Vice President C P Radhakrishnan extends greetings on World Heritage Day

April 18, 2026 1:06 PM

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Vice President C P Radhakrishnan extends greetings on World Heritage Day

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan has extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of World Heritage Day today. In a social media post, he said that India’s rich cultural and natural heritage stands as a testament to the country’s civilizational depth, diversity, and enduring values. He noted...

Brazil basketball legend Oscar Schmidt passes away at 68

April 19, 2026 9:07 AM

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Brazil basketball legend Oscar Schmidt passes away at 68

Brazil's Oscar Schmidt, one of the most prolific scorers in basketball history, has passed away. He was 68. Schmidt, who had been hospitalized in the São Paulo metropolitan area after feeling ill, breathed his last yesterday after a long battle with a brain tumor. Schmidt, a Hall of Fame inductee in...

Government debunks fake video on income tax clearance certificate for travel

April 18, 2026 12:49 PM

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Government debunks fake video on income tax clearance certificate for travel

The Government has debunked a video circulating on social media claiming that all Indian citizens must obtain an income-tax clearance certificate every time before leaving the country. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau has informed that the claim is fake. The Unit added that tax cl...

Keralam sets up special heatstroke clinics amid rising temperatures

April 18, 2026 12:43 PM

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Keralam sets up special heatstroke clinics amid rising temperatures

In Keralam, the Health Department has set up special heatstroke clinics at major hospitals across the state amid rising temperatures and a recent spike in sunstroke cases. Health Minister Veena George said a comprehensive heat action plan has been put in place, ensuring the availability of cooling e...

Bangladesh: Rights group demands scrapping of ‘unequal’ US trade deal

April 18, 2026 12:37 PM

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Bangladesh: Rights group demands scrapping of ‘unequal’ US trade deal

A rights platform in Bangladesh has called on the government to immediately scrap a trade agreement signed with the United States, terming it “unequal” and harmful to the country’s economic interests. Leaders of the Democratic Rights Committee made the demand at a rally held in front of the Banglade...

HM Amit Shah extends greetings on Prakash Purab of Guru Angad Dev

April 18, 2026 12:32 PM

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HM Amit Shah extends greetings on Prakash Purab of Guru Angad Dev

Home Minister Amit Shah today extended greetings on the occasion of Prakash Purab of the second Sikh Guru, Guru Angad Dev. In a social media post, Mr Shah said that Guru Angad Dev made service, devotion and social reform the fundamental pillars of his life. He added that Guru Angad Dev propagated th...

Andhra Pradesh Governor stresses heritage conservation on World Heritage Day

April 18, 2026 12:20 PM

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Andhra Pradesh Governor stresses heritage conservation on World Heritage Day

On the occasion of World Heritage Day, Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer emphasised the importance of preserving the nation’s rich cultural and historical heritage. He said the day serves as a reminder for people to understand the value of heritage and take collective responsibility for its pr...

Australia welcomes reopening of Strait of Hormuz, calls move positive

April 18, 2026 12:11 PM

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Australia welcomes reopening of Strait of Hormuz, calls move positive

Australia has welcomed the reported reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and said it would consider requests to deploy military assets to help secure shipping in the region. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called Iran’s announcement allowing commercial vessels through the strait during a ceasefire in L...