Bangladesh flood death toll rises to 44

July 12, 2026 6:49 PM

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Bangladesh flood death toll rises to 44

In Bangladesh, 44 people have died in floods and landslides across the country over the past week. Several casualties were caused by landslides, while most others either drowned or were washed away due to floods and overflowing rivers. The country's Disaster Management Ministry spokesman said that a...

China: Typhoon Bavi weakens into tropical storm in Zhejiang province

July 12, 2026 6:39 PM

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China: Typhoon Bavi weakens into tropical storm in Zhejiang province

In China, Typhoon Bavi has weakened into a tropical storm hours after making landfall in Zhejiang province. However, it continues to bring strong winds and heavy rainfall to several parts of the country. China's National Meteorological Centre said the storm is moving northwest across eastern China i...

US, UK and allies reaffirm China’s South China Sea claims are illegal

July 12, 2026 6:29 PM

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US, UK and allies reaffirm China’s South China Sea claims are illegal

The United States, the United Kingdom and a dozen other Western and Asian countries today reasserted that China's expansive claims in the South China Sea are illegal based on a 2016 arbitration ruling. A joint statement issued by the 14 nations said, they reject “destabilising” actions in the disput...

Government refutes fake claim on ethanol-blended petrol

July 12, 2026 6:16 PM

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Government refutes fake claim on ethanol-blended petrol

The Government has refuted a fake image circulating on social media claiming that ethanol-blended petrol can cause problems in a vehicle's fuel tank. The Press Information Bureau's (PIB) Fact Check Unit has termed the claim false. It said that the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified ...

Gold and silver prices decline over week

July 12, 2026 5:43 PM

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Gold and silver prices decline over week

In the bullion market, gold and silver prices declined over the week.   At the Multi Commodity Exchange, Gold futures for the August contract shed 2.6 per cent during the week to settle at 1,43,478 rupees per 10 grams. Meanwhile, Silver futures for the September contract plunged 6.2 per cent to clos...

FPIs turn net buyers of Indian equities after four months

July 12, 2026 5:06 PM

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FPIs turn net buyers of Indian equities after four months

After four consecutive months of selling, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have turned net buyers of Indian equities. According to the latest depository data, FPIs have invested 15 thousand 157 crore rupees in the domestic stock market so far this month. Weakness in the global semiconductor trade ...