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India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear installations and civilian prisoners/fishermen, a routine annual practice. This exchange, particularly of nuclear facilities, occurs under the 'Agreement on the Prohibition…
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The Tamil Nadu government has revised rules for utilizing the District Mineral Trust Fund (DMTF), mandating that a minimum of 70% of the funds must be spent on areas directly affected by mining operations. This policy c…
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China has announced the imposition of an additional 55% tariff on certain beef imports from countries including Brazil, Australia, and the United States, effective for the next three years, if they exceed a specified qu…
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Bulgaria has officially adopted the euro, replacing its long-standing national currency, the lev, which had been in use since the late 19th century. This move signifies a deeper integration into the European Union's eco…
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Ukraine's military announced successful strikes on Russia's Ilsky refinery and the Almetevskaya oil preparation facility located in the Tatarstan region. These attacks underscore Ukraine's persistent strategy to target…
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Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk, plans to achieve "high-volume" brain implant production by 2026. This development is crucial for individuals with severe paralysis, as 12 people worldwide have already received its impla…
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Chinese military ships pulled back after massive drills, yet Taiwan remains on high alert. Approximately 35 military planes crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, intensifying cross-strait tensions. These drills commenc…
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President Putin has ordered the expansion of a buffer zone in Ukraine's Sumy and Kharkiv regions near the Russian border, as announced by Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov. This directive, set for 2026, signif…
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The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) has endorsed a nationwide strike on February 12, demanding the repeal of the four controversial labour codes and opposing the privatisation of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. This…
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India's prominent position as a global rice leader is creating an alarming water crisis, particularly in key agricultural states like Punjab and Haryana. Intensive rice cultivation, a water-guzzling crop, is rapidly dep…
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated he would not sign a weak peace deal, emphasizing that such an agreement would only prolong the ongoing conflict. He highlighted that Ukrainians are exhausted from nearly four years o…
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Around 42,000 chemist shops in Tamil Nadu will display QR codes within 10 days, as per instructions from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). This initiative enables reporting of adverse drug events,…
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Poland has urged the European Commission (Brussels) to investigate TikTok over AI-generated content. A popular TikTok profile showed young women in Polish national colours advocating for Poland's EU exit (Polexit). This…
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Two U.S. cyber experts, Goldberg and Martin, have pleaded guilty to collaborating with the notorious ransomware gang ALPHV Blackcat. They were involved in encrypting U.S. companies' networks to extort their owners, high…
Read full storyThe U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and entities from Iran and Venezuela. These measures target their involvement in drone and missile trade, aiming to bolster the reimposed United Natio…
Read full storyThe Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) from Meghalaya has urged the Assam Chief Minister to advocate for extending the Inner Line Permit (ILP) regime across the entire North East region. This demand…
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China launched military drills around Taiwan, simulating a blockade of the island's key ports. This action underscores China's persistent claim over Taiwan, a self-governing democracy, and escalates geopolitical tension…
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China resumed live-fire military drills around Taiwan for a second day, explicitly warning 'external forces'. This escalation is crucial for understanding Indo-Pacific geopolitical dynamics and China's 'One China Policy…
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The U.S. has granted temporary approval for South Korean chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix to continue shipping chipmaking tools to their factories in China until 2026. This decision provides a temporary reprieve amidst e…
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Ukraine's Foreign Minister has publicly refuted Russian claims of an attack on President Putin's residence, labeling them as "false" and asserting that the incident never occurred. Ukraine expressed disappointment over…
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Gig and platform workers have announced a strike on December 31, urging Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to intervene against alleged exploitation by food delivery and taxi service platforms. This highlights grow…
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China recently conducted military drills around Taiwan, simulating a ports blockade. This action underscores Beijing's firm stance on its 'One China' policy and its intent for unification with Taiwan, as articulated by…
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Myanmar's pro-military Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) claimed a significant lead in a junta-run poll, contrasting sharply with the 2020 elections where Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NL…
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The U.S. pledged $2 billion for U.N. humanitarian aid programs, a significant reduction from its traditional annual funding which previously reached up to $17 billion. This move comes amidst the Trump administration's p…
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