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The stage is set for an exciting Day 2 of Sahitya Aaj Tak 2024, India’s largest literary festival, at New Delhi’s Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. A key highlight will be the Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Samman, where President Droupadi Murmu will honor prominent figures and emerging talents who have made significant contributions to Indian […]
Calcutta High Court has granted permission to a Kolkata couple to conceive through in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), despite being beyond the prescribed age limit for the procedure. Justice Amrita Sinha delivered the ruling after the couple, married for 30 years and childless, sought the court’s intervention when their request was denied by the state health department.
NOTA (None of the Above) option garnered limited support in the recent Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections, with only 0.75% of voters in Maharashtra and 1.32% in Jharkhand opting for it. The votes were counted on Saturday, and while the option allows voters to reject all candidates, it was selected by a small percentage of […]
Fourteen individuals, including a couple, who are believed to have illegally crossed the Line of Control into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in 2011, were declared proclaimed offenders by a local court in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said on Saturday. The court’s decision follows an investigation into their unlawful crossing of the border.
India is accelerating efforts to implement the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Free Trade Association. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal began a four-day trip to Norway on November 22. Signed in March 2024, TEPA aims to boost India’s trade with EFTA countries Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein by removing barriers and enhancing market […]
Leaders from various Indian-American communities praised PM Narendra Modi for his commitment to “inclusive growth” in India. Speaking at the half-day Global Equity Alliance Summit at Washington Adventist University, they highlighted that minority communities in India have remained safe and secure under Modi’s governance, reinforcing his focus on equitable development.
NATO chief Mark Rutte met with US President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on Friday to discuss global security issues facing the alliance, according to a statement from NATO spokeswoman Farah Dakhlallah. Rutte, the former Dutch prime minister, emphasized concerns over North Korea and Russia ties, as well as the potential impact of Trump’s return on […]
The Indian Army will recruit domain experts in information warfare, cybersecurity, linguistics, and IT to enhance its technological capabilities. Announced by Lieutenant General Rakesh Kapoor, this restructuring effort aligns the Army with global military advancements. The recruitment will target both officer and non-commissioned officer levels to address modern warfare challenges and strategic...
Rajkumar Singhajit Singh, a legendary exponent of Manipuri dance and Padma Shri awardee, passed away peacefully at 92. He was celebrated for his profound knowledge, creativity, and contribution to preserving and expanding Manipuri culture. A renowned choreographer, teacher, and scholar, he established the Manipuri Nrityashram in Delhi. Singhajit leaves behind a lasting legacy in Indian […]
Indian Army is set to induct domain experts into its regular cadre. This step is being taken to ensure a technologically advanced and battle-ready force. Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Rakesh Kapoorc, said that the Army is actively monitoring recent global conflicts to adapt its structure, strategy, and operational approach to the challenges […]
Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh hit back at what he called “fake news” surrounding his songs and their alleged promotion of alcohol. Currently on his Dil-Luminati India Tour, he addressed a news anchor’s challenge to create songs without using ‘alcohol’. Listing many of his songs, he wrote, “I just want to say that if you want to […]
In Punjab bypolls, AAP leads in Gidderbaha, Dera Baba Nanak, and Chabbewal, while Congress is ahead in Barnala. AAP’s Ishank Kumar is leading in Chabbewal, Hardeep Singh Dhillon in Gidderbaha, and Gurdeep Singh Randhawa in Dera Baba Nanak. Congress’ Kuldeep Singh Dhillon leads in Barnala. BJP candidates are in third place across all segments after […]
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stressed the importance of global collaboration in technology, despite potential stricter U.S. export controls under the next administration. Speaking in Hong Kong, Huang emphasized open science as vital for progress. While receiving an honorary doctorate, he declared, “The age of AI has started,” highlighting Nvidia’s commitment to advancing technology...
Delhi’s air quality dropped to the ‘severe’ category on Saturday with an AQI of 420. Nine stations recorded AQIs over 450, classified as ‘severe plus,’ while 19 reported ‘severe’ levels between 400-450. The rest fell under ‘very poor.’ Humidity was 97%, with temperatures expected between 12°C and 25°C. Delhi has endured hazardous air...
Amazon has invested another $4 billion in AI startup Anthropic, doubling its total funding to support Anthropic’s Claude chatbot and AI development. This investment strengthens Amazon Web Services as Anthropic’s primary cloud partner, competing with Microsoft and Google. Anthropic also collaborates with Amazon’s Trainium and Inferentia chips, advancing Amazon’s position ...