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    Three Hindu temples vandalised in Bangladesh; one arrested
    International

    Three Hindu temples vandalised in Bangladesh; one arrested

    New Delhi, Dec 21: Over two consecutive days, miscreants targeted three Hindu temples in Bangladesh, vandalising eight idols in Mymensingh and Dinajpur districts, according to local media reports. Law enforcement authorities have arrested a 27-year-old suspect in connection with one of the...
    Health warning issued over flesh eating ulcer in Australia
    International

    Health warning issued over flesh eating ulcer in Australia

    Sydney, Dec 21: Health authorities in Australia's second most populous state have issued a warning over the spread of a flesh eating ulcer. The Department of Health in Victoria on Friday said that cases of Buruli ulcer are spreading across the state, including in inner Melbourne, Xinhua news agency...
    55th GST Council meet: All eyes on health insurance premiums, ATF,
    Business

    55th GST Council meet: All eyes on health insurance premiums, ATF, 'Sin Tax'

    New Delhi, Dec 21: As the 55th meeting of the GST Council was set to begin in Jaisalmer on Saturday, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the proposed rate cut on health insurance premiums and the inclusion of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) under the GST ambit would be among the key...
    Mpox cases in Africa near 70,000 mark: Africa CDC
    Health & Fitness

    Mpox cases in Africa near 70,000 mark: Africa CDC

    Addis Ababa, Dec 21: The number of mpox cases reported in Africa so far this year has surpassed 69,000, with the death toll rising to more than 1,260, Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has reported.During an online media briefing on Thursday evening, Ngashi Ngongo, chief...
    Biotech startups in India surged from 50 to about 9,000 in last decade: Jitendra Singh
    Health & Fitness

    Biotech startups in India surged from 50 to about 9,000 in last decade: Jitendra...

    New Delhi, Dec 21: From just 50 biotech startups in 2014 in India, the ecosystem has grown to nearly 9,000 in the last decade, said Union Minister Jitendra Singh. At an event held in the national capital, Singh attributed the increase to the remarkable growth in bio-economy in the last 10 years from...
    Indian missions worldwide celebrate the first World Meditation Day
    Health & Fitness

    Indian missions worldwide celebrate the first World Meditation Day

    New Delhi, Dec 21: Indian missions across the globe celebrated the inaugural World Meditation Day on Saturday, emphasising the transformative power of meditation for mental and physical well-being. At the United Nations, India hosted the 'Meditation for Global Peace and Harmony' at the UN...
    Warrant of arrest issued against former cricketer Robin Uthappa in PF case
    Sports

    Warrant of arrest issued against former cricketer Robin Uthappa in PF case

    Bengaluru, Dec 21: The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) functioning under the Ministry of Labour and Employment of the Government of India has written a letter to the Bengaluru police seeking assistance in issuing an arrest warrant against former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa, sources...
    MCA unveils grand celebrations to mark 50 years of iconic Wankhede Stadium
    Sports

    MCA unveils grand celebrations to mark 50 years of iconic Wankhede Stadium

    Mumbai, Dec 19: A special lunch for the unsung heroes of Mumbai cricket, the grounds men managing the various cricket fields, a felicitation of all past and present cricketers from the city and a glitzy and grand Bollywood style musical night these are some of the major events planned by the Mumbai...
    Lebanon secures 7.3-million-USD deal with France for green agriculture project
    International

    Lebanon secures 7.3-million-USD deal with France for green agriculture project

    Beirut, Dec 19: Lebanon secured a 7.3 million USD agreement with France to boost its green agriculture development, Lebanon's National News agency (NNA) reported. The agreement was signed between the French Development Agency and the CIHEAM Montpellier in the presence of Lebanese Agriculture...
    Yemen urges international support to address economic, humanitarian challenges
    International

    Yemen urges international support to address economic, humanitarian challenges

    Aden, Dec 19: Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council called for international support to address pressing economic and humanitarian challenges in the war torn country.The council convened a meeting on Wednesday to assess Yemen's deteriorating conditions, during which it accused Houthi assaults on...
    Vanuatu asks for international assistance after massive quake: UN
    International

    Vanuatu asks for international assistance after massive quake: UN

    United Nations, Dec 19: The situation in Vanuatu remains concerning after a massive earthquake struck the country, and the government has requested international assistance to help respond, a UN spokesperson said. The government of Vanuatu has declared a state of emergency for seven days following...
    Indian share market opens in red as US Fed warns less rate cuts this year
    Business

    Indian share market opens in red as US Fed warns less rate cuts this year

    Mumbai, Dec 19: The Indian stock market opened in red on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points, but warned that rate cuts may not come so easily in 2025 as anticipated earlier. As Fed’s focus moves towards maximum employment and price stability, the FOMC halved...
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