India signs final act of Riyadh Design Law Treaty
India has signed the Final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty adopted by the member states of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) after nearly two decades of negotiations, the Commerce and Industry Ministry announced on Tuesday. “By signing the Final Act
Patriotism curriculum unique to Delhi schools: CM Atishi
Showcasing the education model of the AAP government in the national capital, Chief Minister Atishi said on Tuesday that it was only in Delhi where a curriculum of patriotism is taught in government schools, apart from other subjects. Addressing NCC cadets at the
BGT 2024-25: Australia’s top order is major concern, opines Greg Chappell ahead of Adelaide Test
Former India head coach Greg Chappell believes that the Australian top order is a major concern for the hosts after a 295-run loss to India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener in Perth. India’s win was the biggest by the margin of runs
Cher says she was ‘shocked’ after finding out her real name
Music legend Cher shared that she was stunned when she obtained a copy of her birth certificate and found out her real name had been incorrectly registered as Cheryl. The 78-year-old singer was raised as Cherilyn Sarkisian, but in 1979, she applied for
Rising star Vaishali Rameshbabu to return for Norway Chess Women 2025
Vaishali Rameshbabu, one of the rising stars in women’s chess, will compete again in the Norway Chess Women 2025 tournament, bringing her aggressive and captivating playing style to the highly anticipated event. In 2025, her journey is bound to keep fans captivated as
Bangladeshi cyber criminals target ISKCON’s spiritual media platforms after arrest of Hindu priest
Hours after the Bangladeshi authorities arrested and sent Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari to jail, ISKCON Bangladesh revealed on Tuesday that its official social media page—crucial for the preservation of Sanatan Dharma and the community’s well-being in the country—has been targeted by
Trump wins legal battle as judge dismisses election interference case
A judge has agreed to dismiss Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case. President-elect Trump faced charges related to his handling of classified documents and his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, which ultimately led to the January 6th attack on the U.S.
PM Modi appreciates Guyana president’s support for ‘ek ped maa ke naam’ initiative
In response to Guyana’s President Irfan Ali’s remarks in support of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam (A Tree for Mother)’ initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday remarked that his support would always be cherished. PM Modi wrote in a post on
PM Modi to lay foundation stone for largest green hydrogen hub in Andhra Pradesh on Nov 29
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for India’s largest green hydrogen hub in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalle district on Friday (November 29). He will virtually lay the foundation stone from Andhra University Engineering College Grounds in Visakhapatnam. He will also address
Uruguayan president recognises opposition candidate yamandu orsi as president-elect
Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou recognised the opposition candidate Yamandu Orsi as president-elect, who will succeed him in the 2025-2030 period after Orsi won the second round of the presidential elections against Alvaro Delgado. On Sunday, Delgado of the National Party also recognised
Australian govt orders national review into school bullying
The Australian government has ordered a nationwide review of bullying at schools. Jason Clare, the Minister for Education, on Sunday, said he has written to state and territory counterparts to recommend an expert-led review of current school responses to bullying, Xinhua news agency
Spiking to be made criminal offence: British PM
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced that spiking will be made a criminal offence in the country. “My government was elected to take back our streets, central to this mission is making sure women and girls can feel safe at night.
Egyptian Foreign Minister warns against regional escalation, affirms support for Arab states
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said that Egypt “stands with any Arab country facing aggression or threats from Israel,” warning against dragging the region into a full-scale war. Speaking at a press conference after his visit to Kuwait, Abdelatty criticised the international community’s
EAM Jaishankar and UK Foreign Secretary meet in Rome, appreciate ‘steady momentum’ in strategic ties
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held discussions with the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Rome on Monday, ahead of the Outreach session of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting being hosted by Italy, where India has been invited as a guest country.
PM Modi urges Indian diaspora to participate in ‘Bharat Ko Janiye’ quiz
Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited on Saturday the Indian community members residing abroad to participate in the ‘Bharat Ko Janiye’ quiz, aiming to strengthen the connection between the country and its diaspora abroad. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi posted, “Strengthening
Louis hopes WI to post 400-plus total in first innings after scoring 97 on Day 1 vs Bangladesh
West Indies opener Mikyle Louis said that he is hoping the side will post a 400-plus total in the first innings of the opening Test against Bangladesh. Louis was the top-scorer for the hosts with a knock of 97 runs, leaving them at
US private-sector activity picks up pace as firms look forward to new government: survey
The S&P Global Flash US Composite PMI, which gauges activity in the manufacturing and services sectors, rose to 55.3 in November from 54.1 in October, according to the surveys published on Friday. This accelerates a previously climbing trend and suggests activity is expanding
Nicaragua’s legislature approves constitutional reform on joint presidency
Nicaragua’s National Assembly has approved President Daniel Ortega’s urgent proposal for a general constitutional reform, which encompasses major political and social changes, including the establishment of a joint presidency. Following the approval, the legislature began reviewing the reform article by article. Since it
India under Trump 2.0 could bolster its position in global supply chains
As Donald Trump returns as the next US President, India could actually bolster its position in global supply chains, particularly in technology sectors like AI and semiconductors, due to previous investments and policy shifts such as the “China+1” strategy, according to a report
Matt Gaetz and Trump 2.0: A political gamble gone awry
Dr. Avi Verma MD(h) Matt Gaetz’s resignation from Congress and withdrawal as Donald Trump’s nominee for Attorney General has left the Republican Party grappling with yet another scandal that threatens to overshadow Trump’s second administration. Once hailed as a loyal Trump ally and