October 18, 2025 7:40 AM

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CAQM Reviews Air Pollution Control Measures Ahead of Winter Season

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) yesterday reviewed the preparedness to control air pollution during the upcoming winter season.     During the 25th meeting of the full commission, the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) and statutory directions related to the co...

October 18, 2025 7:36 AM

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Mongolian Lawmakers Vote to Remove Prime Minister and Speaker

Mongolian lawmakers voted to remove the Prime Minister and Parliament speaker yesterday, throwing the resource-rich nation into renewed political turmoil. Mr Zandanshatar Gombojav stepped down as Prime Minister after losing the confidence vote just four months after taking office. The motion to remo...

October 18, 2025 7:32 AM

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Scrutiny of Nominations Begins for First Phase of Bihar Assembly Polls

In Bihar, scrutiny of nomination papers for the first phase of the Assembly elections will take place today. Polling in this phase will be held on 121 seats across 18 districts on the 6th of November. A total of 1,698 papers have been filed for the first phase. Candidates can withdraw their nominati...

October 18, 2025 7:26 AM

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Madagascar: Army Colonel Sworn in as President Following Military Coup

Madagascar has sworn in an army colonel as President, just days after a military takeover on the back of a popular rebellion that sent President Andry Rajoelina fleeing into exile.     The African island nation’s High Constitutional Court yesterday formalised the appointment of Colonel Michael Randr...

October 18, 2025 7:23 AM

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Football: India Qualify for AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup for First Time

In Football, India qualified for the AFC Under-17 Women's Asian Cup 2026 with a 2-1 win over Uzbekistan in Bishkek yesterday. With this win, India top Group G with six points from two matches, and qualified for the AFC U17 tournament to be held in China next year, their first-ever continental qualif...

October 18, 2025 11:26 AM

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World Sees India as Reliable, Resilient, and Unstoppable: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, the entire world today sees India as a reliable, responsible and resilient partner. Speaking at the World Summit organised by a private media house in New Delhi last evening, Mr Modi said, from electronics to pharmaceuticals, and from automobiles to mobile manu...

October 18, 2025 7:06 AM

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Badminton: Satwik-Chirag Reach Denmark Open Semis; Lakshya Sen Exits

In Badminton, star Indian Men's Doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the semi-finals of the Denmark Open.     The Indian pair, winners of the BWF World Championships bronze medal earlier this year, defeated unseeded Indonesian duo of Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Rahmat...