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At least 32 killed in crowd crushes at charity events in Nigeria
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
At least 32 people have died in two separate crowd crush incidents at charity events in Nigeria, one in Anambra state and the other in Abuja. The events, which aimed to distribute aid to vulnerable populations, were marred by overcrowding as large crowds surged for food and relief materials,
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Pakistan: Polio vaccination a prerequisite for obtaining birth, death and
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government has mandated polio vaccination for families to obtain birth, death, and marriage certificates. Focused on Peshawar and surrounding areas, the directive is aimed at boosting vaccination coverage to eradicate polio. Non-compliance could result in discipl
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DMK holds executive meeting in Chennai, passes 12 resolutions
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The DMK passed 12 resolutions which were read out by DMK leader TKS Elangovan, former member of Rajya Sabha, who appreciated CM Stalin and the ministers in the Tamil Nadu government for their efforts to implement precautionary measures during the Cyclonic storm 'Fengal'.
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CM Devendra Fadnavis presents blueprint for balanced, comprehensive develo
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
During the winter session of the Maharashtra Legislature in Nagpur, a detailed review was presented on the measures being undertaken for the overall development of Vidarbha and Marathwada, including decisions on irrigation, industries, river-linking projects, and infrastructure.
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US Congress approves spending extension, avoiding shutdown
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The US Senate passed a spending measure early on Saturday, preventing a government shutdown and ensuring funding through mid-March. The bill, which includes disaster relief and farm aid, was signed by President Biden after clearing the House. The legislation delays major fiscal decisions
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India-China discuss measures to maintain peace on border at 23rd Special R
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The meeting was attended by Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor, and Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister and Member of the CPC Central Committee. Doval also invited Wang Yi to visit India at a mutually convenient date to hold the next round of SR meeting.
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ILO praises UAE's Labour Market legislation, policies
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has praised the UAE's labour market legislation and policies for enhancing competitiveness and balancing the rights of employers and workers. During a meeting in Dubai, ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo lauded the UAE's efforts to improve labour
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Kazakhstan's Chairmanship of CICA Chairmanship to end today with major ach
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Kazakhstan's Chairmanship of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) is set to conclude today at the seventh meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs.
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"With sustained commitment, collective action, we can ensure that everyone
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries in South East Asia region to strengthen measures to prevent drowning which disproportionately affects children and the vulnerable population, an official release said.
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Congress' Adhir Ranjan defends imposition of 'Emergency' during ex-PM Indi
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday defended the Emergency imposed during Indira Gandhi's leadership, stating that it was not a threat to democracy but a measure taken for the country's security.
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SVPI airport's innovative approach to energy efficiency wins NECA 2024
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
SVPIA has implemented several energy-saving measures, including State-of-the-art systems with High-Efficiency Cooling, Optimised Air Conditioning, Smart Airport Projects, Water Conservation, Sustainable Transportation, and Employee Empowerment.
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WHO urges countries in South East Asia to strengthen measures to prevent d
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
According to WHO's first Global status report on drowning prevention, the South-East Asia region reported 83 000 drowning fatalities in 2021, which accounts to 28 per cent of the global drowning burden and contributing substantially to the nearly 30 lives lost to drowning every hour, across
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