Arindam Bagchi, the current spokesperson of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as India’s permanent representative to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva. Bagchi, a 1995-batch Indian Foreign Service official, has successfully handled critical issues such as the Ladakh border dispute and India’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreSuperintendent of police Ravi Ranjan disclosed that the two culprits opened fire on the 35-year-old constable in the vicinity of Ekra, near the highway that links Hajipur, the district headquarters, to Muzaffarpur, the divisional headquarters.
Read MoreJapan Airlines had to arrange an extra flight to accommodate sumo wrestlers who were participating in a sports festival. The wrestlers’ weight caused concern over fuel capacity, as they weighed an average of 120kg, compared to the usual average of 70kg for passengers. The airline had to transfer the wrestlers to a specially arranged...
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Read MoreOne day after some Olympic officials urged him to scrap term limits and stay for four more years, IOC president Thomas Bach said Monday they “are necessary.” The German lawyer also took a public swipe at potential successor Sebastian Coe because some colleagues think he is campaigning too early.
Read MoreBritain will increase aid to the Palestinian people by 10 million pounds ($12.18 million) in response to a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday, as he called for Israel to try and minimise civilian casualties.
Read MoreUnited World Wrestling (UWW) will not interfere in the pending case relating to the alleged sexual harassment of Indian women grapplers by former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh but will “listen to the voices of athletes” if they approach the world body again, its chief Nenad Lalovic said on Monday.
Read MoreThe United Nations Security Council is set to vote on draft resolutions submitted by Russia and Brazil regarding the humanitarian situation in Israel and Gaza. The resolutions call for a ceasefire, condemn violence against civilians, and call for the release of hostages. The Brazilian draft specifically condemns Hamas for its attacks on Israel, while...
Read MoreEngland’s national football team is on the verge of qualifying for UEFA Euro 2024 as they face Italy in a rematch of the 2021 Euro final. Italy are facing challenges with the absence of key midfielders due to their alleged involvement in an illegal betting ring. Hungary are also close to securing a spot...
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