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Saudi Minister Cites India's Efforts In Fighting Land Degradation, Drought

Written by Mohd Asim | Friday November 15, 2024

As Saudi capital Riyadh gets ready to host the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Dr Osama Faqeeha, Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, has praised India's efforts.

Amit Shah's Helicopter Checked By Election Commission Officials In Maharashtra

Edited by Liu Chuen Chen | Friday November 15, 2024, New Delhi

Union home minister Amit Shah's bags were checked by Election Commission (EC) officials in Maharashtra's Hingoli district on Friday.

"Should Drown In Water": D Fadnavis Slams Trolls Over "Reels" Jab At Wife Amruta Fadnavis

NDTV News Desk | Friday November 15, 2024, Mumbai

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has hit out at Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar for comments critical of his wife, Amruta Fadnavis.

PM's Aircraft Hit By Technical Snag In Jharkhand, Another Sent From Delhi

NDTV News Desk | Friday November 15, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft suffered a technical snag at Deoghar in Jharkhand this afternoon. The aircraft will now have to remain at the airport in the city until the technical fault is fixed, causing a delay in the PM's return to Delhi.

The Last Few Hours Before 6 Dehradun Friends Died In Horrific Car Crash

NDTV News Desk | Friday November 15, 2024

An after-party joyride proved to be the last for a group of friends in Uttarakhand's Dehradun as their car rear-ended a truck at a speed of 100 km/hour, resulting in the death of six of them.

Rahul Gandhi Chopper Takes Off After Brief Halt, Congress Alleged Conspiracy

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Friday November 15, 2024, Godda

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, faced an unexpected delay today as his helicopter remained grounded in Jharkhand's Godda awaiting clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC).

Indian Economy To Touch $7 Trillion Mark By 2031: Report

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday November 15, 2024, New Delhi

The Indian economy is expected to clock a medium-term growth of 6.7 per cent on average between fiscal 2025 and 2031, and touch the $7 trillion mark, according to a report by rating agency CRISIL.

India, China Defence Ministers To Meet, 1st High-Level Talks Post Disengagement

NDTV News Desk | Friday November 15, 2024, New Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet Chinese counterpart Dong Jun - the first ministerial-level meeting since the two militaries disengaged in eastern Ladakh last month and India resumed patrolling in Depsang last week.

Video: With Dance And Dhol, PM Modi Receives A Traditional Welcome In Bihar

NDTV News Desk | Friday November 15, 2024, New Delhi

Wearing a white kurta and churidar with an olive-green ethnic jacket, PM Modi walked the red carpet on the beats of dhol and bells.

Opinion: The Fragile Trust We Place In AI Safety

Jibu Elias | Friday November 15, 2024

Who is responsible when an AI system causes harm? When algorithms make decisions that affect real lives, accountability cannot be an afterthought.

He Killed Man Over Fight At Meat Shop, Then Calmly Walked Out With His Order

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Friday November 15, 2024, Noida

In Uttar Pradesh's Noida, a man's routine trip to buy meat on a quiet Thursday afternoon took a shocking turn as he was stabbed to death outside a shop.

Boat With 700 kg Drugs Caught In Seas Off Gujarat, 8 Claiming To be Iranians Arrested

NDTV News Desk | Friday November 15, 2024

In a massive drugs bust, an Iranian boat carrying over 500 kg of narcotics has been caught off Gujarat's Porbandar after an overnight mid-sea operation.

Heads Severed, Body Parts On Road: Party Ends In Deadly Crash In Dehradun For 6 Friends

Edited by Manjiri Chitre | Friday November 15, 2024

According to media reports, a group of seven friends were returning from a party that night and were drunk. One person, who reportedly hosted the party, is the sole survivor.

In Haryana, 1,500 Kg Buffalo Eats 20 Eggs A Day. It Is Worth Rs 23 Crore

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Friday November 15, 2024

A buffalo in Haryana, valued at Rs 23 crore, is making waves at agricultural fairs across India. The buffalo, named Anmol, weighs 1,500 kg and has been the centre of attention at events such as the Pushkar Mela and the All-India Farmers' Fair.

"My Mistake To Put Up Wife Against Supriya Sule": Ajit Pawar To NDTV

Reported by Marya Shakil, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Friday November 15, 2024, Mumbai

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar admitted that it was a mistake to field his wife Sunetra Pawar against his cousin Supriya Sule in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.