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Proposed 2026 NIA budget to boost irrigation network, crop yield

MANILA, Nov. 20 -- The proposed PHP54.79-billion budget of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) for 2026 is designed to strengthen the country's irrigation network and ensure reliable water su... Read More


PM chairs emergency online meeting on storm, flood response

Algiers, Nov. 20 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who was in Algeria for an official visit, on November 20 evening (Hanoi time) chaired an emergency online meeting with representatives of ministries... Read More


Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar Chief Minister for 10th term today

Patna, Nov. 20 -- Janata Dal (United) Chief Nitish Kumar will be sworn in on Thursday for a historic 10th term as Chief Minister of Bihar. The ceremony will take place at the iconic Gandhi Maidan in P... Read More


A wild West: Macron demands crackdown on social media's grip on teenagers

Berlin, Nov. 20 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has warned about the growing influence of major social media platforms over young people, urging Europe to rapidly tighten digital regulation to pro... Read More


'1942: A Love Story' returns in 8K at IFFI

Goa, Nov. 20 -- Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra's iconic classic '1942: A Love Story' is set to be showcased in a stunning 8K version at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which begins... Read More


There is one God, one caste: Aishwarya Rai reminds Sai Baba's teachings

Puttaparthi (AP), Nov. 20 -- Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attended the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi on Wednesday, where she reflected on his teachings and express... Read More


Vietcombank named Best Place to Work in Vietnam

Hanoi, Nov. 20 -- The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) has been honoured as the "Best Place to Work in Vietnam 2025," retaining its No. 1 position in the banking ... Read More


ED attaches Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City, Millenium Business Park

Mumbai, Nov. 20 -- The Special Task Force (STF) of the Enforcement Directorate provisionally attached properties worth Rs 1,452 crore, including the iconic Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City and Milleniu... Read More


Court rejects AB of beautician involved in giving fake vaccine certificates

Mumbai, Nov. 20 -- A Sessions court here today rejected the anticipatory bail application of a 45-year-old beautician Amrin Irfan Khan, in connection with the allegation of providing fake vaccine cert... Read More


Odisha: Auto driver sentenced to 20 years RI for raping minor girl

Kendrapara, Nov. 20 -- Additional District & Sessions Judge-cum-special judge Kendrapada, Prangya Parmita Raul, on Thursday convicted a 48-year-old autorickshaw driver and sentenced him to 20 years of... Read More