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Lessons learned from the Covid pandemic have left the world in a much better position to tackle the current mpox epidemic raging in Africa, according to the Gavi vaccine alliance.

In response to the recent death of 26-year-old Chartered Accountant Anna Sebastian Perayil, Ernst & Young India has made a commitment to improve its workplace policies. EY has expressed deep sorrow over Perayil's passing and is taking the family's concerns seriously.

Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in federal custody after a judge denied his bail appeal in a racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking case. Prosecutors argued that Combs posed a risk of obstructing justice, and Judge Andrew Carter agreed, stating that no conditions could ensure against witness tampering or obstruction. The ruling means Combs will remain behind bars until his trial.

When Ukrainian forces stormed across the border with Russia in August, they set two historic milestones. It was the first time since World War Two that a foreign army had thrust into Russia.

Canada has introduced stricter regulations for foreign students, raising concerns among Indian aspirants who make up a significant portion of international enrollments. How will these changes affect study permits, work opportunities, and future prospects for Indian students looking to study in Canada? Watch here to learn more!

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Wednesday (Sep 18) launched a new scheme under the National Pension System (NPS) aimed at financially securing the future of children.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the high voter turnout in the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, saying it symbolises the rejection of parties that sympathise with stone-pelters and terrorists.

Former Sri Lankan Test cricketer Dulip Samaraweera was banned Thursday from holding any position within Australian cricket for 20 years over "inappropriate behaviour".

Telugu choreographer Jani Master, known for his work in hit films Baahubali and Pushpa: The Rise, was arrested in Goa by the Cyberabad police. He will be produced before a local court in the coming days.

Crisis-hit Sri Lankan voters, struggling with higher prices, especially for food, are looking at this weekend's election, pinning hopes for economic relief to come with the new president.

The daughter of former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, Faezeh Hashemi Rafsanjani, 61, was arrested in September 2022 for allegedly encouraging people to join protests following the death of Mahsa Amini, who died after being detained for allegedly violating Iran's strict dress code for women. She has been released from Tehran's Evin Prison after serving two years.

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah is all set to make an address after pagers and walkie-talkies used by his movement's members exploded across Lebanon. Nasrallah will address "the latest developments" regarding the incident.

In a shocking revelation, the latest test reports have confirmed that beef tallow, fish oil, and palm oil were used to make laddoos, distributed as religious food offerings (prasad) at the popular Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati, a sacred Hindu pilgrimage.

The global anti-money laundering and terror financing body, the FATF (Financial Action Task Force), on Thursday (Sep 19) launched its much-awaited mutual evaluation report on India, saying the country's systems were "effective" but "major improvements" were required to strengthen prosecution in these cases.

Ace India all-rounder Ravi Ashwin began the home season with an emphatic hundred against Bangladesh on day one of the Chennai Test. With Team India’s scorecard reading 144 for six at one stage, the two all-rounders – Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, bailed the team out of trouble with an unbeaten 194-run stand for the seventh wicket.

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has sparked controversy by alleging that animal fat is being used in the preparation of the famous Tirupati laddoo. The ruling YSR Congress Party has strongly denied these claims, calling them baseless and an attempt to mislead the public. The issue has stirred a heated debate, with religious sentiments and food safety at the center of the controversy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in the Union territory.

Global condemnation continues to pour following the series of pagers and walkie-talkie attacks across Lebanon. Lebanon's Hezbollah has blamed Israel for the aggression caused by the cyber attack. Watch in for more details!

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Sep 19) addressed a public rally in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, a day after the Union Territory (UT) voted in the first phase of the assembly elections.