Tag: World
Ayodhya 'Deepotsav' 2020: Yogi Government Sets Guinness World Record, Lights Over 6 Lakh Diyas
Ayodhya on Friday created a new Guinness world record by lighting 6,06,569 diyas at the majestic Ram Ki Paidi ghat on the banks of the Saryu river and other ghats of the temple town during the fourth Deepotsav. ....
Toilet For All Reflects Modi Govt's Sensitivity: Amit Shah
On World Toilet Day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts to provide the facility for each Indian household, saying it reflects a "sensitive government's commitment" towards the welfare of those neglected for years. ....
Twitter Bans Donald Trump Citing Risk Of Violent Incitement
Social media giant Twitter announced that it is banning US President Donald Trump from its platform, citing "risk of further incitement of violence". ....
World Wildlife Day: PM, VP Stress On Protection Of Animals
As World Wildlife Day is being observed, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appealed to ensure protection of animals and preserve forest and safe habitats for them. ....
Nationalism Is Perceived As A Positive Force In India: Jaishankar
Nationalism for countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America is a positive term which refers to rebuilding of societies pillaged by imperialism, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Friday. ....
India To Give Visa To Afghan Nationals Fleeing Taliban: Government Sources
In view of the growing threat of Taliban, there has been a significant increase in visa requests to come to India from Afghanistan. Indian government have decided to give visa the Afghan nationals, according to Indian government sources. ....
Ashes Diplomacy: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Raises Travel Concerns With Scott Morrison
With England set to tour Australia for the traditional Ashes series in December there are concerns in England over the impact of the lengthy bio-bubble on the health of the players as the team will be going Down Under soon after the T20 World Cup. To lessen the mental stress, England players have sought to travel with their families for the Ashes, a move opposed by the Australian government which has imposed strict travel restrictions on visitors due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ....
T20 World Cup: Buttler, Jordan Star As England Thrash Australia By 8 Wickets
Jos Buttler's quickfire fifty (71 off 32) and Chris Jordan's sensational bowling (3/17) powered England to a convincing eight-wicket win over Australia in a Super-12 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, here on Saturday. ....
Travis Scott Concert Tragedy: 8 Including 14-year-old Die, 11 Suffer Cardiac Arrest, More Than 300 Injured; Drugs Suspected
Two children, aged 14 and 16, were among the eight people who died at American rapper Travis Scott's Astroworld music festival in Houston on Friday night (U.S Central Time), the city's mayor said. ....
BWF World Championships: Kidambi Srikanth Bags Historic Silver, Loses To Loh In Final
Former world No. 1 and ace Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth clinched a historic silver medal at the 2021 BWF World Championships after losing 15-21, 20-22 to Singapore's Loh Kean Yew in the men's singles final, here on Sunday. ....
