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Will India host 2036 Olympics: Weighing the pros and cons amid ambitious bid

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has formally expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics and Paralympics Games. India is among 10 countries in discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for hosting the 2036 Games.

Nov 5, 2024

B'desh wanted more electricity from Tripura as it supplies 50-80 MW daily

Energy-starved Bangladesh wanted at least 250 MW of electricity from Tripura, which is currently supplying 50 to 80 MW electricity to the neighbouring country, top officials said here on Tuesday

Nov 5, 2024

Trump, Harris agree to mute mics for Sep 10 debate

When will the 2024 presidential election results be announced?

The outcome of the 2024 US presidential election could be known as early as Wednesday morning, just a few hours after the polling ends on Tuesday. Or it could take days, weeks, and, as it happened in one instance, a month.

Nov 5, 2024

UK to raise university tuition fees for first time in 8 yrs

UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced that university tuition fees in England will increase by 3.1 per cent next year, the first rise since 2016.

Nov 5, 2024

India's home textiles industry to see 6-8 pc growth this fiscal

India's home textile industry is set to witness 6-8 per cent growth this fiscal, riding on resilient demand from the US and expansion in the domestic market, according to a report on Tuesday.

Nov 5, 2024

US election: Meta extends ban on new political ads beyond Nov 5

Meta has announced to extend ban on new political ads on Facebook and Instagram even after the US presidential election on November 5.

Nov 5, 2024

Chess Grand Masters 2024: Top ranked Indian Arjun Erigaisi to face Vidit Gujarathi in opening round

Chess Grand Masters 2024: Arjun Erigaisi to face Vidit Gujarathi in opening round

World No four Indian chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, playing for the first time in India after crossing the historic 2800 ELO ranking mark, will open his Chennai Grand Masters campaign against compatriot Vidit Gujarathi in the opening round on Tuesday at the Anna Centenary Library.

Nov 5, 2024

Deeply concerning: EAM on Brampton temple attack; slams Canada for surveillance of diplomats

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday expressed concern over the recent attack on a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada, calling it "deeply concerning" during a press conference with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong at Parliament House, Canberra.

Nov 5, 2024

CM Stalin to begin state tour in Coimbatore; sanitary workers, traders to raise grievances

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin will visit Coimbatore on November 5 and 6 as part of his statewide tour to monitor government schemes.

Nov 5, 2024

NRIs can use UPI with foreign numbers; how to do it in five steps [guide]

Be it in terms of number of transactions or the gross number of users, India leads the world with its expansive UPI ecosystem and now is all set to branch out beyond its borders by allowing NRIs to use UPI with foreign numbers

Nov 5, 2024

Kerala bypolls: Voting date for Palakkad Assembly seat shifted to Nov 20

The by-election date for the Palakkad Assembly constituency in Kerala has been shifted from November 13 to November 20 following requests by various political parties

Nov 4, 2024

Hindus will not allow Waqf 'game' to continue: K'taka LoP

Karnataka Leader of the Opposition (LoP) R. Ashoka on Monday said that the Hindus will not allow the Waqf 'game' to continue, saying that the Waqf Board's encroachment is like a death sentence for farmers.

Nov 4, 2024

Prolonged sitting as bad as smoking a daily cigarette pack

Sitting over 8 hours daily can raise health risks even after exercise: Study

A new study showed that being sedentary for over 8.5 hours daily or 60 hours a week while commuting, in office, or at home can make you age faster and raise significant health risks.

Nov 4, 2024

India re-elected President of 120-nation International Solar Alliance

India was re-elected as President of the 120-nation International Solar Alliance (ISA) from 2024 to 2026 on Monday, while France has been elected as Co-President, at the General Assembly held at the iconic Bharat Mandapam here.

Nov 4, 2024

Power demand in India declines for 1st time in 15 months, hydro gains steam

Power demand grows marginally in India as generation reaches 152 billion units in Oct

Power demand is estimated to have marginally risen to 0.4 per cent (year-on-year) to 140 billion units (BUs) in October after two consecutive months of decline.

Nov 4, 2024

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India

Will India host 2036 Olympics: Weighing the pros and cons amid ambitious bid

B'desh wanted more electricity from Tripura as it supplies 50-80 MW daily

When will the 2024 presidential election results be announced?

UK to raise university tuition fees for first time in 8 yrs

India's home textiles industry to see 6-8 pc growth this fiscal

US election: Meta extends ban on new political ads beyond Nov 5

Chess Grand Masters 2024: Arjun Erigaisi to face Vidit Gujarathi in opening round

Deeply concerning: EAM on Brampton temple attack; slams Canada for surveillance of diplomats

CM Stalin to begin state tour in Coimbatore; sanitary workers, traders to raise grievances

NRIs can use UPI with foreign numbers; how to do it in five steps [guide]

Kerala bypolls: Voting date for Palakkad Assembly seat shifted to Nov 20

Hindus will not allow Waqf 'game' to continue: K'taka LoP

Sitting over 8 hours daily can raise health risks even after exercise: Study

India re-elected President of 120-nation International Solar Alliance

Power demand grows marginally in India as generation reaches 152 billion units in Oct

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