October 8, 2025 12:53 PM

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California Declares Diwali a State Holiday, Joining Pennsylvania and Connecticut

    California has officially recognised the Diwali festival as a state holiday. It has now become the third state in the United States of America, after Pennsylvania and Connecticut, which declare Diwali as a state holiday.      Governor of California Gavin Newsom signed the bill introduced by Asse...

October 8, 2025 12:48 PM

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Qatar and Turkiye Officials Join Gaza Ceasefire Talks in Egypt Amid Conflict

    Qatar and Turkiye’s top diplomatic and intelligence officials are set to join the Gaza ceasefire negotiations in Egypt today, as mediators push to end the devastating Israel-Gaza conflict.      Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, will...

October 8, 2025 12:36 PM

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Typhoon Matmo Causes 8 Deaths, Widespread Flooding and Damage Across Vietnam

    Typhoon Matmo has wreaked havoc in Vietnam, destroying houses and infrastructure. A total of eight people died, and five others were injured due to heavy rains and floods.      According to the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority, over 15 thousand 700 houses were submerged and more th...

October 8, 2025 11:42 AM

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Home Minister Amit Shah Extends Greetings on the Occasion of Prakash Purab

Home Minister Amit Shah today extended his greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of Prakash Purab of the fourth Sikh Guru, Guru Ramdas. In a social media post, Mr Shah said that the Sikh Guru elevated the spirit of equality and service to new heights, and founded Amritsar, which later became a...

October 8, 2025 11:20 AM

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World Bank Warns Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery Remains Fragile

    The World Bank has cautioned that Sri Lanka’s economic recovery remains fragile and could lose momentum without swift and sustained reforms. In its latest Sri Lanka Development Update released in Colombo, the Bank said, economic growth is expected to reach 4.6 percent in 2025 before moderating t...