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October 28, 2025 3:59 PM

WTO Chief calls for reform of consensus rule amid trade disruption

The head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Tuesday called for reforms of the 30-year-old institution, highlighting its consensus rule that requires unanimous agreement among members to secure global trade deals. "We need to reform the system,...

October 28, 2025 4:00 PM

Cabinet approves Terms of Reference for 8th Central Pay Commission

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission. The 8th Central Pay Commission will be a temporary body comprising one Chairperson, one Part-Time Member...

October 28, 2025 2:54 PM

Lukashenko says Lithuania’s border closure a ‘crazy scam’

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday that Lithuania's closure of the border with Belarus was a "crazy scam" and accused Vilnius of waging a hybrid war that threatened the Chinese economy. Lithuania's Prime Minister Inga Ruginien...

October 28, 2025 2:35 PM

Vietnam’s top tourist sites Hue, Hoi An suffer heavy flooding

Heavy rains over the past days have caused serious flooding in central Vietnam, especially in top tourism destinations Hue and Hoi An, the government said in a report on Tuesday. Rainfall in several parts of the UNESCO-listed former imperial capital...

October 28, 2025 2:26 PM

Devotees across Uttarakhand celebrate Chhath Puja

Chhath Puja, a festival symbolising deep faith, devotion, and gratitude to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour across Uttarakhand. Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan, along with his family, offered Arghya first...

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