July 31, 2025 11:36 AM

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Tsunami warnings downgraded in north Pacific after massive Russia quake

Tsunami warnings have been lowered across much of the northern Pacific after a massive earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Russia near the Kamchatka Peninsula yesterday. The quake, one of the most powerful ever recorded in the region, initially triggered widespread alerts in Japan, Russia, an...

July 31, 2025 11:27 AM

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Canada plans to recognise Palestinian State at UN in September

Canada is planning to recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, becoming the third G7 nation to make such an announcement in recent days. However, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the decision would depend on key democratic reforms, including the Palestinian Authority...

July 31, 2025 1:37 PM

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Nation remembers Shaheed Udham Singh on 86th Martyrdom Day

The grateful Nation is paying homage to its great revolutionary, Shaheed Udham Singh, on his 86th martyrdom day, today. Belonging to the Ghadar Party and Hindustan Socialist Republic Association (HSRA), he assassinated Michael O'Dwyer, the former lieutenant governor of British Punjab, on 13 March 19...

July 31, 2025 9:19 AM

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Ayush Mhatre to lead India U-19 on Australia tour

Ayush Mhatre will lead the Indian Under-19 team on a multi-format tour of Australia starting September 21. India will play three one-day matches and two four-day games against the Australian U-19 team, in what is expected to be a tough but valuable experience for the next generation of cricketers. &...

July 31, 2025 9:16 AM

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US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged despite pressure from Trump administration

The US Federal Reserve has left its key short-term interest rate unchanged for the fifth time this year, brushing off repeated calls from President Donald Trump for a cut. The Fed's decision last night leaves its key short-term rate at about 4.3 per cent, where it has stood after the central bank re...

July 31, 2025 8:55 AM

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New banking laws to come into effect from August 1

The Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025, aimed at improving governance standards in the banking sector and ensuring enhanced protection for depositors and investors, will come into effect from August 1. The Finance Ministry said that the Act, notified on April 15 this year, also seeks to improve audi...