Sikh Mayor announces Congressional bid from New Jersey
New York, Dec 13 (IANS) Ravi Bhalla, the first Sikh Mayor of Hoboken City in New Jersey, has announced his candidacy from the US...
Maharashtra-born data scientist wins UK’s top rail award
London, Dec 13 (IANS) An Indian-origin data scientist has been named 'Newcomer of the Year' in the 2023 RailStaff Awards in the UK for...
Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 18,400
The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has announced that the Palestinian death toll in the Palestinian enclave has exceeded 18,400 since...
Murmu, Modi, Sonia pay tribute to 2001 Parliament attack victims
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and CPP chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday...
IMF completes Sri Lanka’s first review, allowing for disbursement of $337mn
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed Sri Lanka's first review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement,...
COP28: Nearly 200 nations agree to triple renewables, double energy efficiency by 2030
The two-week 28th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP28) concluded on Wednesday after few hours of overrun with a historic agreement...
Boost for Rishi Sunak as he wins immigration debate in UK Parliament
In a boost for Britain's Indian-origin Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, MPs in the House of Commons approved by 313 votes to 269 what...
Agra Metro to generate power from third rail
In a unique initiative, the Agra Metro is laying the third rail traction system that will generate power for the trains.
The network will...
India’s vaccine billionaire to purchase London’s most expensive home
London, Dec 13 (IANS) India’s billionaire "vaccine prince" Adar Poonawalla has reached a deal for London’s most expensive home sale of the year, agreeing...
Kenya to abolish visa requirement for all foreign visitors beginning January
Nairobi, Dec 13 (IANS) Foreign visitors to Kenya will not be required to have a visa beginning January 2024, President William Ruto announced during...
