World
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NRIs in Saudi Arabia pay floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on I-Day
Jeddah: The NRI community across the Gulf Region on Thursday, August, 15 celebrated India’s 78th Independence Day with patriotic fervour. The Indian missions and Indian schools in the region commemorated Independence Day…
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Preserving cultures across borders; Telugu in Bangladesh and Bengali in Telangana
Jeddah: Many people did not recognise the boundary line of Cyril Radcliffe that divided India and Pakistan during Indian Independence. Mostly in Bengal across the new demarcated boundary, people believed that they…
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WHO declares global health emergency over Mpox outbreak
United Nations: The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday declared a global health emergency as Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, spreads rapidly across 13 African countries, including Congo, where 14,000 cases and…
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US welcomes India’s peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war
Washington: The US has expressed support for India’s involvment in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and its efforts to bring peace between the two countries, US State Department Deputy Spokesperson…
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Complaint filed against Hasina at international crime tribunal
Dhaka: A complaint was filed on Wednesday with the investigation agency of Bangladesh’s International Crime Tribunal against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and several others, accusing them of committing crimes against humanity…
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Hindu Mahasabha opposes India-Bangladesh cricket match in Gwalior
Gwalior: The Hindu Mahasabha on Wednesday said it opposed the India-Bangladesh cricket match which is to take place in Gwalior in October to protest the “massacre of Hindus” in the neighbouring country,…
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Seers urge Centre to allow persecuted Bangladeshi Hindus to enter India
Ahmedabad: Hindu seers on Wednesday condemned violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh and urged the Centre to relax immigration-related norms to facilitate entry of persecuted Hindus in India. The Sant Sammelan was…
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Russia repels Ukrainian attacks in Kursk: Defence Ministry
Moscow: Russia has repelled six Ukrainian attacks in the Kursk region over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defence Ministry said Wednesday. Russian armed forces have prevented attempts by Ukrainian mobile groups…
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Google faces potential breakup following monopoly verdict
New York: A bid to break up Alphabet Inc.’s Google is being considered by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) after a landmark court ruling found that the company has monopolised the…
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2023 Asian Games medallist accuses Pak govt of not paying promised Rs 5M
Lahore: Asian Games 2023 silver medalist in javelin competition Yasir Sultan on Wednesday alleged that he has not received any money out of Rs 5 million promised last year by Pakistan Prime…
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Russia’s Belgorod region declares regional emergency amid ongoing tensions
Moscow: The Belgorod region has declared a regional state of emergency due to the escalating situation, with authorities considering elevating the emergency status to the federal level, the region’s Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov…
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India issues advisory to nationals in Russia amid security concerns
Moscow: The Indian embassy here on Wednesday advised its citizens, including students, residing in Bryansk, Belgorod, and Kursk regions of Russia to relocate temporarily to safer places, citing recent “security incidents” in…
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2nd case filed against Bangladesh’s ousted PM Hasina
Dhaka: A case of enforced disappearance was filed on Wednesday against Bangladesh’s deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and several others, including former ministers of her cabinet, on the charge of kidnapping a…
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US denies involvement in former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s ouster
Washington: The US has described as “laughable” and “false” the accusation that it was behind Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster. Hasina resigned and fled to India on August 5 following widespread…
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Starbucks replaces Laxman Narasimhan with Brian Niccol as CEO
Washington: In a surprise move, struggling multinational coffee chain Starbucks on Tuesday announced the appointment of Brian Niccol as chairman and chief executive officer replacing Indian-origin CEO Laxman Narasimhan who is stepping…
