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Bangladesh interim govt warns media against publicising Sheikh Hasina’s statements, vows legal action

The Bangladesh interim government said that the broadcasting and publicity of audio of Hasina on television channels, news and online portals is a "serious violation of the Anti-Terrorism Act 2009". Dhaka: The Bangladesh interim government on Friday issued warning to media outlets against broadcasting or publicising statements by Awami League leader and deposed premier Sheikh Hasina, saying that instant legal action will be taken against those violating the order. Bangladesh issues warning to media outlets "We are warning officials of media involved in such criminal dissemination activities and resolutely inform all that if anyone in future circulates Sheikh Hasina's…

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Famine grips Gaza City: Israel says gates of hell will open as it warns Hamas of taking over city

Netanyahu has said a push to release the hostages would accompany the operation to take control of Gaza City and destroy the Hamas stronghold. New Delhi: Gaza City is officially in the grip of famine, the world’s leading authority on food crises confirmed on Friday, marking the first time a famine has been declared in the Middle East by the UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). The dire situation threatens to spread to southern regions like Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis if a ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access are not urgently implemented. More than 500,000 Palestinians — nearly a…

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Aug

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Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested over alleged misuse of state funds

The investigations focus on a trip he made to the United Kingdom to attend a university graduation ceremony in London, but it is alleged that this was a personal visit using state funds. New Delhi: Former President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe, was arrested today by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Colombo after he appeared to record a statement regarding allegations of misusing public funds for a personal visit to the United Kingdom during his presidency, reported by  The arrest marks a dramatic turn in the ongoing investigation into whether Wickremesinghe, who served as President from 2022 to 2024,…

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Aug

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Lord Swraj Paul, NRI industrialist, passes away at 94 | Who was he

Lord Swraj Paul, who was born in Jalandhar on February 18, 1931, had relocated to the UK in the 1960s for the treatment of his daughter Ambika, who was suffering from cancer. London: Lord Swraj Paul, a member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom (UK) and a leading NRI industrialist, passed away at the age of 94 in London on Thursday. Lord Paul, founder of the UK-based Caparo Group of industries, was hospitalised recently after he had taken ill. His family members said he passed away at the hospital.  "We pray for the departed soul. May the…

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Aug

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Florida accident: US suspends visa issuance for foreign truck drivers after crash involving Indian

In the United States, truck drivers must pass a commercial license test that includes a basic English proficiency assessment, such as understanding road signs. However, accused Singh did not pass this test. He correctly answered only 2 out of 12 questions on the English language proficiency test. Florida: The United States has decided not to issue visas for truck drivers after an accident, attributed to reckless driving by an Indian national, in Florida killed three people. The decision, announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on X, has been made ‘effective immediately’. “Effective immediately we are pausing all issuance…

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Aug

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Powerful earthquake hits Drake Passage near South America; no tsunami warning issued

The quake, meanwhile, struck at a depth of 10.8 km at 60.26 S latitude and 61.85 W longitude at around 7.46 am Indian Standard Time (IST) on Friday. As of now, no tsunami warning has been issued. New Delhi: A powerful earthquake struck the Drake Passage region, a waterbody located between South America and Antarctica, on Friday, said the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Earlier, the intensity of the earthquake was expected to be around magnitude 8, but the USGS later downgraded it to magnitude 7.5. However, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GRCG) said the earthquake measured…

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Aug

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Israel’s Netanyahu says he’ll approve military’s plan for Gaza takeover amid renewed ceasefire talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remark comes days after Hamas said it has agreed to a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza. Hamas said it has agreed to the ceasefire proposal "without requesting any amendments," and it has also delivered its response to the mediators. Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (local time) said he will approve the military's plan for the takeover of Gaza, but will also order the resumption of negotiations with Hamas to free all hostages and end the war on "terms acceptable to Israel". He made the remarks outside the Israel Defence…

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India ‘cosying’ up to China, Russia’s ‘laundromat’: White House adviser on Trump tariffs

Briefing reporters in Washington, DC, White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'great leader', but stressed that India doesn't need to buy Russian oil. Washington: Defending US President Donald Trump's decision to impose 50 per cent tariffs on India, White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro on Thursday (local time) said New Delhi is 'cosying' up to Chinese President Xi Jinping and is acting as a 'laundromat' for the Kremlin amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.  Briefing reporters in Washington, DC, Navarro called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'great leader', but stressed that India doesn't need…

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Aug

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Pakistan: Fireworks explosion injures 25 in Karachi, several critical

Pakistan: Senior police officer Asad Raza said firefighters were rushed to the spot to bring the blaze under control, while ambulances transported the injured, including passersby caught in the blast, to nearby hospitals. Officials added that several victims are in critical condition. Karachi: At least 25 people were injured, some critically, after a massive explosion tore through a fireworks storage facility in Karachi on Thursday (August 21). The blast, which occurred in the southern port city’s busy Jinnah Road area, sent plumes of black smoke into the sky and caused panic among residents. Television footage showed shattered glass scattered across…

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EAM Jaishankar meets Russian President Putin, both leaders discuss ways to expand India-Russia ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed ways to further expand India-Russia ties. The meeting between the two leaders came hours after Jaishankar held wide-ranging talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that largely focused on expanding the trade ties between the two countries. Jaishankar, Putin discuss ways to expand India-Russia ties "We believe that relations between India and Russia have been among the steadiest of the major relationships in the world after the Second World War," Jaishankar said at a joint media briefing with Lavrov. "Geo-political convergence, leadership contacts and popular sentiment…

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