November 19, 2025 6:50 PM

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Om Birla Calls for Reform of UN Structure

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today underscored the importance of re-evaluating the United Nations’ current structure in light of a rapidly changing global landscape. He highlighted the need for reforms that address contemporary challenges. Mr Birla was addressing the inaugural session of 26th Internat...

November 19, 2025 6:48 PM

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TEC and IIIT-Delhi Sign MoU on Telecom Research

Telecommunications Engineering Centre under the Department of Telecommunications today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi for joint studies and technical contributions in telecom technologies and global standardisation activities. The co...

November 19, 2025 6:47 PM

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India Builds 11 Crore Toilets Under Swachh Bharat Mission

Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal today underscored country's remarkable progress in sanitation and hygiene under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) saying that 11 crore toilets have been built across the country. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of three day World Toilet Summit on the oc...

November 19, 2025 6:45 PM

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PIB Fact Check Warns of Scam Using Fake RBI Message

The Government has refuted a voice mail that claimed that the Reserve Bank of India is sending a message to people telling them that their accounts will be blocked. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau said that the viral voice mail claims that the account will be blocked due to the i...

November 19, 2025 6:38 PM

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Asian Markets End Mixed; European Stocks Trade Higher

Major Asian stock markets closed mixed today. South Korea’s Kospi index fell 0.6 per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index lost almost 0.4 per cent and Japan’s Nikkei 225 index dropped over 0.3 per cent. On the other hand, China's Shanghai Composite Index added nearly 0.2 per cent and Singapore’s Strait...

November 19, 2025 6:37 PM

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Rupee Rises 3 Paise Against US Dollar

In the forex market, the rupee today appreciated by three paise to close at 88 rupees and 58 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was trading at 99.70 in intra-day trade.

November 19, 2025 6:36 PM

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Poland to Shut Down Russia’s Last Consulate in Gdansk

Poland will close Russia’s last functioning consulate in Gdansk after a series of weekend attacks on key rail lines between Warsaw and Lublin. Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski announced the withdrawal of consent for the consulate’s operation, linking the move to what authorities describe ...

November 19, 2025 6:34 PM

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Minister Jaishankar Inaugurates New Indian Consulates in Yekaterinburg and Kazan

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today inaugurated Consulates General of India in Yekaterinburg and Kazan, alongside Russia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrey Rudenko. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Jaishankar expressed confidence that the establishment of the new Consulates will boo...

November 19, 2025 6:32 PM

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India to Face USA in U19 World Cup 2026 Opener

India will take on USA in the opening match of the U19 Mens Cricket World Cup 2026. The tournament will be played from 15th January to 6th February of the next year in Zimbabwe and Namibia. The event features 16 teams across four groups and 41 matches.      India are in Group A with the USA, Banglad...

November 19, 2025 6:30 PM

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UK Warns Russia After Spy Ship Nears Scottish Waters

The United Kingdom issued a sharp warning to Russia today after the spy ship Yantar was detected skirting UK waters north of Scotland. UK Defence Secretary John Healey said the vessel had aimed lasers at pilots of surveillance aircraft monitoring its movements. He stressed that Britain understands t...