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August 15, 2025 8:32 AM

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India’s 79th Independence Day being celebrated in Sri Lanka

India’s 79th Independence Day is being celebrated in Sri Lanka. Remembering the sacrifices of Indian forces, High Commissioner of India, Santosh Jha laid a wreath at the IPKF monument in Colombo today morning.   He also hoisted the tricolour and read out excerpts from the President’s message on the ...

August 14, 2025 9:43 PM

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Brazil launches aid package to counter US tariff hike

Brazil has launched a slew of measures to support exporters hit by a 50 per cent tariff imposed by the US government. The initiative, called Sovereign Brazil, provides around 5.562 billion US dollars in affordable loans, tax breaks and other measures, prioritising small businesses and those dealing ...

August 14, 2025 1:39 PM

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Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia Holds Cleanliness Drive Ahead of Independence Day

In the run-up to Independence Day 2025, the Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia organised a Shramdaan activity under the Har Ghar Swachhata campaign. Ambassador Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan administered the Swachhta Pledge, after which staff and community members joined in cleaning and beautifying the Embassy pr...

August 14, 2025 12:34 PM

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6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Tonga

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted the Tonga Islands Region at 0438 GMT on Thursday.   The epicentre of the earthquake was at a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 18.40 degrees south latitude and 172.39 degrees west longitude. According to initial reports, no tsunami warni...

August 14, 2025 11:07 AM

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Alaska, evacuation alerts ahead of glacial flood threat

In Alaska, residents are evacuating as floodwaters from a glacial lake threaten communities near the state capital, Juneau.   Meltwater from a basin dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier has begun to escape, prompting fears of record-breaking flooding.   The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued ...

August 14, 2025 10:29 AM

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Three killed, 60 injured in Pakistan Independence Day celebrations

In Pakistan, Three people, including a senior citizen and an eight-year-old girl, lost their lives during Independence Day celebrations in Pakistan's Karachi due to "reckless" aerial firing, while more than 60 others sustained gunshot injuries.   According to local reports, the incidents occurred in...

August 13, 2025 9:15 PM

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Russia Accuses Ukraine of Increasing Attacks Ahead of US-Russia Alaska Meeting

Russia accused Ukraine of ramping up attacks ahead of the August 15 meeting between the US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska. In a statement shared on X today, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that 22 people have been killed and another 105 injured due to...