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India ranks 107 on Global Hunger Index 2022
New Delhi: India ranked 107 out of 121 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2022 with its child-wasting rate at 19.3 percent, being the highest in the world. The Global Hunger Index (GHI)…
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Nirmala Sitharaman meets EU Economy Commissioner, discusses India’s G20 presidency
Washington, Oct 14 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday met Paolo Gentiloni, Commissioner of Economy at EU Commission, on the sidelines of IMF-WBG Annual Meetings here. Both the leaders discussed issues…
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MHA upgrades Assam CM Sarma’s security cover to Z plus
New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry has accorded Z plus security cover to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, from his existing Z category, officials said on Friday. Officials said that the…
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India, UK looking for mutually beneficial FTA: MEA
New Delhi: India on Friday said it is carrying out negotiations with the UK for the early finalisation of a free trade agreement that is beneficial to both sides. In April, the two…
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India to produce 25 percent of its oil demand by 2030: Hardeep Puri
Jaipur: Indian petroleum industry is at the cusp of opportunity and will be able to produce 25 per cent of its crude oil demand by 2030, Union Petroleum and Urban Affairs Minister…
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NHRC issues notice to Centre, 6 states over Devadasi system
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo moto cognizance of a media report on the continued menace of Devadasi system in various temples, especially in the southern part…
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India in touch with Gambia over deaths linked to cough syrup
New Delhi: India is in touch with the Gambia in the wake of a WHO report that potentially linked the death of 66 children in that country to four Indian-made cough syrups.…
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Congress’ Bharat Jodo Yatra will finish covering 1000 kms on Oct 15
The Bharat Jodo Yatra will reach a milestone on Saturday covering 1000 kilometres after starting from Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of the Indian subcontinent launched on 7 September 2022. The 3500 kilometres…
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Muslim man beaten to death in UP’s Bhagpat district; four held
In a case dating back to September, a Muslim man was beaten to death in Uttar Pradesh’s Bhagpat district after which four Hindu men were arrested. The victim identified as Dawood Ali…
- Sports
Shami picked as Bumrah’s replacement in India squad for T20 World Cup
New Delhi: The BCCI on Friday named seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami as injured Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement in the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia. “The All-India Senior Selection…
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India start favourite against Sri Lanka in pursuit of 7th Asia cup title
Sylhet: A ruthless Indian team would look to reassert its supremacy and aim to win an unprecedented seventh Asia Cup title when it clashes with Sri Lanka in the final here on Saturday.…
- Technology
Instagram brings new age verification test to Indian users
New Delhi: Meta-owned Instagram has brought its new test for users to verify their age via an original ID or video selfie to India, amid growing worries that kids are using fake…
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Uzbekistan relocating 2,000 Indian medical students from Ukraine
Hyderabad: Uzbekistan is providing 2,000 seats in its medical colleges for Indian students who had to discontinue their medical education in war-hit Ukraine, its envoy to India said on Thursday. Uzbekistan’s Ambassador,…
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43% of Indians not willing to pay extra for 5G services: Report
New Delhi: As India rolls out 5G services at some locations in select cities, 43 per cent of those willing to switch to 5G are not willing to pay anything more than…
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13 killed in Karnataka due to heavy rain
Bengaluru: At least 13 people have died due to heavy rain in Karnataka, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting more downpours in the state on Friday and Saturday. Besides the casualties,…