Daily Archives: October 17, 2024

Leaders from China-Russia-backed international organization meet in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, 16 Oct (AP) — Leaders and top officials from an international group founded to counter Western alliances met in Pakistan’s capital on Wednesday...

Students are injured in clashes with Pakistani police over reports of an on-campus rape

LAHORE, Pakistan, Oct 16 (AP) — More than two dozen college students were injured in clashes with Pakistani police over reports of an on-campus...

An earthquake measuring 5.9 hits eastern Turkey, causing panic but no major damage

ANKARA, Turkey, oct 26 (AP) — A moderately strong earthquake struck eastern Turkey on Wednesday, causing widespread panic, officials said. No serious injury or...

US official warns of growing North Korean military support for Russia’s war

SEOUL, South Korea, oct 16 (AP) — U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said Wednesday that Washington and its allies are “alarmed” by...

England stumbles to 239-6 after Duckett hits robust ton in 2nd test against Pakistan

MULTAN, 16 Oct: England’s top-order crumbled against spin-heavy Pakistan on a reused pitch after Ben Duckett hit a robust century in the second test...

Rifle shooter Akhil Sheoran redeems himself with bronze in World Cup Final

New Delhi, 16 Oct: In a year marred by disappointments, shooter Akhil Sheoran redeemed himself by winning the men's 50m rifle 3-positions bronze medal...

Women’s T20 WC Semi-final: Australia start overwhelming favourites against South Africa

Dubai, 16 Oct: Australia will start as overwhelming favourites in their quest for an unprecedented eighth final appearance when they take on South Africa...

Karunakaran, Hooda lose opening round matches in Denmark Open

Odense, 16 Oct: India's Satish Kumar Karunakaran and Unnati Hooda lost their respective singles opening round matches after the doubles campaign ended at the...

ISL: Chennaiyin FC aim to stretch unbeaten away run against NorthEast United

Guwahati, 16 Oct: Chennaiyin FC will look to prolong their unbeaten away run at the Indian Super League 2024-25 season when they lock horns...

Never called for closure of madrassas, Muslim children should get formal education: NCPCR

New Delhi, 16 Oct (PTI): National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) chairperson Priyank Kanoongo said he never called for the closure of...

India, Uzbekistan discuss ways to ensure quality, safety in pharma sector

New Delhi, 16 oct PTI: A delegation from Uzbekistan met officials from India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation and discussed areas of collaboration, including...

SC to deliver judgement on Thursday on petitions challenging constitutional validity of Section 6A...

New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Thursday its judgement on petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Section...

‘Assam’s debt rose to Rs 1.52 L cr under CM Himanta’: Cong demands white...

Guwahati, Oct 16 (PTI) The Congress on Wednesday demanded a white paper from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on the financial health of...

Israeli envoy visits Ram temple in Ayodhya; refers to UP’s USD 1 trillion economy...

Ayodhya/Basti (UP), 16 Oct: Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar visited the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday and noted that Israel and India have preserved...

India aiming to close FTA negotiations with Australia in 2 months: Report

New Delhi, 16 Oct: India is looking at expediting the free trade agreement talks with Australia in the next two months to bridge differences...

Jitendra Singh calls for partnership among govt, industry, academia to achieve India’s climate goals

New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Union minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday called for stronger partnerships among the government, industry, academia and civil society to...

Kaziranga National Park records 446 butterfly species

Guwahati, 16 Oct: More than 446 butterfly species have been recorded in Assam's Kaziranga National Park (KNP), famed for the one-horned rhinoceros, making it...