December 11, 2025 8:59 AM

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US Federal Reserve cuts its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points

US Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing the federal funds rate to its lowest level since early 2022. The new target range now stands at 3.5 to 3.75 percent, down from 3.75 to 4 percent.     This is the Fed’s third consecutive rate cut since Septembe...

December 11, 2025 8:52 AM

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US expands online presence checks for H-1B visa applicants

The United States has expanded its review of social media and online presence to include all H-1B specialty occupation workers and their H-4 dependents, the US Embassy in India said.     The announcement follows a recent decision by the Trump administration to make social media screening mandatory f...

December 11, 2025 7:00 AM

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PM Narendra Modi meets Italy’s Deputy PM Antonio Tajani in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, in New Delhi yesterday. In a social media post, Mr Modi stated that India-Italy friendship continues to get stronger, greatly benefiting our people and the global community.     Mr Mod...

December 11, 2025 6:32 AM

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Ashalata Devi nominated for AFC Women’s Asian Cup all-time Dream XI

Star Indian Football player Ashalata Devi has been nominated for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Asian Cup all-time Dream XI. She has been nominated in the category of defenders. She can be voted on the official website of the Asian Football Confederation or the AFC LIVE APP.   &...

December 11, 2025 6:26 AM

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Germany defeat Spain in shoot-out to win Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup

In the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup final, defending champions Germany reclaimed their eighth title, defeating Spain 3-2 in a shoot-out after the match ended 1-1 in regulation time in Chennai last night.     Germany opened the scoring in the 26th minute by Justus Warweg. Spain equalised in the ...