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UPDATE 1-Armed men fire on Haiti hospital reopening, killing at least 2

UPDATE 2-Armed men fire on Haiti hospital reopening, killing at least 2

UPDATE 2-Armed men fire on Haiti hospital reopening, killing at least 2

California residents on edge as high surf and flooding threats persist on Christmas Eve

California residents on edge as high surf and flooding threats persist on Christmas Eve

Bethlehem marks second subdued Christmas Eve during war in Gaza

Bethlehem marks second subdued Christmas Eve during war in Gaza

Iran restores access to WhatsApp and Google Play after they were banned amid protests

Iran restores access to WhatsApp and Google Play after they were banned amid protests

UPDATE 3-Armed men fire on Haiti hospital reopening, killing at least 3

UPDATE 3-Armed men fire on Haiti hospital reopening, killing at least 3

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Promoting Grid Stability and Renewable Energy Through Effective Supply-Side Policies

Promoting Grid Stability and Renewable Energy Through Effective Supply-Side Policies

South Korea’s Big Push Strategy: Lessons in Industrial Growth and Policy Coordination

South Korea’s Big Push Strategy: Lessons in Industrial Growth and Policy Coordination

Strengthening Economic Growth Through Tax Reforms and Debt Management Solutions

Global Economy at a Crossroads: IMF Urges Action on Inflation, Debt, and Reforms

Driving Financial Inclusion Through Trust and Policy in Central Asia and Caucasus

Short-Term Wins, Long-Term Losses: Rethinking State Aid Policy in the European Union

Cryptocurrency in Global Finance: Measuring Cross-Border Flows and Addressing Risks

Strategic Coordination of EU Industrial Policies for Innovation and Sustainable Growth

Pakistan’s NSER: Strengthening Inclusion and Accuracy in Social Protection

The Cost of Corruption: How North Macedonia Can Reform Its Public Procurement Practices

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Global Health Preparedness Post-Pandemic

Global Health Preparedness Post-Pandemic

Youth Engagement in Governance and Policy Making

Youth Engagement in Governance and Policy Making

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TRENDING

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Amicorp Group Faces $7 Billion Fraud Allegations

Amicorp Group Faces $7 Billion Fraud Allegations

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England's Phoenix: Ben Stokes' Battle with Injury

England's Phoenix: Ben Stokes' Battle with Injury

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Dollar Dominance: U.S. Interest Rates Drive Global Currency Trends

Dollar Dominance: U.S. Interest Rates Drive Global Currency Trends

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CFIUS Struggles with Nippon Steel's U.S. Steel Bid

CFIUS Struggles with Nippon Steel's U.S. Steel Bid

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United Nations News

AGRO-FORESTRY

Govt continuously working to increase the storage capacity of farmers: Chouhan

India

Govt continuously working to increase the storage capacity of farmers: Chouhan

Yesterday

Shivraj Singh Announces Housing and Agricultural Initiatives on National Farmers Day 2024

India

Shivraj Singh Announces Housing and Agricultural Initiatives on National Farmers Day 2024

Yesterday

Gokhale Institute Platinum Jubilee Conference: Shivraj Singh Highlights Agriculture Sector's Role in India's GDP

India

Gokhale Institute Platinum Jubilee Conference: Shivraj Singh Highlights Agriculture Sector's Role in India's GDP

Yesterday

Madagascar and WFP Sign MOU to Strengthen Food Security and Resilience

Global

Madagascar and WFP Sign MOU to Strengthen Food Security and Resilience

Yesterday

IFAD's Crisis Response Initiative Reduces Food Insecurity for 175,000 Families in Afghanistan

Global

IFAD's Crisis Response Initiative Reduces Food Insecurity for 175,000 Families in Afghanistan

Yesterday

TECHNOLOGY

Over 200 J-K students showcase innovative projects at SKICC

India

Over 200 J-K students showcase innovative projects at SKICC

About 7 hours ago

Iran restores access to WhatsApp and Google Play after they were banned amid protests

Iran

Iran restores access to WhatsApp and Google Play after they were banned amid protests

About 3 hours ago

Iran restores access to WhatsApp, Google Play after they were banned amid protests

Iran

Iran restores access to WhatsApp, Google Play after they were banned amid protests

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Maha Kumbh embodies spirit of India's cultural and spiritual consciousness: UP minister

India

Maha Kumbh embodies spirit of India's cultural and spiritual consciousness: UP minister

About 5 hours ago

DoT Launches International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System to Combat Cyber-Crime

India

DoT Launches International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System to Combat Cyber-Crime

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ECONOMY & BUSINESS

Global

US STOCKS-Wall Street closes up in short Christmas Eve session

Global

US STOCKS-Wall Street ends higher as Santa rally begins

Gauteng MEC Cracks Down on Non-Compliant Food Shops to Safeguard Public Health

US STOCKS-Wall Street advances in short Christmas Eve session on megacap gains

GLOBAL MARKETS-Global shares and dollar firm in muted pre-Christmas trade

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EDUCATION

Chhattisgarh govt to develop medicity in Nava Raipur

Chhattisgarh govt to develop medicity in Nava Raipur

India

Annamalai defends Centre's decision to scrap 'no detention policy' for classes 5 and 8

Annamalai defends Centre's decision to scrap 'no detention policy' for classes 5 and 8

India

Probing role of Canadian colleges, Indian entities in human trafficking: ED

Probing role of Canadian colleges, Indian entities in human trafficking: ED

India

State Eligibility Test would be conducted in TN: Minister Govi Chezhiaan

State Eligibility Test would be conducted in TN: Minister Govi Chezhiaan

India

BPSC chairman rules out cancellation of Dec 13 exam, show cause notice served to 34 candidates

BPSC chairman rules out cancellation of Dec 13 exam, show cause notice served to 34 candidates

India

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ENERGY & EXTRACTIVES

SA Achieves Longest Load Shedding-Free Period; Eskom Performance Improves

SA Achieves Longest Load Shedding-Free Period; Eskom Performance Improves

South Africa

Pemex Promises to Settle Supplier Debts as Pressure Mounts

Pemex Promises to Settle Supplier Debts as Pressure Mounts

Global

Manohar Lal Reviews Lakshadweep Power Sector, Calls for RE Focus and Infrastructure Modernization

Manohar Lal Reviews Lakshadweep Power Sector, Calls for RE Focus and Infrastructure Modernization

India

Promoting Grid Stability and Renewable Energy Through Effective Supply-Side Policies

Promoting Grid Stability and Renewable Energy Through Effective Supply-Side Policies

Global

Volatility Marks Indian Stock Market's Pre-Holiday Decline

Volatility Marks Indian Stock Market's Pre-Holiday Decline

India

HEALTH

Global

Reuters Health News Summary

Global

FOREX-Dollar edges higher as Fed rates view sets direction

Kambli develops fever in hospital, condition stable; MP Shrikant Shinde pledges Rs 5 lakh aid

BD INS Mastermind Quiz 2024: Celebrating Excellence in Infusion Therapy Across India

Health Insights: WHO Withdrawal, Famine Crisis, and Pharmaceutical Updates

LAW & GOVERNANCE

Global

UPDATE 1-Armed men fire on Haiti hospital reopening, killing at least 2

Global

UPDATE 2-Armed men fire on Haiti hospital reopening, killing at least 2

United States

Bethlehem marks second subdued Christmas Eve during war in Gaza

Global

UPDATE 3-Armed men fire on Haiti hospital reopening, killing at least 3

Syria

Kurdish-led forces push back Turkish-backed Syrian rebels in tense offensive

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

California residents on edge as high surf and flooding threats persist on Christmas Eve

Global

California residents on edge as high surf and flooding threats persist on Christmas Eve

About 2 hours ago

Reuters Science News Summary

Global

Reuters Science News Summary

About 2 hours ago

IAEA’s DIRAC Database Reveals Urgent Need for Global Action on Radiotherapy Access

Global

IAEA’s DIRAC Database Reveals Urgent Need for Global Action on Radiotherapy Access

About 15 hours ago

CAQM Revokes GRAP Stage-IV Restrictions in NCR as Delhi's Air Quality Shows Improvement

India

CAQM Revokes GRAP Stage-IV Restrictions in NCR as Delhi's Air Quality Shows Improvement

About 6 hours ago

Brazil probes risks from chemicals after tankers plunged off collapsed bridge

Brazil

Brazil probes risks from chemicals after tankers plunged off collapsed bridge

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Fresh snowfall in Kashmir, Himachal on Christmas eve; rain hits parts of Delhi, Rajasthan

India

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir, Himachal on Christmas eve; rain hits parts of Delhi, Rajasthan

About 7 hours ago

Interviews

Lindiwe Suttle reveals idea behind her upcoming web series 'Coconut Confidential'

There is no competition on how to save the planet: Monique Maissan, CEO, Waste2Wear

Nothing radically new in this expo and that's actually a good thing: Simon Bransfield-Garth

Together the industry can figure out a solution for e-waste challenge: Amrit Chandan, Aceleron

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

South Korea’s Big Push Strategy: Lessons in Industrial Growth and Policy Coordination

Global

South Korea’s Big Push Strategy: Lessons in Industrial Growth and Policy Coordination

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State government to promote hydro power tourism in Himachal: CM

India

State government to promote hydro power tourism in Himachal: CM

About 8 hours ago

India and ADB Boost Sustainable Infrastructure with $500 Million Agreement

India

India and ADB Boost Sustainable Infrastructure with $500 Million Agreement

About 17 hours ago

Manipur CM extends Christmas greetings, urges people to work together to restore peace

India

Manipur CM extends Christmas greetings, urges people to work together to restore peace

About 5 hours ago

Ayodhya: 2 houses being built on 'encroached' land in Saptsagar colony demolished

India

Ayodhya: 2 houses being built on 'encroached' land in Saptsagar colony demolished

About 7 hours ago

TRANSPORT

Board to install 200 new CCTV cameras along Vaishnodevi route for enhanced security: CEO

India

Board to install 200 new CCTV cameras along Vaishnodevi route for enhanced security: CEO

About 5 hours ago

5 soldiers killed as army vehicle falls into gorge in Poonch, army rules out terror angle

India

5 soldiers killed as army vehicle falls into gorge in Poonch, army rules out terror angle

About 7 hours ago

Heavy travel day off to rough start after American Airlines briefly grounds all flights

United States

Heavy travel day off to rough start after American Airlines briefly grounds all flights

About 7 hours ago

Assam Leads the Way: A Significant Drop in Road Accident Fatalities

India

Assam Leads the Way: A Significant Drop in Road Accident Fatalities

About 11 hours ago

IRCTC Unveils Deluxe Accommodations for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

India

IRCTC Unveils Deluxe Accommodations for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

About 10 hours ago

SPORTS

India

A foot in futsal: Indian women ready for crack at history

Global

UPDATE 1-Cricket-India to play Champions Trophy matches in Dubai

Indian women's team defeats West Indies in second ODI, win series

United Arab Emirates

Cricket Rivals Clash: Exciting Matches Await in February and March

United Arab Emirates

ICC Champions Trophy Set for Thrilling India-Pakistan Clash

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WASH

Himachal CM inaugurates Winter Carnival in Shimla

Himachal CM inaugurates Winter Carnival in Shimla

India

AAP MLA, minister lead registration drive for 'Mahila Samman', 'Sanjeevani' schemes

AAP MLA, minister lead registration drive for 'Mahila Samman', 'Sanjeevani' schemes

India

Uttar Pradesh's Grandeur: Preparations for Maha Kumbh 2025

Uttar Pradesh's Grandeur: Preparations for Maha Kumbh 2025

India

Laxity of Jharkhand govt resulting in tardy work for Jal Jeevan Mission: Union Minister

Laxity of Jharkhand govt resulting in tardy work for Jal Jeevan Mission: Union Minister

India

Ensure water quality of rivers adheres to prescribed levels during Maha Kumbh: NGT

Ensure water quality of rivers adheres to prescribed levels during Maha Kumbh: NGT

India

ART & CULTURE

Theatre stampede case: Police grill actor Allu Arjun for over 3 hrs; ask about sequence of events

Theatre stampede case: Police grill actor Allu Arjun for over 3 hrs; ask about sequence of events

India

Sabarimala all set for 'mandala pooja' on December 26

Sabarimala all set for 'mandala pooja' on December 26

India

Mend your ways, lest your films not run in Telangana: Cong MLA warns Allu Arjun

Mend your ways, lest your films not run in Telangana: Cong MLA warns Allu Arjun

India

'Favourable climate, fruit-bearing trees': How Chinese traveller described Prayagraj in 644 CE

'Favourable climate, fruit-bearing trees': How Chinese traveller described Prayagraj in 644 CE

India

Delhi minister Bharadwaj calls for keeping heritage alive in hearts of future generations

Delhi minister Bharadwaj calls for keeping heritage alive in hearts of future generations

India

POLITICS

India

Condition of boy injured in 'Pushpa-2' theatre stampede improving, says father

India

Modi carried forward tradition of 'good governance' after Vajpayee: Nayab Saini

'One nation, one election' is unconstitutional and impractical: Prashant Bhushan

"Centenary celebrations of Atal Bihari Vajpayee will begin from tomorrow": Union Minister G Kishan Reddy

5 soldiers killed as army vehicle falls into gorge in Poonch, terror angle ruled out

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SOCIAL & GENDER

Indonesia and ILO Partner to Boost Emergency Employment and Recovery in Palestine

Global

Indonesia and ILO Partner to Boost Emergency Employment and Recovery in Palestine

About 14 hours ago

CERF Allocates $6M to Bolster Humanitarian Aid for Sudanese Refugees in Egypt

Egypt Arab Rep

CERF Allocates $6M to Bolster Humanitarian Aid for Sudanese Refugees in Egypt

Yesterday

GEF Approves $204.3 Million for UNDP’s Global Climate and Nature Projects

Global

GEF Approves $204.3 Million for UNDP’s Global Climate and Nature Projects

About 14 hours ago

Pakistan’s NSER: Strengthening Inclusion and Accuracy in Social Protection

Global

Pakistan’s NSER: Strengthening Inclusion and Accuracy in Social Protection

About 8 hours ago

Jharkhand Increases Financial Aid for Women Under Maiyan Samman Yojana

India

Jharkhand Increases Financial Aid for Women Under Maiyan Samman Yojana

Yesterday

Women and Child Development Ministry's 2025 Roadmap: Empowerment and Safety

India

Women and Child Development Ministry's 2025 Roadmap: Empowerment and Safety

Yesterday

LATEST STORIES

21 dead as Mozambique erupts in violence after election court ruling

21 dead as Mozambique erupts in violence after election court ruling

UPDATE 4-At least eight Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank refugee camp

UPDATE 4-At least eight Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank refugee camp

UPDATE 1-Syria's new foreign minister tells Iran not to spread chaos in Syria

UPDATE 1-Syria's new foreign minister tells Iran not to spread chaos in Syria

UPDATE 3-Armed men fire on Haiti hospital reopening, killing at least 3

UPDATE 1-Colombia minimum wage to increase 9.54% to $323 per month in 2025

Canada condemns China's steps against Canadian institutions over Uyghurs, Tibet

UPDATE 2-Armed men fire on Haiti hospital reopening, killing at least 2

Reuters Entertainment News Summary

Reuters Health News Summary

Reuters Science News Summary

UPDATE 1-Armed men fire on Haiti hospital reopening, killing at least 2

UPDATE 1-On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis appeals for courage to better the world

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