Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded Dominica’s highest national honor, the Dominica Award of Honour, in a ceremony held during the Second India-CARICOM Summit in Georgetown, Guyana, on November 20, 2024. President Sylvanie Burton presented the award, recognizing Modi’s leadership, support during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his efforts to strengthen India-Dominica relations. The event Read More…
A technical failure left over 100 riders stuck midair on the “Sky Screamer” at Six Flags Magic Mountain for more than two hours on Sunday. The ride, which reaches nearly 200 feet, malfunctioned, suspending passengers as staff worked to resolve the issue. Two individuals were taken to the hospital for evaluation, but no serious injuries Read More…
India’s senior living housing market is on track for rapid expansion, with demand forecast to reach 2.3 million units by 2030. This surge comes as the elderly population in India continues to grow at an unprecedented rate. By 2025, the number of Indians aged 60 and above is expected to exceed 346 million, making up Read More…
Over 100 Air India passengers have been stranded in Phuket, Thailand, since November 16 after their flight to Delhi was abruptly canceled due to technical issues with the aircraft. The flight, AI-377, faced a six-hour delay before passengers were finally boarded, only to be deboarded soon after due to a crew duty time limitation. The Read More…
India-China relations are entering a “new starting point,” according to Beijing, following discussions between Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The meeting, held on the sidelines of an international summit, represents a renewed effort by the two countries to stabilize their relationship amidst lingering challenges. Among the key topics Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the global resonance of India’s vision for a free, open, and secure maritime network during the inaugural edition of Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue. Addressing the event virtually from his camp office in Nigeria, Mr. Modi underscored the importance of international cooperation to promote maritime security and sustainability. The Prime Read More…
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has announced that 50% of Delhi government employees will work from home in response to the capital’s worsening air quality. The Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded an alarming level of 460, placing it in the “severe” category, as authorities scramble to mitigate the health and environmental crisis. In addition to Read More…
Voting for Maharashtra’s 2024 assembly elections kicked off at 7 am on Wednesday, with a voter turnout of 32.18% recorded by 1 pm across the state’s 288 constituencies. While the turnout remains consistent, regional differences have emerged. Gadchiroli, a district with a history of Maoist activity, saw the highest turnout at 50.89%, exceeding the state’s Read More…
At the recent G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the transformative role of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), artificial intelligence (AI), and data-driven governance in driving inclusive global growth. Highlighting India’s technological leadership, Modi showcased innovations like the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and the Global Digital Public Infrastructure Repository, which aims to share digital solutions Read More…
At the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a compelling address on “Sustainable Development and Energy Transition.” He spotlighted India’s remarkable progress in fulfilling its Paris Agreement commitments ahead of schedule, positioning the nation as a global leader in sustainability. PM Modi highlighted transformative initiatives like the Global Biofuels Alliance, Read More…