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Pakistan elections to be held in the last week of January 2024: Poll body

The development comes a day after the ECP said it had scheduled a meeting with political parties next month to discuss the code of conduct for general elections

Caught amidst tense India-Canada ties, McCain, Tim Horton's face the heat

Wearables company boAt cancelled its sponsorship of the Canadian rapper Shubhneet Singh's tour on Tuesday

India wins bid to host international conference on cement in 2027

India has won the bid to host the International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement (ICCC) here in 2027, where global leaders, academicians, and professionals would deliberate on progress of research in this sector, an official statement said. The bid was won against UAE and Switzerland. The department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) said that India's leading research and academic institutes, National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCCBM) along with IIT Delhi successfully presented India's bid before the steering committee members of the conference during the ongoing 16th ICCC at Bangkok, Thailand. "The decision was announced on September 20, 2023 at Bangkok," it said. The conference is the largest event of its kind which reviews the progress of research in the area of cement and concrete, it added. The gathering has been held generally at intervals of four to six years since 1918. Last time it was held in 1992 in the national capital. "This even

Amid strained ties, Canada pulling diplomats from India, citing 'threats'

Jean-Pierre Godbout, a spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada, confirmed that Canada would be bringing some of its staff out of the country

Krishan Rattan's Leadership Driving India Towards a Greener and More Sustainable Future

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India, Brazil, Germany, Japan should be permanent members of UNSC: Cleverly

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly emphasised that Africa deserves a louder voice on the world stage

Nvidia CEO touts India as major AI market in a bid to hedge China risks

For Nvidia, whose graphics processors are vital to the development of artificial intelligence systems, the South Asian nation of 1.4 billion people presents a rare opportunity

Khalistan movement — the bone of contention between extremist Sikhs and India

The Khalistan movement has a complex history rooted in post-independence India. Watch the video to know about it

India should use retaliation mechanism to deal with EU's carbon tax: GTRI

India should positively consider imposing retaliatory customs duties in a calibrated manner on certain EU goods to deal with the European Union's decision to impose a carbon tax on imports of certain sectors, a report by think tank GTRI said on Wednesday. The European Union (EU) has decided to impose a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) from January 2026. But, its compliance starts from October this year, as businesses exporting carbon-intensive goods like steel, aluminium, cement and fertiliser will have to share detailed production data from next month with the EU authorities. The retaliation measures, it said, offer several advantages, including rapid implementation. India can easily adjust product lists and tariff levels to mirror the actions of the EU or any other partner country precisely. "Use a calibrated retaliation mechanism (CRM) to retaliate in equal measure. We have done it before," GTRI co-founder Ajay Srivastava said. In March 2018, when the US imposed import

In touch with Canadian partners over Trudeau's allegations on India: UK

The UK Foreign Secretary stressed further that it was important that Canada's investigation into allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of the pro-Khalistan leader runs its course

US 'deeply concerned' by Canadian PM Trudeau's allegations against India

The US on Tuesday said it is "deeply concerned" about the allegations made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on India's involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Surrey, and urged New Delhi to "cooperate" with Ottawa in the investigation of the incident. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45, the chief of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and one of India's most-wanted terrorists who carried a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh on his head, was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen outside a gurdwara in Surrey in the western Canadian province of British Columbia on June 18. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau on Monday alleged the involvement of "agents of the Indian government" in the killing, claims outrightly rejected by New Delhi as "absurd" and "motivated". We are deeply concerned about the allegations referenced by PM Trudeau yesterday. We remain in regular contact with our Canadian partners, a State Department spokesperson told PTI. It is critical that Canada's investigati

Who was Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar?

Hardeep Singh Nijjar, leader of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force, was fatally shot on June 18 outside a gurdwara in Canada. Watch the video to learn more about the Khalistani terrorist.

Tit-for-tat: India expels Canadian diplomat over Khalistani terrorist killing row

The Government of India has expelled a senior Canadian diplomat based in India. This decision comes after Canada expelled a top Indian diplomat over Khalistani terrorist killing.

Indian govt expels Canadian diplomat as tensions with Canada escalate

The government of Canada also expelled an Indian diplomat on Monday, alleging that India's government may have had links to the assassination Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada

Country's interests, concerns must be kept paramount: Cong on Canada issue

"The Indian National Congress has always believed that our country's fight against terrorism has to be uncompromising, especially when terrorism threatens India's sovereignty, unity and integrity

Urge parliamentarians to engage in meaningful and positive debates: Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday urged parliamentarians to engage in meaningful and positive debates while making laws and fulfil the dreams and aspirations of the people of the country to make India a developed nation. Addressing a function at the Central Hall of Parliament to commemorate the rich legacy of the Parliament of India and dream of making India a developed nation by 2047, he said, "The people of the country are looking towards us with new hopes as we move forward on this dream and we should help realise their aspirations and fulfil their expectations." "There should be meaningful and positive discussions so that Parliament can play a significant role in making our country more capable and prosperous and take it towards a developed nation," he said. Birla said that in the 75 years of the glorious journey of parliamentary democracy, one has seen several revolutionary changes. "But, today the people of the country are aspiring for a new India and people's hopes and ..

UBS names S Korea, India, others as 'slow' to nod Credit Suisse deal

The uncertainties in securing regulatory nods could also lead to winding down businesses and asset sales, when UBS faces "difficult jurisdictions or regulators", the bank said in the document

Credible allegations of potential link: Canadian PM Trudeau accuses India

Nijjar, who was wanted in India, was gunned down outside a gurdwara, in a parking area in Canada's Surrey, BC on June 18

Hartalika Teej 2023: History, Importance, Mahurat Wishes and Messages

Hartalika Teej is celebrated to honour the bond of God Shiva and Goddess Parvati. On this day, Goddess Parvati had kept a special fast to accomplish God Shiva as her spouse

Nipah virus update: No positive cases since Sept 16, says Kerala govt

The total number of Nipah infections confirmed in the state is six, of which two persons have died, and four persons are being treated