BRICS will drive global economic growth: Russian President Vladimir Putin

October 19, 2024 8:52 AM

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BRICS will drive global economic growth: Russian President Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has asserted that the BRICS group will generate most of the global economic growth in the coming years due to its size and relatively fast growth compared with that of developed Western nations.   Speaking at BRICS business forum in Moscow yesterday, President P...

Russian President praises Indian films; emphasies strong cultural ties with India

October 19, 2024 8:13 AM

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Russian President praises Indian films; emphasies strong cultural ties with India

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Indian films and said that they are very popular among Russian audiences. Speaking with foreign journalists in Moscow ahead of the BRICS Summit next week, the Russian President indicated that discussions may soon take place with India to further promote t...

Women’s T20 World Cup:  New Zealand storms into final after defeating West Indies
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October 19, 2024 7:33 AM

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Women’s T20 World Cup:  New Zealand storms into final after defeating West Indies

In the Women's T20 Cricket World Cup, New Zealand have stormed into the final defeating West Indies by 8 runs in the second semi-final at Sharjah in UAE last night.   Opting to bat first, New Zealand posted 128 for 9 in the stipulated 20 overs. New Zealand’s Georgia Plimmer was the top scorer with 3...

Over 4 crore people living in extreme poverty in Bangladesh: UN Report

October 19, 2024 7:19 AM

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Over 4 crore people living in extreme poverty in Bangladesh: UN Report

        A UN report has stated that in Bangladesh, around 4.17 crore people are living in extreme poverty, with 6.5 per cent of the population facing severely dire conditions.   The report, titled "Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2024: Poverty Amid Conflict", was published jointly by the Unite...

Delhi-NCR’s Air Quality Deteriorates to ‘Poor’ as Smog engulfs City

October 18, 2024 9:28 PM

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Delhi-NCR’s Air Quality Deteriorates to ‘Poor’ as Smog engulfs City

Delhi-NCR has been engulfed in a layer of smog ahead of the winter season. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality of the city deteriorated to the poor category as the Air Quality Index (AQI) hit 283 this evening.   In view of the poor air quality, Delhi’s Envir...

LG Manoj Sinha Appoints Mubarak Gul as Pro Tem Speaker of J&K Assembly

October 18, 2024 9:18 PM

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LG Manoj Sinha Appoints Mubarak Gul as Pro Tem Speaker of J&K Assembly

In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has appointed National Conference MLA Mubarak Gul as the pro tem Speaker of the new Legislative Assembly. According to the order issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Secretariat, Mubarak Gul, who won the Idg...