International

December 17, 2024 11:25 AM December 17, 2024 11:25 AM

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Canada’s Finance Minister & Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland resigns

Canada's Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland resigned abruptly yesterday.   In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Freeland said, they were at odds about the best path forward for the country. She announced her resignation hours before she was scheduled to prese...

December 17, 2024 9:04 AM December 17, 2024 9:04 AM

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Hundreds feared dead after Cyclone Chido wreaks havoc in French island of Mayotte

In the French island territory of Mayotte on Indian Ocean, hundreds are feared dead after Cyclone Chido wreaked havoc causing widespread devastation.   While officials have confirmed 20 deaths, local authorities stated that the number of victims could be in hundreds or even thousands. Mayotte's...

December 17, 2024 8:35 AM December 17, 2024 8:35 AM

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Embassy of India in Georgia confirms death of 11 Indian Nationals in Gudauri

The Embassy of India in Georgia has confirmed the death of 11 Indian Nationals in Gudauri, Georgia, and expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families.   In a press statement posted on a social media platform yesterday, the Embassy said, it is working closely with local authorities to faci...

December 16, 2024 10:36 PM December 16, 2024 10:36 PM

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CoAS of Nepal Sigdel conferred the rank of Honorary General of Indian Army

Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) of Nepal General Ashok Raj Sigdel concluded his official visit to India and returned to Kathmandu. General Sigdel was conferred the rank of an Honorary General of the Indian Army by President of India Droupadi Murmu on Thursday.   During his visit, CoAS Sigdel par...

December 16, 2024 10:19 PM December 16, 2024 10:19 PM

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Gadhimai Mahotsav continues to be the world’s biggest animal slaughter event

The world’s bloodiest festival continues to be frowned upon by animal activists campaigning vigorously for decades, but it couldn’t stop more than two crore people flocking to Gadhimai Mahotsav this year. This is a Hindu Festival held once every five years in Gadhimai Temple of Bariyarpur in Bara di...