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New Delhi: In a striking irony, China has slapped a 13% VAT on birth control pills and condoms from January 1, ending long-standing tax exemptions as the nation battles a shrinking population. Once enforcing strict one-child limits,…

New Delhi: Fatty liver disease, now termed metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), has emerged as a global health crisis, impacting one in every three adults. Often dubbed a 'silent killer', it builds up excess…

New Delhi: Shares of Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) witnessed their sharpest single-day decline in nearly seven months on Tuesday, tumbling over 4% as investor sentiment soured over disruptions in Russian crude supplies…

Lahore: In a bold bid to revamp its global image, Pakistan is pouring millions of dollars into high-stakes public relations efforts in the United States, with a keen eye on winning over President Donald Trump in his second term. Sources…

Washington/Caracas: President Donald Trump's announcement of a large-scale US military strike on Venezuela, resulting in the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, has evoked sharp divisions across Latin America, reminiscent…

Mumbai: As Bollywood icon Deepika Padukone ringed in her 40th birthday on Monday, her remarkable ascent from a debutante to one of India's wealthiest actresses continues to motivate fans worldwide. Born on January 5, 1986, in Denmark,…

New Delhi: In a landmark achievement for Indian agriculture, the country has emerged as the world's largest rice producer, overtaking China with an impressive output of 150.18 million tonnes. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh…

Caracas: The stunning capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US forces in a lightning-fast midnight operation has sparked intense speculation: Was it a meticulously planned raid or a pre-orchestrated "fixed deal"? Reports…

Tehran: Amid intensifying anti-government protests fuelled by crippling economic woes, unconfirmed intelligence reports suggest Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has a secret contingency to flee to Russia should his regime face…

Caracas: In a bid to restore order following the stunning US military operation that led to President Nicolás Maduro's arrest, Venezuela's armed forces have pledged loyalty to Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as acting president. Defence…