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UN: Afghanistan Still Among Most Dangerous for Mothers, Newborns

Afghanistan, Feb. 8 -- UN agency warns Afghanistan remains among the most dangerous places for mothers and newborns, as funding cuts threaten essential health services nationwide. The UN Population F... Read More


Who is Dhruv Sharma? Gurgaon 32nd Avenue CEO arrested in cheating case

India, Feb. 8 -- Gurugram police on Friday arrested Dhruv Dutt Sharma, CEO of the firm behind the 32nd Avenue commercial real estate project in Gurgaon. Sharma's arrest was based on a complaint of che... Read More


Who is Dhruv Sharma, US-educated owner of 32nd Avenue arrested in cheating case?

India, Feb. 8 -- Gurugram police on Friday arrested Dhruv Dutt Sharma, CEO of the firm behind the 32nd Avenue commercial real estate project in Gurgaon. Sharma's arrest was based on a complaint of che... Read More


India-US trade deal will boost farmers' incomes, says Piyush Goyal amid criticism: '18% tariff to give competitive edge'

New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal addressed concerns about the impact of the trade deal with the United States on the agricultural sector, saying the US market will prov... Read More


Pitabas Panda murder case: I am being framed, says accused former MLA Bikram Panda

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 8 -- FormerOdisha MLA Bikram Panda was rushed to MKCG Medical College and Hospital on Sunday after he complained of severe abdominal pain while lodged at Berhampur Jail, officials sa... Read More


Budget prioritises youth, farmers, poor and women; focuses on development: Tripura CM Saha

Agartala, Feb. 8 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that this year's Union Budget has given importance to development in all sectors, including education, health, defence, and infrastructur... Read More


UN Humanitarian Priorities Plan receives US$ 22 million to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Sri Lanka Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP) launched by the United Nations Office in Colombo in December 2025 to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah has received a total... Read More


Two new books look inside the minds of India's chess prodigies

New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- In sports writing, "talent" is a frequently used term. Its usage is also fairly ambiguous. Anyone who plays a sport at a competitive level or plays music professionally, for examp... Read More


Indonesia bolsters livestock disease control ahead of Ramadan, Eid

Jakarta, Feb. 8 -- The Agriculture Ministry is stepping up efforts to control livestock diseases ahead of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr by strengthening preparedness, cross-regional coordination, and early ... Read More


Disciplinary board to question Hamzah Thursday over Bersatu AGM disruption

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8 -- Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has been summoned to appear before the party's disciplinary board over allegations of his involvement in the heckling and sc... Read More