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Israel’s Parliament dissolves ahead of October 27 elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a session at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, before it dissolves ahead of the 2026 Israeli elections, in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Israel’s Parliament dissolved early Friday (July 17, 2026) after passing a marathon of Bills in the last moments of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s…
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Mandatory training for staff to make hospitals patient-friendly
The staff in public hospitals in the State will undergo mandatory training in communication skills and people management so that hospitals become more patient-friendly and welcoming. Health Minister K. Muraleedharan said that training will be given to all staff except doctors, from taluk hospitals to medical colleges. The Minister said that he has instructed the…
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West Asia crisis, uncertain monsoon major risks for growth: RBI Governor
“Monetary and fiscal policies are robust, and because of that, we are witnessing high GDP growth,” RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said. File | Photo Credit: ANI Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said the West Asia crisis and the expectation of a weak monsoon present significant risks to economic growth. “Despite global uncertainties, India has…
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Any country doing business with Russia will be ‘very severely’ sanctioned: Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that any country that does business with Russia will be “very severely sanctioned”, as his administration and Republican lawmakers push ahead with tough legislation targeting Moscow. Responding to questions from reporters on Sunday (November 17, 2025) on whether it was…
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One more U.S. made anti-submarine helicopter delivered to the Indian Navy
The Indian Navy has received another MH-60R Seahawk multi-role naval helicopter from the United States. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Indian Navy has received another MH-60R Seahawk multi-role naval helicopter from the United States, further strengthening its anti-submarine warfare and maritime surveillance capabilities. This brings the total number delivered to 21 out of the 24…
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With climate ambitions in question, EU reforms carbon market
Brussels has been under intense pressure to overhaul the two-decade-old Emissions Trading System (ETS), as the 27-nation EU seeks to shore up industry while tackling high energy costs. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The European Union on Friday (July 17, 2026) unveils reforms of its carbon market, after fierce wrangling between countries, industry and activists…