In a ceremony marked by political tensions and uncertainties, Shehbaz Sharif was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Pakistan for the second time on Monday. The national election held on February 8 had been marred by allegations of irregularities, leading to a prolonged delay in the formation of a coalition government. Despite protests from […]
Read MoreIn a groundbreaking move, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the ‘New Jammu & Kashmir Start-up Policy-2024-27’ at the Avinya Startup Summit, signaling a paradigm shift in the region’s economic landscape. The policy, designed to propel Jammu & Kashmir into a leading start-up hub by 2027, is poised to reshape the entrepreneurial terrain. Lt Governor Sinha, […]
Read MoreIn a move aimed at strengthening its maritime security and bolstering operational capabilities, India has announced plans to construct a new naval base, INS Jatayu, on Minicoy, the southernmost island in the Lakshadweep archipelago. The archipelago is strategically located about 130 kilometers north of the Maldives. The decision comes amid heightened tensions between India and […]
Read MoreMarch 5, 2024 – A significant majority of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) called on Monday for the Taliban to immediately reverse all policies and decrees that oppress and discriminate against women and girls. The demand specifically highlighted issues such as the ban on girls’ education beyond the sixth grade and restrictions on women’s […]
Read MoreGeneva, March 4, 2024 – Sri Lanka continues to grapple with unproven accusations related to the Eelam conflict during the ongoing 55th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC). Authoritative military sources revealed that despite repeated rejections of resolutions 46/1 and 51/1, coupled with opposition to the external evidence-gathering mechanism established under these resolutions, the […]
Read MoreNew Delhi, March 4, 2024 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonstrated his commitment to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) cause by contributing Rs 2,000 to the party fund on Sunday. Through a post on the social media platform X, PM Modi shared his contribution and encouraged citizens to join the #DonationForNationBuilding initiative through the NaMoApp. […]
Read MoreIslamabad, March 4, 2024 – In the wake of a tumultuous electoral process marred by allegations of rigging, Shehbaz Sharif has been elected as Pakistan’s Prime Minister for a second term. The National Assembly convened on Sunday to finalize the appointment, where Shehbaz secured 201 votes out of the 336-member assembly. The February 8 elections […]
Read MoreBy Abdullah Al Masum Dhaka: Tragedy struck in Bangladesh as a massive fire engulfed a six-storey building housing restaurants, claiming the lives of at least 46 individuals and leaving dozens injured, according to statements from the health minister on Friday. The blaze, suspected to have been triggered by a gas leak or stove malfunction, erupted […]
Read MoreThe Austrian foreign ministry said it had been working to secure Fritz’s release since May, and thanked Qatar and the European Union representation in Kabul for assisting its efforts to bring about his return to Austria The Taliban on Sunday (25 Feb.) released Herbert Fritz, an 84-year-old Austrian and far-right nationalist who was arrested in […]
Read MoreDHAKA — Years of tension between the government of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the country’s only Nobel laureate, Muhammad Yunus, are coming to a head, with the 83-year-old economist facing an ever-growing list of legal entanglements. Yunus in the past two months has been slapped with a $5 million tax bill, a travel […]
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