Mogadishu, Nov 5 – Tragic flash and riverine floods triggered by heavy rains have taken the lives of at least 14 people in Somalia, according to the United Nations humanitarian agency. The floods have severely impacted over 405,652 individuals, with the majority of casualties occurring in four federal member states. The United Nations Office for…
New Delhi, November 5, 2023 – In a significant move, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has granted approval for extending the provisions of Maternity, Child Care, and Child Adoption Leaves to women soldiers, sailors, and air warriors serving in the Armed Forces, on par with their officer counterparts. This progressive decision ensures that all women within…
Kolkata, Nov 5 – Indian cricket team’s head coach, Rahul Dravid, stated that the team is prepared to navigate the remainder of the tournament with just five primary bowling options, including relying on Virat Kohli as a potential sixth bowler. This decision follows the news of all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s withdrawal from the tournament due to…
Mumbai, November 5 – The Maharashtra state government, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has reaffirmed its dedication to securing reservation for the Maratha community. In a press conference held on Saturday, a Shiv Sena spokesperson emphasized the government’s resolute efforts to ensure Maratha community members receive rightful reservations within the framework of the Constitution…
New Delhi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed his heartfelt condolences in the wake of the tragic loss of lives and the extensive damage caused by the recent earthquake in Nepal. PM Modi reiterated India’s unwavering support for the people of Nepal and offered full assistance to help in this time of need. He also…
New Delhi- Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena of Delhi convened a meeting with Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday evening to assess the escalating air pollution crisis in the national capital. In the meeting, the LG underscored the gravity of the situation, labeling it as “worrisome,” and expressed deep concern regarding the unabated surge in Air…
Bengaluru-In a crucial match at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, Pakistan’s Captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to field first as his team faced New Zealand at Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. This decision set the stage for an intense showdown between the two cricketing giants. New Zealand received a significant boost with…
Washington – In the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, at least 36 journalists and media workers have lost their lives, according to a statement by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). The situation has escalated significantly since the conflict began on October 7, with a preliminary investigation by CPJ indicating a staggering toll. As of November 3,…
Kathmandu, Nov 4 –A powerful, shallow earthquake struck western Nepal, resulting in a rising death toll that now stands at 128, according to government officials on Saturday. The earthquake, measuring 6.4 magnitude, occurred in the Jajarkot and Rukum West districts of western Nepal at 23:47 local time on Friday night (1802 GMT). Tragically, it claimed…
New Delhi- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the second edition of the Mega food event ‘World Food India 2023’ at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, in New Delhi today. He disbursed Seed Capital Assistance for over one lakh SHG members to strengthen Self Help Groups. Shri Modi also took a walkthrough of the exhibition…