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Firewood and coal prices double in Ryanggang province

Firewood and coal prices have doubled in North Korea’s Ryanggang province after a sudden cold snap, a local source said. Low-income families in Hyesan, Samjiyon and other highland areas...

Top grades, top class: Hyesan schools rank students

Some junior and senior middle schools in Hyesan, a North Korean border city, began...

Fearing a slip, North Koreans avoid saying “unification”

North Koreans still think of South Koreans as members of the same nation, but...

North Koreans fed up with folk remedies as colds spread

A wave of respiratory illness is sweeping parts of North Korea as the seasons...

PM Modi to visit Buenos Aires, marking first bilateral trip by an Indian PM to Argentina in 57 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina, on July 4 and 5 will mark the first bilateral trip by an Indian Prime...

India’s first globally recognised equine disease-free compartment set up in Meerut

India has set up its first Equine Disease-Free Compartment (EDFC) at the Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC) Centre & College in Meerut Cantonment, Uttar Pradesh....

Indian Army charts ambitious roadmap for modernisation, seeks industry partnership for next-gen warfare

The Indian Army has unveiled a comprehensive modernisation roadmap aimed at transforming its capabilities across multiple domains, ranging from hypersonic weapons to advanced soldier...

Government extends NPS tax benefits to new Unified Pension Scheme

The Finance Ministry on Friday announced that all tax benefits currently available under the National Pension System (NPS) will also be extended to the...

Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia becomes Indian Navy’s first woman fighter pilot

In a landmark moment for gender equality in the armed forces, Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia became the first woman fighter pilot of the Indian...

National Consumer Helpline refunds Rs 7.14 crore to consumers in two months

The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) has helped consumers secure refunds totalling ₹7.14 crore over the past two months, according to the Ministry of Consumer...

Widespread rainfall predicted across India; peak intensity likely in northwest region on July 6–7

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted heavy rainfall activity over northwest and central India over the next seven days, with peak intensity...

SAIL opens representative office in Dubai to strengthen global presence

In a move to strengthen its international presence, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), one of India’s largest steel producers, inaugurated its Representative Office...

President Murmu unveils Durand Cup trophies

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday unveiled the trophies of Durand Cup Tournament 2025 at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. The 2025...

I&B Ministry proposes overhaul of TRP guidelines to reflect modern viewing habits

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on Wednesday unveiled a draft policy aimed at reforming how television viewership is measured in India. Acknowledging that...

PM Modi’s Trinidad & Tobago visit highlights deepening trade, development and cultural relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Trinidad and Tobago this week highlights India’s efforts to deepen ties with the Caribbean nation. The partnership, built...

6,411 pilgrims depart Jammu for Amarnath shrine amid tight security

More than 12,300 pilgrims had darshan at the sacred Amarnath shrine on Thursday, marking a successful start to this year’s Amarnath Yatra, officials said. On...

PM Modi pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his death anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his death anniversary, honouring his enduring legacy as a spiritual visionary, philosopher,...

Trinidad & Tobago PM praises Narendra Modi, to confer nation’s highest civilian honour

Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Thursday praised Indian PM Narendra Modi’s leadership and announced that the country’s highest civilian honour, “The...

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