President Murmu concludes historic state visit to Slovakia

April 11, 2025 1:06 PM

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President Murmu concludes historic state visit to Slovakia

President Droupadi Murmu concluded her successful visit to Slovakia. The state visit of the President was historic for many reasons. It took place after a gap of nearly 30 years.   Akashvani correspondent reports that the President met and held delegation-level talks with the President of Slova...

Japanese PM Ishiba seeks ‘win-win’ outcome from US tariff talks

April 11, 2025 12:58 PM

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Japanese PM Ishiba seeks ‘win-win’ outcome from US tariff talks

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said today that his country wants a win-win outcome from tariff talks with the US as he dispatches a top economic aide to visit Washington next week.   Speaking to a government task force meeting in his office in Tokyo, Premier Ishiba formally tasked Ryose...

Nepal Police arrest medical entrepreneur, political activist Durga Prasai

April 11, 2025 1:00 PM

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Nepal Police arrest medical entrepreneur, political activist Durga Prasai

Nepal Police have arrested medical entrepreneur and political activist Durga Prasai. He had been on the run since violent protests at Tinkune on March 28, where two people were killed, buildings were torched, and private property was damaged. Police said he was arrested in Bhadrapur, Jhapa and broug...

Sensex surges 1,357 points, Nifty jumps 441

April 11, 2025 11:57 AM

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Sensex surges 1,357 points, Nifty jumps 441

Domestic benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, opened in the green today despite global uncertainty amid US tariffs. BSE Sensex gained over 1,357 points to 75,20,4, and Nifty went up 441 points to trade at 22,841, with both indices advancing over 1.3 per cent in early trade, when reports last came in...

61-day annual fishing ban to begin April 15 in Puducherry, Karaikal, Yanam

April 11, 2025 11:53 AM

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61-day annual fishing ban to begin April 15 in Puducherry, Karaikal, Yanam

The annual fishing ban will come into force for a 61-day period from April 15 in Puducherry, Karaikal and Yanam regions and from June 1 in Mahe. The seasonal ban is aimed at allowing fish to breed and replenish, ensuring long-term sustainability of the marine ecosystem. The UT Ministry of Fisheries,...

US to hold direct nuclear talks with Iran

April 11, 2025 12:06 PM

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US to hold direct nuclear talks with Iran

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States will hold direct talks with Iran tomorrow to discuss Iran’s nuclear programme. The talks between U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and a senior Iranian leader are scheduled for this weekend in Oman.   Rubio said during a Cabinet meeting ...

EU puts countermeasures on hold for 90 days after Trump halts tariffs

April 11, 2025 11:44 AM

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EU puts countermeasures on hold for 90 days after Trump halts tariffs

The European Union said it is putting on hold the countermeasures against US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff for 90 days. The announcement was made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen yesterday in a statement on the social media platform X. This comes after Trump halted th...