August 27, 2025 7:40 PM

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Venezuela Deploys Military Drones and Naval Vessels to Patrol Caribbean Coastline

Venezuela’s Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino has announced the deployment of military drones and naval vessels to patrol the nation’s Caribbean coastline. The move comes amid growing tension with the United States, which recently dispatched a naval force near Venezuelan waters, citing anti-drug ope...

August 27, 2025 7:35 PM

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Crude Oil Prices Edge Up Marginally; Brent, WTI Trade Nearly Flat

Crude oil prices were marginally up today. Brent Crude was trading almost flat at 67 dollars and 26 cents per barrel, and WTI Crude was also trading nearly 0.1 per cent up at 63 dollars and 31 cents per barrel, when reports last came in.  

August 27, 2025 7:29 PM

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Oman to Launch Revamped Golden Visa Programme on August 31

Oman will roll out its revamped Golden Visa programme on August 31 as part of efforts to strengthen its position as a global investment hub. Announced by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, the initiative aligns with Vision 2040 goals to diversify the economy and reduce reli...

August 27, 2025 7:23 PM

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Cabinet Approves Multi-Tracking Projects for Four States, New Rail Line in Kutch

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today approved multi-tracking of three projects benefitting Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar and  Assam and one new rail line to connect far-flung areas of Kutch, Gujarat.     These initiatives will provide connectivity and improve travel convenience, besides reducin...

August 27, 2025 7:18 PM

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President Droupadi Murmu Expresses Grief Over Vaishno Devi Landslide Tragedy

President Droupadi Murmu has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to a landslide on the route to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple. In a social media post, the President said the tragic incident of the death of several devotees is distressing. She also prayed for the smooth relief and rescue o...

August 27, 2025 7:13 PM

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LG Manoj Sinha Expresses Grief Over Katra Landslide, Announces Ex-Gratia Relief

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in a landslide triggered by a cloudburst in Adhkwari on the track of Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra and announced ex-gratia relief for the victims’ families.     Akashvani Jammu Correspondent r...

August 27, 2025 7:08 PM

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Deforestation Linked to Over 500,000 Heat-Related Deaths in Tropics: Study

Deforestation has caused more than 5,00,000 deaths in tropical regions over the past 20 years due to heat-related illnesses, according to a new study in Nature Climate Change. The research found that land clearance in the Amazon, Congo, and Southeast Asia raised local temperatures by reducing shade,...

August 27, 2025 7:03 PM

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Denmark Summons US Diplomat Over Alleged Covert Operations in Greenland

Denmark’s foreign minister has summoned the top US diplomat in Copenhagen after reports surfaced of covert American operations in Greenland. Danish broadcaster DR reported alleged attempts by US citizens to infiltrate Greenlandic society and promote secession from Denmark. Foreign Minister Lars Løkk...

August 27, 2025 6:58 PM

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SpaceX Conducts 10th Successful Starship Test Launch from Texas

SpaceX successfully launched its 10th Starship flight test yesterday from Starbase, Texas, marking a significant step toward developing the world’s first fully reusable rocket. The two-stage vehicle lifted off after weather delays.   According to media reports, the Super Heavy booster executed ...