August 13, 2026 5:54 PM

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J&K police launches Dial 112 service for immediate assistance

  Jammu and Kashmir police activated the National General Emergency Response System, Dial 112, today for immediate assistance to people during emergencies through a single helpline. The police said the service is available through all police stations across the Jammu zone, and the public has been ur...

August 13, 2026 5:45 PM

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Asian markets in gain, and European indices show mixed response

   In the Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi index gained almost 3.6 per cent and Japan's Nikkei 225 rose around 1.2 per cent.   Among the major European indices, Germany's DAX was trading 0.4 per cent up, while London's FTSE 100 dropped 0.3 per cent, when reports last came in. On economic front, Un...

August 13, 2026 5:46 PM

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Oil prices down

Global crude oil prices declined today as investors assessed prospects for weaker ‌global demand this year and higher US crude stocks. Brent crude was trading 1.8 per cent down at 87 US dollars and 41 cents per barrel in intra-day trade. West Texas Intermediate crude was trading 1.9 per cent down at...

August 13, 2026 5:06 PM

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China & Russia reaffirm their support for India’s BRICS presidency

    China and Russia have reaffirmed their support for India’s BRICS presidency this year, as New Delhi chairs the grouping for the fourth time. Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong and Russia’s Charge d’Affaires Roman Babushkin attended a BRICS Ambassadors’ Roundtable Discussion hosted by the Viv...