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Climate and Weather Top Stories World

Cyclone Alfred Hits Australia. 1 Dead, Many Soldiers Injured, 300,000 Without Power.

ION correspondentMarch 10, 2025March 10, 2025

March 9, 2025 5:41 PM. In Australia, one person has drowned, and 13 soldiers have been injured as the downgraded Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to batter the country’s east...

Business and Commerce Nation Top Stories World

India Cuts Tariffs for Key Trade Partners, Talks Ongoing With US, EU, UK.

ION correspondentMarch 9, 2025March 9, 2025

India has significantly reduced its average applied tariffs for key developed countries such as Australia, the UAE, Switzerland, and Norway under recently concluded, mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreements. Sources...

Business and Commerce Top Stories World

US Markets Rebound as Powell Signals Economic Strength, Weekly Losses Persist.

ION correspondentMarch 9, 2025March 9, 2025

US markets rose yesterday, rebounding from early declines after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the economy was “in a good place,” but uncertainty about US trade policy led...

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India, Singapore hold 18th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Singapore.

ION correspondentMarch 8, 2025March 8, 2025

India and Singapore held the 18th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Singapore yesterday. The Indian delegation was led by Secretary (East) in Ministry of External Affairs, Jaideep Muzumdar....

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Pakistan govt announces March 31 as deadline for Afghan Citizen Card holders to voluntarily leave the country.

ION correspondentMarch 8, 2025

The Pakistan government has announced the 31st of March this year as the deadline for Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders to voluntarily leave the country. As per media reports,...

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EAM S Jaishankar inaugurates Indian Consulate at Belfast in Northern Ireland.

ION correspondentMarch 8, 2025

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar inaugurated the Indian Consulate at Belfast in Northern Ireland last night. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Jaishankar said, the Consulate will serve the...

Dubai Ramadan. Midfa al iftar signals to break daily fast.

ION correspondentMarch 8, 2025March 8, 2025

The holy month of Ramadan is once again being marked by the distinctive boom of ceremonial cannons echoing across Dubai at sunset. This tradition, known locally as “midfa al...

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India signs contract with Russian firm to supply engines for T-72 Tanks.

ION correspondentMarch 8, 2025March 8, 2025

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Rosoboronexport of Russia worth 248 million US dollars for the procurement of 1000 HP engines for T-72 tanks. According to...

States Top Stories World

Bihar boosts dairy exports. CM flags off Ghee, Gulab Jamun & Makhana shipments to USA, Canada.

ION correspondentMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025

In a major boost to the export of dairy products from Bihar, three consignments of Ghee, Gulab Jamun and Makhana worth over 48 lakh rupees were today flagged off...

Climate and Weather Top Stories World

Australia. Evacuation warnings issued in New South Wales amid Cyclone Alfred.

ION correspondentMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025

March 6, 2025 7:24 PM. Australia’s New South Wales State Emergency Service issued emergency evacuation warnings today as tropical cyclone Alfred edges closer to the country’s east coast. Residents...