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Vidit Gujrathi, India's chess grandmaster, surpassed Viswanathan Anand to become the new India No 1 in the FIDE live rating list after his recent victory at the 2024 Tata Steel Chess in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands.

In a first, Washoe County Board of County Commissioners in Nevada will commence its session on February 20 with Hindu prayers, led by distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed.

Rajan Zed, a global religious statesman, receives the "Pluralism Award of Excellence" in Rohtak for his significant contributions to interfaith understanding and religious freedom.

Rajan Zed, a prominent Hindu leader from the USA, has been honored with the "Global Hindu Statesman Award" by Jyoti B.Ed. College in Punjab, India.

The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, held in Los Angeles, celebrated a momentous night filled with nostalgic reunions and historic wins, following a five-month postponement due to the significant actors’ and writers’ strikes of the previous year.

Hindu community leaders, including Rajan Zed, call for the cancellation of 'La Bayadère' ballet in Perth, citing cultural insensitivity and stereotyping in the portrayal of Eastern traditions.

Former Nepal cricket captain Sandeep Lamichhane convicted of sexual assault, sentencing pending.

In a significant development, India and Russia have inked crucial agreements for the Kudankulam nuclear power plant, deepening their long-standing partnership.

Spain opts out of the US-led initiative to protect Red Sea shipping routes from Yemen's Huthi rebels.

India and the US take measures against Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes, critical for global trade and regional stability.

The Taliban have condemned Pakistan's decision to expel Afghan refugees, warning that such actions could deepen mistrust between the two nations.

On the 24th day of the ongoing conflict, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu emphasizes the need for international support to combat Hamas, underlining the critical situation in Gaza and Israel.

US President Joe Biden’s imminent Israel visit comes as the 11-day old war between Israeli forces and Hamas escalates. Biden to reaffirm Israel's right to defend itself and discuss humanitarian aid to Gaza.

India has fallen to 111th position in the World Hunger Index. In 2022, India was ranked 107th. In the Global Hunger Index 2023, India has seen a big decline and India is at the 111th position in the list of 125 countries. Therefore, the issues of malnutrition, hunger, poverty, unemployment in India have once again

Escalating conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas results in over 500 deaths in a single day; Hezbollah joins fray launching strikes from Lebanon. Israeli retaliation hits 150 targets in Gaza, with Palestinian civilian toll rising.