Nigeria: Stampede at school Christmas fun-fair kills 35 children, injures 6

December 20, 2024 6:45 AM

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Nigeria: Stampede at school Christmas fun-fair kills 35 children, injures 6

In Nigeria, at least 35 children have been killed in a stampede at a school Christmas fun-fair in the southwestern city of Ibadan. Police said six others were critically injured.   The stampede occurred when large crowds gathered for promised cash handouts and food.   Around 5,000 children...

Russian President Putin ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war

December 20, 2024 6:39 AM

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Russian President Putin ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that he is ready to compromise over Ukraine in possible talks with US President-elect Donald Trump to end the war. Talking to media persons, President Putin stated he has no conditions for talks with Ukrainian authorities and is ready to negotiate with any...

India beat West Indies by 60 runs to clinch women’s T20 series 2-1

December 20, 2024 10:23 AM

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India beat West Indies by 60 runs to clinch women’s T20 series 2-1

In Women's T20I Cricket, India defeated the West Indies by 60 runs in the third and final match to clinch the series 2-1 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai last night.   Put in to bat first, India posted their highest-ever total in T20Is, scoring 217 for four in 20 overs, thanks to Smriti M...

LS Speaker Om Birla bars protests at Parliament gates

December 20, 2024 8:18 AM

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LS Speaker Om Birla bars protests at Parliament gates

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has issued strict instructions that no political party, member of parliament, or group of MPs will hold any dharna or demonstration at any building gates of the Parliament House.   The instruction has come in the wake of the incident in the Parliament precincts yester...

Registration opens for 8th Pariksha pe Charcha to be held in Jan 2025

December 20, 2024 8:01 AM

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Registration opens for 8th Pariksha pe Charcha to be held in Jan 2025

The 8th edition of Pariksha pe Charcha will be held next month. Registration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unique interactive program has already started and will remain open until 14th January on MyGov Portal. This program has been conceptualized to reduce examination stress and encourage stud...

Janakpur bolts to face Sudurpaschim Royals in finals of Nepal Premier League

December 19, 2024 10:26 PM

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Janakpur bolts to face Sudurpaschim Royals in finals of Nepal Premier League

Nepal is all set to attract tourists for the year-end and New Year celebrations. The 18th edition of the elephant festival is scheduled from December 26 to December 30 in Sauraha to attract tourists, both domestic and international.   Elephant football, elephant polo, elephant fast walks, elephant b...