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November 27, 2025 5:10 PM

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India-US Diplomats Discuss Trade Deal and Technology Cooperation in Washington

India's Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met US Under Secretary of State Jacob S Helberg in Washington and discussed a mutually beneficial trade deal and technology cooperation.     In a social media post, Mr. Kwatra said, wide ranging conversations were held on bilateral economic...

November 27, 2025 2:24 PM

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6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia’s Sumatra Island

An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck off the western coast of Sumatra Island, Indonesia, today. According to the United States Geological Survey, the island grapples with a natural disaster, along with a tropical cyclone, which comes amid a period of severe weather challenges in Indonesia, which re...

November 27, 2025 2:21 PM

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Deep Depression Near Sri Lanka Likely to Intensify Into Cyclone

The Regional Met Department has predicted that the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Srilanka coast has moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 8 kmph during the past six hours and lies centred over the same region. It is very likely to continue to move north-northwes...

November 27, 2025 2:09 PM

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Hong Kong Public Housing Fire Kills 55; Over 270 Missing

  At least 55 people have been killed in a major fire engulfing public housing apartments in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, and more than 270 are still missing. Officials on Thursday morning said the fire was under control in four out of seven affected buildings, and they hoped to quell the remaining ...

November 27, 2025 2:16 PM

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India to Grow 6.6% Next Fiscal, Says IMF Report

  The International Monetary Fund said that India's economy is estimated to grow at 6.6 per cent in 2025-26. It noted that the Goods and Services Tax reforms are likely to help cushion the country from the adverse impact of the 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the US.     "India’s economy has continue...

November 27, 2025 2:13 PM

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Goa CM Releases Commemorative Stamp Honouring Filmmaker K Vaikunth at IFFI 56

  Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today released a commemorative stamp in honour of legendary cinematographer and filmmaker K Vaikunth at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Panaji, Goa. Addressing the gathering, Mr Sawant said that the K Vaikunth left a mark on Indian cinema ev...

November 27, 2025 10:56 AM

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Death Toll Rises to 11 After Landslides Hit Sri Lanka’s Badulla District

The death toll from a series of landslides and earthslips in Sri Lanka’s Badulla District has risen to 11. According to media reports, seven people remain missing after heavy rains triggered incidents at seven locations across the district. Rescue and relief teams are continuing search operations as...