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March 21, 2025 8:49 AM March 21, 2025 8:49 AM

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US President Trump expects India to significantly reduce tariffs

US President Donald Trump has said that he expects India to significantly reduce tariffs. In an interview with a news channel, Trump said that he shares a good relationship with India. However, he emphasized that he would proceed with his plan to impose a reciprocal tariff rate starting April 2. &nb...

March 20, 2025 8:09 PM March 20, 2025 8:09 PM

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Sri Lanka to hold local government elections on May 6th

    Sri Lanka’s Election Commission has said that the much-delayed Local Government election will be held on May 6. The poll body announced after accepting nominations from political parties and independent groups. The polls to 340 local bodies, were scheduled to be held in January 2023. In the afte...

March 20, 2025 1:52 PM March 20, 2025 1:52 PM

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World Sparrow Day being observed to raise awareness on sparrow conservation

World Sparrow Day is being observed worldwide today, marking an annual effort to raise awareness about the rapid decline in sparrow populations. Celebrated every year on March 20, the day was first observed in 2010 across various parts of the world. This day emphasizes the effects of urbanization, p...

March 20, 2025 1:38 PM March 20, 2025 1:38 PM

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International Happiness Day being observed globally with theme ‘Caring & Sharing’

International Happiness Day- IHD is being observed across the globe today. The day is observed to recognize the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings around the world and the importance of their recognition in public policy objectives. ...

March 20, 2025 11:05 AM March 20, 2025 11:05 AM

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US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady

US Federal Reserve has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged in the 4.25 per cent to 4.50 per cent range. The American central bank also indicated that two quarter-point interest-rate cuts are likely later this year. The Fed Reserve hiked its projection of US inflation for 2025 and downgraded t...

March 20, 2025 7:54 AM March 20, 2025 7:54 AM

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Russia, Ukraine swap 175 prisoners in major exchange

Russia and Ukraine said yesterday, they had each swapped 175 prisoners in one of the largest exchanges since the Russian military operation started three years ago. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said, that releasing all prisoners of war as well as captured civilians would be an important step...

March 20, 2025 7:50 AM March 20, 2025 7:50 AM

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Ukranian President Zelensky agrees to partial ceasefire with Russia: US

United States says that Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to a partial ceasefire in the war against Russia that was discussed by US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The White House said last night that the US President briefed Mr. Zelensky on a phone ...

March 20, 2025 7:38 AM March 20, 2025 7:38 AM

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Israeli forces resume ground operations in Gaza as death toll climbs

Israel has expanded its military campaign in Gaza, launching ground operations in the central and southern parts of the territory just a day after airstrikes killed at least 400 Palestinians in one of the deadliest episodes since the war began in October 2023.   The Israeli military announced t...

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