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August 27, 2025 8:23 PM

PM Modi Extends Samvatsari Greetings, Emphasises Forgiveness and Compassion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the nation on the occasion of Samvatsari, emphasising the timeless values of forgiveness, compassion, and sincere human connection. In a social media post, Mr Modi said Samvatsari inspires people to nurture bonds with sincerity. He hoped that the occasion w...

August 27, 2025 7:58 PM

Russia Launches Massive Drone Strikes on Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure

Russia launched a massive drone attack on energy and gas transport infrastructure across six Ukrainian regions overnight. According to media reports, Russian forces significantly damaged gas transport infrastructure in the Poltava region and struck equipment at one of the key substations in the Sumy...

August 27, 2025 7:35 PM

Crude Oil Prices Edge Up Marginally; Brent, WTI Trade Nearly Flat

Crude oil prices were marginally up today. Brent Crude was trading almost flat at 67 dollars and 26 cents per barrel, and WTI Crude was also trading nearly 0.1 per cent up at 63 dollars and 31 cents per barrel, when reports last came in.  ...

August 27, 2025 7:29 PM

Oman to Launch Revamped Golden Visa Programme on August 31

Oman will roll out its revamped Golden Visa programme on August 31 as part of efforts to strengthen its position as a global investment hub. Announced by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, the initiative aligns with Vision 2040 goals to diversify the economy and reduce reli...

August 27, 2025 7:18 PM

President Droupadi Murmu Expresses Grief Over Vaishno Devi Landslide Tragedy

President Droupadi Murmu has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to a landslide on the route to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple. In a social media post, the President said the tragic incident of the death of several devotees is distressing. She also prayed for the smooth relief and rescue o...

August 27, 2025 7:13 PM

LG Manoj Sinha Expresses Grief Over Katra Landslide, Announces Ex-Gratia Relief

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in a landslide triggered by a cloudburst in Adhkwari on the track of Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra and announced ex-gratia relief for the victims’ families.     Akashvani Jammu Correspo...

August 27, 2025 7:08 PM

Deforestation Linked to Over 500,000 Heat-Related Deaths in Tropics: Study

Deforestation has caused more than 5,00,000 deaths in tropical regions over the past 20 years due to heat-related illnesses, according to a new study in Nature Climate Change. The research found that land clearance in the Amazon, Congo, and Southeast Asia raised local temperatures by reducing shade,...