New Zealand: Maori lawmakers protest in parliament over controversial treaty bill

November 15, 2024 7:20 AM

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New Zealand: Maori lawmakers protest in parliament over controversial treaty bill

New Zealand’s parliament was briefly suspended yesterday after Maori lawmakers staged a ceremonial haka dance in protest of a vote on a controversial bill that would redefine the country’s founding agreement between Indigenous Maori and the British Crown.   The 1840 Treaty of Waitangi granted M...

PM Modi to inaugurate 1st Bodoland Mahotsav

November 15, 2024 7:38 AM

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PM Modi to inaugurate 1st Bodoland Mahotsav

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 1st Bodoland Mahotsav in New Delhi today. The two-day Mahotsav is a mega event on language, literature, and culture to sustain peace and build a Vibrant Bodo Society. Prime Minister's Office said in a statement that the Mahotsav aims to integrate the ...

India’s exports surge 7.28% during April-Oct

November 15, 2024 7:06 AM

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India’s exports surge 7.28% during April-Oct

India's export performance during April-October 2024 has shown strong growth, with an overall increase of 7.28 per cent, totalling 468.27 billion dollars, up from 436.48 billion dollars during the same period in 2023. According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, merchandise...

GRAP 3 anti-pollution measures enforced in Delhi-NCR as air quality worsens

November 15, 2024 7:37 AM

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GRAP 3 anti-pollution measures enforced in Delhi-NCR as air quality worsens

Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to invoke Stage III of the GRAP in Delhi NCR with effect from 8 AM today in addition to all actions under Stage I and II to prevent further deterioration of air quality. In the wake of the deteriorating air quality of Delhi-NCR, the Sub-Commit...

Guru Nanak Jayanti is being celebrated globally

November 15, 2024 6:52 AM

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Guru Nanak Jayanti is being celebrated globally

Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurpurab is being celebrated with religious fervour across India and the world today. It marks the birth of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who laid the foundation of Sikhism. This year marks the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. On this day, devotees around...

India to face South Africa in final T20I match

November 15, 2024 6:18 AM

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India to face South Africa in final T20I match

In Cricket, India will take on host South Africa in the fourth and final T20 International at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg this evening. The match is scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM Indian Standard Time. India leads the four-match series 2-1. In the opening game, the Men in Blue defeated the Prot...

Primary schools to shift to online classes due to rise in air pollution: Delhi CM

November 15, 2024 6:07 AM

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Primary schools to shift to online classes due to rise in air pollution: Delhi CM

Due to rising pollution levels, all primary schools in Delhi will shift to online classes from today until further directions. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi informed this in a social media post. The decision has been taken following the announcement by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) ...

President Murmu, VP Dhankhar extend greetings on Guru Nanak’s Prakash Parv

November 15, 2024 11:04 AM

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President Murmu, VP Dhankhar extend greetings on Guru Nanak’s Prakash Parv

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Sri Guru Nanak Jayanti. In a social media post, President Murmu said that Guru Nanak Dev Ji has shown people the path of spirituality based on hard work, and ta...