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Nobel Peace Prize 2020 awarded to World Food Programme for fighting hunger

Long forgotten during the 1990s and early 2000s as famine and hunger largely disappeared from news headlines, the WFP jumped into the spotlight again in 2007-08 as the world faced a food crisis

Nobel Peace Prize 2020 awarded to World Food Programme for fighting hunger
Updated On : 10 Oct 2020 | 12:03 AM IST

NAM can't be platform to undermine territorial integrity, says India

Non-Aligned Movement never was and can never be a platform for pursuits that undermine the territorial integrity of a State by another State, India said on Friday

NAM can't be platform to undermine territorial integrity, says India
Updated On : 09 Oct 2020 | 11:34 PM IST

Talks on for ropeway in Ayodhya for devotees; donations top Rs 100 cr

Authorities are in talks with a couple of European firms for the construction of a ropeway to ensure easy access of devotees to the Ram temple under construction in Ayodhya

Talks on for ropeway in Ayodhya for devotees; donations top Rs 100 cr
Updated On : 09 Oct 2020 | 11:14 PM IST

Fake TRP racket: Mumbai Police call Republic TV's CFO for questioning

Shiva Subramaniyam Sundaram, CFO of Republic TV, was asked to join the investigation on Saturday morning, he said

Fake TRP racket: Mumbai Police call Republic TV's CFO for questioning
Updated On : 09 Oct 2020 | 10:29 PM IST

India, Nepal discuss increased flight connectivity and tourism circuits

Nepal's Culture and Civil Aviation Minister Yogesh Bhattarai met Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Thursday and discussed ways to promote tourism in both countries

India, Nepal discuss increased flight connectivity and tourism circuits
Updated On : 09 Oct 2020 | 8:28 PM IST

Kyrgyz president declares state of emergency for 2 weeks amid protests

The embattled president of Kyrgyzstan ordered a nearly two-week state of emergency Friday in the capital in a bid to end the political turmoil that has been sparked by a disputed parliamentary polls

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Updated On : 09 Oct 2020 | 8:24 PM IST

US Presidential elections 2020: Biden plans to hold town hall without Trump

Joe Biden's presidential campaign says because of President Trump's rejection of a virtual presidential debate on October 15, the Democratic challenger will hold his own town hall event the same night

US Presidential elections 2020: Biden plans to hold town hall without Trump
Updated On : 08 Oct 2020 | 11:54 PM IST

World should follow Gandhi's patience, path of non-violence: US Congressman

Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most influential men of the modern world, an influential US Congressman has said

World should follow Gandhi's patience, path of non-violence: US Congressman
Updated On : 05 Oct 2020 | 11:41 PM IST

World Teachers' Day 2020: Importance amid Covid pandemic, theme, and more

The theme for World Teachers' Day 2020 is 'Teachers: Leading in crisis, reimagining the future'

World Teachers' Day 2020: Importance amid Covid pandemic, theme, and more
Updated On : 05 Oct 2020 | 1:12 PM IST

New James Bond film 'No Time to Die' is delayed until 2021: Report

"Absent a miracle, the box office will regress in the coming weeks," said Shawn Robbins, chief analyst at BoxOffice Media

New James Bond film 'No Time to Die' is delayed until 2021: Report
Updated On : 04 Oct 2020 | 9:59 PM IST

Federal Judge: Census violated order; demands mass text to workers

A federal judge is ordering the Census Bureau to text every 2020 census worker by Friday, letting them know the head count of every U.S. resident is continuing through the end of the month

Federal Judge: Census violated order; demands mass text to workers
Updated On : 02 Oct 2020 | 11:20 PM IST

Social with a distance: Restaurants try new ideas to attract customers

According to the Indian Food Service Report 2019, the industry was pegged at Rs 4.23 trillion in 2018-2019

Social with a distance: Restaurants try new ideas to attract customers
Updated On : 02 Oct 2020 | 6:10 AM IST

Iraq hopes US 'reconsiders' embassy closure in Baghdad, warns of danger

Iraq's foreign minister on Wednesday said his country hopes the US will reconsider its decision to close its diplomatic mission in Baghdad

Iraq hopes US 'reconsiders' embassy closure in Baghdad, warns of danger
Updated On : 30 Sep 2020 | 8:31 PM IST

United Nations' atomic watchdog inspects disputed Iranian nuclear site

UN atomic watchdog agency said Wednesday its inspectors have been able to visit the 2nd of two disputed sites where Iran is suspected of having stored or used undeclared nuclear material in the past

United Nations' atomic watchdog inspects disputed Iranian nuclear site
Updated On : 30 Sep 2020 | 8:07 PM IST

EU, British Negotiators hunker down as Brexit talks hit final weeks

European Union and British negotiators hunkered down Tuesday to seek compromises on everything from fishing rights to business competition rules

EU, British Negotiators hunker down as Brexit talks hit final weeks
Updated On : 29 Sep 2020 | 11:48 PM IST

Death of Kuwait ruler Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah draws outpour of grief

The leader of Kuwait earned a reputation as a seasoned diplomat and a rare ruler who could cross the region's political and sectarian divides

Death of Kuwait ruler Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah draws outpour of grief
Updated On : 29 Sep 2020 | 11:42 PM IST

China's fastest metro train makes debut in Guangzhou; travels at 160 kmph

China's fastest subway train, travelling at 160 kms per hour, made its debut in southern Guangzhou city, official media reported on Saturday

China's fastest metro train makes debut in Guangzhou; travels at 160 kmph
Updated On : 26 Sep 2020 | 6:30 PM IST

Here's the list of most admired men and women across the world

Barack Obama is the most admired man in the world, according to a survey by market research and data analytics firm YouGov

Here's the list of most admired men and women across the world
Updated On : 25 Sep 2020 | 5:54 PM IST

Fit India Movement anniversary: What's a Yo-Yo test, PM Modi asks Kohli

Prime Minister Modi was interacting with fitness experts and influencers from across the country to mark the one-year anniversary of the 'Fit India Movement

Fit India Movement anniversary: What's a Yo-Yo test, PM Modi asks Kohli
Updated On : 25 Sep 2020 | 2:14 AM IST

Steady rise in heavy rainfall events during 3 last years: Harsh Vardhan

There has been a steady rise in the number of heavy rainfall events during the last three years, Earth Sciences Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday.

Steady rise in heavy rainfall events during 3 last years: Harsh Vardhan
Updated On : 25 Sep 2020 | 12:45 AM IST