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January 10, 2025 11:41 AM

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Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya announces bid for Canada’s next PM

In Canada, Indian-origin Member of Parliament Chandra Arya has announced his candidacy for Prime Minister following the resignation of Justin Trudeau. Arya, a Liberal party MP from Ottawa has pledged to eliminate the consumer carbon tax and advocate for Canada to become a republic.   Arya hails...

January 10, 2025 12:18 PM

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US: Out-of-control wildfire in Los Angeles kills 10

In the United States, at least ten people have been killed due to the out-of-control wildfire that is ripping across parts of Los Angeles. Officials warn that the actual toll will remain unclear until it’s safe for investigators to access neighbourhood areas. Nearly 1 lakh 80 thousand residents in L...

January 9, 2025 9:47 PM

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US: Fire spreading Hollywood Hills, endangering landmarks

The inferno sweeping Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the US, has leapt onto the Hollywood Hills, endangering fabled landmarks in the area today. Nearly 150,000 people were under evacuation orders last night as the fires burned down 7,000 hectares, killed at least five people, and destroyed...

January 9, 2025 8:31 PM

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US-British coalition launched airstrike on cities of Yemen

The US-British coalition reportedly launched airstrikes on several parts of northern Yemen, including its capital, Sanaa, today. The coalition launched five airstrikes on the Sanhan district south of Sanaa, the Harf Sufyan district in the northern province of Amran, and one airstrike on the Al-Luhay...

January 9, 2025 8:28 PM

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Nepal recognises contribution of Indian diaspora at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was celebrated in Kathmandu today to recognize the contributions of the Indian diaspora to India's development and to strengthen the bond between India and its Nepali diaspora. The Indian Citizens Association of Nepal, in association with the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, cele...

January 9, 2025 11:46 AM

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Bangladesh: 4 dead, 15 injured as gas cylinder explodes in ambulance

In Bangladesh, four persons were killed and 15 others injured as a gas cylinder in an ambulance exploded following a collision with a bus in Savar on the Dhaka-Aricha highway today. The fire broke out due to the explosion engulfing two buses. The injured have been admitted to a hospital for treatmen...

January 9, 2025 10:44 AM

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Sri Lanka President launches National Initiative for R&D Commercialization

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake launched a National Initiative for R&D Commercialization. The initiative aims to transform research into value-added products, fostering economic growth and social progress.   Speaking at the launch event at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday...

January 9, 2025 10:41 AM

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Egypt announces new archaeological discoveries near Luxor

In Egypt, archaeologists have unearthed significant finds near Luxor, including parts of a temple linked to Queen Hatshepsut. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said, a team of archaeologists yesterday discovered a well-preserved section of the Valley Temple's foundations, which served as the m...

January 9, 2025 7:46 AM

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2nd shipment of 27,000 tons of rice from India to arrive in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, under the government's open tender agreement, the second shipment of 27,000 tons of rice is scheduled to arrive tomorrow at Chattogram port from Kakinada port of Andhra Pradesh, India.   Amid harvest season, the rice prices have continued to rise, contrary to the expectations of ...