Month: September 2023

Six Palestinians killed in latest fighting with Israel, at least 3 of them militants

September 20, 2023 admin

Gunmen hold weapons during the funeral of Palestinians who were killed in an Israeli raid in Jenin in the Israeli-occupied West Bank September 20,2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters Israeli military operations in the occupied West Bank and unrest in the Gaza Strip have killed six Palestinians, Palestinian health officials said Wednesday, the latest spike in…

World

Regular jobs increased, but unemployment still a concern: report

September 20, 2023 admin

The share of workers with regular wage increased since 2004, with the country creating three million regular jobs annually till 2017 and five million jobs between 2017 and 2019, according to “State of Working India 2023: Social Identities and Labour Market Outcomes”, a report prepared by a group of economists and researchers with the Azim…

Business

Iran MPs vote to toughen penalties for women who breach dress code

September 20, 2023 admin

Supporters of women’s rights in Iran raise signs with Mahsa Amini’s picture on the anniversary of her death during a protest outside the White House, in Washington, U.S., on September 16, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters Iranian women who flout the strict Islamic dress code mandating head coverings and modest clothing would face up to…

World

Deadly Tornado Rips Through Eastern China, Video Goes Viral

September 20, 2023 admin

The tornado affected more than 5,500 people, with 137 houses collapsing. A tornado in eastern China killed 10 people and seriously injured several others, state media said Wednesday, the latest in a string of extreme weather events to strike the country. The tornado affected more than 5,500 people, with 137 houses collapsing, according to “preliminary…

World

Indian Medical Graduates Can Now Practice In US, Australia, Canada

September 20, 2023 admin

New rules will also make India an attractive destination for international students. (Representational) New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC), India, has been being awarded the coveted World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) Recognition Status for a tenure of 10 years, according to a press release from the Union Health Ministry. WFME recognition will…

Nation

A review of Pakistan’s higher judiciary

September 20, 2023 admin

The retirement of Justice Umar Ata Bandial as the 28th Chief Justice (CJ) of Pakistan’s Supreme Court on September 16 brings to a close one of the murkiest chapters in the history of an institution which has remained blemished due to its cyclical bouts of adherence to, or resistance against, the doctrine of necessity. Law…

World

Antim Panghal Shocks Reigning World Champion, But Loses In Semis

September 20, 2023 admin

Antim Panghal shocked reigning champion Olivia Dominique Parrish en route to the World Championship semifinals, but the young grappler’s giant-killing run was halted in the last-four stage, leaving her fighting for a bronze medal and a Paris Olympic quota place on Wednesday. Panghal, the 53kg grappler, lost the semifinal bout to world No.23 Vanesa Kaladzinskaya…

Sports

Asian Games 2023: India Men’s Volleyball Team Clinch Win Against South Korea

September 20, 2023 admin

The Indian men’s volleyball team claimed a 3-2 victory in a dramatic fashion as they edged past South Korea at the Asian Games on Wednesday. Both teams went toe-to-toe in a match that lasted for the entire five games. Korea took the first game but India bounced back to take a 2-1 lead. South Korea didn’t…

Sports

Asian Games 2023 Live Streaming: How Can One Watch Indians In Action On September 21

September 20, 2023 admin

After a brilliant outing on Wednesday, the Indian athletes will aim to deliver a strong performance on Thursday. Women’s cricket team will be taking on Malaysia in the quarterfinal match. The Indian rowing contingent will compete under different categories like women lightweight double scull, men lightweight double scull, women double scull, men double scull. India will also…

Sports

Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues Cheer For Indian Football Team At Asian Games 2023. Watch

September 20, 2023 admin

Indian women’s cricket team stars Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues were there to cheer the Indian men’s football team as they faced China in the opening match of their Asian Games campaign. In a video posted on Mandhana’s account, Jemimah and Harmanpreet could be seen cheering at the stadium and she even showed…

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