External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will commence a three-day official visit to the Maldives today, marking the first high-level trip from New Delhi since the relations between the two nations have soured. This visit is significant as it comes nearly nine months after Mohamed Muizzu, a pro-China president, took office in the Maldives.
Sheikh Hasina, the recently resigned Prime Minister of Bangladesh, fled Dhaka amid violent protests and has landed near Delhi. Her sudden departure has sparked speculation about her next destination. Reports initially suggested that the 76-year-old leader might seek asylum in the UK. However, with London showing hesitation, Hasina is exploring other options.
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) bade farewell to Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, former Chief Minister of West Bengal, who passed away on Thursday morning
National Handloom Day, celebrated annually on August 7 in India, honors the vital role of handloom weavers in shaping the nation’s economy and culture. This day highlights the rich heritage of India's handloom sector, a tradition that has been handed down through generations, featuring intricate designs and traditional patterns.
The former PM of Bangladesh, Khaleda Zia, is all set to be released from jail shortly. Zia is the chief of the opposition party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), and she was sentenced to 17 years in prison in a corruption case in 2018. On Monday, President Mohammad Shahabuddin issued orders to release Zia from […]
Amazon's Great Freedom Festival 2024 sale is live for Prime members, offering a 12-hour exclusive window to grab the best deals on electronics, mobile phones, laptops, and more before it opens to the public at 12 pm IST on August 6.
In a concerning incident of food poisoning, approximately 80 students from the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Ashram Method Inter College in Mehroona village fell ill after consuming dinner on Sunday night. The students exhibited symptoms including stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. On Monday, officials reported that the affected students are in stable condition, with an ongoing investigation to ...
A historic 150-year-old tree in Kumaradevam village, Kovvuru Mandal, East Godavari District, has fallen due to the recent heavy rains. This iconic tree was a significant landmark in Telugu cinema, serving as a backdrop for numerous films over the decades.
In a dramatic turn of events, General Waker-uz-Zaman has stepped into the role of interim leader of Bangladesh following the resignation and flight of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The country has been rocked by widespread protests, with thousands storming and vandalizing Hasina's official residence in Dhaka. The protesters, angered by the government's actions, demolished a statue of Hasina’s f...
The devastating impact of flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh has resulted in a tragic increase in the death toll to 13, following the recovery of four additional bodies from the Mandi and Shimla districts on Sunday. The catastrophic events unfolded on the night of July 31, affecting multiple areas, including Kullu's Nirmand, Sainj, and Malana, Mandi's Padhar, and Shimla's...
The Narendra Modi government has created 502,000 railway jobs between 2014 and 2024, as detailed in data presented by Indian Railways in Parliament. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav highlighted that this significantly exceeds the 411,000 jobs created by the UPA government from 2004 to 2014. The information was disclosed in response to inquiries from MP Fauzia Khan of the Sharad Pawar faction.