October 19, 2024 9:43 AM October 19, 2024 9:43 AM

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IMD forecasts heavy rainfall over southern parts of country during next 2-3 days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall over southern parts of the country including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karnataka during the next two to three days.   The weather agency has forecast similar conditions for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands tomorrow and on Mo...

October 19, 2024 8:52 AM October 19, 2024 8:52 AM

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BRICS will drive global economic growth: Russian President Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has asserted that the BRICS group will generate most of the global economic growth in the coming years due to its size and relatively fast growth compared with that of developed Western nations.   Speaking at BRICS business forum in Moscow yesterday, President P...

October 19, 2024 8:13 AM October 19, 2024 8:13 AM

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Russian President praises Indian films; emphasies strong cultural ties with India

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Indian films and said that they are very popular among Russian audiences. Speaking with foreign journalists in Moscow ahead of the BRICS Summit next week, the Russian President indicated that discussions may soon take place with India to further promote t...

October 19, 2024 7:33 AM October 19, 2024 7:33 AM

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Women’s T20 World Cup:  New Zealand storms into final after defeating West Indies

In the Women's T20 Cricket World Cup, New Zealand have stormed into the final defeating West Indies by 8 runs in the second semi-final at Sharjah in UAE last night.   Opting to bat first, New Zealand posted 128 for 9 in the stipulated 20 overs. New Zealand’s Georgia Plimmer was the top scorer with 3...

October 19, 2024 7:19 AM October 19, 2024 7:19 AM

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Over 4 crore people living in extreme poverty in Bangladesh: UN Report

        A UN report has stated that in Bangladesh, around 4.17 crore people are living in extreme poverty, with 6.5 per cent of the population facing severely dire conditions.   The report, titled "Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2024: Poverty Amid Conflict", was published jointly by the Unite...