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Climate change 'supercharging' deadly floods in southern Africa

France, Jan. 29 -- Torrential rains and floods have killed more than 100 people in South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Eswatini since December, and displaced hundreds of thousands of others... Read More


Nipah Virus: When a Malayalam film depicted how Kerala combated the deadly disease

India, Jan. 29 -- Alarm bells are ringing in India, and even other nations as the threat of a Nipah outbreak has been sparked off by the two cases of the deadly disease reported in West Bengal. But th... Read More


PSC approves promotion of one DIG, two AIGs, 26,119 police inspectors

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of one Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), two Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), and 26,119 inspec... Read More


INR briefly hits Rs 92/$ mark in early trades; Weak dollar limits downside

Mumbai, Jan. 29 -- The Indian rupee rebounded in opening trades on Thursday tracking weakness in dollar overseas. Moreover, on the domestic front, industrial production advanced 7.8 percent year-over-... Read More


Special visa exemption policy for high-profile foreigners

Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 29 -- According to the Government's Decree No. 221/2025/ND-CP, high-profile foreigners shall be: a) Guests of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committ... Read More


EU blacklists Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation

France, Jan. 29 -- European Union foreign ministers on Thursday agreed to the move targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Human rights groups estimate that security forces have killed thous... Read More


Cochin Shipyard Q3 PAT tumbles 18% YoY to Rs 145 cr

Mumbai, Jan. 29 -- Profit before tax declined 18.6% YoY to Rs 196.78 crore in Q3 FY26, compared with Rs 241.86 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Total expenses jumped 28.52% YoY to Rs 1,2... Read More


Indonesia to boost halal exports via global mutual recognition deals

Jakarta, Jan. 29 -- Deputy Trade Minister Dyah Roro Esti stated that Indonesia is expected to boost its halal exports following the signing of mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) on halal certificati... Read More


Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan Addresses Rajya Sabha at Opening of 270th Session

CHAIRMAN, Jan. 29 -- Hon'ble Members, Greetings to you all as we commence the 270thSession of Rajya Sabha, the Budget Session of the Parliament. It is indeed heartening to witness that India continues... Read More


Yen recovers as Dollar rally pauses after Fed decision

Mumbai, Jan. 29 -- The Japanese yen hovered near 152.9 per dollar on Thursday after suffering a sharp decline in the previous session, as the US dollar regained strength following Treasury Secretary S... Read More