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Welcome, $100 please: The countries with the weirdest entry requirements
Sign a climate pledge: Palau For understandable reasons, tiny island nations tend to take sustainability seriously. But in 2017, the Micronesian nation of Palau (population 18,000) took things one step further by requiring all international...

Why I Don’t Celebrate Independence Day — Yet
I don’t celebrate the Fourth of July. Celebrating the Revolution is like celebrating the First World War — needless butchery. The Stamp Act was nothing compared to the way our current governments — federal, state, county, city — bleed us today....

Himanta Biswa Sarma outlines vision for Tamulpur as a model district
Tamulpur, July 4: Tamulpur is set to see a fresh push for development with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's vision to transform it into a model district in Assam. Speaking at a party workers’ meeting in Tamulpur, the Chief Minister called upon...

Indo-Nepal relations are ever expanding, says South Block senior official
NEW DELHI: A senior official in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India has said that the relations between Nepal and India are ever expanding and they are getting stronger. Munu Mahawar, the Additional Secretary of Northern Division at...

Bharat Organics Mela 2025 Kicks Off with Grand Inauguration by Union Minister Krishan Pal Gurjar
Event Showcases India’s Organic Farming Potential, Launches Premium Apple Cider Vinegar and Nationwide Tree Plantation Drive TIT Correspondent info@impressivetimes.com New Delhi, July 4: Union Minister of State for Cooperation, Krishan Pal Gurjar,...

New UIDAI Rules 2025: One Aadhar per person, updated documents list issued
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has released an updated list of acceptable documents for Aadhar enrolment and updates for assessment year 2025–26. Who does it apply to? The list applies to Indian nationals, overseas citizens...
India Hosts UN World MSME Day 2025, Uniting 300+ Global Leaders for Innovation & Sustainability
PNN New Delhi [India], July 3: In a dazzling convergence of diplomacy, entrepreneurship, and innovation, the World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME)--in partnership with the Ministry of MSME, Government of India--orchestrated a...

Diagnostic Efficacy of Combined N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP) and Cardiac Troponin I (cTnI) Testing in Myocardial Injury of Children with Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Pneumonia
Introduction Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia is a respiratory tract infection caused by Mycoplasma, which primarily affects respiratory epithelial cells and lung tissue, being one of the common respiratory tract infections in children.1 Despite...

ASF outbreak in Nagaland’s Longleng: DC declares infected and surveillance zones
Kohima, July 4: Following the detection of African Swine Fever (ASF) in two villages of Nagaland’s Longleng district, Deputy Commissioner W. Manpai Phom on Thursday declared Pongching and Hamlikhong as ASF-infected zones. In fact, India recorded...

In defence of eating with hands amid Zohran Mamdani backlash
When New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was recently criticised online for eating with his hands, the backlash revealed more than just a cultural misunderstanding; it exposed lingering colonial biases around dining etiquette. Eating with...

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Due to an increase in the popularity of Bitcoin, there is a growing number of individuals looking into options that would allow them to participate in crypto mining without having to purchase highly priced hardware. Cloud mining is one of the most...

Why SAARC still matters
The leaders of South Asia must recognize that the true potential for real and meaningful progress lies not in abandoning SAARC but in revitalizing it. Any consideration for establishing a new regional bloc to offset SAARC, risks further...
Top Chinese official softens tone on US, says war ‘unimaginable’
A senior Chinese official said he was optimistic about the future of his nation’s ties with the US, among the most upbeat comments given by Beijing in recent weeks about a relationship upended by American President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Both the...

Binance Pay Brings Crypto Payments to 80 Riviera Hotspots, Offers EURI Rewards to Tourists
TLDR: Binance Pay now accepted at over 80 Riviera venues including hotels, shops, and restaurants. Tourists spending €20+ earn 5 EURI; French users spending €50+ can claim USDC vouchers. Cannes launch coincides with Ethereum Community Conference...

‘I Will Come Again’: Man Posing As Delivery Agent Rapes Woman Techie After Entering Her Pune Flat, Clicks Selfie and Leaves Threatening Message on Her Phone
Pune, July 3: An unidentified man allegedly raped a 22-year-old IT professional after gaining access to her apartment in Pune by posing as a courier delivery executive, police said on Thursday. The accused also clicked a selfie on the victim's...

Opinion | Runways On The Highway: Assam’s Emergency Landing Strip Signals Strategic Shift
Last Updated:July 03, 2025, 15:58 IST The Dibrugarh-Moran highway airstrip marks a leap in India's defence and disaster readiness in the Northeast Planned to be operational by October 2025, the 4.2-km highway stretch will serve dual roles: as an...
Binance Pay brings crypto payments to 80+ French Riviera merchants
Binance Pay has partnered with French fintech Lyzi to enable over 80 businesses across the French Riviera to embrace cryptocurrency payments, according to a Wednesday press release. The rollout, spanning cities including Cannes, Nice, Antibes and...

Tripura: CM Dr Manik Saha Commences Kharchi Mela 2025 with Focus on Sustainability and Cyber Security
Agartala, July 3: Tripura’s iconic Kharchi Mela commenced with grandeur at Khayerpur on Thursday, with Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha inaugurating the week-long religious and cultural fair amid heightened security and sweeping preparations. This...

Ten years after Cecil the Lion’s death, let’s mourn human victims of wildlife attacks
Many people in the West know Cecil the Lion, but who can name an African killed by a lion or another species of dangerous megafauna in the decade since Cecil’s demise? Our guess is not many, and that speaks volumes to the chasm that divides Africa...

Nepal News Evening Briefing | Monday, June 30, 2025
KATHMANDU: Stay informed with Nepal News’ daily evening briefing, covering the most significant developments from Nepal and around the world. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we bring you a concise summary of the...