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Day: January 12, 2025

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: World’s Largest Gathering Set to Begin in

The six-week Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, is set to begin on January 13 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. This sacred Hindu event is expected to be the world’s largest gathering, emphasizing religion, spirituality, tourism, and crowd management. Over 400 million people are anticipated to take a holy dip at the confluence of […]

Indian Rupee Hits All-Time Low: 1 Dollar Equals 86 Rupees

The Indian rupee has plummeted to its lowest level in history, trading at 86.20 against the US dollar. The fall is attributed to the strengthening of the US dollar and the withdrawal of foreign investors from Indian stock markets. Additionally, rising crude oil prices in the global market and negative trends in domestic stock markets […]

Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Drifts in Baltic Sea Amid Sanctions Debate

German authorities have reported that a stranded oil tanker in their waters is part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” allegedly used to bypass Western sanctions. The tanker, Eventin, which sails under a Panamanian flag, lost power and steering in the Baltic Sea near the German island of Rügen. Tugboats were dispatched to secure the vessel, […]

The Educational Crisis in Pakistan: Over 22 Million Children Left Behind

In a nation where the future is painted with the strokes of potential and promise, Pakistan grapples with an educational crisis that casts a long shadow over its aspirations. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently brought this somber reality into the spotlight, announcing that over 22 million children within Pakistan’s borders are currently out of school. […]

Israel’s Mossad Chief Heads to Qatar for High-Stakes Hostage Release Talks Amidst Ceasefire Negotiations

In a significant development in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, Israel has announced that David Barnea, the head of its Mossad intelligence agency, will lead a delegation to Doha, Qatar, to negotiate a potential ceasefire and hostage release agreement. This move signals a possible advancement in the complex and delicate negotiations aimed at securing the release […]