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October 6, 2025 10:04 PM October 6, 2025 10:04 PM

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal Launches UPI in Qatar, Boosting India-Qatar Digital Ties

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal launched India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at the Lulu Mall in Doha, marking a new milestone in digital and financial cooperation between India and Qatar. The launch symbolises growing trust across borders and aims to enhance ease of transa...

October 6, 2025 10:05 PM October 6, 2025 10:05 PM

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US and Japanese Scientists Win 2025 Nobel Prize for Breakthrough in Immune Tolerance

US scientists Mary E. Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell, along with Japan’s Shimon Sakaguchi, have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their groundbreaking discovery on peripheral immune tolerance.     The scientists awarded the prize for discovering how the immune system protect...

October 6, 2025 6:46 PM October 6, 2025 6:46 PM

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UN Appeals for Urgent Aid as Earthquake Devastates Afghanistan’s Kunar Province

The United Nations has appealed for urgent humanitarian assistance for thousands of earthquake-affected people in Afghanistan’s Kunar province as winter nears. UN humanitarian coordinator, Indrika Ratwatte highlighted the critical need for shelter and clean drinking water. Initial assessments indica...

October 6, 2025 6:42 PM October 6, 2025 6:42 PM

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Deadly Storms Hit Punjab Province in Pakistan; 4 Dead, 28 Injured

In Pakistan, four people were killed and 28 injured after heavy rains and storms caused widespread destruction across Punjab province in the past 24 hours. Rescue officials confirmed reports of Roof and wall collapses in multiple districts.     Two children died in Tandlianwala, while fatalities wer...

October 6, 2025 6:30 PM October 6, 2025 6:30 PM

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal Holds Bilateral Talks with Qatar’s Minister

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a successful bilateral meeting with his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani.     In a social media post, Mr Goyal noted that the two leaders discussed ways to enhance India-Qatar bilateral trade and reaffirmed their c...

October 6, 2025 6:08 PM October 6, 2025 6:08 PM

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U.S. Shutdown Hits Day 6 Amid Stalemate, Layoff Fears Mount

The U.S. government shutdown entered its sixth day as Republicans and Democrats remained deadlocked over funding. The White House warned mass layoffs of federal workers, escalating tensions.     The Senate prepared to vote on rival funding bills, though neither is expected to pass. President Trump b...

October 6, 2025 5:03 PM October 6, 2025 5:03 PM

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China Issues Level-IV Flood Alert in Yunnan Ahead of Typhoon Matmo

China has activated a Level-IV emergency response for flood control in Yunnan Province amid forecasts of heavy rainfall caused by Typhoon Matmo. The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters has dispatched a work team to support local efforts.     Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of thi...

October 6, 2025 4:57 PM October 6, 2025 4:57 PM

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Death Toll Rises to 54 in Indonesian School Collapse as Rescue Efforts Continue

The death toll in the collapse of a school in East Java of Indonesia, has risen to 54, with rescue operations ongoing. A joint team recovered eight more bodies last evening from the Sidoarjo Regency site. So far, 157 people have been found, including 104 survivors.     Rescue teams are now focusing ...

October 6, 2025 4:41 PM October 6, 2025 4:41 PM

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Multinational Corporations Exit Pakistan Amid Rising Militancy and Economic Challenges

A growing number of multinational corporations are exiting Pakistan due to rising militancy, corruption, and regulatory challenges, according to a report by leading news paper.     According to report, firms like Procter & Gamble, Shell, Microsoft, Uber, Yamaha, and Pfizer are scaling back or le...