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New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan on Friday evening, marking the fourth quake to hit the country in less than a month and the second quake to hit the country in less than 12 hours. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor occurred 47 km north-northwest of Khandud at 12:15 UTC (5:45 pm IST) at a depth of 43 km. No immediate damage or casualties were reported from Afghanistan. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi Meets Egyptian FM ...Read More >
Rapid technological and environmental changes are leading to fresh human rights challenges, particularly for workers in the informal sector and those facing climate-induced displacement, former President Ram Nath Kovind said on Thursday. Speaking on the 32nd foundation day of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in New Delhi, Kovind stressed that while India has made progress, emerging vulnerabilities require urgent and collective attention. "Too often, informal sector workers endure un ...Read More >
China's table tennis powerhouses showcased their unmatched skill, clinching both men's and women's team titles at the Asian Championships. The women's squad triumphed 3-0 over Japan, while the men's team delivered an identical decisive victory against Hong Kong, solidifying their continued dominance on the continental stage.The Chinese men's and women's teams continued their dominance at Asian Table Tennis Team Championships as they bagged both the team titles on the final day of the event at Ka ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former President Ram Nath Kovind will inaugurate the 32nd Foundation Day celebration of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday and lead deliberations on key human rights concerns, with a particular focus on the rights and welfare of prison inmates. Kovind will deliver the inaugural address at the event in the presence of NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian and Members Justice (Dr) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi, Vijaya Bharathi Sayani and Priya ...Read More >
Bhubaneshwar (Odisha), [India], October 16 (ANI): China once again underlined its dominance in world table tennis, completing a sensational double by capturing both the men's and women's team championships in commanding style. The victories not only reinforced China's unrivalled depth and consistency across genders but also showcased the nation's next generation of stars rising to the occasion against their regional rivals, as per a release from Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI). In the m ...Read More >
Mysuru/Bengaluru: Hours after IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge Wednesday shared a video of a phone call in which an unidentified man, claiming affiliation with RSS, allegedly abused him in Hindi, home minister G Parameshwara said the govt has ordered an investigation. "We will find out who threatened the minister. We will identify the source," Parameshwara said. "A minister has the right to share his opinions. Threatening him for this is unacceptable. Action will be taken. Though tracking callers i ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha), [India]October 16 (ANI): China once again underlined its dominance in world table tennis, completing a sensational double by capturing both the men's and women's team championships in impressive style. The wins not only reinforced China's unparalleled depth and consistency between the genders, but also showed the country's next generation of stars rising up against their regional rivals, according to a press release from the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI). In the ...Read More >
Bhubaneshwar (Odisha), [India], October 16 (ANI): China once again underlined its dominance in world table tennis, completing a sensational double by capturing both the men and women team championships in commanding style. The victories not only reinforced China unrivalled depth and consistency across genders but also showcased the nation next generation of stars rising to the occasion against their regional rivals, as per a release from Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI). In the men team ...Read More >
Bhubaneshwar (Odisha), [India], October 16 (ANI): China once again underlined its dominance in world table tennis, completing a sensational double by capturing both the men's and women's team championships in commanding style. The victories not only reinforced China's unrivalled depth and consistency across genders but also showcased the nation's next generation of stars rising to the occasion against their regional rivals, as per a release from Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI). In the m ...Read More >
The Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) has appointed Sharvil Patel of Zydus Lifesciences as its new President, with Glenn Saldanha of Glenmark as Vice President. This leadership transition occurs as the industry navigates GST reforms and strengthens its global position in specialty medicines. The new team aims to drive innovation, patient access, and quality healthcare solutions. The Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) has appointed Sharvil Patel, Managing Director of Zydus Lifesciences as i ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], October 2 (ANI): Puducherry Lt Governor K. Kailashnathan and Chief Minister N. Rangasamy offer a floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Thursday. The 156th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was celebrated today by the Puducherry government. Lieutenant Governor Kailashnathan garlanded Gandhi's statue at Gandhi Square on Beach Road. The event featured interfaith prayers and Gandhian kirtans. Following this, to commemorate the birth anniversary ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India] October 2 (ANI): Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly Surama Padhy paid their respects to Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Thursday. The tribute was part of the state-level Gandhi Jayanti celebrations held at the Assembly premises. Speaking on the occasion, Speaker Surama Padhy highlighted the significance of the day, stating that it was also the birth anniversary ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 2 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak paid his respect on the mark of birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. He said, the way in which the Prime Minister is taking the Swadeshi movement forward people have great faith in products manufactured in India. Also Read | Mohan Bhagwat Says 'Pahalgam Attack Revealed India's True Friends' During Public Address on RSS 100th Anniversary (Watch Video). "Everyone believes that through the Swades ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 2 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak paid his respect on the mark of birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. He said, the way in which the Prime Minister is taking the Swadeshi movement forward people have great faith in products manufactured in India. Everyone believes that through the Swadeshi movement India should fulfil its resolve of a developed India, he added. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also paid tribute to ...Read More >
Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh has emphasised the importance of addressing the Palestinian issue with a "rational perspective." Speaking at a discussion organised by the National Platform for the Rights of Disabled on Sunday, Shawesh also described the recent remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations General Assembly as "dangerous." Shawesh specifically responded to Netanyahu's statement at the UN General Assembly, where the Israeli Prime M ...Read More >
Veteran BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra, who passed away at 93, was a pivotal sports administrator. He introduced and nurtured archery in India, leading the AAI for over 40 years and establishing Asian and Commonwealth archery bodies. Malhotra also guided the IOA as interim president during a challenging period. Aside from being a seasoned politician, veteran BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra was also an accomplished sports administrator and will be remembered as the man who introduced and moulde ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh will lead the Indian delegation to the 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) at Kleinmond, Western Cape in South Africa. During the summit, which will be held from October 1 to 3, Harivansh will participate in key deliberations that underscore India's commitment to global cooperation and sustainable development. A statement from Harivansh's office said he will speak in two thematic sessions: 'Strengthening Disaster Resilienc ...Read More >
The government's economic stimulus measures, which are scheduled to be rolled out in the final quarter of this year, are expected to help boost business confidence and increase the demand for loans among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Pichit Mitrawong, president of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank), said confidence among SME entrepreneurs in the fourth quarter is expected to rise, while loan demand is likely to double compared to the third qua ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's index of industrial production (IIP) in August showed strong growth in infrastructure and primary goods, experts said on Monday, highlighting a steady recovery in the mining, electricity, and capital-intensive sectors. According to Hemant Jain, President of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), IIP grew at 4 per cent in August -- marking a seven-month high, driven by strong recovery in the mining and electricity sectors. The mining sector gre ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: After four days of relentless downpours, Telangana is expected to have a brief respite on Monday, with no rainfall alerts issued. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the state under a yellow alert for thunderstorms. IMD data showed that Papannapet in Medak district received the heaviest 24-hour rainfall at 10.6 cm, followed by Manoor in Sangareddy with 9.28 cm and Nallabelly in Warangal at 9.15 cm. The statewide average rainfall for the day stood at 7.3 mm, nota ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Palestine issue should be tackled with a "rational perspective", Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh said on Sunday and termed as "dangerous" Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement at the UN General Assembly hat Israel "must finish the job" in Gaza. The envoy was speaking at a discussion on "Genocide and Gaza's Disabled" organised by the National Platform for the Rights of Disabled. "Anyone who wants to tackle the Palestinian issue should tackle it from a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Sept 26 (Reuters) - India rejected as "incorrect and baseless" remarks by NATO's chief that suggested Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was contacting Russian President Vladimir Putin over the impact of punitive U.S. tariffs on its purchases of Russian oil. India's foreign ministry called the remarks speculative and said on Friday there was no such conversation. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, in an interview with CNN, had spoken about U.S. President Donald Trump's doubling of ...Read More >
Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini said that legislative drafting is not merely a technical exercise, but a powerful means to strengthen democracy. He said that clear and well-framed laws are the true strength of any democratic system. While drafting legislation, it is equally important to keep in mind future challenges and technological advancements. Saini was speaking at a two-day training workshop on legislative drafting organised by Haryana Vidhan Sabha. The workshop was inaugurated by ...Read More >
A video of Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif delivering a speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York has gone viral, with netizens criticizing his address as "disastrous" due to multiple verbal slips. The speech, which focused largely on Artificial Intelligence (AI), also referenced recent tensions between India and Pakistan. Observers noted that Asif fumbled seven times during the address. At one point, he mispronounced the word "risk" as "riks" and repeatedly ment ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) US President Donald Trump's move to impose 100 per cent import tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs from October 1 is unlikely to have an immediate impact on Indian exports, as it will affect only patented and branded products, not generic medicines, pharma industry players said on Friday. Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA), which represents 23 leading Indian pharmaceutical firms, including Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Sun Pharma, Lupin and Zydus Lifesciences, noted that Trump' ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former West Bengal Education Minister and Trinamool Congress Secretary General Partha Chatterjee, on Friday, was granted conditional bail by Calcutta High Court's single-judge bench of Justice Suvra Ghosh in a case registered against him by the CBI in relation to irregularities in the recruitment of primary teachers. With the development, decks are finally cleared for Chatterjee to be free from judicial custody after a gap of three years and two months. This is ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI):Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance has said that the US President Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports of branded and patented pharmaceuticals starting October 1 specifically refers to patented or branded products, and not impact generic medicines. Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) Secretary General Sudarshan Jain said, "The executive order refers to patented / branded products supplied to the US. It is not applicable to ge ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) on Friday said US President Donald Trump's move to impose 100 per cent import tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs from October 1 will impact only patented and branded products, not generic medicines. Reacting to the development, IPA Secretary General Sudarshan Jain said in a statement, "It is not applicable to generics medicines." Trump's statement refers to patented and branded products supplied to US, he added. In his post on social me ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Calcutta High Court on Monday concluded hearing on the bail petition by former West Bengal Education Minister and Trinamool Congress Secretary General Partha Chatterjee in a crucial case registered against him by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in relation to irregularities in the recruitment of primary teachers in the state. The hearing and the merit of the case were crucial since, if granted bail in the case, Chatterjee would finally be able to c ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Faced with a severe fund crunch, private colleges in Telangana began an indefinite strike on Monday, September 15, over delays in fee reimbursement. The strike was called by the Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Institutions (FATHI) following its general body meeting on Sunday. In a statement, FATHI said thousands of private colleges are grappling with a financial crisis due to delays in the release of funds. The association alleged that despite repeated representations ...Read More >
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