India

Canada Post had the opportunity to prevent this strike

Canada's postal workers begin nationwide strike

Some 55,000 postal workers represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) went on a nationwide strike.

Nov 15, 2024

LIC's entry into health insurance to significantly boost its market share

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is expected to enter the health insurance industry in 2025 by acquiring a stake in a standalone health insurance entity, that could significantly boost the market share of country's largest insurer

Nov 15, 2024

Chandigarh can be shifted to Punjab if Haryana receives SYL water: Minister Vij

Countering Punjab's claim on Chandigarh, Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij on Friday said that it can only belong to Punjab "if the Hindi-speaking regions are transferred to Haryana and the state receives its share of the Satluj Yamuna Link (SYL) canal water.

Nov 15, 2024

Coral Reefs Cant Keep Up With The Rate Of Climate Change

World's largest coral discovered in Pacific Ocean; can be seen from space

Scientists have discovered the world's largest known coral in the Pacific Ocean.

Nov 15, 2024

In a first, Nepal's power will now reach Bangladesh via Indian grid

Union Minister for Power, Manohar Lal jointly inaugurated the flow of power from Nepal to Bangladesh through the Indian grid along with Md. Fouzul Kabir Khan, Advisor, Ministry of Power, Bangladesh and Dipak Khadka, Nepal's Minister of Energy, in a virtual event hosted by Nepal's Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation.

Nov 15, 2024

Japan: Princess Yuriko, emperor Naruhito's great-aunt, dies at 101

Japanese Princess Yuriko dies at 101; Shigeru Ishiba expresses condolences

The oldest member of the Japanese imperial family and great-aunt of Emperor Naruhito, Princess Yuriko passed away at the age of 101 in a Tokyo hospital on Friday, the Imperial Household Agency said.

Nov 15, 2024

Gold prices fall to Rs 77,000 per 10 grams; sliver below Rs 91,000 per kg

Gold prices likely to further come down with no near-term positive triggers

Gold prices are likely to further come down in the near future as sellers remain dominant with no near-term positive triggers, trade experts said on Friday, adding that the next lower target zone is looking more likely before this correction in prices of the precious metal is over.

Nov 15, 2024

Janajatiya Gaurav Diwas: PM Modi's selfie with members of Irula tribe draws attention

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas programme in Bihar's Jamui district on Friday, and paid tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary.

Nov 15, 2024

Rahul Gandhi to begin Maharashtra poll campaign today from Nagpur

After caste census, Dalits, tribals, poor will recognise their true strength: Rahul Gandhi in J'khand

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha and senior Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, while addressing a rally in Meharma, Godda district, Jharkhand, on Friday, declared that the day a caste census is conducted, it will transform the country's political landscape and promised to increase reservation for STs, SCs and OBCs.

Nov 15, 2024

Prez Murmu pays tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas

Who was Birsa Munda, whose 'Ulgulan' declared the end of British rule in Jharkhand?

Birsa Munda, who led a popular revolt in the early 20th century that declared the end of British rule over large parts of the region and the beginning of 'Abua Raj' (self-rule).

Nov 15, 2024

Atishi to be new Delhi Chief Minister after Arvind Kejriwal quits

Delhi pollution: Primary schools to switch to online classes now

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced that primary schools in the national capital will switch to online classes amid worsening air quality in the city.

Nov 15, 2024

'If jumbo guidelines are implemented, temple festivals will not happen as before': Kerala Minister

Hours after Kerala High Court restrained the use of elephants in the state's temples on the pretext of tradition, State Revenue Minister K. Rajan said on Friday that temple festivals will not happen as they were happening till now.

Nov 15, 2024

'Justice for jumbos': Kerala HC comes to the aid of elephants, issues strict guidelines

Justice for jumbos: Kerala HC steps in to rescue elephants, issues strict guidelines

The Kerala High Court has ruled that the use of elephants in the temples in the states under the pretext of tradition and religion is a "commercial exploitation" without any care or concern for their well-being and issued directions to ensure that the animals are not subjected to any cruelty.

Nov 15, 2024

Janjatiya Gaurav Divas: Prez Murmu pays tribute to Birsa Munda on birth anniversary

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday paid floral tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda at Parliament House in New Delhi on his birth anniversary, observed nationwide as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.'

Nov 15, 2024

Military Literature Fest honours 25th year of Kargil War

Organisers of the Military Literature Festival (MLF) on Thursday announced that the eighth edition of the festival is dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War.

Nov 14, 2024

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India

Canada's postal workers begin nationwide strike

LIC's entry into health insurance to significantly boost its market share

Chandigarh can be shifted to Punjab if Haryana receives SYL water: Minister Vij

World's largest coral discovered in Pacific Ocean; can be seen from space

In a first, Nepal's power will now reach Bangladesh via Indian grid

Japanese Princess Yuriko dies at 101; Shigeru Ishiba expresses condolences

Gold prices likely to further come down with no near-term positive triggers

Janajatiya Gaurav Diwas: PM Modi's selfie with members of Irula tribe draws attention

After caste census, Dalits, tribals, poor will recognise their true strength: Rahul Gandhi in J'khand

Who was Birsa Munda, whose 'Ulgulan' declared the end of British rule in Jharkhand?

Delhi pollution: Primary schools to switch to online classes now

'If jumbo guidelines are implemented, temple festivals will not happen as before': Kerala Minister

Justice for jumbos: Kerala HC steps in to rescue elephants, issues strict guidelines

Janjatiya Gaurav Divas: Prez Murmu pays tribute to Birsa Munda on birth anniversary

Military Literature Fest honours 25th year of Kargil War

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh