December 6, 2024 7:40 AM

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7.0 earthquake hits California, temporarily forcing tsunami warning

In the United States, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7 on the Richter scale shook parts of Northern California, temporarily forcing a tsunami warning that led to evacuations in some coastal areas.   According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the notable quake struck an offshore area about...

December 6, 2024 6:37 AM

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Deadline for Viksit Bharat Quiz Challenge extended to Dec 10

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has announced the extension of the date of participation for the ongoing Viksit Bharat Quiz Challenge till the 10th of this month. Earlier the last date was 5th of December. The youth can visit the MY Bharat Platform to participate in t...

December 6, 2024 6:28 AM

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FIDE World Chess C’ship 2024: Gukesh, Ding Liren draw 6th consecutive game

In the World Chess Championship, another match between Indian Grandmaster Dommaraju Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren of China ended in a draw in Singapore yesterday.   In Game Nine, Gukesh played with the white pieces. Despite gaining a slight advantage in positions after an early excha...

December 5, 2024 10:24 PM

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India’s nuclear power plants among the safest in the world: Dr Jitendra Singh

Minister of State for Atomic Energy  Dr Jitendra Singh today said that  India’s nuclear power plants are among the safest in the world, with stringent safety protocols and international oversight. Responding to a question on nuclear safety during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Dr Singh emphasized...

December 5, 2024 10:22 PM

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Syrian rebels capture key city of Hama

Syrian rebels captured the key city of Hama today, bringing the rebels a major victory after a lightning advance across northern Syria. After capturing Hama, rebels said they were preparing to keep marching south towards Homs, a city that links the capital Damascus to the north and the coast. The Sy...

December 5, 2024 10:09 PM

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DRC on High Alert as Mysterious Disease Claims Over 70 Lives

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is on high alert over the emergence of an unknown disease that has killed more than 70 people. DRC Public Health Minister Roger Kamba said today that a disease "of still unknown origin" has been reported in the Panzi area of Kwango Province. He said the dis...

December 5, 2024 9:33 PM

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‘Anna Chakra’ PDS Supply chain optimisation tool, SCAN portal launched

Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi today launched Anna Chakra, a tool to enhance the efficiency of the Public Distribution System (PDS) supply chain in New Delhi. This tool will revolutionise and modernise the PDS logistics network and enable the seamless movement of food grains acr...

December 5, 2024 9:24 PM

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India, Egypt hold 13th round of FOC in New Delhi

India and Egypt held the 13th round of Foreign Office Consultations FOC in New Delhi today. It was co-chaired by the Secretary (Consular, Passport, Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) in the Ministry of External Affairs Arun Kumar Chatterjee from the Indian side and Assistant Foreign Minister for Asia...

December 5, 2024 9:22 PM

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India and Rwanda Hold Second Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi

The Second India-Rwanda Foreign Office Consultations were held in New Delhi today. The Indian side was led by Joint Secretary (East and Southern Africa) in the Ministry of External Affairs Mayank Singh and the Rwandan side was led by Director General (Asia, Pacific and Middle East Affairs), Ministry...

December 5, 2024 9:06 PM

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India, China hold diplomatic talks, review situation in border areas

India and China have agreed on the need for effective border management and maintenance of peace and tranquillity in accordance with relevant bilateral agreements, protocols and understandings reached between the two Governments.   The 32nd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and ...