US blocks resolution for full UN membership for Palestine

April 19, 2024 1:26 PM

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US blocks resolution for full UN membership for Palestine

The United States has blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have paved the way for full United Nations membership for Palestine. In the 15-member Security Council, twelve members voted in favor of the resolution while two countries - the UK and Switzerland - abstained. The ...

CEC Rajiv Kumar appeals people to vote in Lok Sabha polls

April 19, 2024 1:12 PM

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CEC Rajiv Kumar appeals people to vote in Lok Sabha polls

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has appealed people to vote in the Lok Sabha polls beginning today. Speaking to media, Mr Kumar said, today is the day of voting and a large number of security and non-security measures are in place. He said, Election Commission is welcoming everyone to pollin...

ED quizzes AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in Delhi Waqf Board case

April 19, 2024 10:48 AM

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ED quizzes AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in Delhi Waqf Board case

Enforcement Directorate ED yesterday questioned AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board under his chairmanship. He was grilled for more than 12 hours. The Supreme Court had refused to entertain his anticipatory bail...

Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi appointed as next Chief of Naval Staff

April 19, 2024 10:42 AM

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Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi appointed as next Chief of Naval Staff

Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has been appointed as the next Chief of the Indian Navy. He will succeed Admiral R Hari Kumar who is retiring on 30th of this month. Prior to taking over as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Mr Tripathi has served as the Flag Officer Commanding-i...

Kenya Military Chief and nine others killed in helicopter crash

April 19, 2024 10:42 AM

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Kenya Military Chief and nine others killed in helicopter crash

Kenya’s Military chief, Francis Ogolla, died in a helicopter crash in the western part of the country yesterday. President William Ruto made the announcement in a televised address.   Mr Ruto said, the helicopter crashed shortly after take-off, killing Kenya’s Military chief and nine other memb...