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October 19, 2024 8:13 AM October 19, 2024 8:13 AM

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Russian President praises Indian films; emphasies strong cultural ties with India

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Indian films and said that they are very popular among Russian audiences. Speaking with foreign journalists in Moscow ahead of the BRICS Summit next week, the Russian President indicated that discussions may soon take place with India to further promote t...

October 19, 2024 7:19 AM October 19, 2024 7:19 AM

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Over 4 crore people living in extreme poverty in Bangladesh: UN Report

        A UN report has stated that in Bangladesh, around 4.17 crore people are living in extreme poverty, with 6.5 per cent of the population facing severely dire conditions.   The report, titled "Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2024: Poverty Amid Conflict", was published jointly by the Unite...

October 18, 2024 7:41 PM October 18, 2024 7:41 PM

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Turkey: 7 killed, 33 others injured in bus accident

At least seven people were killed and 33 others injured after a passenger bus overturned in the central Aksaray province of Turkey today. Authorities said some of the injured are in serious condition, and they are still working to identify those who lost their lives. The injured have been transferre...

October 18, 2024 9:21 PM October 18, 2024 9:21 PM

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India Sends Haemodialysis Machines to Papua New Guinea and Medical Supplies to Lebanon

India is sending humanitarian assistance to Lebanon in the form of 33 tonnes of medical supplies. The first tranche of 11 tonnes of medical supplies was dispatched today. The consignment comprises a wide range of pharmaceutical products, including cardiovascular medications, NSAIDs (nonsteroidal ant...

October 18, 2024 4:55 PM October 18, 2024 4:55 PM

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Top Leaders Meet in Nepal to Push Peace Process Forward

A meeting of top leaders of three political parties, including the Prime Minister and CPN (UML) Chairperson KP Sharma Oli, took place at the official residence of the Prime Minister at Baluwatar. Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Pachan...

October 18, 2024 3:22 PM October 18, 2024 3:22 PM

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Over 130,000 lightning Strikes Leave Thousands Without Power in South Australia

Thousands of people in South Australia have been left without power after a severe lightning storm damaged power lines. Over 130,000 lightning strikes were recorded across South Australia last night as the major storm swept across the state, bringing heavy rain and severe winds. At its most severe, ...

October 18, 2024 8:38 AM October 18, 2024 8:38 AM

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Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar killed in Rafah during encounter with Israeli forces

Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar has been killed in a chance encounter with Israeli forces in Rafah in southern Gaza. A photo taken at the scene shows Sinwar, dressed in combat gear, lying dead in the rubble of a building that was hit by a tank shell. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the so...