September 17, 2024 6:11 PM

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Niger: 8 Dead, Over 100 Injured in Two Road Accidents

At least eight people died and more than 100 were injured following two road accidents in Niger. Local media reported that both accidents occurred in Dosso, a city in western Niger yesterday. The country's State Emergency Management Agency said the collision caused an explosion which engulfed both v...

September 17, 2024 6:07 PM

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India Lifts Men’s Asian Champions Trophy for Record 5th Time

In Hockey, India lifted the Men's Asian Champions Trophy for a record fifth time after defeating the hosts China 1-Nil at Hulunbuir this evening. In a high-intensity clash, India’s Jugraj Singh slotted home the only goal of the game in the fourth quarter. Team India, who were the defending champions...

September 17, 2024 5:44 PM

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Russia Targets Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure in Sumy Region

The Russian Defence Ministry has said that its forces have targeted energy infrastructure in the northeastern Sumy region of Ukraine. It said that the forces attacked Ukrainian energy infrastructure that supports the activities of enterprises in the military-industrial complex.   The ministry a...

September 17, 2024 5:39 PM

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Indian HC to Bangladesh Plants Tree for ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign

As part of the  Ek Ped Maa ke Naam Campaign, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma planted a sapling of bakul tree in the High Commission premises, Dhaka today to underline our commitment to protect Mother Nature and promote sustainable development. The High Commission shared this info...

September 17, 2024 6:32 PM

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GFRS 2024 to be Held from Sept 19-21

Health Minister JP Nadda today underscored the importance of food safety on the global stage. He emphasized that food safety must be given priority to ensure the health and well-being of global populations. He said this while unveiling the logo and brochures for the second edition Global Food Regula...

September 17, 2024 5:31 PM

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2 out of 5 major indices ended higher

The Asian stocks displayed a mixed trend as two out of five major indices ended higher. Hong Kong's Hang Seng advanced more than one per cent and Singapore's Straits Times Index rose more than half per cent. Meanwhile, Japan's Nikkei slipped more than one per cent. Markets in China and South Korea w...

September 17, 2024 5:29 PM

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Indian Rupee Gains 13 Paise to 83.75 per US Dollar

In the Forex market today, the Indian rupee appreciated 13 paise at 83 rupees 75 paise against the US dollar supported by heightened expectations of a 50 basis points rate cut in the US Federal Reserve meeting scheduled this week.   The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar's strength aga...