December 2, 2024 11:35 AM December 2, 2024 11:35 AM

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Nepal PM departs for 4-day official visit to China

Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli has left for Beijing this morning on a four-day official visit to China.   At the cordial invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, PM Oli is flying to China on an official visit from December 2-5.   According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, PM Oli w...

December 2, 2024 11:06 AM December 2, 2024 11:06 AM

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US President Biden pardons son in cases related to arms & taxes

U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a presidential pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted on charges of making false statements on a gun background check, illegal firearm possession, and tax offences.   In an official statement, Mr. Biden defended the decision, describing the charg...

December 2, 2024 10:53 AM December 2, 2024 10:53 AM

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UNRWA suspends aid operations through main Gaza crossing after convoy attacked

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has suspended its aid operations through the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza following a series of armed robberies that have disrupted humanitarian assistance to the besieged territory. The decision comes after armed gangs sei...

December 2, 2024 10:35 AM December 2, 2024 10:35 AM

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Union Minister Bhupender Yadav plants sapling at Indian Embassy in Riyadh

In a symbolic gesture promoting environmental consciousness, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, planted a sapling at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh before the commencement of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification's COP16. The tree-planting cere...

December 2, 2024 8:31 AM December 2, 2024 8:31 AM

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PM Modi expresses concern over digital frauds, cybercrimes & AI threats

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over the threats emanating from digital frauds, cybercrimes and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, particularly the potential of deepfake to disrupt social and familial relations. Addressing the concluding session of the 59th All India Confere...

December 2, 2024 8:32 AM December 2, 2024 8:32 AM

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Heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu as Cyclone Fengal moves towards Arabian Sea

In Tamil Nadu, moderate to heavy rains are continuing to lash the interior districts as Cyclone Fengal is making headway to reach the Arabian Sea. Continuous rains were witnessed in the Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai, Salem, Dharmapuri, Namakkal, Krishnagiri, Tirupattur and Nilgiris. In the hill areas o...

December 2, 2024 8:07 AM December 2, 2024 8:07 AM

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Delhi’s air quality slightly improves, AQI drops to 274

The air quality in the national capital Delhi has shown slight improvement but was registered in the poor category with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 274 as of 7 AM this morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, some areas of the city have breached the 300 AQI levels. The AQ...

December 2, 2024 8:00 AM December 2, 2024 8:00 AM

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Bangladesh stops 83 ISKCON members with valid travel documents from travelling to India

Bangladesh stopped 83 ISKCON members from travelling to India through the Benapole check post in the last two days, despite them possessing valid passports and visas. Imtiaz Ahsanul Quader Bhuiyan, officer-in-charge (OC) of the Benapole Immigration Police, confirmed that these ISKCON members from di...