US-Iran war to pull global economy to post-COVID low: World Bank

Global growth forecast cut to 2.5 percent due to surging energy prices, inflation and borrowing costs.
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PM Modi meets CMs of various states on sidelines of NITI Aayog governing council meet: Key points discussed
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Home Minister Amit Shah announced that most of the Northeast may be free from the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act by next year, citing an 80% reduction in violent incidents and AFSPA-covered areas. This progress coincides with a historic oil and mineral exploration pact between Assam and Nagaland, boosting regional development and energy self-reliance.

Syringe recall at AIIMS was a precautionary, patient-safety measure: Health Ministry
In a letter written to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, Rajya Sabha MP Haris Beeran had said that in the past month two separate recall notices were issued for disposable 10 ml syringes with needles supplied by different manufacturers, citing quality-related complaints

Drone strikes on central Sudanese city kill up to 23: NGO
Local rights group Emergency Lawyers blamed the attack on the RSF, which did not immediately claim responsibility.