial intelligence (AI).

Mar 22, 2024

Congress joins Ladakh unrest, aiming to unseat BJP in Lok Sabha elections

The top leadership of the Congress comes in support of the agitating groups of Ladakh to retrieve its lost ground in the mountainous region.

Mar 21, 2024

Biden's campaign, Democratic Party freeze $340K donation from Indian American businessman: Report

US President Joe Biden's reelection campaign and a Democratic Party outfit are freezing donations totalling about $340,000 from an Indian American businessman amid controversies, local media reported.

Mar 20, 2024

India's Permanent Representative at the UN, Ruchira Kamboj

'Can't be my way or highway': India slams UFC model on UNSC reforms

India on Tuesday slammed the Uniting for Consensus (UFC) model on UNSC reforms, citing that it won't empower Africa or Global South nations or change permanent seat membership.

Mar 20, 2024

Sonam Wangchuck's "climate fast" for demands of Ladakh enters 12th day amid freezing temperature

The education reformist-cum-innovator Sonam Wangchuk started his 21-day climatic fast on March 7 after the bandh to mount pressure on the Union Government to fulfill the demands of the people of Ladakh.

Mar 17, 2024

BJP denies tickets to many including former Karnataka CM, sitting MPs [Details]

The BJP on Wednesday announced candidates for 20 out of Karnataka's 28 seats in its second list, fielding former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Shobha Karandlaje, and sitting MP Tejasvi Surya but dropping certain senior leaders and sitting MPs.

Mar 14, 2024

Indian American women a powerhouse in US politics, business, society

Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley's tenacious battle for the presidency of the US is a symbol of Indian American women's emergence as a powerhouse in politics and society even though she dropped her sisyphean quest two days before International Women's Day.

Mar 8, 2024

Indian women beyond borders - a formidable force in world politics

Women serve as heads of state and government in only 31 countries with less than one in four serving as cabinet ministers, and just 26.5 per cent of them as MPs in a 21st-century world that speaks of gender equality.

Mar 8, 2024

Flipkart To Roll Out Same Day Delivery In 20 Cities From February

Flipkart makes strategic leap into quick-commerce; set to fulfil instant order fulfilment [see how]

Flipkart's foray into quick-commerce and the potential acquisition of Dunzo are expected to reshape the Indian e-commerce landscape by driving competition, innovation, and changes in consumer behavior, while also influencing the broader retail and logistics sectors.

Mar 7, 2024

Govt targets Rs 50,000 cr defence exports by 2028-29: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the Modi government has prioritised the defence sector and along with the promotion of indigenous manufacturing was aiming at an export target of Rs 50,000 crore for military hardware by 2028-29.

Mar 7, 2024

Ahead of IPO, market value of Tata Sons' listed investments estimated at Rs 16 Lakh Crore ($96 Billion)

Tata Sons' could potentially fetch a value of Rs 7-8 trillion at current market capitalisation of Tata Group companies, as per investment banking firm Spark PWM.

Mar 6, 2024

Leh Congress firm against leaving Ladakh seat to coalition partner National Conference

Congress leaders in Leh are wary of leaving Ladakh seat to the National Conference, fearing dire consequences in the near future, especially in the next elections to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Leh.

Mar 4, 2024

'Modi Ka Parivar' becomes BJP's new poll pitch; ministers and top leaders throw weight behind

'Modi Ka Parivar' seems to emerge as the new poll plank of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), months ahead of the Parliamentary elections 2024. This comes on back of Lalu Yadav's slanderous attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the latter giving a new political spin to it, rather than engaging in bitter exchange of barbs.