July 17, 2025 2:06 PM

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India sends 3 lakh Measles-Rubella vaccine doses to Bolivia

India has dispatched a consignment of three lakh doses of Measles and Rubella vaccines, along with ancillary supplies to support Bolivia in managing the disease outbreak. In a social media post, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India stands by its friends in the Globa...

July 17, 2025 2:02 PM

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Bihar announces free electricity up to 125 units from August 1

Bihar government today announced free electricity up to 125 units to consumers in the state from the 1st of next month. State Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced the decision, saying it will benefit one crore 67 lakh families in the state. He added that over the next three years, with the consent ...

July 17, 2025 1:52 PM

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Praggnanandhaa defeats World No.1 Carlsen to enter Freestyle chess quarterfinals

In Chess, Teenage Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Freestyle Grand Slam chess event in Las Vegas. The 19-year-old outplayed the Norwegian champion in just 39 moves in a dominant Round 4 clash last night.    ...

July 17, 2025 1:31 PM

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INS Nilgiri sails into Chennai Harbour for first time

INS Nilgiri, the lead ship of the Nilgiri Class stealth guided missile frigates, sailed to Chennai harbour for the first time today. Built indigenously under Project 17A, INS Nilgiri stands as a testament to India's growing prowess in shipbuilding and maritime capabilities. The ship is equipped with...

July 17, 2025 1:21 PM

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IMD issues orange alert in Kerala; holiday declared for schools in 6 districts

India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rains in Kerala for the coming days. It has issued an orange alert for Kasargod, Kannur, Wayanad and Kozhikode districts, while a yellow alert has been issued in Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Alappuzha districts today. In vi...

July 17, 2025 1:18 PM

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Syria, Druze leaders agree to ceasefire deal

A new ceasefire agreement was reached between the Syrian interim authorities and the Druze community in the southern province of Sweida, aiming to end days of deadly clashes. In a statement, the Syrian interior authorities said that the deal includes a complete halt to military operations, the deplo...

July 17, 2025 1:14 PM

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US to impose uniform tariff rate on over 150 economies: President Trump

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a plan to impose a unified tariff rate on over 150 countries and regions. President Trump told reporters in Washington DC that it is going to be the same for everyone. Those to be covered under the new measure are described by President Trump as not major natio...

July 17, 2025 1:10 PM

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Maharashtra: 7 killed, 2 injured as car collides with motorcycle

In Maharashtra, seven persons, including three women and one child, were killed and two others seriously injured after a car collided with a motorcycle in Nashik district. The accident took place late last night on Nashik - Dindori road in the area. A car carrying seven people collided with a two-wh...