Chandigarh, November 16 The stage is set for the elections to the 230-member Madhya Pradesh Assembly and 70 seats of the 90-member Chhattisgarh Assembly. While Madhya Pradesh will vote in a single phase on November 17, voting in 20 seats of Chhattisgarh took place on November 7 in the first phase. Rajasthan, meanwhile, will poll on November 25 to elect …
Read More »No decline in infiltration along LoC in Baramulla’s Uri sector: Army
Srinagar, November 16 As winter sets in, the Indian Army on Thursday emphasised that there has been no noticeable decrease in the relentless attempts by terrorists to infiltrate across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Baramulla district. Colonel Raghav, Commanding Officer of the Indian Army’s 8 Rashtriya Rifles, provided insights into ‘Operation Kaali’, a successful joint …
Read More »Rajnath Singh and Lloyd Austin discuss centrality of ASEAN in Indo-Pacific
New Delhi, November 16 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin at an event in Jakarta on Thursday where the two discussed the Indo-Pacific yet again and focused on the ‘centrality’ of the 10-nation ASEAN bloc in the scheme of things. Less than a week ago, the two had met on the sidelines of the Indo-US 2+2 dialogue …
Read More »Sensex, Nifty jump over 1 per cent on rally in global markets Tech Mahindra, Tata Motors, Infosys, Wipro, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services, Reliance Industries and Axis Bank major gainers
Mumbai, November 15 Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty jumped more than 1 per cent on Wednesday amid a rally in global markets on favourable US inflation data. An encouraging US inflation report has raised hopes for an end to interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 742.06 points or 1.14 per cent to settle …
Read More »Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Survivors would need physical and mental rehabilitation, say doctors
New Delhi, November 16 The workers trapped in the collapsed under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand would need both physical and mental rehabilitation upon being rescued, doctors advised. A total of 40 workers are trapped in the under-construction tunnel on the Char Dham route that collapsed four days ago. The labourers are safe, and oxygen, electri The victims might experience panic attacks …
Read More »Global emissions
Anew UN report has ominously stated that global greenhouse gas emissions are projected to fall by only 2 per cent below the 2019 levels by 2030, nowhere near the 43 per cent reduction needed to avoid the worst impact of climate change. According to UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell, governments are taking ‘baby steps’ to avert the climate …
Read More »Low-fat diet may help reduce fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis
New York, November 11 People with multiple sclerosis (MS) could benefit from a low-fat diet to improve the fatigue that’s a debilitating, and often-underappreciated, symptom of the condition, according to a small study, led by an Indian-origin researcher. A low-fat diet is one that restricts fat, and often saturated fat and cholesterol as well. MS is a potentially disabling disease …
Read More »Markets rally for 2nd day on buying in IT stocks, fresh foreign inflows
Mumbai, November 16 Benchmark equity indices ended with gains on Thursday as sentiments turned buoyant amid fresh foreign inflows and buying in IT counters. Softer-than-expected US inflation data and easing bond yields have bought optimism in equities. Powered ByRising for the second session in a row, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 306.55 points or 0.47 per cent to settle at …
Read More »UK stops boats
BY adding India to its list of safe countries, the UK Government has set the ball rolling to effectively block avenues for illegal Indian immigrants to seek asylum in the country. They would now be detained and sent back home. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been on a mission to change the law to ‘stop the boats’. This refers …
Read More »Yearly heat-related deaths to see fivefold rise by mid-century: Lancet report Says climate inaction threatening public health SHARE ARTICLE
New Delhi, November 15 The yearly heat-related deaths are likely to increase nearly fivefold the current numbers by mid-century if current temperature trends continue and there is no substantial progress on adaptation, according to a report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change. Against this backdrop of climate inaction, the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change in …
Read More »India raises Khalistan issue and safety of its diplomats with UK
London, November 16 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has raised India’s long-standing concerns about pro-Khalistan extremism in the UK during his meetings with the country’s leaders, stressing that they should be on guard against the misuse of freedom of expression and speech. Jaishankar concluded his five-day visit to the UK on Wednesday, which he described as “timely” after a series …
Read More »Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Drilling to create passage for trapped workers to resume soon, say officials
Uttarkashi, November 16 Drilling to create a passage for 40 workers trapped in an under-construction tunnel that collapsed four days back will resume soon with a new heavy machine, which was flown in from Delhi, officials said here. The ‘American auger’ machine was airlifted in parts by three IAF transport aircraft on Wednesday to replace the “failed” equipment which was …
Read More »IAF developing means to station Apache attack helicopters at extreme altitude bases The challenge in stationing aircraft at extreme altitude is starting the engines because of rarefied are and low temperature SHARE ARTICLE A – A +
Tribune News Service Vijay Mohan Chandigarh, November 16 The Indian Air Force is developing equipment that will enable its recently acquired Apache attack helicopters to be stationed at extreme high altitude in areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The challenge in stationing aircraft at extreme altitude is starting the engines because of rarefied area and low temperature. Attack …
Read More »Israel military says weapons found in Al Shifa hospital, Hamas denies claim
Jerusalem, November 15 Israeli troops found weapons and terror infrastructure during an on-going raid within Al Shifa hospital in the Gaza Strip, a senior military official said on Wednesday. He did not spell out what had been found or provide any visual evidence, but said this would be presented later. The official, who declined to be named, told reporters that …
Read More »Arrest warrant against woman who threw hot coffee at Indian-American man, son
New York, November 16 Police have identified the woman who threw a cup of hot coffee at an Indian-American man wearing a Palestinian scarf, and his 18-month-old son at a playground in New York last week. Ashish Prashar, 40, was playing with his son at the Edmonds Playground in Brooklyn when the incident occurred on November 7. Sharing a post …
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