Death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon reaches 2,464: Health Ministry
Beirut, Oct 21 (IANS) The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon since the beginning of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict has reached 2,464, with injuries up to 11,530, the Lebanese Health Ministry has reported. On Saturday alone, 16 people were killed and 59 others wounded in Israeli attacks, the ministry said on Sunday. It noted that […]
Israeli army demolishes UN observation tower, fence in Lebanon: UNIFIL
Beirut, Oct 21 (IANS) A bulldozer of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) “deliberately demolished” an observation tower and perimeter fence of a UN position in Marwahin, a town in southern Lebanon, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has said. “Breaching a UN position and damaging UN assets is a flagrant violation of international […]
India should become permanent member of UNSC: Russian FM
Moscow, Oct 21 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has that India, Brazil and African countries should be represented in the UN Security Council (UNSC) on a permanent basis to ensure the representativeness of the global majority. Lavrov made the remarks during an interview with aif.ru, state-owned TASS news agency reported on Sunday. “Countries such […]
1 killed, 25 sick as cholera outbreak hits Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, Oct 21 (IANS) Authorities in Tanzania’s southern region of Lindi have said that one person has died of cholera and 25 others have been admitted to health centres after catching the bacterial disease. Lindi Regional Medical Officer Kheri Kagya said on Sunday that the cholera outbreak was reported on October 13 in […]
China to advance doctoral programmes in science, engineering, agriculture, medicine
Beijing, Oct 21 (IANS) China has announced plans to strengthen its development of doctoral programmes in the science, engineering, agriculture and medical science disciplines. The development of doctoral programmes in basic and emerging disciplines and in interdisciplinary fields will also be boosted, according to a set of guidelines on deepening the comprehensive reform of doctoral […]
Vision for developed India by 2047 part of the mindset: PM Modi
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) India is moving ahead with a forward-looking approach and the metric of success from now on for us would be ‘what we want to achieve” in the years to come, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday. Addressing the flagship ‘NDTV World Summit 2024’ in the national capital, the Prime […]
India on unprecedented growth path amid global crisis: PM Modi
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that India is on an unprecedented growth path and the world has seen robust transformation and reforms in the first 125 days of the NDA-led government’s third term. Delivering the keynote address at the two-day ‘NDTV World Summit 2024 – The India Century’ […]
Amidst global instability, India has emerged as beacon of hope, says PM Modi at NDTV World Summit
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched ‘NDTV World’ – the new channel from the NDTV stable – as he inaugurated the two-day NDTV World Summit where he laid out his vision for a developed India by 2047. The ‘NDTV World Summit 2024 – The India Century’ features several distinguished […]
TN: Public warning for Dengue, Malaria risks as northeast monsoon sets in
Chennai, Oct 21 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Health Department has advised the public to be cautious regarding the spread of diseases such as dengue, malaria, leptospirosis, and influenza as the northeast monsoon sets in. Since January 2024, Tamil Nadu has recorded 18,000 dengue cases. In response, the state’s Public Health Department has urged residents to […]
Youth’s provocative post triggers tension in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Oct 21 (IANS) A communally provocative post by a youth on his social media account triggered mild tension in the Yakutpura area in old Hyderabad on Sunday night. The incident occurred under the limits of Rein Bazar Police Station of South Zone as some people came out on the streets to protest against the […]
