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She earned recognition for her efforts in guiding a herd of over 50 elephants in West Bengal's Midnapore district back to their migratory trail, showcasing her expertise in managing these majestic beings.

In a devastating incident at an unpatrolled beach on Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia, four individuals, including two women, lost their lives in a drowning tragedy.

In US' San Francisco, Tesla CEO and Twitter owner Elon Musk emphasised the need for a revision of UN structures, labelling India's absence as a permanent member of the UN Security Council as 'absurd.'

NEW DELHI: The BRICS group, a crucial platform for emerging markets and developing nations, has formally embraced five additional members: Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, and the UAE. Their inclusion became effective on January 1, 2024, signifying a noteworthy expansion for the coalition initially established by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This expansion […]

NEW DELHI: On January 1, 2024, BRICS welcomed five new nations into its fold, namely Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iran, and Ethiopia. Despite receiving an invitation in August of the previous year, Argentina opted not to join BRICS. With these additions, BRICS has expanded to a 10-member bloc now. Further expansion is anticipated at […]

Airlines' Airbus A340, with 276 Indian passengers, grounded in France amid a trafficking probe, has safely landed in Mumbai.

NEW DELHI: French authorities grounded a Nicaragua-bound charter flight carrying 303 Indian passengers at Vatry Airport in eastern France, on Saturday. The Airbus A340, owned by Legend Airlines, was subjected to an unexpected halt following suspicions of human trafficking. Two individuals were sent to custody with Indian authorities actively investigating the situation. According to the […]

NEW DELHI: Congress-led Karnataka government’s decision to lift the ban on hijab in education institutions has ignited a fierce tussle between the ruling party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Saturday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the move, emphasising the personal nature of choices in dress and food. On the other hand, the BJP accused […]

The suspension of 141 opposition MPs from the Parliament for the rest of the winter session for disrupting the proceedings and violating the rules of the House has sparked a heated debate on the state of democracy in India. The opposition parties have condemned the move as undemocratic, arbitrary, and vindictive, and have staged protests […]

The recent charge sheet filed by the Uttarakhand GST department against Shahnawaz Hussain, the alleged kingpin of a massive illegal timber trade operation, has exposed the extent and gravity of this menace that plagues the nation’s economy and ecology. The charge sheet reveals how Hussain and his associates evaded crores of rupees in taxes by […]