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Delhi gears up to host first-ever Khelo India Para Games from Dec 10-17

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) is all set to host the first-ever Khelo India Para Games, a historic and inclusive sporting event that will showcase the talent and spirit of para athletes from across the country. The event, which will take place from December 10 to December 15, 2023, will […]

Mamata speaks up on Mahua; predicts surge in her popularity

KOLKATA:  On Friday, After a long course of silence, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee decided to rally behind Trinamool Congress’ Krishnanagar MP Mahua Moitra, saying that her expulsion will make her more popular. While speaking at the TMC’s mega meet, Banerjee said, “Their plan is to expel Mahua but that will make her more […]

Manipur violence: Security forces destroy bunkers as operations continue in vulnerable areas

IMPHAL: Security forces in Manipur have continued operations in numerous vulnerable pockets to destroy bunkers used by miscreants, securing multiple arms and ammunition, on Friday. Search operations by the police were conducted by security forces in the fringes and vulnerable areas of Imphal West, Kakching, Bishnupur, Thoubal and Kangpokpi districts in which four bunkers were […]

Qatar accepts appeal of 8 ex-Indian Navy men facing death penalty

NEW DELHI: A Qatar court has officially accepted the appeal of eight former Indian Navy personnel who were sentenced to death for their alleged involvement in a murder case. The court is expected to hold the next hearing soon, as it reviews the appeal document submitted by the families of the accused, with the support […]

Afghanistan permanently closes embassy in India

NEW DELHI: The embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi has declared the permanent shutdown of its operations. In an official announcement regarding the closure of its diplomatic mission in New Delhi, the Afghan embassy cited continuous challenges from the Indian government as the primary reason. The decision, effective from November 23, comes after the embassy […]