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Kabul residents struggle as groundwater levels plunge
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Several Kabul residents have voiced alarm over the rapid drop in groundwater levels, urging the Islamic Emirate to address the worsening water crisis. Experts and officials cited drought, climate change, and unplanned urban growth as key causes, warning of severe social and economic impacts
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Devotees in southern plains of Nepal pray for end of disasters as they obs
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Arsiya Devi began preparations for Chhath Puja at her mud-thatched home in the southern plains of Nepal, arranging all the essentials to offer to the setting Sun and Chhath Maiya. Apart from praying for her family's well-being and prosperity, this year her prayers are focused on seeking r
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Pakistan's border conflict with Afghanistan chokes food supply, punishes i
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict has halted cross-border trade, causing severe shortages of fruits and vegetables in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir. Prices of essentials like tomatoes and onions have skyrocketed, traders face massive losses, and Afghan exporters struggle with unsold produc
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Delhi hosts prelude to Nagaland's Hornbill Festival; Minister Temjen Imna
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A prelude to the 26th edition of the Hornbill Festival was held in the national capital on Friday, showcasing Nagaland's vibrant culture and traditions ahead of the state's flagship cultural event scheduled later this year.
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"Putin must pay price for his needless aggression": UK PM welcomes US impo
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The UK, on October 16, announced around 90 new sanctions on the Russian oil sector in an effort to put pressure on the country to stop the Ukraine war. A week later, on October 23, the United States announced sanctions on two of Russia's biggest oil companies.
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India's merchandise trade deficit likely widens to USD 28 billion in Septe
Updated : 5 months ago IST
India's merchandise trade deficit is expected to have widened to USD 28.0 billion in September 2025, up from USD 26.5 billion in August, according to a report by Union Bank of India.
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Prices of EVs, wind turbines, and semiconductors to rise amid fresh tariff
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The United States has announced an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods, effective November 1, 2025, which will raise the overall tariff rate on Chinese imports to approximately 130%.
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India's auto sales saw festive surge in Sept; Navratri records historic 34
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
India's automobile retail sector witnessed a remarkable turnaround in September 2025, driven by the twin impact of festive demand and the rollout of the landmark GST 2.0 reforms, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said on Tuesday.
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Raidurg land auction sets record as Telangana earns Rs 3,135 cr from two p
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Telangana Government, through the Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC), conducted the auction for two land parcels in Raidurg, located within Hyderabad Knowledge City.
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From Vision to Impact: 10 Startups Powering India's Transformation
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 3: India's startup ecosystem is changing very quickly, with new companies driving progress in education, healthcare, finance, and sustainability. The ecosystem is also moving into a new stage of innovation, with forward-looking companies leading importa
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Last 20 years' data shows states spending increases post elections due to
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The last two decades have shown that states' spending usually picks up after elections, with revenue expenditure turning out to be the most prominent driver, according to a report by Emkay Research.
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H1B fee hike will hit US startups and innovation more, will have minimal i
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The recent H1B visa fee hike announced by the US administration will hit more to startups and innovation of the United States than India's IT services exports, said US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) President and CEO Mukesh Aghi.
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