4 injured in shooting at US Virginia State University

Washington, Aug 15 (UNI) Four people were injured in a shooting that took place in a large crowd at Virginia State University in Chesterfield County, southern Virginia, early Wednesday, police said. About 12:36 a.m. local time, officers responded to a report of gunfire on Boisseau Street, where they discovered four people had been shot —…

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2 dead after boat capsizes off South Australia

Canberra, Aug 15 (UNI) Two male fishermen have died after a boat capsized off the coast of South Australia (SA). SA Police said in a statement that the bodies of two 65-year-old men were found in waters between mainland SA and Kangaroo Island off the state’s south coast on Wednesday night. Authorities were alerted that…

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WHO declares global emergency over new mpox outbreak

Geneva, (UNI) The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). “Today, the emergency committee met and advised me that, in its view, the situation constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. I have accepted that advice,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a post…

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SL govt proposes personal income tax relief

Colombo, Aug 15 (UNI) The Sri Lankan government has proposed, to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a personal income tax relief by adjusting tax slabs, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement on Wednesday. The PMD said that Sri Lanka has seen a strong increase in tax revenue so far in 2024. The…

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KBC 16: 21-Year-old Vaishnavi Bharti wins first cheque

New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) Sony Entertainment Television’s Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 has once again showcased inspiring stories of determination and hope. Among the recent contestants was 21-year-old Vaishnavi Bharti from Jhumri Telaiya, whose compelling journey has captured hearts nationwide. Vaishnavi, who has been preparing for the BPSC exams while pursuing an MA in Political…

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Sensex rebounds 149.85 points

Mumbai, Aug 14 (UNI) Snapping a losing streak of the last two sessions, the BSE Sensex on Wednesday recovered 149.85 points to close at 79,105.88 on the strength of technology, IT, and consumer durable stocks amid a mixed trend in the Asian market. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) rose marginally by 4.75 points at 24,143.75….

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