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UAE marks historic year of global, continental sporting achievements
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The United Arab Emirates concluded 2025 with a record-breaking series of athletic achievements, securing unprecedented medal hauls across regional, continental, and global competitions.
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Jefferies shifts weightage from China and Indonesia to India and Taiwan
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Global investment bank Jefferies has increased its allocation to India and Taiwan in its Asia Pacific ex-Japan relative-return portfolio, while trimming exposure to China and Indonesia, citing evolving macroeconomic conditions and relative growth prospects across the region.
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BJP heads into 2026 from position of strength : Union Minister Sarbananda
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal delivered the keynote address at the BJP Assam Pradesh State Executive Meeting where he called upon the Party Cadre to capitalise on the position of strength from people's goodwill and support for the Double Engine Sark
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Afghanistan launches probe into border incident, seeks coordination with T
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Tensions have escalated along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border in Central Asia, with Tajik authorities reporting several armed crossings in recent weeks, putting added strain on already fragile ties with Afghanistan's Taliban-led administration.
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"Idea is to demonstrate capability of great voyages across Indian Ocean":
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Notably, INSV Kaundinya, will undertake her maiden overseas voyage on December 29, 2025. The vessel will be flagged off from Porbandar, Gujarat, for Muscat, Oman, symbolically retracing the historic maritime routes that connected India to the wider Indian Ocean world for millennia.
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Dr. Rasha Kelej Meets Liberia First Lady for 12th Africa Asia Luminary to
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Monrovia [Liberia]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 26: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, "Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary", in partnership with the Government of The Gambia in Banjul, T
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Indian hockey stalwarts Harmanpreet, Hardik eye strong HIL 2026 campaigns
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
India and Soorma Hockey Club Captain Harmanpreet Singh said he is keen to maximise the HIL 2025-26 window ahead of a decisive year for the national team.
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Rupee stands out as top performer last week in Asia despite global FX vola
Updated : 3 months ago IST
However, the Indian rupee witnessed heightened volatility during the week and appreciated ~1.27% last week after hitting fresh all-time lows of Rs 91.09 against USD on 16th Dec'25, influenced by weak global cues from the US, major central banks policy decisions, ongoing trade negotiations, a
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Yokohama showcases Circular City Model at Asia smart city conference
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Yokohama city's circular city model has various activities - treatment of garbage, waste recycling, disassemble rebuilding architecture, reuse of unused clothing, reduction of food loss, sustainable aviation fuel and so on.
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Senior National Badminton C'ships: Unnati, Tanvi, Aakarshi start with wins
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Unnati, who had a bye in the first round, hammered wildcard entrant Akanksha Matte 21-8, 21-18 while Tanvi began her campaign with a 21-10, 21-14 win over Asian U-15 girls singles gold medallist Shaina Manimuthu, as per a press release from the Badminton Association of India (BAI).
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Assam emerges as Gateway to Act East Growth, Sarbananda Sonowal tells Guwa
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal said Assam is uniquely positioned to emerge as a regional growth hub under India's Act East Policy, urging entrepreneurs to leverage the state's geography, connectivity and governance reforms to drive inclusive
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Telangana Minister Seethakka urges Prime Minister Modi to declare Sammakka
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Telangana Minister Anasuya Seethakka has officially called on the Union Government to grant national status to the Sammakka Sarakka Jatara, widely recognised as Asia's largest tribal congregation. Speaking ahead of the event scheduled for late January in the Mulugu district, the Minister
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