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October 8, 2025 11:20 AM October 8, 2025 11:20 AM

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World Bank Warns Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery Remains Fragile

    The World Bank has cautioned that Sri Lanka’s economic recovery remains fragile and could lose momentum without swift and sustained reforms. In its latest Sri Lanka Development Update released in Colombo, the Bank said, economic growth is expected to reach 4.6 percent in 2025 before moderating t...

October 8, 2025 7:42 AM October 8, 2025 7:42 AM

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US President Trump Meets Canadian PM Mark Carney at White House

US President Donald Trump met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at White House yesterday. This is the second meeting between the two leaders after Mr Carney took office in March this year. During the meeting, both leaders discussed the tariffs and a possible free trade agreement between Canada, th...

October 8, 2025 6:55 AM October 8, 2025 6:55 AM

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UK PM Keir Starmer Begins First Official Visit to India Today

  Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer will be on a two-day visit to India from today. This will be Prime Minister Starmer’s first official visit to India. The External Affairs Ministry said the visiting dignitary and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will review the progress made across var...

October 8, 2025 6:39 AM October 8, 2025 6:39 AM

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India-Brazil Hold 7th Trade Monitoring Mechanism Meet in New Delhi

  The 7th meeting of the India-Brazil Trade Monitoring Mechanism (TMM) was held in New Delhi yesterday. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal and the Secretary of Foreign Trade of Brazil, Tatiana Lacerda Prazeres, discussed ways to boost bilateral trade and investment, expand the India-MERCOSUR PTA, and...

October 7, 2025 9:04 PM October 7, 2025 9:04 PM

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Piyush Goyal intervenes to rescue 36 indian workers from exploitation in oman

Union Minister Piyush Goyal intervened to rescue 36 Indian workers from distressing conditions in Oman, following a complaint brought to his notice recently by BJP leader Govind Prasad from North Mumbai.     The workers, who had travelled to Oman seeking employment, faced delayed salaries, cramped a...

October 7, 2025 9:00 PM October 7, 2025 9:00 PM

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PM Modi Meets US Delegation Led by Walter Russell Mead

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today interacted with a US delegation of thinkers and business leaders led by Walter Russell Mead. In a social media post, Mr Modi hailed their contribution in strengthening India-US ties and advancing the partnership for global peace, progress and prosperity.  

October 7, 2025 8:47 PM October 7, 2025 8:47 PM

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Trump threatens to invoke insurrection act

US President Donald Trump’s warning to invoke the Insurrection Act has intensified a growing legal showdown with Democratic-led cities as hundreds of National Guard troops from Texas prepared to patrol Chicago streets. Trump said he may use the centuries-old law to bypass opposition from local and s...

October 7, 2025 8:44 PM October 7, 2025 8:44 PM

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India backs Afghan Sovereignty & Development at 7th Moscow Format Consultations

India has reiterated that a secure, peaceful and stable Afghanistan is vital for its people, regional resilience and global security. The statement came during the 7th Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan held in Moscow with participation from India, Russia, China, Iran and Central Asian count...

October 7, 2025 7:32 PM October 7, 2025 7:32 PM

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PM Modi greets President Putin on 73rd birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin and greeted him on his 73rd birthday. The two leaders reviewed bilateral progress and reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Mr Modi also conveyed that h...