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Modi in US: Sharing lessons, shaping future the India way

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Modi in US: Sharing lessons, shaping future the India way

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will once again be on the big stage on Monday when he attends the United Nations Summit of the Future in New York. The idea of the summit emerged in 2021 in recognition of the fact, in the words of the UN Secretary General, that “we cannot continue to tackle 21st … Read more

China warns of floods as ‘dragon boat rain’ threatens to soak Pearl River region

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China warns of floods as ‘dragon boat rain’ threatens to soak Pearl River region

China has warned of flood risks near the Bei River, a southern tributary of the Pearl River, over the next 30 days as authorities prepare for emergencies and evacuation. Heavy showers, known as “dragon boat rain”, often hit southern China around the time of the Dragon Boat Festival, which typically falls in mid-June. But this … Read more