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Month: December 2024
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2024 was the year India became the talk of America
America went to polls this year, and chose its former president and Republican Donald Trump 47th President. The election was preceded by an entire year of campaigning, and a neck-and-neck competition between the Democrats and […]
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Modi returns, Rahul finds foothold: Revisiting the grand political tamasha India witnessed this year
The year 2024 was significant for Indian politics as the Election Commission carried out the world’s largest electoral exercise with 642 million people voting to decide who would rule the nation for the next five […]
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Natural disasters that rocked the world in 2024
The year 2024 has seen a horrifying variety of natural disasters resulting in tragic deaths and destruction that have shocked the world. Events, including everything from earthquakes to hurricanes and landslides, have left in their […]
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Landmark events that made headlines in 2024
From national politics and international affairs to environmental concerns and advances in science and technology, here are the top issues that captured everyone’s attention this year The year 2024 has been a whirlwind of significant […]
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Mohan Charan Majhi: The Chief Minister of Odisha
Mohan Charan Majhi, a prominent leader in Odisha’s political landscape, has emerged as a significant figure in regional and national politics. As the Chief Minister of Odisha, his journey reflects a story of perseverance, leadership, […]
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Odisha: A journey through history, culture, tradition and architecture
Odisha’s history, culture, tradition, and architecture are intertwined in a rich tapestry that reflects its ancient glory and resilience. From the grandeur of the Kalinga Empire to the magnificence of the Jagannath Temple and the […]
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The rise and contributions of the Indian diaspora
The Indian diaspora is one of the largest and most diverse global communities, with an estimated 32 million people of Indian origin living across the world. From the shores of the Caribbean islands to the […]
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Asia
Pakistan’s 2024: Troubled ties with neighbours, economic woes and the Imran Khan ‘problem’
ISLAMABAD (TIP): Pakistan was haunted by political uncertainty, economic instability, a deteriorating security situation and troubled relations with neighbours in 2024. But what defined the year were not just these perennial ills but the country’s […]
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Student body wants B’desh’s ‘Mujibist’ constitution buried
Dhaka (TIP): The Anti-Discrimination Students Movement on December 29 announced that it would issue a belated Proclamation of July Uprising that seeks to “bury” Bangladesh’s 1972 constitution, calling it a “Mujibist” charter that had paved […]
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Helicopter makes emergency landing near Kathmandu after being hit by bird
Kathmandu (TIP): A helicopter en route to Kathmandu carrying five US nationals had to make an emergency landing at Banepa, 50 kilometres east of the capital, after it was hit by a bird on December […]
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Afghan forces retaliate, target Pak sites
Kabul (TIP): Afghanistan’s Defence Ministry said on December 28 that its forces hit several points inside Pakistan in retaliation for deadly airstrikes last week. Pakistan on December 24 launched an operation to destroy a training […]
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South Korean investigators seek arrest warrant for President Yoon over martial law
SEOUL (TIP): Investigators probing South Korea‘s Yoon Suk Yeol over his declaration of martial law said December 30 they sought an arrest warrant for the suspended president after he failed to report for questioning. “The […]
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German security chiefs to face questions over Christmas market attack
BERLIN (TIP): German security and intelligence chiefs are due on December 30 to face questioning about the car-ramming attack that killed five people and wounded more than 200 at a Christmas market 10 days ago. […]
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Giant waves kill one in Ecuador, Peru ports closed
PERU (TIP): One person died in Ecuador and ports closed across Peru as massive waves up to four meters (13 feet) high pummeled the region, officials said December 28. Many beaches along the central and […]
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Flags fly at half-mast as South Korea probes its worst plane crash
MUAN (TIP): Flags flew at half-mast on December 30 as South Korea mourned 179 people killed in the worst plane crash on its soil, as investigators probe why the Jeju Air plane crash-landed and burst […]