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Mumbai, March 13 Radisson Hotel Group announced on Friday that it has signed agreements for four new Park Inn & Suites by Radisson Hotels.The four new Park Inn & Suites properties are located in Roorkee (Uttarakhand), Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Asansol (West Bengal), and Airoli (Navi Mumbai)...

New Delhi, March 12 The average young adult could be experiencing up to 50 hours a year of severe heat-related limitations in livability, while the average older adult could experience up to 900 hours a year of the same, according to an analysis of data from the European climate agency...

Chennai, March 12 Over 2,500 healthcare professionals are expected to participate in the 10th edition of the Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organisations Conference, scheduled to be held in the city next month, organizers said on Thursday.The CAHOCON 2026 event will be held on the theme...

New Delhi, March 11 India is committed to the welfare of its neighbors while remaining firm on its zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth said on Wednesday.He made this statement in his keynote address at a national seminar – "Changing Dynamics in...

New Delhi, March 11 As India rises, Prime Minister Narendra Modi must create a regional and security doctrine that is commensurate with India’s economic infrastructure and its role in the world. PM Modi – already India's third longest-serving Prime Minister – has likely contributed more to...

Islamabad, March 11 – Pakistan appears to be pursuing a strategy of cautious ambiguity amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. After officially declaring neutrality, reports of logistical support and intelligence cooperation with the United States have sparked perceptions that Islamabad is...

New York/Washington, March 11 The US has "temporarily permitted" India to "accept" Russian oil already on ships in the sea to ensure energy supplies amid the conflict with Iran. This short-term measure will not provide significant financial benefit to Moscow, White House Press Secretary Karoline...

New Delhi, March 10 The Congress on Tuesday attacked the Centre for easing foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for China, saying it is a part of the Modi government's "calculated capitulation" to that country.The government on Tuesday eased FDI norms for China and other countries sharing...

New Delhi, March 9 India's inbound student numbers are expected to grow at approximately 8 per cent per year from an estimated base of 58,000 students in 2025, making it one of the fastest-growing study destinations globally, according to a QS report.The 'Global Student Flows: India' report...

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare held a Post-Budget Webinar Series today on the theme "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling the Aspirations of People."The session was organized to discuss the Union Budget announcement, with a focus on strengthening mental health infrastructure through...

Srinagar, March 9. More than three decades after their displacement, the issue of Kashmiri Pandit migrants was highlighted at the 61st session of the United Nations Council for Human Rights in Geneva.Satish Malhar, Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Peace Forum, an organization of Kashmiri...

New Delhi, March 9 – Pakistan's ongoing conflict with Afghanistan has put at risk the next installment of IMF funding that Islamabad urgently needs, according to a media report.The IMF team is currently visiting Pakistan for its third review of the country's economy, ahead of the next tranche...

New Delhi, March 8. Social media platforms are increasingly being used by terrorist organizations to radicalize individuals and orchestrate attacks across the Indian subcontinent and beyond, according to a report by Eurasia Review.The report, titled "Weaponization of Social Media Platforms for...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 8 – Aravind V.K., an Indian magician-technologist internationally known by his stage name 'Myztiq Mayaman', has been appointed as the South Asian Ambassador of the International Magicians Society (IMS), marking a historic milestone as the first Indian...

New Delhi, March 7 India's rise is "unstoppable," and the country alone will determine the trajectory of its growth based on its strengths, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday.Jaishankar's comments at the Raisina Dialogue came two days after US Deputy Secretary of State...

Paris, March 7 – A leading international press freedom organization expressed grave concern over a new wave of repression targeting Afghan refugees, including exiled journalists across Pakistan.Reporters Without Borders (RSF) warned that the escalating clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan...

New York/Washington, March 6 The US said on Friday that it is "allowing our friends in India" to take the Russian oil already on ships around southern Asia, refine it, and move the stocks into the market quickly to ensure a steady supply and ease pressure amid the West Asia conflict.Earlier...

Hyderabad, March 6 – AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday demanded that the Indian government issue a clear statement and condemn the US Navy sinking an Iranian warship close to Indian waters.The Hyderabad MP wanted the government to clarify whether the Trump administration informed it...

Islamabad, March 5 Pakistan expressed concern on Thursday over the long-term uranium supply agreement between Canada and India, stating that it could lead to an expansion of India's stockpiles.Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was in India from February 27 to March 2, during which India and...

New Delhi, March 4 – In a swift response amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) categorically denied sensational reports alleging that Indian ports are being used as bases for US Navy operations targeting Iran.The denial came via a...