Prague, Jan 8 (UNI/SPUTNIK) The Czech National Bank (CNB) purchased 20.4 tonnes of gold in 2025, reaching a record level of its gold reserves of 71.6 tonnes, the CTK news agency reported, citing CNB data. Gold accounted for 5.76 percent of the bank’s total foreign exchange reserves, the report said on Wednesday. The CNB reportedly…
Vientiane, Jan 8 (UNI) Laos aims to achieve an annual economic growth rate of 6 per cent between 2026 and 2030, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone said at a key meeting. Sonexay made the remarks on Tuesday while presenting his report on the 10th five-year socio-economic development plan for 2026-2030 at the 12th National Congress…
Melbourne, Jan 8 (UNI) Residents in four regions in the southeast Australian state of Victoria have been told to evacuate their homes by Friday morning as authorities declared a catastrophic bushfire danger rating on Thursday. The Country Fire Authority (CFA) on Thursday declared the highest-level catastrophic fire danger rating for Friday in four regions in…
Hyderabad, Jan 8 (UNI) Four students were killed and another was injured in a road accident that occurred on Thursday morning near Mirjaguda in Rangareddy district The mishap occurred when a car carrying five students from Mokila to Hyderabad lost control and crashed into a tree. Four occupants were killed on the spot, while the…
Hyderabad, Jan 8 (UNI) The Telangana government has ordered a major reshuffle in the State police, transferring and posting 20 IPS and non-cadre officers across Hyderabad City and its surrounding commissionerates. The transfers were effected through G.O. Rt. No. 38 issued by Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao, based on proposals submitted by the Director General…
Lucknow, Jan 8 (UNI) Boat rides along the Yamuna at the historic temple town of Bateshwar are set to offer visitors a richer and more engaging experience. Local boatmen have now been trained not only in navigation but also in sharing the religious, cultural and historical narratives associated with Bateshwar, turning routine river crossings into…
Lucknow, Jan 8 (UNI) Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s self-reliant cow shelter model, Uttar Pradesh is preparing to use organic pots made from cow dung instead of polythene for tree plantation to make it plastic-free. For this purpose, these pots will be produced on a large scale in approximately 7000 cow shelters across the state….
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 8 (UNI) The Kerala government has decided to set up a Kayika Bhavan (Sports Bhavan) to strengthen coordination and streamline sports-related activities across the state, reflecting its commitment to the comprehensive development of the sports sector. The proposed Sports Bhavan will house the State Sports Directorate along with a newly constituted Sports Research…
Dhaka, (UNI) Bangladesh will not compromise on its decision not to travel to India for the T20 World Cup, Interim government Sports Advisor Asif Nazrul has said, citing concerns over player safety, national security and the country’s dignity. He suggested shifting the tournament to Sri Lanka. The stance follows the dropping of cricketer Mustafizur Rahman…
Karachi, Jan 7 (UNI) Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is eyeing an improved performance for Pakistan at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 that is scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka starting February 7. According to International Cricket Coiuncil (ICC), the 25-year-old is currently nursing a knee injury from which…
