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August 18, 2025 1:32 PM
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Hundreds of thousands of Israelis staged nationwide protests and a general strike yesterday, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held by Hamas. The demonstrations, among largest since the war began nearly two years ago, brought cities to a standstill, blocking highways, shutter...
August 18, 2025 10:55 AM
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In Bangladesh, the interim government has given permission to import onions from India's land ports to check spiral hikes in price. After a gap of five and a half months, Bangladeshi importers got permission to import onions from India through the land ports. The first consignment of 150 tonnes of o...
August 18, 2025 10:53 AM
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Pakistan’s weather department yesterday warned of heavier torrential rains countrywide, as the death toll from flash floods in the country’s north rose to 327, according to authorities. The monsoon rainfall, which began on June 26, has wreaked havoc in the country, killing nearly 650 people since th...
August 18, 2025 10:36 AM
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Palestinian militant group Hamas has rejected Israel’s plan to relocate residents from Gaza City, saying the move constitutes a new wave of genocide and displacement for hundreds of thousands of residents in the area. The Palestinian militant group accused Israel of using the planned deploymen...
August 17, 2025 9:50 PM
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More than 500 humanoid robots from 16 countries, including Japan, showcased their skills at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The four-day event, which concluded today, featured a range of competitions in sports, tasks, and real-world scenarios. Robots competed in 26 events, including t...
August 17, 2025 9:44 PM
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The Embassy of India in Berlin organised a Bharat Parade in Germany to commemorate the 79th Independence Day of India. The Ministry of External Affairs said the 'Bharat Parade' marched from Brandenburg Gate to the Sanchi Stupa at the Humboldt Forum. According to the Ministry, nearly a thousand membe...
August 17, 2025 7:50 PM
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In Sri Lanka, the Indian Cultural Association, in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, organised a special screening of Sholay to mark 50 years of the iconic film in Colombo. Members of the Indian community in Sri Lanka attended the event with great enthusiasm, reliving the ...
August 17, 2025 6:57 PM
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Foreign investors pumped in 4,469 crore rupees into the Indian debt markets so far in August. However, as per the depositories data, foreign portfolio investors, or FPIs, pulled out 20,975 crore rupees from the Indian equity markets during the August 1 and 15 period. In July, FPIs pulled out ...
August 17, 2025 6:42 PM
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Global crude oil prices declined last week. Brent crude oil futures dropped 1.7 per cent during the week to end at 65.85 dollars a barrel, while the US crude fell 1.1 per cent to close at 62.80 dollars per barrel. Weaker economic data from China also raised concerns over fuel demand. Chinese ...
August 17, 2025 5:47 PM
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US First Lady Melania Trump has written a heartfelt letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging him to end the war in Ukraine for the sake of children and future generations. The letter, delivered by President Donald Trump ahead of his summit with Putin in Alaska, highlights the severe impact...
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