India to convene Global South Biosecurity Conference as BWC marks 50 years

IANS | November 24, 2025 11:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) India is set to host a major international conference next week to mark the 50th anniversary of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), bringing together representatives from more than 80 countries of the Global South to discuss the evolving challenges of biosecurity, biosafety and emerging biological technologies.

Chhattisgarh: 15 Maoists with Rs 48 lakh bounty surrender in Sukma

IANS | November 24, 2025 11:43 PM

Raipur/Sukma, Nov 24 (IANS) The killing of the most-wanted Maoist commander Madvi Hidma on the Andhra-Chhattisgarh border has triggered a wave of desertions inside the outlawed CPI (Maoist), with fifteen active cadres carrying a combined bounty of nearly fifty lakh rupees laying down arms in Sukma district on Monday.

Explore Kutch: Where nature, culture, and history come alive

IANS | November 24, 2025 10:38 PM

Kutch, Nov 24 (IANS) If you haven't seen Kutch, you haven't seen anything -- this saying fits perfectly once you step into the endless expanse of the White Rann. The shimmering salt desert stretching for miles, the slow sway of a camel ride, the vibrant culture of local Kutch villages, and the unforgettable taste of authentic Kutch cuisine -- Rann Utsav has something magical for every visitor. It’s no wonder tourists can’t stop praising this land of wonder.

Ayodhya abuzz as PM Modi set to hoist flag at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple tomorrow

IANS | November 24, 2025 10:13 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) A wave of excitement has swept across Ayodhya ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit on Tuesday morning for the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. The Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive at around 9.30 a.m., and locals say the moment represents the fulfillment of a centuries-old dream.