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World's second largest diamond with 2,492-carat discovered in Botswana

August 22, 2024 11:53 pm

Botswana is one of the largest producers of diamond, and its 30 percent gross domestic product and 80 percent of exports depend on the gem.

Why Botswana threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany

April 10, 2024 7:05 am

Botswana has an elephant problem — there are simply too many of them. That is why, when Germany proposed to enact stricter limits on import of hunted trophies, Botswana’s president clapped back.

Contestants from Miss World 2024's Top 4 speak about their journey, extend wishes for Czech Republic's Krystyna Pyszková

March 14, 2024 6:00 pm

India is beautiful. It reminds me of home because back home, we also have a lot of Indian influence as well as other cultures, said Miss World Caribbean Aché Abrahams from Trinidad and Tobago

Scientist warns of a new Covid variant with high number of mutations

November 25, 2021 4:07 pm

Dr. Tom Peacock tweeted that the variant should be monitored due to its "horrific spike profile".

Botswana's investigation into mysterious death of over 350 elephants hampered by COVID-19

July 03, 2020 6:22 pm

Authorities in Botswana are struggling to send samples for analysis to international agencies to determine the cause of the deaths due to the lack of flights because of the COVID-19 lockdown in the region. The number of elephants that have died has risen to 350.

Money stashed in 'bedroom, bathroom, under pillows' reached banks due to demonetisation: Venkaiah Naidu

November 02, 2018 5:14 pm

Interacting with the Indian community in Botswana here on Thursday night, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said measures like demonetisation were "temporary pain for long-term gain".

Botswana ruling party leads in early vote results

October 26, 2014 3:31 am

The party that has ruled Botswana for nearly five decades was leading Saturday in early results.

Richards-Ross takes women's 400m title

August 06, 2012 11:12 am

Richards-Ross has 4x400 relay golds from 2004 and 2008 but this was her first individual title.

India to set up India-Africa Diamond Institute in Botswana

June 12, 2012 6:12 am

The Indian Diamond Institute (IDI) of Surat is planning to set up a India-Africa Diamond Institute in Botswana,the deal for which was signed in the Indo African Foreign Summit that was held in New Delhi in 2008.

Smiles all around at Games Village

September 30, 2010 12:18 pm

Fear has given way to joy and finally the sprawling Games Village has become a hub of socio-cultural milieu.

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