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Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday proposed to launch a startup bridge between Norway and India, as the two countries discuss various ways to boost trade ties.

The Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) has imposed a fine of Rs 4 lakh on an individual for causing widespread confusion with mysterious hoardings and posters bearing the phrase “What is your Name” 

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops seized a Syrian army outpost at the summit of Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights on Sunday, Israeli state media reported.

A senior official of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) said on Sunday that Bangladesh would head towards a major genocide in the coming days if the situation is not brought under control.

The Assam Rifles and the Manipur Police separately destroyed huge illegal poppy farming areas in Chandel and Ukhrul Districts, officials said on Sunday. 

Remembering gods and saints, on the second day of the special session of the Maharashtra legislature, 106 newly elected members on Sunday took oath as Members ofthe  Legislative Assembly (MLA). 

Tripura Human Right Commission (THRC) has directed the Secretary, Rural Development Department to submit an inquiry report by January 03, 2025 after a female clerk of the department filed a complaint of sexual harassment in work place.

A major breakthrough in the fight against narcotics was achieved today when the Airport Police Station conducted a successful raid based on a secret tip-off seizing over narcotics worth Rs 4 lakh.

The US Department of Defence announced that it will provide weapons worth $988 million to Ukraine over a relatively longer term to enhance its military capabilities amid the conflict with Russia.

A shocking incident unfolded today at the Udaipur Sub-division Hospital, where the body of a sanitation worker, Ratan Debnath, was found under mysterious circumstances.

Mark Malloch-Brown, the former President of the Open Society Foundations founded by Hungarian-born billionaire US investor George Soros, met Muhammad Yunus, the head of the interim government in Bangladesh, in Dhaka on Sunday.

India's digital infrastructure has undergone a transformative evolution in recent years and so far, 138.34 crore Aadhaar numbers have been generated, the government announced on Sunday. 

The breathtaking display of Indian Air Force’s Suryakiran Aerobatic Team dazzled the skies over the picturesque Hussain Sagar lake here on Sunday as part of the celebrations to mark one year of Telangana's Congress government.

The eight northeastern states would seek the full help of the North Eastern Space Application Centre (NESAC) to monitor various developmental projects, flood control, irrigation, tourism, afforestation and agriculture work in the region.

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has played a critical role in improving bank asset quality and facilitating substantial pre-admission settlements of underlying debts of over Rs 10 lakh crore since it was first introduced in 2016, as per RBI Deputy Governor M. Rajeshwar Rao.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted that the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav in Delhi celebrates northeastern India’s vibrant textile sector, tourism opportunities and traditional craftsmanship, citing an article written by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on the subject.

Former Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and senior BJP leader Vijay Goel, accompanied by BJP workers on Sunday staged a protest in Ghazipur against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, accusing it of failing to address Delhi’s pressing issues including garbage crisis over the past decade, adding that the AAP government has failed on all fronts.

The ongoing silver jubilee edition of the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland's Kisama has been a spectacle of vibrant cultural displays, with jubilant dances and traditional performances taking centrestage on the 7th day on Saturday.

The ongoing unrest in Bangladesh has disrupted the plans of operating international flights and delayed access to the Chittagong seaport, which is crucial for connectivity and trade with the northeastern states, a Tripura Minister said here on Saturday.

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, is slated to hold a meeting with a Norwegian industry delegation, led by Norwegian Ambassador May-Elin Stener, here on Sunday, eyeing a $100 billion investment opportunity for both nations.

Tripura Police on Saturday detained 10 Bangladeshi nationals, belonging to the Hindu community, after they illegally entered India by fleeing their village due to unrest and tensions in the neighbouring country, an official said.

India will soon emerge as the world leader in the maritime sector as it multiplies its cargo handling capacity in ports and builds a robust shipping building and repairs ecosystem, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said on Saturday.

“The blessings of saints are the foundation of everything good in Mahakumbh. This time too, we look forward to their guidance for the fair administration,” the Chief Minister said during an interaction with saints in the Maha Kumbh Mela area.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged citizens to become the force behind the country’s march towards the target of “Viksit Bharat 2047” and announced that next month a “Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue” would be held to give the youth a platform to exchange ideas.

Since the formation of the opposition ‘INDIA’ bloc, tensions began to surface among its constituent parties. Just as the alliance started to take shape, JD(U) leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar distanced himself and aligned with the NDA ahead of the 2024 general elections.