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71 bodies recovered at Nepal's plane crash site, one still missing
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"We have found one more body in the Seti River," Guru Datta Dhakal, assistant chief district officer of the Kaski district where the ATR-72 aircraft crashed, told Xinhua. "So the total number of bodies recovered has reached 71. "A Yeti Airlines plane crashed into the Seti river gorge near the city of Pokhara on Sunday when it was flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara with 72 people on board
Developed world to help small farmers in developing nations: India
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India is providing millions of solar water pumps to farmers, and will soon produce enough green ammonia to stop imports of ammonia-based fertilisers, which form a big chunk of its import bills, the Minister said.Asked why India is continuing to import cheap Russian gas despite international opprobrium
Republicans, Democrats prepare for big fiscal fight in Congress on raising debt limits
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The US debt limit is defined as the money in total the government is allowed to borrow from the Federal Reserve. First created in 1918 and originally set at $11.5 billion, was raised to $45 billion under the aggregate debt limit act enacted by the government in 1939.
Debt structuring talks with India, China successful: Sri Lanka President
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"I can tell this assembly that the talks are successful," he said as the Indian Ocean island nation is awaiting the International Monetary Fund bailout to relieve worst ever economic crisis the country is going through. "Very soon we will have an answer," Ranil Wickremesinghe said.
Russian attack on Ukarine's Dnipro: Death toll reaches 44
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Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov has confirmed the toll, Ukrainska Pravda reported. On January 14, the Russians hit an apartment building in Dnipro smashing many houses. In the attack, 72 apartments were destroyed and over 230 damaged in the apartment block, where two sections, from floor 2 to floor 9, were smashed.
Negotiations with India impossible until reversal of 'August 5 action': Pakistan PMO
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On August 5, 2019, the Indian government had abrogated Article 370 of the country's Constitution which granted special status to the Jammu and Kashmir. "Without India's revocation of this step, negotiations are not possible," Dawn News reported quoting the PMO as saying.
PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal expands Cabinet, inducts 12 ministers, 3 MoS
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President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered the oaths of office and secrecy to the newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Ministers while the Prime Minister administered oaths to the MoS at a ceremony at the President's office Sheetal Niwas, The Kathmandu Post reported.
Vietnam President Nguyen Xuan Phuc resigns
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He made the decision out of his personal wish, which was announced at a meeting of the Central Committee of the CPV's meeting held on Tuesday, Xinhua News Agency reported quoting Vietnam's official news agency. Phuc was elected as the Vietnamese president in April 2021
Another Hindu temple vandalised in Australia: Report
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The vandalism of the historic Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Carrum Downs, Victoria, comes just days after the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Mill Park was vandalised by anti-India supporters, The Australia Today reported. "I urge (Victoria) Premier Dan Andrews and Victoria Police to take strict action against these goons who are trying to scare the Victorian Hindu community," Usha Senthilnathan, a devotee, told The Australia Today.
Iran set to welcome Sukhoi-35 fighter jets after supplying deadly drones to Russia
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"We have placed orders from Russia for defence systems, missiles, as well as fighters and helicopters, and most of these weapons will enter the country soon. For example, the Sukhoi 35 fighter will arrive in Iran early next year," Heidari told Iran's leading Tasnim News Agency.
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