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Australia to increase fines for data breaches
Canberra: Australian companies that fail to protect customers’ data will face fines worth tens of millions of dollars under new laws proposed by the government, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said on Saturday. In…
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North Carolina honours Indian-American activist Swadesh Chatterjee
New York: North Carolina Governor Ray Cooper presented the Order of the Long Leaf Pine to Indian-American activist and entrepreneur Swadesh Chatterjee. Chatterjee, 72, who was awarded at a ceremony on Friday…
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US, Russian Defence Ministers discuss Ukraine war
Washington: In rare talks, US and Russian Defence Ministers spoke on the phone during which they discussed the Ukrainian war, according to official statements issued by Washington and Moscow. The call on…
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US House panel issues subpoena to Trump over Capitol riot
Washington: The US House select committee investigating 2021’s Capitol riot issued a subpoena to former President Donald Trump. The move came more than a week after the panel voted unanimously to seek…
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Diwali will be public school holiday in New York City starting 2023
New York: In a significant decision, Diwali will be a public school holiday in New York City starting 2023, with Mayor Eric Adams saying this sends a message about the significance of…
- Pakistan
Pakistan Army chief Gen Bajwa will retire next month: Report
Islamabad: Pakistan Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Friday that he is retiring in another five weeks and will not be seeking an extension in service, according to a media…
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Pakistan’s Election Commission disqualifies ex-PM Imran Khan for five years
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Election Commission on Friday disqualified former prime minister Imran Khan for five years in the Toshakhana case for hiding proceeds from the sale of gifts he received from foreign leaders.…
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Liz Truss breaks record of the PM whose son quelled the Revolt of 1857
New Delhi: Having quit as Britain’s Prime Minister in 45 days, Liz Truss has written herself into history books as the country’s shortest-lived head of government. She beats the record held since…
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5.1-magnitude quake jolts Japan, no tsunami warning issued
Tokyo: An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck off Japan’s Fukushima prefecture on Friday, the national weather agency said, although no tsunami warning was issued. According to the Japan Meteorological…
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US Senate has no objections to F-16 deal with Pak: State Dept
Washington: The US State Department has said that the Pakistan F-16 programme was an important part of the broader Washington-Islamabad bilateral relationship, as the American Senate did not object to the proposed…
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Biden-Speak lost in transit to Pakistan
Islamabad: Exaggeration and dramatics are Pakistans traits. So, it is hardly surprising when a fleeting, off-the-cuff remark of US President Joe Biden was greeted with hysteria. The US envoy in Islamabad was…
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Diwali to be public school holiday in New York City starting 2023
New York: Diwali will be a public school holiday in New York City starting next year, Mayor Eric Adams announced at a press conference on Thursday with state assembly woman Jenifer Rajkumar.…
- Middle East
Tehran rejects EU claim on use of Iranian drones against Ukraine
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister has rejected the claim of the European Union (EU) that Iran had sent missiles and drones to Russia to be used against Ukraine. In a phone conversation with…
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‘Cannot deliver mandate’: Liz Truss quits as UK Prime Minister
London: UK’s beleaguered Prime Minister Liz Truss, facing opposition from within the party over her handling of the economy and exit of key ministers, resigned on Thursday. Addressing reporters outside 10 Downing…
- India
UN flag to be flown alongside Tricolour on Oct 24
New Delhi: On the occasion of UN Day on October 24, the UN flag will be flown along side the Tricolour in several government establishments across the country. However, the UN flag…
