Trump administration suspends all foreign aid, orders review

Washington DC, 27/1: Washington The United States has announced the suspension of all foreign aid and ordered the review of American financial assistance to other countries, to ensure they are efficient and consistent with its foreign policy under the America First agenda. The move comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in this…

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Modi embarks on Japan, China trip; to meet Xi & Putin but won’t attend Beijing’s contentious Victory Day parade

New Delhi, 28/8: : Even as the tension between Tokyo and Beijing escalated over China’s proposed “Victory Day” parade on September 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II, Prime Minister Narendra Modi left New Delhi on Thursday for a visit to both East Asian nations. The prime minister, however,…

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SPCB raises serious concern over pollution in Jeera River

Bhubaneswar: The State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Odisha, has flagged alarmingly high levels of pollution in the Jeera River, a tributary of the Mahanadi River. The SPCB, in its affidavit submitted to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) also revealed that the water of the Jeera River is not even suitable for bathing. Following the instructions of…

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ED sealed Archana’s house in a money laundering case

Bhubaneswar, 12/9: In a major development, Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials  sealed Archana Nag’s house in Bhubaneswar in a money laundering case filed against her under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The ED officials sealed the house soon after conducting a raid in connection with the money laundering case it had filed against her…

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Sensex plunges over 900 points in early trade as Ukraine crisis simmers

New Delhi, 22/2: Domestic equity gauges Sensex and Nifty logged their fifth straight session of fall on Tuesday as participants remained cautious over lingering geopolitical tensions in eastern Europe.     Tracking deep losses in other Asian bourses, the BSE Sensex dived over 900 points in the opening session. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty slipped…

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FIDE Candidates Chess tournament: Gukesh shoots into sole lead with just one more round to go

Toronto, 21/4: 17-year-old Dommaraju Gukesh shot into sole lead after a scintillating victory over higher rated Alireza Firouzja in the penultimate 13th round of the FIDE Candidates Chess tournament being played at Toronto, Canada. Gukesh once again impressed with his skills and his cool and calm temperament in a pressurising situation where a loss would…

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CBI summons TVK chief Vijay on 10 March for further questioning on Karur stampede

Chennai, 9/3: TVK chief Vijay was summoned on Tuesday by CBI for a fresh round of questioning regarding the Karur stampede. The actor-turned politician was earlier questioned by the agency at its headquarters on January 12 and 19. Officials said that the CBI has been able to acquire material that require further questioning and clarifications…

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