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January 12, 2025 1:53 PM
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In the US, the outgoing US President, Joe Biden, awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction to Pope Francis on a phone call yesterday. During their phone call, Biden and the Pope reportedly discussed efforts to foster peace and reduce suffering globally. In a social media post...
January 12, 2025 11:55 AM
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has emphasised the growing importance of India's youth in the global landscape. The Lok Sabha Speaker was addressing Indian students at an event in London yesterday during his official visit to the United Kingdom. Mr. Birla said that India's biggest strength is its young s...
January 12, 2025 12:11 PM
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In the US, the death toll from the wildfires in Los Angeles rose to 16. Of the fatalities, five were discovered in the Palisades Fire zone, while 11 were from the Eaton Fire zone. The wildfires are currently burning around Los Angeles, with at least four major fires in the region, including the Eato...
January 12, 2025 8:37 AM
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India has joined the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics. As part of the committee, India will contribute to shaping global standards and practices in harnessing big data and data science for official statistical purposes. In a statement, the Ministry of Stat...
January 11, 2025 8:58 PM
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In Sri Lanka, the government has introduced revised import taxes on vehicles through a special gazette notification, effective February. Excise duties between 200 percent and 300 percent will apply, based on engine cylinder capacities and motor power. Agency sources quoted the President of the Vehic...
January 11, 2025 7:43 PM
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The majority of the cases of attacks on minorities carried out since August 4, 2024, were politically motivated in nature, according to a report filed by Bangladesh police on Saturday. The Bangladesh Hindu Bouddha Christian Unity Council has claimed that a total of 1,769 communal attacks and acts...
January 11, 2025 4:54 PM
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In Colombia, at least 10 people have died after a small aircraft crashed in northwestern Colombia. The plane, operated by Pacifica Travel, crashed on Friday in a rural area of Urrao. The investigating authorities said two crew members and eight passengers were on board at the time. The second stag...
January 11, 2025 4:40 PM
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In Pakistan, at least four persons were killed after a methane gas explosion caused a coal mine to collapse in Balochistan province. Eight other miners on duty are missing. The rescue operations are underway. The coal mine collapsed on Thursday night in the Sanjdi area, located around 40 kilometres ...
January 11, 2025 2:12 PM
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An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolted Afghanistan early this morning. According to the National Centre of Seismology, the earthquake hit northern Afghanistan at a depth of 10 kilometres at 5 AM, IST today. There are no reports of casualties so far. Northern Afghanistan is a mountainous region prone ...
January 11, 2025 11:47 AM
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In the US, at least 11 people have died in the devastating firestorms raging across Los Angeles County. According to preliminary numbers from state and local officials, more than thirteen thousand structures have been destroyed in the fires. The sheriff’s department said, over one lakh people...
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