July 8, 2025 7:47 PM

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CBI busts Cyber fraud syndicate targeting UK & Australian citizens

CBI has busted a cyber fraud syndicate targeting UK and Australian citizens by arresting key operatives in Noida.  The agency carried out searches at three locations in Noida, including a fully functional fraudulent call centre operating from the Noida Special Economic Zone. During the searches, it ...

July 8, 2025 5:59 PM

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MIB launches ‘Kalaa Setu Real-Time Language Tech for Bharat’ Challenge

Information and Broadcasting Ministry, through its WaveX Startup Accelerator Platform has launched the Kalaa Setu - Real-Time Language Tech for Bharat' Challenge. This nationwide initiative invites India’s leading AI startups to develop indigenous, scalable solutions for the automated generation of ...

July 8, 2025 7:13 PM

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Oil prices retreat after climbiling almost 2%

Crude oil prices retreated today, after climbing almost 2 per cent in the previous session. Brent Crude was trading nearly flat at 69 dollars and 57 cents per barrel, and WTI Crude was trading over 0.2 per cent down at 67 dollars and 79 cents per barrel, when reports last came in.

July 8, 2025 5:52 PM

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World’s first-ever malaria drug for new borns approved

  The world's first-ever malaria treatment suitable for babies and very young children has been approved for use. Drug manufacturer Novartis has received approval from Swiss authorities for its new malaria drug named Coartem. The development of the drug is very significant, as the overwhelming major...

July 8, 2025 5:31 PM

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Pakistan: 5 killed, several injured in devastating fire in Peshawar

  In Pakistan, at least five people died and several others, including two firefighters, were injured in a devastating fire in Peshawar city. The police said that the fire tore through a house in a densely populated area of Kochi Bazaar of Peshawar city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province last night. The...

July 8, 2025 5:27 PM

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Kenya: 10 killed, 29 injured in clashes between security forces and protesters

  In Kenya, at least ten people were killed and 29 injured in Kenya as security forces clashed with protesters. According to media reports, the unrest, affecting 17 counties, also saw two abductions and 37 arrests yesterday. Businesses in major towns shut down amid fears of looting, with incidents r...

July 8, 2025 6:08 PM

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No directions to Banks to close inactive PM Jan Dhan accounts-FM

The Finance Ministry today clarified that no direction has been given to banks to close inactive Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan accounts.  It came in the wake of media reports stating that the Department of Financial Services has asked banks to close such accounts. In a statement, the Ministry said it cons...