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Polling in Pondy passes off peacefully, in historic first all time high 90.35 pc turnout recorded so far

Puducherry, April 9 -- In a historic first in its annals of electoral politics, a recored all time high of 90.35 per cent turnout was recorded as the single phase polling to elect the new 30-member Pu... Read More


Who is likely to attend US-Iran talks in Islamabad?

, April 9 -- Pakistani officials have disclosed the names of key figures expected to attend the upcoming negotiations aimed at ending the conflict between Iran and the United States. The talks are te... Read More


Vietnam rolls out national programme to prevent gender-based violence through 2030

Hanoi, April 9 -- Vietnam has approved a national programme on prevention and response to gender-based violence for the 2026-2030 period, aimed at reducing incidents nationwide by strengthening awaren... Read More


ISPR warns of frauds utilising fake IDs of senior Army, DGFI officers

Dhaka, April 9 -- Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday urged people to remain alert against fraud ring impersonating senior military officials and intelligence personnel to intimidate and dece... Read More


After flagging irregularities, Himacahal CM orders reforms in Himcare

Shimla, April 9 -- After irregularities were flagged in the implementation of the Himcare Scheme, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has suggested reforms in the payment mechanism ... Read More


Asian Wrestling Championships 2026: Meenakshi reaches final, Hansika, Neha clinch bronze medals

New Delhi, April 9 -- Two-time National champion Meenakshi Goyat came back from the brink to beat South Korea's Seoyoung Park to reach the final of the women's 53 kg category while Hansika Lamba (55 k... Read More


Investigation committee formed following report on hills 'vanishing' in Khagrachari

Dhaka, April 9 -- An investigation committee has been formed to probe the alleged disappearance of several hills and dunes in Khagrachari district as a result of rampant hill-cutting, with a view to a... Read More


Vietnam, Brazil to strengthen cooperation in science, technology

Hanoi, April 9 -- Ambassador Bui Van Nghi has highlighted Vietnam's wish to reinforce science - technology links with Brazil during a recent working session with Professor and quantum physicist Olival... Read More


Trump slams NATO, renews Greenland threat after talks with Rutte

Dhaka, April 9 -- US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised NATO and renewed his controversial remarks about Greenland, following talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House... Read More


Cook Islands declares equal standing in New Zealand security pact: PM Brown

Fiji, April 9 -- The Cook Islands has taken an important step on the world stage, with Prime Minister Mark Brown framing a new defence agreement as both a continuation of history and a clear signal of... Read More