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Want To File For Divorce In China? You Might Need A Booking Agent
The 2024 divorce rate in China is expected to hit 2.6 per 1,000 people, against a low of 2.0 during the CCOVID-19 pandemic. This compares with the most recent rates of 1.5 in Japan and 1.8 in South Korea.
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Earth’s Oceans Enter Danger Zone Due to Rising Acidification, New Study Warns
A new 2025 study published in Global Change Biology shows Earth’s oceans may have entered a dangerous acidification zone in 2020. As CO₂ emissions increase, marine ecosystems are degrading, threatening biodiversity, food security, and coastal economies. Scientists call it a ticking time bomb for the environment and society.
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India Emerges As Bright Spot In UN Report Amid Global Economic Slowdown
At a time when the global economy is facing what the United Nations calls a "precarious moment", India has emerged as a rare bright spot.
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La Bolita, Cuban Lottery Offering Hope In Tough Times
Every day, as he has done for 20 years, Carlos makes the rounds collecting bets in central Havana for "la bolita" -- a clandestine national lottery that provides a sliver of hope for Cubans struggling to make ends meet.
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Gold Hits Record High, Rises Above Rs 2.6 Lakh On Trump Tariff Uncertainty
Gold prices scaled a record peak above the key $3,000 (Rs 2.6 lakh) mark on Tuesday for the second time within a week, as investors sought cover from economic concerns fuelled by US President Donald Trump's tariff policies.
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Trump Claims 360-Year-Old Man Is Getting Social Security, Gets Fact Checked
US President Donald Trump delivered his first speech to Congress in his second term on Tuesday night (local time), elaborating on his massive budget cuts, crackdown on illegal migration and economic vision for America's future.
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Ukraine Needs $524 Billion To Recover, Rebuild After 3 Years Of War: World Bank
The estimated cost to rebuild Ukraine's economy after Russia's invasion has risen to $524 billion, nearly three times its expected 2024 economic output, the World Bank, United Nations, European Commission and the Ukrainian government found.
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Union Budget 2025 Highlights: 1 Crore More People Won't Pay Tax Due To Relief, Says Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Budget 2025-26 Highlights: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented the Budget for the third term of the BJP-led government, providing significant income tax relief to the salaried middle class.
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GDP Growth At 6.3-6.8%, Inflation To Stay Under Control: Economic Survey
Budget 2025: The Indian economy is projected to expand at a rate of 6.3 per cent to 6.8 per cent in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today.
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"1st Time Since 2014 - No Foreign Interference Before Parliament Session": PM Modi's Jab At Opposition
This is the first time since 2014 that there was no "videshi chingari (foreign interference)" ahead of a Parliament session, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a quip at the opposition ahead of the Budget Session this morning.
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Union Budget 2025: What Is The Economic Survey, When Is It Presented?
The Economic Survey is released before the Budget to give a clear picture of the economy.
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Budget 2025: Longest And Shortest Union Budget Speeches In History
The Union Budget is a reflection of the country's economic goals and priorities for the forthcoming fiscal year. Over time, Budget speeches have evolved to address the changing needs and challenges of the nation. All
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Union Budget 2025: The Economic Survey And Its Role In Shaping The Budget
Economic Survey 2025: The Economic Survey is typically presented a day before the Union Budget, and it serves as a crucial input for the budget-making process.
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Opinion | India Shouldn't Ignore Growing Chinese Trade In Neighbourhood
India's concerns about Chinese FTAs appear to have come full circle. At a time when countries are eager to expand their economic engagements, India must tap into this momentum.
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Time Ripe To Join India's Growth Story: PM Modi To German Business Delegation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said this is the right time to join India's growth story, as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met the Prime Minister in the national capital with a business delegation.
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Want To File For Divorce In China? You Might Need A Booking Agent
The 2024 divorce rate in China is expected to hit 2.6 per 1,000 people, against a low of 2.0 during the CCOVID-19 pandemic. This compares with the most recent rates of 1.5 in Japan and 1.8 in South Korea.
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Earth’s Oceans Enter Danger Zone Due to Rising Acidification, New Study Warns
A new 2025 study published in Global Change Biology shows Earth’s oceans may have entered a dangerous acidification zone in 2020. As CO₂ emissions increase, marine ecosystems are degrading, threatening biodiversity, food security, and coastal economies. Scientists call it a ticking time bomb for the environment and society.
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India Emerges As Bright Spot In UN Report Amid Global Economic Slowdown
At a time when the global economy is facing what the United Nations calls a "precarious moment", India has emerged as a rare bright spot.
-
La Bolita, Cuban Lottery Offering Hope In Tough Times
Every day, as he has done for 20 years, Carlos makes the rounds collecting bets in central Havana for "la bolita" -- a clandestine national lottery that provides a sliver of hope for Cubans struggling to make ends meet.
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Gold Hits Record High, Rises Above Rs 2.6 Lakh On Trump Tariff Uncertainty
Gold prices scaled a record peak above the key $3,000 (Rs 2.6 lakh) mark on Tuesday for the second time within a week, as investors sought cover from economic concerns fuelled by US President Donald Trump's tariff policies.
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Trump Claims 360-Year-Old Man Is Getting Social Security, Gets Fact Checked
US President Donald Trump delivered his first speech to Congress in his second term on Tuesday night (local time), elaborating on his massive budget cuts, crackdown on illegal migration and economic vision for America's future.
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Ukraine Needs $524 Billion To Recover, Rebuild After 3 Years Of War: World Bank
The estimated cost to rebuild Ukraine's economy after Russia's invasion has risen to $524 billion, nearly three times its expected 2024 economic output, the World Bank, United Nations, European Commission and the Ukrainian government found.
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Union Budget 2025 Highlights: 1 Crore More People Won't Pay Tax Due To Relief, Says Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Budget 2025-26 Highlights: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented the Budget for the third term of the BJP-led government, providing significant income tax relief to the salaried middle class.
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GDP Growth At 6.3-6.8%, Inflation To Stay Under Control: Economic Survey
Budget 2025: The Indian economy is projected to expand at a rate of 6.3 per cent to 6.8 per cent in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today.
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"1st Time Since 2014 - No Foreign Interference Before Parliament Session": PM Modi's Jab At Opposition
This is the first time since 2014 that there was no "videshi chingari (foreign interference)" ahead of a Parliament session, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a quip at the opposition ahead of the Budget Session this morning.
-
Union Budget 2025: What Is The Economic Survey, When Is It Presented?
The Economic Survey is released before the Budget to give a clear picture of the economy.
-
Budget 2025: Longest And Shortest Union Budget Speeches In History
The Union Budget is a reflection of the country's economic goals and priorities for the forthcoming fiscal year. Over time, Budget speeches have evolved to address the changing needs and challenges of the nation. All
-
Union Budget 2025: The Economic Survey And Its Role In Shaping The Budget
Economic Survey 2025: The Economic Survey is typically presented a day before the Union Budget, and it serves as a crucial input for the budget-making process.
-
Opinion | India Shouldn't Ignore Growing Chinese Trade In Neighbourhood
India's concerns about Chinese FTAs appear to have come full circle. At a time when countries are eager to expand their economic engagements, India must tap into this momentum.
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Time Ripe To Join India's Growth Story: PM Modi To German Business Delegation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said this is the right time to join India's growth story, as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met the Prime Minister in the national capital with a business delegation.
