Meteorite lights up skies over Spain and Portugal, goes viral
May 18, 2024, 08:35 PM - 2 mins read
As the visuals spread online, social media platforms were flooded with various reactions. Many users expressed their amazement, while others were left in awe of the celestial event. "Wow, this was impressive, so bright! From the color, it seems to be made of magnesium," commented one user on Reddit.
Nepal bans MDH, Everest spice mixes over quality & cancer-related concerns
May 18, 2024, 01:16 AM - 2 mins read
The banned products include Madras Curry Powder, Sambhar Mixed Masala Powder, Mixed Masala Curry Powder by MDH, and Fish Curry Masala by Everest.
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Tripura’s new links with Bangladesh to open soon: CM Manik Saha
May 18, 2024, 12:35 AM - 4 mins read
The Maitri Setu, connecting South Tripura’s Sabroom with Bangladesh’s Ramgarh, and the Agartala-Nischintapur section of the Agartala-Akhaura rail link, were inaugurated by PM Modi and Sheikh Hasina but remain non-operational despite their respective inaugurations in 2021 and 2023.
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USCIRF reports biased sans Hindu representation, says diaspora body
May 17, 2024, 07:18 PM - 5 mins read
“The report lacks transparency on how experts are selected or evidence is gathered. There is a lack of diversity and as a result of that, the report seems to be polemic and biased,” he said, adding the FIIDS’ research has found that reports are connected with the vested interests of some of its staffers.
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White house calls India 'vibrant democracy' days after Biden's 'Xenophobic' comment
May 17, 2024, 06:52 PM - 2 mins read
White house communications advisor John Kirby was responding to a question on the ongoing Indian elections, wherein over 969 million people are exercising their right to franchise at one million polling stations to elect 545 members of parliament from thousands of candidates representing as many as 2,660 registered political parties.
see moreMay 17, 2024, 06:52 PM . 2 mins read
India, Australia, Indonesia conduct maritime security workshop
May 17, 2024, 10:57 AM - 2 mins read
The second edition of the India, Australia, Indonesia Trilateral Maritime Security Workshop (TMSW) wrapped up after fruitful discussions on regional maritime security challenges and collaboration opportunities.
see moreMay 17, 2024, 10:57 AM . 2 mins read
Can the future be sustainable when humans continue to alter nature?
May 17, 2024, 08:05 AM - 4 mins read
World is gearing up for the Paris Olympic, while the Notre-Dame cathedral fire of 2019 reminds of Europe’s struggle with deforestation dating back at least 10,000 years ago.
see moreMay 17, 2024, 08:05 AM . 4 mins read
Baltimore Bridge: Crew trapped on ship pining for Indian snacks, newspapers, says US non-profit agency
May 17, 2024, 07:38 AM - 4 mins read
The crew – 20 Indians and one Sri Lankan – stranded on Singapore-flagged container ship DALI, which struck and brought down parts of Baltimore Bridge in USA’s Maryland on March 26, is pining for home, a US-based non-profit, the Seamen’s Church Institute has reported.
see moreMay 17, 2024, 07:38 AM . 4 mins read
G7 foreign ministers write to Israel Katz demanding halt to Rafah offensive
May 17, 2024, 04:08 AM - 2 mins read
In a letter to their Israeli counterpart. the foreign ministers urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to address Gaza's devastating and worsening humanitarian crisis by opening all border crossings for aid supplies, including the Rafah crossing with Egypt.
see moreMay 17, 2024, 04:08 AM . 2 mins read
Russia, India to launch visa-free group travel
May 17, 2024, 02:18 AM - 2 mins read
The announcement came from Nikita Kondratyev, Director of the Russian Economic Development Ministry’s Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects.
see moreMay 17, 2024, 02:18 AM . 2 mins read
Biden administration proposes reclassifying Marijuana as low-risk drug
May 16, 2024, 07:39 PM - 4 mins read
Since 1970, marijuana has been classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), placing it in the same category as heroin, ecstasy, and LSD. This
see moreMay 16, 2024, 07:39 PM . 4 mins read
US House passes bill to send weapons to Israel amid Biden admin's delay
May 16, 2024, 07:29 PM - 2 mins read
Republicans accused Biden of turning his back on Israel following widespread pro-Palestinian protests.
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Baltimore Bridge: Indian crew still stranded aboard ship, desperate to come home
May 16, 2024, 10:00 AM - 2 mins read
Crew members cannot disembark because of visa restrictions and also do not have shore passes as investigations by The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the FBI into the crash are continuing.
see moreMay 16, 2024, 10:00 AM . 2 mins read
Meteorite lights up skies over Spain and Portugal, goes viral
May 18, 2024, 08:35 PM - 2 mins read
As the visuals spread online, social media platforms were flooded with various reactions. Many users expressed their amazement, while others were left in awe of the celestial event. "Wow, this was impressive, so bright! From the color, it seems to be made of magnesium," commented one user on Reddit.
Read moreMay 18, 2024, 01:16 AM - 2 mins read
The banned products include Madras Curry Powder, Sambhar Mixed Masala Powder, Mixed Masala Curry Powder by MDH, and Fish Curry Masala by Everest.
Read moreMay 18, 2024, 12:35 AM - 4 mins read
The Maitri Setu, connecting South Tripura’s Sabroom with Bangladesh’s Ramgarh, and the Agartala-Nischintapur section of the Agartala-Akhaura rail link, were inaugurated by PM Modi and Sheikh Hasina but remain non-operational despite their respective inaugurations in 2021 and 2023.
Read moreMay 17, 2024, 07:18 PM - 5 mins read
“The report lacks transparency on how experts are selected or evidence is gathered. There is a lack of diversity and as a result of that, the report seems to be polemic and biased,” he said, adding the FIIDS’ research has found that reports are connected with the vested interests of some of its staffers.
Read moreMay 17, 2024, 06:52 PM - 2 mins read
White house communications advisor John Kirby was responding to a question on the ongoing Indian elections, wherein over 969 million people are exercising their right to franchise at one million polling stations to elect 545 members of parliament from thousands of candidates representing as many as 2,660 registered political parties.
Read moreMay 17, 2024, 10:57 AM - 2 mins read
The second edition of the India, Australia, Indonesia Trilateral Maritime Security Workshop (TMSW) wrapped up after fruitful discussions on regional maritime security challenges and collaboration opportunities.
Read moreMay 17, 2024, 08:05 AM - 4 mins read
World is gearing up for the Paris Olympic, while the Notre-Dame cathedral fire of 2019 reminds of Europe’s struggle with deforestation dating back at least 10,000 years ago.
Read moreMay 17, 2024, 07:38 AM - 4 mins read
The crew – 20 Indians and one Sri Lankan – stranded on Singapore-flagged container ship DALI, which struck and brought down parts of Baltimore Bridge in USA’s Maryland on March 26, is pining for home, a US-based non-profit, the Seamen’s Church Institute has reported.
Read moreMay 17, 2024, 04:08 AM - 2 mins read
In a letter to their Israeli counterpart. the foreign ministers urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to address Gaza's devastating and worsening humanitarian crisis by opening all border crossings for aid supplies, including the Rafah crossing with Egypt.
Read moreMay 17, 2024, 02:18 AM - 2 mins read
The announcement came from Nikita Kondratyev, Director of the Russian Economic Development Ministry’s Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects.
Read moreMay 16, 2024, 07:39 PM - 4 mins read
Since 1970, marijuana has been classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), placing it in the same category as heroin, ecstasy, and LSD. This
Read moreMay 16, 2024, 07:29 PM - 2 mins read
Republicans accused Biden of turning his back on Israel following widespread pro-Palestinian protests.
Read moreMay 16, 2024, 10:00 AM - 2 mins read
Crew members cannot disembark because of visa restrictions and also do not have shore passes as investigations by The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the FBI into the crash are continuing.
Read more