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Entertainment News
Sudden Demise of ‘Dangal’ Star Suhani Bhatnagar Shocks Director Nitesh Tiwari
Director Nitesh Tiwari expressed shock at the sudden death of Suhani Bhatnagar, who played young Babita Phogat in the film ‘Dangal.’ The 19-year-old actress passed away at AIIMS, New Delhi, due to an adverse reaction to medication prescribed for fluid accumulation. Tiwari described her passing as “absolutely shocking and heartbreaking,” praising her as a “happy soul, so full of life.”…
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Business
Seven Airlines Given Deadline to Meet Baggage Delivery Standards
NEW DELHI: The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has instructed seven airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, Akasa, SpiceJet, Vistara, Air India Express Connect, and Air India Express, to ensure the delivery of the last baggage within 30 minutes as per the Service Quality Requirements of the Operation, Management, and Delivery Agreement (OMDA). BCAS has set a deadline of February…
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World News
China Witnesses Threefold Increase in Labour Protests, Reports Show
Labour protests in China have surged, particularly in the lead-up to the Lunar New Year, escalating threefold in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, according to data from Freedom House’s China Dissent Monitor. The monitor recorded 777 labour protests from September to December 2023, compared to 245 in the corresponding period of the previous…
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Business
Finance Ministry Focuses on Streamlining Debt Recovery Tribunals
A high-level meeting chaired by Vivek Joshi, Secretary of the Finance Ministry’s Department of Financial Services, aimed to expedite debt recovery and enhance efficiency in debt recovery tribunals (DRTs). Attendees included Chairpersons of Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs), Presiding Officers of DRTs, senior officers from Public and Private Sector Banks, the CEO of the Indian Bank Association (IBA), and officials…
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Business
Oil Markets Resilient Despite Middle East Unrest and Red Sea Attacks
Washington: In the aftermath of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, oil prices surged past $100 per barrel. However, the current geopolitical landscape, including tensions in the Middle East and Red Sea shipping attacks, has not mirrored such drastic oil market reactions, as reported by the media. Last month witnessed a spike in oil prices following US-led strikes on Houthi targets…
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World News
Netanyahu Informs Biden: Israel Will Fight Until ‘Total Victory’ Includes Rafah Action
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel will not yield to international pressure opposing a ground operation in Gaza’s Rafah area to root out Hamas militants. Netanyahu emphasized that preventing a ground operation would result in losing the war against Hamas. Despite warnings from the U.S. and Western allies about the potential catastrophe of such an…
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Russian Forces Seize Control of Avdiivka Town in Ukraine
Moscow: Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced that Moscow has taken complete control of Ukraine’s Avdiivka town. The Center group, led by Lieutenant General Andrey Mordvichev, successfully captured Avdiivka, allowing Russian forces to shift the front line from Donetsk, securing their military from Ukrainian attacks. The defense ministry reported over 1,500 Ukrainian servicemen lost in the last 24 hours. In…
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USA
USA: Former President Trump Unveils ‘NEVER SURRENDER’ High-Top Sneaker
Washington: Former US President Donald Trump has launched a sneaker line, “Trump Sneakers,” a day after a New York judge fined him and his companies nearly $355 million in a civil fraud case. Trump unveiled the “NEVER SURRENDER HIGH-TOP SNEAKER” priced at $399 at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia, declaring it a potential success. The $399 sneakers sold out quickly, with…
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World News
Jaishankar and Wang Yi’s Unexpected Encounter at Munich Security Conference
MUNICH: Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar had an impromptu conversation with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference. The brief interaction occurred as Jaishankar headed to a panel discussion. This comes after months of no communication between the two nations since their last meeting in Indonesia in July 2023. Jaishankar also met with UK Foreign…
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Politics News
BJP’s National Convention: ‘Viksit Bharat-Modi ki Guarantee’ Political Resolution Passes
New Delhi: The BJP’s national convention in the capital passed a political resolution titled “Viksit Bharat-Modi ki guarantee” during its national council meeting. The resolution, presented by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, emphasized the government’s development initiatives, cultural measures, and special focus on women, south India, farmers, and Sikhs. Singh highlighted the transformation of India since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister…
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