De-dollarisation: US President Trump threatens BRICS with 100% tariffs

January 31, 2025 11:03 AM

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De-dollarisation: US President Trump threatens BRICS with 100% tariffs

United States President Donald Trump has once again warned BRICS nations and threatened them with 100 per cent tariffs on their exports if they try to replace the US dollar as the main currency in global trade. President Trump has repeatedly said that BRICS nations must maintain the US dollar's role...

Niger becomes 1st African country to eliminate onchocerciasis

January 31, 2025 10:51 AM

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Niger becomes 1st African country to eliminate onchocerciasis

Niger becomes the first country in the African Region to eliminate onchocerciasis. Niger's Minister of Public Health, Population and Social Affairs Garba Hakimi officially declared at a ceremony that the country is free of onchocerciasis.   The World Health Organisation (WHO) congratulated Nige...

PM Modi expresses grief over mid-air plane collision in Washington DC

January 31, 2025 10:43 AM

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PM Modi expresses grief over mid-air plane collision in Washington DC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives in the tragic mid-air collision between an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter in Washington DC, United States. In a social media post, Mr Modi expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the ...

Israel releases 110 Palestinian prisoners in next phase of ceasefire deal

January 31, 2025 7:23 AM

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Israel releases 110 Palestinian prisoners in next phase of ceasefire deal

In a major development, Israel has released 110 Palestinian prisoners as part of the next phase in the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. The process was initially delayed after crowds surged at one of the hostage handover points. However, the release was celebrated largely in Gaza and West Ba...

UP judicial commission to probe into Mahakumbh incident

January 31, 2025 1:28 PM

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UP judicial commission to probe into Mahakumbh incident

The judicial commission set up to probe the reasons behind the Maha Kumbh incident has reached Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. They will visit Sangam Ghat and investigate the cause and circumstances of the incident. The Commission will also hold a meeting with the officials involved in the arrangements an...

IMD forecasts dense fog in UP, Bihar, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya

January 31, 2025 7:05 AM

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IMD forecasts dense fog in UP, Bihar, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dense to very dense fog conditions during night and early morning hours in isolated pockets of Uttar Pradesh till tomorrow. According to IMD, dense fog conditions are likely to prevail during night and early morning hours in isolated pockets of ...

ISL 2024-25: Kerala Blasters secure historic 3-1 win over Chennaiyin FC

January 31, 2025 6:47 AM

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ISL 2024-25: Kerala Blasters secure historic 3-1 win over Chennaiyin FC

In the Indian Super League (ISL) Football, Kerala Blasters FC defeated Chennaiyin FC by 3-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai last night. Korou Singh scripted history for the Blasters as he became the second-youngest goal-scorer in the competition. Moreover, this was also the first time the...

UP: Prayagraj DM clarifies vehicle entry ban for Amrit Snan only on Feb 2-3

January 31, 2025 8:17 AM

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UP: Prayagraj DM clarifies vehicle entry ban for Amrit Snan only on Feb 2-3

District Magistrate of Prayagraj, Ravindra Kumar Mandar, has denied media reports about a ban on vehicle entry due to road diversions. A viral social media post claimed that vehicle entry into Prayagraj would be restricted until February 4th.   In a video message, Mr. Mandar clarified that ther...