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9:09 PM

Sitharaman meets Russian First Deputy PM, discusses measures to strengthen economic ties

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday met Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and exchanged views on measures to strengthen ties between the two nations.

The finance ministry in a post on X said Sitharaman and Manturov discussed issues of bilateral and multilateral interest.

"They exchanged views on measures to strengthen financial and economic ties between the two nations," the ministry said. 

9:01 PM

At G20 Summit, PM will put forward India's position on issues of global importance: MEA

"At G20 Summit, PM Modi will put forward India's position on issues of global importance, build on outcomes of New Delhi declaration," said MEA.

9:01 PM

Judge delays ruling on whether to dismiss President-elect Donald Trump's criminal conviction

9:00 PM

Mumbai police arrest 24-year-old man for sending threat messages to actor Salman Khan: officials

8:56 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana from 16-21 November

6:20 PM

Home Ministry approves first all-women CISF battalion

The Ministry of Home Affairs has officially approved the formation of the first all-women battalion of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). The move marks a significant step in empowering women in the security sector.

 

CISF Headquarters has already begun preparations for the early recruitment, training, and selection of locations for the new battalion's headquarters.

 

The training program is being specially designed to equip the women personnel with the skills needed to handle multifaceted roles, including VIP security, airport security, and duties related to the Delhi Metro Rail.

 

"The aim is to create an elite battalion capable of performing these critical security functions," said an official source.

 

This landmark decision underscores the government’s commitment to gender equality in law enforcement and security services.

6:15 PM

India imposes anti-dumping duty on chemical imported from China, Korea, Thailand

6:14 PM

MEA clarifies reports on denial of visas to Pakistani scrabble players

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has addressed media reports claiming that Pakistani players were denied visas to participate in the ongoing Scrabble tournament in India.

 

In a statement, the MEA clarified that the reports were "factually incorrect."

 

"12 visas were issued to the Pakistani team on November 7, 2024, well in time for them to travel to India for these events," the Ministry confirmed.

 

The group included the defending champion of the Asia Cup and the reigning World Youth Champion, according to sources. The MEA’s clarification comes amid rising concerns over the participation of Pakistani players in international events hosted in India.

5:42 PM

Govt focused on empowering sugarcane farmers through ethanol economy, says Modi

The Prime Minister pointed out that while ethanol technology existed before his tenure, previous governments had failed to harness its potential. "Did ethanol technology come after Modi became PM? No. It was there earlier too, but the previous govt ignored it," he added.

4:51 PM

Can tell with guarantee that PM has never read Constitution, or he would have respected it, says Rahul Gandhi

RSS and BJP work 24 hours of day to finish off Constitution, Rahul Gandhi stated today at a rally in Gondia, 

4:47 PM

Mahayuti govt in Maharashtra completed projects which were delayed for decades: PM Modi at Solapur rally

Constant infighting within Maha Vikas Aghadi, with everyone fighting for the driver's seat, PM Modi stated today. 

4:20 PM

October retail inflation shoots up to 6.21% from 5.49% in Sep

Retail inflation rose up 6.21 per cent in October compared to 5.49 per cent in September: Govt data.

 

4:16 PM

Industrial output rises 3.1% in Sep, says govt data

The IIP growth rate for the month of September 2024 is 3.1 per cent which was (-) 0.1 per cent in August 2024.

3:59 PM

Ukraine claims to shoot down 46 out of 110 drones fired by Russia in overnight attacks

The Ukrainian air force claimed that 60 Russian drones were lost in Ukrainian air space and two other left Ukraine’s airspace in the direction of Belarus. The air force stated that Russian forces also used three missiles during the overnight attack.

3:51 PM

Putin ally says Russia and China must counter any US attempt at containment

The most important task for Russia and China is to counter any attempt by the United States to contain their countries, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin told the Chinese foreign minister on Tuesday. Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing that strong relations between Moscow and Beijing were a stabilising influence on the world. Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing that strong relations between Moscow and Beijing were a stabilising influence on the world.