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Expect closer ties, execution of connectivity projects: Ex-Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe
By Sahil Pandey, Colombo, April 4: During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Sri Lanka on Friday, former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed hope for stronger bilateral relations and the implementation of connectivity projects.
India, Australia mark third anniversary of ECTA, reaffirm commitment to deepen economic ties
New Delhi, April 2: India and Australia have marked the third anniversary of the signing of Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA), a landmark achievement that enhanced their economic partnership. After the agreement's signing and implementation, total bilateral trade between the two nations reached USD 24 billion.
James Van Der Beek shares how his battle with cancer affected his wife , kids
Washington, March 16: Actor James Van Der Beek recalled the toughest years of his life. He spoke about his battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
Centre plans to turn Northeast into India's next saffron hub
New Delhi, March 14: Northeast is a key driver for India to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat, and the region will also become the country's next saffron hub, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh.
Turkish President supports Syrian interim leader amid sectarian violence
Ankara, March 11: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned against efforts to incite sectarian tensions in Syria, expressing support for interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's commitment to hold those responsible for the recent surge in deadly clashes accountable.
Union Budget: Common people seek tax relief, reduction in fuel prices from central government
Bhopal, February 1: As the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2025-26 today, the common people in Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal are expecting policy announcements which brings relief from income tax slabs, reduce in fuel prices and some control over inflation.
Marie Ulven to be seen in film 'Low Expectations'
Los Angeles, January 28: Musical artist Marie Ulven, aka Girl in Red, is all set to make her feature debut as the lead in Maipo Film's "Low Expectations," the upcoming first feature from director Eivind Landsvik.
War monitor warns of alarming surge in sectarian violence in Syria
Damascus, Jan 26: The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based war monitor, said on Sunday that it has documented 91 incidents of assassinations and retaliatory crimes by armed groups in Syria since the beginning of 2025, many motivated by political or sectarian hatred.
Researchers decode average life expectancy after dementia diagnosis
New Delhi, Jan 9: A new study has revealed that dementia reduced life expectancy by about two years for people with a diagnosis at age 85, 3-4 years with a diagnosis at age 80, and up to 13 years with a diagnosis at age 65.
Study suggest Brazilian plant compound may be key to treating kala-azar
New Delhi, Jan 8: Kala-azar or visceral leishmaniasis -- a deadly neglected tropical disease -- can be better treated using a compound derived from Nectandra leucantha -- a tree native to southern Brazil (local names: canela-seca or canela-branca), claimed a study.