October 12, 2024 6:53 PM

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Floods, strong winds displace over 22,000 Sri Lankans

Over 22,000 Sri Lankans have been displaced due to recent rain-related incidents including floods, strong winds, trees felling and lightning. In its latest report released today, Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center said, over five thousand families had been displaced in 11 districts across the co...

October 13, 2024 1:51 PM

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India becomes 3rd largest supplier of health & nutrition support to UNICEF

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has said that Indian suppliers are the third largest provider of organisation’s health and nutrition support to children globally.  Indian businesses have supplied goods and services worth nearly six billion dollars to UNICEF for its global work. UNICEF’s ...

October 12, 2024 5:56 PM

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S&P 500, Dow hit record highs

On Wall Street, the S&P 500 and the Dow ended at record highs yesterday, with big boosts from financial stocks after banks reported strong quarterly results, while the latest inflation data fueled expectations for a US Federal Reserve rate cut in November.   Major financial companies kicked...

October 12, 2024 5:48 PM

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China pledges to significantly increase debt to revive economy

In a move to revive its economy, China today pledged to "significantly increase" debt but did not disclose the size of this stimulus package. In a press conference, Finance Minister Lan Foan said that Beijing would help local governments tackle their debt problems, offer subsidies to people with low...

October 12, 2024 5:20 PM

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President Murmu, PM Modi to attend Dussehra programme at Lal Quila Maidan

The auspicious festival of Dussehra is being celebrated nationwide today with grandeur and enthusiasm. The festival is celebrated to mark the triumph of good over evil. It is believed that Lord Rama killed Ravan on this day.  With this belief, the culture of burning the effigies of Ravan, Kumbhkaran...

October 12, 2024 7:40 PM

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Women’s T20 WC: New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets

In the Women's T20 Cricket World Cup, New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in a Group A fixture in Sharjah today.  New Zealand chased the target of 116 in 17.3 overs with Georgia Plimmer scoring 53 runs off 44 balls and Amelia Kerr 34 not out off 31 balls.  Earlier, electing to bat first, Sri Lan...

October 12, 2024 5:32 PM

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Puja Mandap Attack: India urges Bangladesh to ensure safety of Hindus, Minorities

India has called upon the Government of Bangladesh to ensure the safety and security of all minorities and their places of worship, especially during festival time. In a statement, the External Affairs Ministry has expressed serious concern over the attack on a Puja mandap in Tantibazar, Dhaka and t...