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Pope Francis lands in Mongolia, home to tiny Catholic flock

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Pope Francis arrives at the Chinggis Khaan International Airport during his Apostolic Journey in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia September 1, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters Pope Francis arrived on September 1 in Mongolia, a predominantly Buddhist country with just 1,450 Catholics that the Vatican hopes can act as a facilitator to improve difficult relations with China. The…

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Government exempts LPG imports from agri cess

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Image used for representational purpose. | Photo Credit: Thulasi Kakkat The government has exempted imports of LPG, liquified propane and liquified butane from 15% agri cess with effect from September 1. The government had in July imposed a 15% agri cess on imports of these goods. Also read | Centre slashes LPG prices by ₹200…

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Government Exempts LPG Imports From Agriculture Cess

September 1, 2023 admin

The government had in July imposed a 15 per cent agri cess on imports of these goods. New Delhi: The government has exempted imports of LPG, liquified propane and liquified butane from 15 per cent agri cess with effect from Friday. The government had in July imposed a 15 per cent agri cess on imports…

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Singapore holds first contested presidential vote in over a decade

September 1, 2023 admin

Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at a polling center during the presidential election in Singapore September 1, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters Singaporeans head to the polls Friday in the city-state’s first contested presidential election in more than a decade, a vote being closely watched as an indication of support for the…

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Russia Stages Local Elections In Occupied Parts Of Ukraine

September 1, 2023 admin

Russian-installed authorities in the four regions extended voting over multiple days Russian-installed authorities began holding regional elections on Thursday in parts of Ukraine Russia claimed as its own last year, seeking to cement Moscow’s authority in what it calls its “new territories” despite the ongoing conflict. Russia does not fully control any of the four…

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“Don’t Think If Any Other Batter…”: Pakistan Star’s Big Praise For Virat Kohli Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023 Clash

September 1, 2023 admin

File photo of Indian cricket team star Virat Kohli© BCCI The Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan is just round the corner and a lot of eyes will be on Virat Kohli who has been a star performer in this contest over the years. With the two teams not playing bilateral series for…

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Janet Yellen to attend India G20 summit, focus on economy, climate: U.S. Treasury

September 1, 2023 admin

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will travel to New Delhi to participate in the G20 leaders summit from September 7-10, making her fourth visit to India in 10 months, the Treasury Department said on Thursday. Ms. Yellen intends to focus at the summit on strengthening the…

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Morning Digest | India sees lowest August rainfall in a century; Chinese President yet to confirm presence at Delhi’s G-20 summit, and more

September 1, 2023 admin

Core sectors grew 8% in July, but output 2.2% below June levels All of India’s eight infrastructure industries reported growth for the first time in 14 months this July, with core sectors’ output rising 8% after a five-month high surge of 8.3% in June. While July’s performance was buoyed by a 14.9% in coal production,…

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Residents pick through the rubble of lost homes and scattered belongings in Hurricane Idalia’s wake

September 1, 2023 admin

Florida and Georgia residents living along Hurricane Idalia’s path of destruction on August 31 picked through piles of rubble where homes once stood, threw tarps over ripped-apart roofs and gingerly navigated streets left underwater or clogged with fallen trees and dangerous electric wires. “My plan today is to go around and find anything that’s in…

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U.S. imposes sanctions on North Korean, Russian accused of supporting North Korea’s ballistics missile program

September 1, 2023 admin

State flags of Russia and North Korea. File | Photo Credit: REUTERS In response to North Korea’s failed launch of a spy satellite last week, the U.S. on August 31 imposed sanctions on two men and a Moscow-registered firm accused of supporting North Korea’s ballistic missile program. The action was taken a day after the…

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