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What al-Malikis return would mean for Ir...

What al-Malikis return would mean for Iraq and the region

What al-Malikis return would mean for Iraq and the region **Al-Maliki’s Potential Return: A Resurgence of Sectarian Tensions in Iraq and Beyond** The prospect of Nouri al-Maliki returning to a prominent leadership role in Iraq has ignited concerns among political observers and regional... read more »

Storm causes widespread US power outages...

Storm causes widespread US power outages, thousands of flights cancelled

Storm causes widespread US power outages, thousands of flights cancelled ## Severe Weather Grips Nation, Disrupting Travel and Power Infrastructure A formidable weather system is currently sweeping across the United States, unleashing a cascade of disruptive conditions from the Lone Star State to... read more »

US withdrawal from WHO risks global safe...

US withdrawal from WHO risks global safety, agency says in detailed rebutta...

US withdrawal from WHO risks global safety, agency says in detailed rebuttal ### WHO Expresses Grave Concerns Over U.S. Departure, Citing Global Health Security Implications **GENEVA –** The World Health Organization (WHO) has formally articulated profound regret and significant apprehension... read more »

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From family farm to climate tech: How one Kenyan woman is helping farmers o...

From family farm to climate tech: How one Kenyan woman is helping farmers outsmart drought **Harnessing Innovation to Combat Climate Change: A Kenyan Woman’s Initiative for Agricultural Resilience** In the face of escalating climate challenges, a transformative initiative is empowering Kenyan... read more »

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AAP govt will go against Supreme Court’s order by repeal tr...

“India will progress only when northeast develops,” said Modi at a rally in Manipur’s capital. “I salute the culture of Manipur. I salute the soil of Manipur,” he said... read more »

Narendra Modi woos northeast, calls Nido Taniam...

“India will progress only when northeast develops,” said Modi at a rally in Manipur’s capital. “I salute the culture of... read more »

Diplomat issue shouldn’t derail India ties: US Na...

Washington –  A top White House adviser attempted to smooth over troubled ties between the United States and India on Friday, saying the two countries... read more »

How the Telangana ‘mess’ may be a win-win s...

Hyderabad –  After the Union Cabinet approved the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill on forming India’s 29th state of Telangana, it is expected to... read more »

Rahul Gandhi to tour, address rally in Narendra Modi...

Bardoli –  Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi will land in arch rival Narendra Modi’s home turf today to participate in Youth Congress’s... read more »

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NATO Airstrike Kills 8 Afghan Troops, Afghan Officials Say

KABUL, Afghanistan — A NATO airstrike hit two Afghan military checkpoints on Monday in a restive province east of the capital, Kabul, killing at least eight Afghan troops in what an Afghan official... read more »

Suicide bombs kill at least 64 people in north-eas...

The explosions hit the towns of Gombe and Damaturu, scaring people into staying home during the Muslim Eid al-Fitr celebrations, officials... read more »

ISIS used poison gas in northeast Syria: Kurds, activis...

BEIRUT: ISIS used poison gas in attacks against Kurdish-controlled areas of northeastern Syria in late June, a Syrian Kurdish militia and an activist group... read more »

Suspect in slaying of US Marines in Chattanooga made 20...

The FBI said Friday that the gunman who opened fire on two military facilities in Chattanooga and killed four Marines had at least two long guns and one... read more »

China late on Friday deported the lone Indian arrested ...

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has asked India to invest in infrastructure projects worth $8 billion, including an expanded role in developing a strategic... read more »

Thailand, Cambodia sign new ceasefire deal after weeks of deadly clashes

Thailand, Cambodia sign new ceasefire deal after weeks of deadly clashes **Thailand and Cambodia Forge New Agreement to Halt Border Conflict** **BANGKOK, THAILAND** – In a renewed effort... read more »

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Russian attack pummels Kyiv as Zelensky prepares to meet Trump

Russian attack pummels Kyiv as Zelensky prepares to meet Trump ## Renewed Russian Offensive in Kyiv Casts Shadow Over Zelensky’s Upcoming Meeting with Trump Kyiv, Ukraine – A surge... read more »

In a move that is likely to have a spiralling impact on the cost of travel for the common man, public transport and other related areas, Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) on Thursday announced a steep hike of Rs. 4.50 paise per Kg in the price of compressed natural gas (CNG), the second successive hike in three months. In a related move that could hurt the household budgets, IGL also hiked the price of cooking piped gas to kitchens by Rs. 5.15 per Kg with effect from Thursday midnight. Under the new pricing regime, CNG will cost Rs. 50.10 per Kg in Delhi and Rs. 56.70 per Kg in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad, IGL said in a statement in New Delhi. The price of piped natural gas (PNG) to the households in Delhi is being revised from Rs. 27.50 per standard cubic metre to Rs. 29.50 per scm up to consumption of 30 scm in two months. Beyond consumption of 30 scm in two months, the applicable rate in Delhi would be Rs. 52 per scm. Due to differential tax structure in Uttar Pradesh, the applicable price of domestic PNG to households in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad would be Rs. 31 per scm up to consumption of 30 scm in two months, which has been increased from existing Rs. 29 per scm. Beyond consumption of 30 scm in two months, the rate applicable in these cities would be Rs. 54 per scm. CNG price was last revised in September when it was hiked by a hefty Rs. 3.70 per kg. Price of CNG sold to automobiles in Delhi then increased from Rs. 41.90 to Rs. 45.60 per kg. Also at that time, the price of piped cooking gas, called PNG, for households has been hiked from Rs. 24.50 per scm to Rs. 27.50 per scm. The statement said the increase was primarily due to increase in input cost as a result of reallocation of domestically produced gas quantities by the government for all city gas distribution companies across the country. “There has been a reduction in allocation of APM gas to us, which is forcing us to source more quantity of market priced imported R-LNG, whose prices are currently on an upswing. This has affected our overall input cost by over 13 per cent. There has also been an increase in the operating expenses including increase in minimum wages announced by the government with effect from October 2013,” the statement added. Government reallocated domestic gas allocations to all city gas distribution companies across the country as a fall out of a recent court order. All the earlier gas allocations had been cancelled and the revised allocations now also include PMT gas, which is priced higher than APM gas. “In terms of volume, there has been nearly 5 per cent decrease in the overall quantity of domestic gas allocated to IGL for Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad. The reduction in allocation as well as increase in demand is forcing IGL to source much higher priced imported R-LNG. The prices of R-LNG have been on the rise recently and therefore, new R-LNG quantities are available in the market at much higher prices than the existing ones,” the company said. However, the company said the increase would not have a major impact on the per km running cost of vehicles. For autos, the increase would be 13 paise per km, for taxi it would be 22 paisa per Km and in case of buses, the increase would be Rs. 1.30 per km, which translates to just over two paisa per passenger-kilometre.

Nearly 71% of women would help pay for their engagement ring: They may see a ring as '...

Nearly 71% of women would help pay for their engagement ring: They may see a ring as 'proof of worthiness and desirability,' says expert ## The Shifting Landscape of Engagement:... read more »

Psychology expert: The most emotionally intelligent couples do 3 things differently from e...

Psychology expert: The most emotionally intelligent couples do 3 things differently from everyone else ## Navigating Conflict: Emotionally Intelligent Couples Employ Distinct Strategies,... read more »

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Zelenskys strong warning after Putin's 'sick' Chri...

Zelenskys strong warning after Putin's 'sick' Christmas strikes before Trump talks ## Kyiv Under Attack: Civilian Casualties Mount Following Russian Airstrikes Kyiv, Ukraine – A wave... read more »