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Pakistan to launch operation ‘Azm-i-Istehkam’ against terrorism
Islamabad: Pakistan on Saturday announced to launch a major new operation against terrorism with a renewed commitment to eradicate militancy from the country. The decision to launch Operation Azm-i-Istehkam (strong commitment) was…
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India, Bangladesh announce new train service between Rajshahi & Kolkata
New Delhi: India and Bangladesh on Saturday announced a new train service between Rajshahi and Kolkata and a new bus service between Chittagong and Kolkata. The announcement came following a bilateral meeting…
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Bangladesh PM Hasina invites Indian businesses to invest in nation
New Delhi: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has invited Indian businesses to invest in the country’s special economic zones, highlighting the huge potential for bilateral economic cooperation. Addressing Confederation of Indian Industry…
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Probe into 1985 Kanishka bombing remains ‘active & ongoing’: Canadian police
Ottawa: Investigations into the bombing of the Air India Flight 182 remain “active and ongoing”, the Canadian police have said, terming it the “longest” and one of the “most complex domestic terrorism”…
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T20WC: England eye massive win over USA to stay alive in semifinal race
Bridgetown: Defending champions England will need their power hitters to do the job against a demoralised yet tricky USA in their final Super 8 match as they eye a huge win to…
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India, Bangladesh agree to start talks on comprehensive trade pact
New Delhi: India and Bangladesh on Saturday agreed to start negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement and prepared a futuristic vision for boosting overall ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on…
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INDUS-X defence initiative between US & India marks 1st anniversary
Washington: The India-US Defence Acceleration Ecosystem has advanced the commitment of the two strategic partners to building a defence innovation bridge under the Critical and Emerging Technology Initiative, the US has said…
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West Indies crush USA by 9 wickets in T20 World Cup
Bridgetown: The T20 World Cup co-hosts West Indies crushed United States of America by nine wickets in their Group 2 Super Eight match here. After restricting the USA for a mere 128…
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Hindujas file appeal against Swiss court’s jail term order
London: Britain’s wealthiest family, the Hindujas, on Friday said they were “appalled” by a Swiss court’s ruling of jail terms for some members in Geneva and that an appeal has been filed…
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T20 WC: Doughty South Africa eke out seven-run win over England
Gros Islet: Quinton de Kock made a coruscating fifty and bowlers responded bravely to the challenge of defending a sub-par total as South Africa thwarted a late England surge to eke out…
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20 Moroccan pilgrims die during Haj in Saudi Arabia
Rabat: Moroccan authorities have said that 20 pilgrims from Morocco have died during this year’s Haj rituals in Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs said on Friday in a…
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Pakistani drone recovered in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district
Chandigarh: The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police in a joint operation recovered a Pakistani drone in the border area of Tarn Taran district, the paramilitary force said on Saturday. “This…
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India’s envoy to Turkey Virander Paul passes away
New Delhi: India’s Ambassador to Turkey Virander Paul passed away on Friday. Sources said that he died following a prolonged illness. Sharing the news, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal…
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17 injured Indians in hospitals, embassy in touch with kin: MEA on Kuwait fire
New Delhi: Over a week after a devastating fire in Kuwait killed 50 people, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said 17 injured Indians are still admitted in hospitals there and…
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India strongly objects to UK Parliament observing ‘one minute silence’ for Nijjar
New Delhi: India on Friday strongly objected to Canadian parliament observing “one minute silence” in memory of Khalistan extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down in British Columbia in June last…
