Fivefold Rise in Northeast Rail Funding Under PM Modi Govt: Ashwini Vaishnaw

September 12, 2025 7:14 PM

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Fivefold Rise in Northeast Rail Funding Under PM Modi Govt: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw today said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a very important Bairabi-Sairang new railway line project during his visit to Mizoram tomorrow. Talking to reporters at Sairang Railway Station during his visit to Mizoram, Mr Vaishnaw said that ...

Union Minister Piyush Goyal Meets EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioners

September 12, 2025 6:52 PM

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal Meets EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioners

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal today interacted with European Union Commissioner for Trade, Maroš Šefčovič and Economic Security Commissioner, Christophe Hansen in New Delhi.     In a social media post, Mr Goyal said that both the leaders remain committed to achieving a balance...

Rupee Rises 16 Paise to Close at 88.28 Against US Dollar

September 12, 2025 6:48 PM

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Rupee Rises 16 Paise to Close at 88.28 Against US Dollar

In the Forex market, the rupee today appreciated by 16 paise to close at 88 rupees and 28 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was trading at 97.66 in intra-day trade.

Nepal: Leaders Urge Respect for Rule of Law amid Political Tensions

September 12, 2025 6:44 PM

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Nepal: Leaders Urge Respect for Rule of Law amid Political Tensions

Nepal's Speaker of the House of Representatives, Devraj Ghimire, and National Assembly Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal have said the rule of law and constitutionalism should not be bypassed while forming the government.     Issuing a joint press release today, they appealed to all to be committed f...

Japan’s Centenarian Population Hits Record 99,763

September 12, 2025 6:25 PM

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Japan’s Centenarian Population Hits Record 99,763

Japan's centenarian population hit a new record of over 99,000. Data released by the government today showed persons aged 100 or above rose for the 55th straight year to a record 99,763, an increase of 4,644 from the previous year.     Women accounted for about 88 per cent of those aged 100 or older...

Albania Appoints World’s First AI-Generated Minister to Fight Corruption

September 12, 2025 6:16 PM

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Albania Appoints World’s First AI-Generated Minister to Fight Corruption

Albania has appointed the world's first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated government minister with a goal to make the nation corruption free. Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the digital minister to his cabinet.   The digital assistant is named 'Diella meaning 'Sun' and has been...

Nepal: 36 People Die in Various Incidents During Gen Z Protests

September 12, 2025 5:38 PM

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Nepal: 36 People Die in Various Incidents During Gen Z Protests

The Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal has shared that 36 people lost their lives in different incidents that occurred in the course of the Gen Z protest.   Secretary at the Ministry, Dr Bikas Devkota, said that 36 people have died so far as per the details received from different hospi...