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India Assumes Chairmanship of Bay of Bengal Programme-IGO, Paving the Way for Regional Fisheries Growth

Maldives,feb 21, 2025: As historic and a moment of immense pride, India assumed Chairmanship of Bay of Bengal (BOB) Inter-Governmental Organisation today from Bangladesh at the Governing Council Meeting, in the presence of senior representatives of Governments from Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bangladesh. The Indian delegation, led by Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary of the Department […]

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Champions Trophy: All Eyes on India vs Bangladesh Encounter

Dubai : India is set to make a bold selection call in their Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Bangladesh, with star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja likely to be left out of the playing XI. The match will be held in Dubai on Thursday, and this decision appears to be influenced by Bangladesh’s top three batters, who […]

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Odisha Police Nab Student in Nepalese Girl’s Suicide Probe; Nepal PM Demands Diplomatic Clarity

Bhubaneswar : The recent tragic death of a Nepalese student at a private university in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, has ignited significant concern and diplomatic engagement between Nepal and India. The Odisha Police have registered a case regarding the reported suicide and have arrested a fellow student from the same university in connection with the incident. Nepal’s […]

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Champions Trophy Blow for Team India with Star Player Injured in Nets

New Delhi : India’s Champions Trophy campaign has been dealt a potential setback with wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant suffering a knee injury during a training session in Dubai. The injury occurred just days before India’s highly anticipated opening match against Bangladesh on February 20. Pant was struck on his left knee by a shot from all-rounder […]

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India Triumphs Over England in 2nd ODI, Clinches 4-Wicket Win in Cuttack

Cuttack : India clinched a 4-wicket victory over England in the second One Day International (ODI) match at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series with one match left. This victory marks India’s seventh successive bilateral ODI series win at home against England, a testament to their dominant performance on […]

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Singapore Tops Global Passport Ranking; India’s Position Improves

Singapore has secured the top spot in the latest Henley Passport Index, making it the most powerful passport in the world in 2024. The ranking, published by Henley & Partners, a global government advisory firm, assesses the strength of 199 passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without requiring a prior […]

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Brahmaputra River in the Spotlight: China’s Dam Project Stirs Tensions

China’s ambitious plan to build the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Brahmaputra River has ignited significant controversy, raising alarm about potential ecological damage, regional water security, and the displacement of local communities. The project is poised to be a game-changer in terms of energy generation, with plans to produce three times the electricity of […]

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India Rejects Canadian Allegations of Diplomatic Interference

India has strongly rejected a Canadian report alleging interference in Canadian affairs, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) categorically dismissing the claims. The MEA asserted that it is Canada that has consistently engaged in actions that interfere with India’s internal matters. Further emphasizing its stance, the Ministry noted that such interference has facilitated an […]

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India and China Agree to Resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and Direct Flights

India and China have agreed to restart the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, which had been halted since 2020. This decision came during a meeting between Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. “The relevant mechanisms will discuss the modalities for the Yatra in line with existing agreements. Both sides also agreed to hold […]

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Narayanan Takes Helm as New ISRO Chief, Ushering in a New Era of Space Exploration

Chennai, January 14, 2025: Dr. V. Narayanan, an eminent scientist at the pinnacle of his career (Apex Grade), has officially taken charge as Secretary, Department of Space, Chairman of the Space Commission, and Chairman of ISRO. He assumed office yesterday afternoon, succeeding outgoing Chief S. Somanath at the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru. In a statement, […]

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