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Asia-Pacific suffered losses of $73 billion from natural disasters last year, but only $9 billion of that amount was insured, according to German reinsurance company Munich Re. This makes the region one of the least insured in the world…
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Several Asian countries have stepped up health screening measures following the detection of two Nipah virus cases in West Bengal, India. Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia have introduced enhanced testing and monitoring at…
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the risk of the Nipah virus spreading from India remains low and does not justify any travel or trade restrictions, even as two cases were confirmed in West Bengal. In a statement, the WHO…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday tabled the Economic Survey of India in Parliament for the 2025–26 financial year, setting the stage for the Union Budget, scheduled for Sunday, February 1. This year marks Sitharaman’s record…
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Delhi’s mercury dipped to 7.7°C on Friday, 0.7°C below the seasonal average, down from 11°C a day earlier, as the city prepared for a weekend under a yellow alert for possible rain, thunderstorms, and moderate to dense fog. The air quality…
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Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened lower on Friday, tracking weak global cues, as investors awaited the Union Budget 2026 scheduled to be presented on February 1, 2026. The stock markets will remain open on Sunday. The…
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Actor Rupali Ganguly has grabbed widespread attention with a fiery outburst in a recent episode of Anupamaa, delivering a high-voltage monologue that has gone viral on social media. Her now-famous line, “ghuma ghumake marungi,” has…
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Virat Kohli fans can breathe easy — the former India captain’s Instagram account is back online after being inaccessible for several hours. The profile, which has around 274 million followers, has been fully restored, with all 1,044 posts…
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The United States is continuing its “maximum pressure” policy toward Iran, State Department spokesperson Tommy Piggott said, as reports indicate that Israeli officials have urged Washington to join potential military action against Tehran.…
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Investigators are probing the cause of the fatal plane crash near Baramati on Wednesday that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. The black box of the Learjet 45 business jet has been recovered, and a…
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