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Amazon Indigenous woman wins Goldman environment prize
Korap and other Munduruku women took up the responsibility of defending their people, overturning the traditionally all-male leadership.
Motto for Today: ‘In all human endeavours, persistence is synonymous with victory.’
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, Apr.25......
1684 - Patent granted for thimble. (The Old English word þȳmel, the ancestor of thimble, is derived from Old English þūma, the ancestor…
Time to deliver zero malaria: WHO on World Malaria Day
Globally, children in the poorest households are five times more likely to be infected with malaria.
India jumps 6 places on World Bank’s Logistic Performance Index
India was ranked 44th on the index in 2018 and has now climbed to 38th in the 2023 listing. India's performance has drastically improved from 2014, when it was ranked 54th on the LPI.
Foreigners airlifted out; Sudanese seek refuge from fighting
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned of a “catastrophic conflagration” that could engulf the whole region.
Two shootings in Texas, nine injured in first; links between two under investigation
There were no injuries in the second shooting, but a connection is being investigated because of a “common vehicle at both locations,” the statement said.
Army’s 101 Area Shillong celebrates diamond jubilee
Lt Gen Kalita complimented the soldiers for carrying forward the legacy of dedicated service. He flagged in a motorcycle rally organised by the HQ 101 Area.
Motto for Today: ‘The way to get started is, quit talking and begin doing.’
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, Apr.24.......
1833 - Jacob Ebert with George Dulty patented the soda fountain. This is the same year as the birth of John Pemberton, creator of Coca…
Israel arrested lawmaker on arms-smuggling charges
Over 90 Palestinians and 18 Israelis have been killed in the West Bank and East Jerusalem this year.
UK Labour Party suspends prominent MP over racism letter
An Equality and Human Rights Commission investigation into antisemitism in Corbyn's Labour found in 2020 that the party was "responsible for unlawful acts of harassment and discrimination".
The UK's main opposition Labour Party suspended…
Sudan fighting: MEA in touch with Saudi Arabia, other nations to help evacuate Indians
External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar, had on Tuesday spoken to his counterpart in Saudi Arabia and asked for help in evacuating Indians stuck in Sudan.
US President to visit India for G20 Summit in September
NEW DELHI: President Joe Biden will travel to India for G20 Summit in September, according to US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu.
“This is gonna be a big year for the India-US relationship. India is…
Russian, Chinese defence ministers likely to attend SCO meet in Delhi, Pakistan may join virtually
Russia’s defence minister Sergei Shoigu and Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu are expected in Delhi next week for the meeting scheduled for April 27-28
US on track to issue more than a million visas to Indians this year: Official
There have been growing concerns in India over the long waiting period for first-time visa applicants, especially for those applying under B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) categories.
Top election official shot dead in Myanmar
It is the latest killing of a high-profile individual linked to the country’s junta.
G20: Artists create masterpiece from scrap at Delhi park
At first glance, one may find it difficult to fathom that the motorcycle parts, springs and roads lying around the park can be turned into a “masterpiece”.
Australian citizenship made easier for New Zealanders
It means that approximately 400,000 of the 700,000 New Zealanders currently living in Australia will be eligible for citizenship.
United State of America: Police Force of the World
Jaipur: There is no organization or body in international forum that acts like police to enforce rule-based order and bring the rogue states to behave. The United Nations is more of a Panchayat with no authority and no apparatus to enforce…
Motto for Today: ‘Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot. Make it hot by striking.’
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, 22 Apr....
1823 - Roller Skates were patented in Britain by Robert John Tyers. (The first use of roller skates is believed to be by Joseph Merlin in…
Heavy gunfire in Sudan as Eid ceasefire calls ignored
Khartoum has seen some of the fiercest fightings with air strikes and tanks firing, with most of its five million people sheltering at home in baking heat without electricity, food or water.
