Shah inaugurates Cyber Security Operations Centre at Assam Rifles HQ in Shillong
Shillong, Jan 18 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday inaugurated the Cyber Security Operations Centre here, saying that India is taking a quantum leap towards digitalisation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Mega jewellery park to come up in Navi Mumbai at Rs 50K cr
Mumbai, Jan 18 - The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) will develop India's first and biggest jewellery park in Navi Mumbai, with an investment of around Rs 50,000 crore, and with an expected employment potential of over 1,00,000, within three years,
Guterres issues call for Pakistan, Iran to deal with security concerns through dialogue
United Nations, Jan 19 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a call to Pakistan and Iran to sort out their security concerns through dialogue and avoid escalating the military strikes, according to his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.
Huge Nepal connections to Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha event
Kathmandu, Jan 19 - As Ayodhya is gearing up for the highly-anticipated Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple on January 22, there are also a huge Nepal connections associated with the grand event.
Houthis claim responsibility for new missile attack on US ship
Sanaa, Jan 19 - Yemen's Houthi militia on Friday claimed responsibility for launching a fresh missile strike on a US ship in the Gulf of Aden amid escalating tensions over the rebel group's continued attacks in the Red Sea region.
NATO to conduct largest military drills in decades
Brussels, Jan 19 - The NATO is set to hold its largest exercise in decades, with nearly 90,000 forces slated to participate, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe Christopher Cavoli said.
UN agency allocates funds for flood response in Somalia
Mogadishu, Jan 19 - The UN humanitarian agency has said that it allocated $35.7 million to support the El Nino flood response in Somalia since October 2023.
US Dept of Justice slams law enforcement bodies over 2022 Texas school shooting
Washington, Jan 19 - The US Department of Justice (DOJ) in a damning language for law enforcement agencies in Uvalde in Texas held them responsible for their failure to respond and prevent the shooting by a lone gunman in 2022, in the worst
US, Saudi Arabia launch fresh initiatives to end war in Gaza
Washington, Jan 18 - The US and Saudi Arabia are putting together a peace package in Gaza envisioning an early end to the Israel-Hamas conflict, stabilizing the situation in the Middle East, and establishing a framework for some form of Palestinian self-governance.
5 people die from hypothermia in Seattle
San Francisco, Jan 19 - At least five people have died from hypothermia in Seattle, US state of Washington, since January 11, when temperatures plummeted below freezing, according to King County Medical Examiner's Office.
US Congress passes stopgap bill to extend govt funding until March
Washington, Jan 19 - The US House of Representatives has passed a short-term spending bill that would extend government funding until March, a few hours after the bill was approved by the Senate, as funding for some federal agencies and programs is set
Trump’s lawyers warn of ‘chaos and bedlam’ if states allowed to bar him from 2024 ballot
Washington, Jan 24 - The lawyers of former US President Donald Trump have warned of "chaos and bedlam" if states are allowed to bar him from the ballot for this year's presidential election.
PM Modi slept on the floor at Govt Guest House in Kochi
Kochi, Jan 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi slept on the floor when he stayed overnight at the Government Guest House here on Tuesday.
Yasin Malik main shooter in firing on IAF personnel in 1990, says eyewitness
Jammu, Jan 18 - A vital prosecution witness on Thursday identified JKLF Chairman Yasin Malik as the main shooter in the IAF personnel killing in Srinagar city in 1990.
Australian Open: Sumit Nagal bows out; Bopanna-Ebden make second round in doubles
Melbourne, Jan 18 - Sumit Nagal's fairytale run at the Australian Open ended after losing to China’s Juncheng Shang in his men’s singles second-round match at Melbourne Park on Thursday.
R-Day: Security to be intensified at all Metro stations from Friday
New Delhi, Jan 18 - Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced intensified security measures at all stations from Friday while cautioning about expected long queues during peak hours at stations.
New ‘smart glove’ can boost hand mobility of stroke patients: Study
Tokyo, Jan 17 - Canadian researchers have developed a new "smart glove" to aid recovery and ultimately restore use of limbs and hands in survivors of stroke.
New MRI technique may relieve depression symptoms up to 6 months
London, Jan 17 - A new MRI technique that delivers magnetic stimulation to the brains of people with severe depression may help ease symptoms for at least six months, which could vastly improve their quality of life.
Security blanket tightens for Republic Day, Delhi Police holds interstate coordination meeting
New Delhi, Jan 18 - In view of the upcoming Republic Day celebrations, an interstate coordination meeting was held on Thursday at Delhi Police Headquarters with senior police officers and security agencies, an official said.
Smart Cities India Expo in Delhi showcases impactful projects
New Delhi, Jan 18 - The 9th Smart Cities India Expo, being held at Pragati Maidan in the national capital from January 17 to 19 is showcasing the achievements of the Smart Cities Mission.