Conflict escalates in the Middle East: Israeli-American air strikes hit Iran, Tehran, and Beirut—thousands displaced, global crisis deepens
The Middle East conflict escalates sharply as Israel and the United States intensify military operations against Iran following a series…
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At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.58 against the U.S. dollar, then lost momentum and touched 94.67 against the American currency, registering a fall of 45 paise over its previous close
- Rupee rises 23 paise to close at 94.26 against U.S. dollar
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- U.S. lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors, but leaves others waiting
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Kirti Singh highlighted the various extensive initiatives undertaken by India, including the use of digital technologies, to support its nationals abroad
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