October 26, 2024 10:33 AM

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BSF & BGB DG-level talks postponed

The Director General-level border talks between Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) which was scheduled to be held on 18 to 22 November in New Delhi have been postponed.        The BGB requested the BSF to delay the meeting by a month, as BGB officials are currently deploye...

October 26, 2024 10:20 AM

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Filing of nomination for single-phase Maharashtra assembly polls begins

In Maharashtra, filing of nomination papers is underway for the single-phase assembly polls in the state. Candidates of several parties filed their nominations yesterday. Last day for filing of nominations is 29th of October.   Elections to the 288-member State Assembly will be held on 20th of ...

October 26, 2024 9:44 AM

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DR Congo starts second phase of vaccination against mpox

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has launched the second phase of vaccination against Mpox. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the first phase of vaccination was launched on 5th of this month, mainly targeting health workers.   Since then, over forty thousand five hundr...

October 26, 2024 2:29 PM

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Delhi’s air quality deteriorates to ‘poor’ with AQI reaching 235: CPCB

The air quality level in Delhi has been categorized as "poor" by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The CPCB has reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 235 in the national capital at 1 PM.  An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate, 201 and 30...

October 26, 2024 9:17 AM

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T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup: Afghanistan A win by 20 runs

In Cricket, India A were defeated by Afghanistan A by 20 runs in the semi-final of the ongoing ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 at Al Amerat in Oman.   Opting to bat first, Afghanistan posted a mammoth total of 206 runs. Openers Zubaid Akbari and Sediqullah Atal notched up a 137-run partne...

October 26, 2024 12:05 PM

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2nd Test, Day 3: New Zealand set 359 runs target for India

In Cricket, New Zealand after scoring 255 runs in its the second inning against India set a target of 359 runs on day three of the second Test match in Pune.   Chasing the target at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, India in second inning, were at 81 for 1 when reports last came in. &nbs...

October 26, 2024 8:38 AM

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Sultan of Johor Cup: India hold New Zealand to thrilling 3-3 Draw

In Hockey, India Colts displayed remarkable composure to finish their round-robin stage with a 3-3 draw against New Zealand at the Sultan of Johor Cup yesterday. For India, Gurjot Singh in the 6th, Rohit in the 17th and Talem Priyobarta in the 60th minute put their names on the scoresheet, while dra...