March 8, 2025 5:20 PM

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Philippines Rejects China’s Palawan Claim, Calls It ‘Cognitive Warfare’

The Philippines has strongly rejected recent Chinese claims that Palawan Island belongs to China, calling the assertions part of Beijing’s "cognitive warfare." The National Maritime Council (NMC) slammed the claims circulating on Chinese social media, describing them as "disinformation" aimed at mis...

March 8, 2025 5:15 PM

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Women Artists, Artisans Enrich Contemporary Art & Culture: LG Manoj Sinha

In Jammu & Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said, Nari Shakti's impact on shaping the future of humanity is immense, and they have been endowed with a natural special gift to nurture creativity and drive social change. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the LG lauded the re...

March 8, 2025 6:00 PM

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Russian Strikes Kill 14 in Ukraine; Zelenskyy Calls for Air & Sea Truce

At least 14 people have been killed as Russian strikes hit several regions in Ukraine overnight, including Donetsk and Kharkiv. According to Ukrainian officials, Russian forces attacked Dobropillia with ballistic missiles, multiple rockets, and drones, causing damage to eight multi-storey buildings ...

March 8, 2025 5:02 PM

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J&K’s Total Debt Crosses ₹1.25 Lakh Crore, 52% of GSDP: Govt Report

The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced that its total debt exceeds 1.25 lakh crore rupees, which includes 27,900 crore rupees in the General Provident Fund (GPF) for the Union Territory during the last financial year. In a statement, Chief Minister and Finance Minister Omar Abdullah shared t...

March 8, 2025 4:53 PM

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IndiGo to Launch Direct Tiruchirappalli-Jaffna Flights from March 30

Leading Indian flyer Indigo is commencing direct flights between Tiruchirappalli and Jaffna. The new international service will begin operations on March 30, enhancing connectivity between the two countries.   According to the flight schedule, IndiGo will operate flights six days a week, with depart...

March 8, 2025 3:52 PM

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Sri Lankan President, IMF Chief Discuss Economic Reforms & Debt Recovery

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a virtual meeting with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva yesterday, reaffirming the island nation’s commitment to economic reforms under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).   As Sri Lanka reaches the halfway mark of its 48-month EFF arrangeme...

March 8, 2025 3:43 PM

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India Clinch 5th Asian Women’s Kabaddi Title, Defeat Iran 32-25 in Final

The Indian Women's Kabaddi Team has been crowned Asian Champions for the fifth time. The defending champions, India, defeated hosts Iran, 32-25, in the final of the 6th Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship at Tehran this afternoon.   Indian women remained undefeated throughout the tournament. India ha...

March 8, 2025 3:11 PM

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BSF, Punjab Police Nab Two Drug Peddlers With Heroin Near Indo-Pak Border

The Border Security Force (BSF), in a joint operation with Punjab Police, apprehended two drug peddlers with heroin from their possession in Amritsar along the Indo-Pak border last evening. In a statement, the BSF said the movements of two suspicious individuals were noticed, who were chased and cau...