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August 18, 2024 7:09 PM

Durand Derby in Kolkata cancelled due to security concerns and ongoing protests

In Kolkata, today’s Durand Derby match has been cancelled. A press release from CPRO Defence said, ‘The much anticipated Derby match of the 133rd Indian Oil Durand Cup Group A fixture between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Emami East Bengal FC scheduled at the Vivekananda Yube Bharati Krirangan in ...

August 18, 2024 6:08 PM

Japan issues heatstroke warnings as temperatures soar above 35°C

In Japan authorities have issued strict heatstroke warnings, urging residents to take precautions, as the country today recorded extreme temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius. Cities such as Kumamoto and Nagoya also experienced extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 36.4 degrees Celsius. &nb...

August 18, 2024 5:54 PM

China takes measures to prevent Mpox imports

Chinese authorities have intensified efforts to prevent the import of the mpox virus as global cases continue to rise.     Effective from the 15th of this month for six months, arrivals in China from countries and regions with confirmed mpox infections must declare their condition to c...

August 19, 2024 7:32 AM

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim to embark on First India visit

Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim will be on a three day visit to India beginning today. This will be the first visit of Anwar Ibrahim as the Prime Minister of Malaysia. The External Affairs Ministry said, Prime Minister of Malaysia will hold bilateral discussions with Prime...

August 18, 2024 5:00 PM

FSSAI launches project to combat Microplastic Contamination in food

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched an innovative project to tackle the growing concern of microplastic contamination in food in New Delhi. Recognising microplastic pollution as an emerging threat, the project was started in March this year to develop and validate a...

August 18, 2024 4:51 PM

Bangladesh begins screening for Mpox at Dhaka Airport as Global Cases Rise

The Bangladeshi government has decided to screen passengers arriving from mpox-hit nations, with increasing cases elsewhere in the world. The country's main Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka yesterday started screening the temperatures of such passengers.       In addition, air...

August 18, 2024 8:13 PM

10 died, 37 injured in a bus accident in UP

In Uttar Pradesh, 10 people died and 37 were injured in an accident between a bus and a pickup in the Salempur police station area of Bulandshahr district today.     The injured have been admitted to the nearby hospital for treatment, while 4 seriously injured have been referred to Mee...