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WHO says new influenza variant surging, vaccine ‘most effective defence’
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – World health agency said on Tuesday that an early start to the Northern Hemisphere influenza season a new variant of the virus is rapidly gaining strength but vaccination remains the “most effective…
OCHA warns key Gaza water pipeline repaired, miserable conditions remain
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – OCHA on Wednesday said that in Gaza, a key water pipeline in the south is back up and running, after a repair team was granted access to the site by Israeli authorities.
UN aid coordination office…
WHO reports progress on hunger in Asia-Pacific
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – WHO in a new UN report published on Wednesday concludes that the Asia and Pacific region has made notable progress in reducing hunger, persistent challenges remain in addressing malnutrition, food…
Top official warns Ukraine suffer as electricity cut in ongoing Russian attacks
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – UN Assistant Secretary-General on Ukraine Matthias Schmale on Wedsnday said that imagine living through a war and not being able to make a meal or heat your home; that’s the reality for thousands of Ukrainians…
Guterres urges restraint, calls for release of UN detainees in Yemen
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS - UN head António Guterres on Wednesday called on Yemeni leaders to return to the path of peace and release all UN personnel detained there, after a briefing to the Security Council.
He addressed…
Karnataka Hate Speech Bill: Assertion or Democratic Suppression?
Poonam Sharma
The passing of the Hate Speech Bill in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly has triggered sharp political confrontation, exposing deep ideological divides in the state. The Congress-led government pushed the bill through amid…
India, Argentina Sign ICAR–INTA Work Plan 2025–27
ICAR and Argentina’s INTA sign Work Plan for 2025–27
Focus on sustainable agronomy, digital agriculture and biotechnology
Includes germplasm exchange, training and expert collaboration
Cooperation expands to oilseeds, pulses,…
India–Oman FTA to Open New Growth Avenues: Piyush Goyal
GG News Bureau
Muscat, 18th Dec: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said the proposed India–Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will unlock major opportunities across key sectors, including textiles, food…
PR Chavan : Strategic Dissent or National Sabotage?
Poonam Sharma
In the high-stakes arena of Indian geopolitics, words often carry the weight of ammunition. The recent firestorm surrounding Prithviraj Chavan, a seasoned Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has…
Mumbai Man Arrested in China-Linked Online Trading Scam
21-year-old accused arrested for running fake online trading operation
Scam used Aditya Birla Group’s name to lure investors
Money converted into cryptocurrency and sent to Chinese handler
Gang linked to 12 cyber fraud cases…