Month: December 2024

Why Japan’s Official PM’s Residence Is Believed To Be “Haunted”

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Why Japan’s Official PM’s Residence Is Believed To Be “Haunted”

New Delhi: Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, elected in October, has expressed his intent to move into his official residence despite persistent rumours of the house being “haunted”. Originally constructed in 1929, the two-story, 5,183-square-metre stone and brick mansion was initially built as the Prime Minister’s office. Its Art Deco design symbolised Japan’s transition to…

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Manmohan Singh Blended Growth With Green Goals

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Manmohan Singh Blended Growth With Green Goals

New Delhi: Manmohan Singh, often hailed as the architect of modern India’s economic reforms, also championed environmental conservation and climate action during his decade-long tenure as prime minister (2004-2014). Under his leadership, India launched the National Action Plan on Climate Change, passed the landmark Forest Rights Act (FRA) to protect the rights of tribal communities,…

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Injured North Korean Soldier, Captured By Ukraine During War, Dies

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Injured North Korean Soldier, Captured By Ukraine During War, Dies

Seoul, South Korea: A North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine has died of his wounds, South Korea’s spy agency said on Friday.  Pyongyang has deployed thousands of troops to reinforce Russia’s military, including in the Kursk border region where Ukraine mounted a shock border incursion in August. One…

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After Yet Another Failure, Rohit Sharma’s Future As Player And Captain Hangs In The Balance

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After Yet Another Failure, Rohit Sharma’s Future As Player And Captain Hangs In The Balance

Rohit Sharma seems to have nothing left in the tank. “Tough times for him,” the legendary Sunil Gavaskar said while on air with broadcasters ‘7Cricket’. “There will be a second innings and two more in Sydney. Questions will be asked if he doesn’t score in those three innings,” Gavaskar said on air as…

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Climate Change Caused 41 Additional Days Of Extreme Heat This Year: Report

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Climate Change Caused 41 Additional Days Of Extreme Heat This Year: Report

New Delhi: The world experienced an average of 41 more days of extreme heat in 2024 due to climate change, a new report said on Friday. According to the European climate agency Copernicus, 2024 is set to end as the warmest year on record and the first year with a global average temperature of 1.5…

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Stricter Hand Baggage Restrictions For Air Travel Announced

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Stricter Hand Baggage Restrictions For Air Travel Announced

In a bid to streamline air travel and tighten security measures, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has now brought into effect a new regulation that governs the carrying of hand luggage in flights. From next month onwards, in both domestic and international journeys, passengers will be restricted to carrying one cabin bag or…

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“Double Standards”: Irfan Pathan, Sunil Gavaskar Slam Australia Experts Over Virat Kohli Bashing During Boxing Day Test

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“Double Standards”: Irfan Pathan, Sunil Gavaskar Slam Australia Experts Over Virat Kohli Bashing During Boxing Day Test

Former India cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Irfan Pathan have not held back in expressing their fury over the portrayal of Virat Kohli in an Australian newspaper. Following his shoulder barge incident with Australia debutant Sam Konstas, Kohli was labelled a “clown” by ‘The West Australian’ newspaper, and was humiliated further with a caricature…

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Adani Ports places ₹450 crore order for eight tugs with Cochin Shipyard

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Adani Ports places ₹450 crore order for eight tugs with Cochin Shipyard

Ahmedabad, May 02 (ANI): Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone reported that its Profit After Tax or net profits during the just-concluded financial year 2023-24 grew by a whopping 50 per cent to Rs 8,104 crore, on Thursday. | Photo Credit: ANI Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) said it has placed an…

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