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Islamabad resident secures 22 plots from CDA amid controversy
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) controversially allotted 22 plots worth Rs440 million to an individual who had changed both his and his father's names without updating the corresponding land revenue records. The audit report for 2023-24 flagged this as a suspicious transaction, notin
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EAM Jaishankar congratulates Moldovian counterpart on Moldovian Independen
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
India and Moldova have strengthened their bilateral ties through a series of diplomatic and economic engagements, including the opening of Moldova's Resident Mission in New Delhi in 2023, participation in key trade and cultural events, and collaborative capacity-building initiatives. These e
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Constellar and MY Exhibition Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Agri-Foo
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Singapore, August 27: Constellar and MY Exhibition Co., Ltd are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to boost the agri-food tech and aquaculture sectors in Singapore and Taiwan region. This collaboration will contribute to the broader goal of leveraging technology to advance Asia's ag
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Four killed in suicide attack on former militant in North Waziristan
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
A suicide attack in North Waziristan's Razmak area on Monday killed four people and injured 15, targeting the vehicle of Usman alias Liwanay, a former militant commander who was unharmed. The explosion, which occurred around 11:30 AM, led to severe injuries and fatalities, with two victims r
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Jana Small Finance Bank Sweeps 4 Awards at ICC Emerging Asia Banking Concl
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26: Jana Small Finance Bank has once again cemented its status as a frontrunner in the Indian banking industry. The bank's commitment to excellence and innovation was recognized at the prestigious 2nd ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards, where
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Taiwan bars Chinese rapper over 'Taipei, China' label
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
On August 25, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council announced that Chinese rapper Wang Yitai would be denied entry to Taiwan due to the use of the term "Taipei, China" in his promotional materials for a scheduled September 14 concert. The MAC's decision followed the revelation that ticket sales
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Surge in obesity-related cancers among young adults in China, study finds
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
A recent study published in *Med* journal reveals that obesity-related cancers in China have been increasing at an annual rate of 3.6 percent from 2007 to 2021, with an even sharper rise of over 15 percent per year among those aged 25 to 29. The study predicts that, without significant publi
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Australia seeks regional policing pact to counter China's influence in the
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Australian officials are pushing for a Pacific-wide policing pact during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, aiming to curb China's influence in the region. Critics argue that the pact prioritizes U.S. strategic interests over the needs of Pacific Island Countries (PICs) and infringes
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Frequent leaks and lack of transparency tarnish Japan's reputation as Fuku
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
One year into Japan's controversial release of nuclear-contaminated wastewater from Fukushima Daiichi, around 60,000 tons have been discharged as part of a 30-year plan. The process has damaged TEPCO's and the Japanese government's reputations due to frequent leaks and lack of transparency,
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Pakistan: Bus overturns on Makran coastal highway; 11 dead, 35 injured
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
At least 11 people lost their lives and 35 others were injured on Sunday when a bus overturned on the Makran coastal highway and plunged into a ditch.
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Gachibowli all set for grand battle ahead in Intercontinental Cup
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
A new-look Gachibowli Athletic Stadium in the historic city of Hyderabad will welcome the players and spectators alike as the three-nation Intercontinental Cup kicks off on September 3.
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Tanvi Patri becomes third Indian to secure u15 gold at Badminton Asia C'sh
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Indian top seed defeated second seed Nguyen 22-20, 21-11 in 34 minutes to clinch the title without dropping a single game throughout the tournament, as per a press release from the Badminton Association of India (BAI).
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