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India's Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has condemned the Tamil Nadu government's decision to replace the national currency symbol 'Rs' with the Tamil alphabet 'Ru', accusing them of disrespecting a national symbol and promoting secessionist sentiments. The move has also been criticized by the Tamil Nadu BJP President, who called it a "laughing stock" and a desperate attempt to divert attention from other p...

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized that genuine globalization involves embracing diversity rather than adhering to a single narrative. Speaking at a preliminary event for WAVES 2025, he underscored Mumbai's symbolic role and highlighted the summit's potential to blend cinema, digital technology, content, and IT industry capabilities.

The Reserve Bank of Australia will closely scrutinize Wednesday's inflation figures, as they could significantly influence its decision on a February interest rate cut. This data represents the final substantial economic update before the February 18 rate meeting, one of only two before the May federal election.

Bihar, India has imposed a strict alcohol prohibition aiming to reduce domestic violence; however, it has unintentionally led to a flourishing underground bootlegging industry. ABC reporter Meghna Bali explores the dangerous realities, including police patrols, secretive bootleggers, and toxic liquor incidents devastating local communities.

Brisbane City Council has ordered homeless individuals to vacate city parks within 24 hours, citing concerns about relocations from Moreton Bay where homeless camping is now illegal. However, homeless advocates argue that many have not been offered accommodation and criticize the lack of a coordinated approach to address the issue.