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December 11, 2025 8:59 AM

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US Federal Reserve cuts its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points

US Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing the federal funds rate to its lowest level since early 2022. The new target range now stands at 3.5 to 3.75 percent, down from 3.75 to 4 percent.     This is the Fed’s third consecutive rate cut since Septembe...

December 11, 2025 8:52 AM

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US expands online presence checks for H-1B visa applicants

The United States has expanded its review of social media and online presence to include all H-1B specialty occupation workers and their H-4 dependents, the US Embassy in India said.     The announcement follows a recent decision by the Trump administration to make social media screening mandatory f...

December 11, 2025 6:10 AM

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India and Malaysia reaffirm cooperation against terrorism and transnational crime

India and Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation against terrorism and transnational crime.     In a joint statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said that during the third meeting of the India-Malaysia Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism and Combating Transnat...

December 10, 2025 8:46 PM

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UNESCO adds Deepavali to Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Deepavali, the festival of lights, has been inscribed on UNESCO's List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, announced at the 20th UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee session at New Delhi's Red Fort from December 8-13, 2025.   It is the 16th Indian element on this list. In Nepal, a Musical...

December 10, 2025 8:37 PM

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India & Italy ties built on shared democratic values: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today highlighted that the India-Italy partnership is built on democratic values and a shared commitment to a stable, secure, and prosperous world.   In his opening remarks during a meeting with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Taj...

December 10, 2025 8:30 PM

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India & Israel reiterate zero- tolerance towards terrorism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the phone. During the telephonic conversation, both leaders expressed satisfaction at the continued momentum in India-Israel Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening these...

December 10, 2025 6:18 PM

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ADB raises India’s growth forecast to 7.2% for current fiscal

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised its growth forecast for India to 7.2 per cent, up from 6.5 per cent, for the financial year 2025-26, according to its Asia and Pacific Growth Outlook report. This marks an increase of 0.7 percentage points after the country registered robust growth in the ...

December 10, 2025 6:02 PM

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Lahore Tops Global Pollution Rankings with AQI of 353

Lahore has been ranked at the top of global pollution charts with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of more than 300. According to the Swiss air quality monitor IQAir, Lahore, with an AQI of 353, was ranked in the first spot among the most polluted cities of the world. The air quality was measured as unhea...

December 10, 2025 5:43 PM

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Bridge Summit 2025 concludes at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre

Bridge Summit 2025, the world’s largest debut media event, concluded today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre after a three-day programme.   The summit drew more than 60,000 participants from 132 countries and featured over 400 international speakers and 300 exhibitors across more than 300 ...

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