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Won’t pass on any UPI transaction charge to consumers: Fuel dealers
Odisha petrol dealers say they won’t pass UPI MDR charges to consumers; urge Centre to waive fee on fuel payments over Rs 2,000 or raise margins.
Oct 29, 2026
October 2026: Science history from 50, 100 and 150 years ago
Smallpox eradication; skyscraper excavations; research on the racetrack
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopia’s prime minister won a Nobel Peace Prize for making peace with Eritrea. Now the former allies could go to war
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for making peace with neighboring Eritrea. A year later, their armies joined forces against Tigrayan fighters in northern…
Oct 29, 2026
Eritrea Cuts Ties with Ethiopia Over Asmara Embassy Closure
Ethiopia ordered the closure of its embassy in Eritrea and declared 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata, prompting Asmara to sever all diplomatic ties, Reuters reports.
Oct 29, 2026
Charles Matata breaks Delhi Half Marathon course record by one second in thrilling finish
This past Sunday marked a momentous occasion as Charles Matata shattered the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon record with a stunning finish of 58:52. His triumph was fueled by perfect weather…
Oct 29, 2026Combined photovoltaic and thermal enhancements of solar photovoltaic system using SiO2 and Al2O3 nanoparticle-enhanced paraffin wax phase change material
Scientific Reports - Combined photovoltaic and thermal enhancements of solar photovoltaic system using SiO2 and Al2O3 nanoparticle-enhanced paraffin wax phase change material
Oct 29, 2026
Diplomats' Perspective on Anhui: From Agricultural Province to Regional Economic "Growth Pole"
HEFEI, China, Aug. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from CRI Online: "This is a rare opportunity — we have come to the new engine of China's economic growth,…
Oct 29, 2026
Tigst Assefa Wins Berlin Marathon in Third-Fastest Time Ever, But Late Cramps Cost Her World Record Bid
Tigst Assefa won her third Berlin Marathon in 2:11:04, setting a course record and the third-fastest women's time ever before late cramps ended her world record attempt.
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopian Airlines Flight Denied Landing in Israel Over Indonesian Pilot
An Ethiopian Airlines flight bound for Tel Aviv turned back mid-air because one of its pilots was Indonesian, Israeli broadcaster Channel 12 reported.
Oct 29, 2026Tigray forces seize main airport in northern Ethiopia from police
Local forces in Ethiopia's northern region of Tigray have seized control of the airport in the regional capital, Mekelle, from federal police, local residents have told the BBC.
Oct 29, 2026Age at first marriage among women in Lesotho: Multilevel survival analysis- insight from 2023-24 demographic and health survey data
Background Early marriage remains a significant public health and social issue in Lesotho, with profound implications for women's health, education, and economic empowerment. Despite legal frameworks aimed at curbing the…
Oct 29, 2026
Indonesia urges BRICS members to strengthen future skills forecasting
Indonesian Manpower Minister Yassierli called on BRICS members to rally behind concerted efforts to identify skills relevant to future needs and strengthen ...
Oct 29, 2026