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It also expands the scope of the crackdown to all of India, targeting over 52 million strays. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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MOSCOW - Russian forces have conducted an exercise in the Baltic Sea including drills to repel an underwater attack, the defence ministry said on Friday. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

The consumer sector is fascinated with Gen Z and Gen Alpha. It should be looking elsewhere. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The alleged seller and buyer are being investigated for vaping and drug offences. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.