October 3, 2024 6:53 PM

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UNRWA Chief Warns of Spreading Hunger Crisis in Gaza

Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner-general of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) cautioned that hunger is spreading in Gaza amid the continuous Israeli offensive. Over 1 million people in Gaza did not receive food rations in August, and that numb...

October 3, 2024 6:28 PM

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J&K: Panchayat & Urban Local Body Elections Expected by Year-End

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Panchayat and Urban Local Body elections are likely to be held before the year’s end. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports after the successful conclusion of Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in J&K, preparations are now underway for the Panchayat and Urban Local Body elect...

October 4, 2024 7:46 AM

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PM Internship Scheme Aims to Provide 1.25 Lakh Opportunities

The Government today launched the pilot project of the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme. The scheme which was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget 2024-25, aims to provide internship opportunities to one crore youth in top 500 companies over five years. Sources in t...

October 3, 2024 4:05 PM

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Sikkim: DGBR Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan Reviews Road Restoration

Director General, Border Roads (DGBR) Lt. Gen. Raghu Srinivasan undertook a three-day visit to North and East Sikkim to take stock of ongoing restoration and construction works on various roads starting from Tuesday. On the first day of his visit, Brigadier Manoj Gupta, Chief Engineer of Project Swa...

October 3, 2024 3:48 PM

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Lebanon: Israeli Airstrikes Displace Nearly 1.2 Million People

In Lebanon, the total number of displaced persons has risen to nearly 1.2 million due to Israeli airstrikes. According to a report released by the Disaster Risk Management Unit at the Lebanese Council of Ministers yesterday most displaced individuals have relocated to their homes in other areas, sta...

October 3, 2024 3:43 PM

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International Film Festival on Environment & Wildlife ‘Vatavaran’ Inaugurated

International Film Festival and Forum on Environment and Wildlife, Vatavaran Was inaugurated today at Paryavaran Bhawan in New Delhi. The theme for the three-day film festival is “Wetlands for Life”, focusing on the awareness and conservation of the wetlands eco-system. Speaking at the event, the Di...

October 3, 2024 2:24 PM

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CBI organises Regional meeting to combat tiger trafficking

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has organised a two-day regional investigative meeting to combat tiger trafficking at its headquarters in New Delhi. CBI is co-hosting this meeting in collaboration with the International Criminal Police Organisation.   The primary focus of this meeting...

October 3, 2024 1:51 PM

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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Kicks Off Today in Sharjah

The ninth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will begin today in Sharjah, UAE. The opening match will feature Bangladesh against debutant Scotland. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur will be leading India’s campaign, starting against New Zealand tomorrow. The highly anticipated match between India and P...