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USA Govt. A Federal Judge halts President Donald Trump’s order reducing govt. support for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Programes.

ION correspondentFebruary 22, 2025February 22, 2025

In US, a federal judge has stopped an order from President Donald Trump that aimed to cut government support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Judge Adam Abelson...

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South Sudan Shuts Schools for Two Weeks Amid Extreme Heatwave.

ION correspondentFebruary 22, 2025February 22, 2025

South Sudan has ordered all schools to close for two weeks due to an ongoing extreme heat wave that has caused some students to collapse. Local media reported that...

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US President Donald Trump retires Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles Q Brown.

ION correspondentFebruary 22, 2025February 22, 2025

US President Donald fired the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Q Brown, the highest-ranking officer in the country last night. In a post on social media,...

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New Jersey man convicted of attempted murder in stabbing of British-Indian author Salman Rushdie.

ION correspondentFebruary 22, 2025February 22, 2025

A New Jersey man, Hadi Matar, has been convicted of attempted murder and assault for the stabbing of renowned British-Indian author Salman Rushdie. The attack took place during a...

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Nagaland celebrates International Mother Tongue Day.

ION correspondentFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 2025

Nagaland is celebrating the International Mother Tongue Day today. The day promotes awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. On the occasion, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio emphasised...

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Khajuraho Dance Festival. 139 artists create world record by dancing continuously for 24 hours.

ION correspondentFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 2025

In the dance marathon,139 artists created a world record by dancing continuously for 24 hours 9 minutes 26 seconds during the 51st Khajuraho Dance Festival in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh....

Business and Commerce Top Stories World

Ukraine resists US pressure to sign rare earth minerals deal.

ION correspondentFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 2025

United States National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to tone down its stance and resume negotiations over a minerals deal with the US. The...

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Australia warns airlines to beware of Chinese navy live-fire exercise in Tasman Sea.

ION correspondentFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 2025

In this photo provided by the Australian Defense Force, the People’s Liberation Army-Navy Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang travels in the Torres Strait off Australia’s coast, on Feb. 11, 2025. Royal...

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Gunman disguised as lawyer kills underworld figure inside Sri Lanka court in shocking security breach.

ION correspondentFebruary 20, 2025February 20, 2025

In Sri Lanka, a shocking security breach occurred at Hulftsdorp Court Complex yesterday when a gunman, disguised as a lawyer, fatally shot notorious underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa inside the...

Business and Commerce Top Stories World

6th. Delhi International Leather Expo kicks off in New Delhi.

ION correspondentFebruary 20, 2025February 20, 2025

The 6th edition of the Delhi International Leather Expo began today at the India International Convention and Expo Centre, Yashobhoomi, Dwarka in New Delhi. Commerce and Industry Ministry said...