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‘Strong indications’ Bangladesh security forces used ‘unnecessary’ force: UN

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The United Nations report stressed the need for a rapid restoration of law and order. File | Photo Credit: AP The United Nations said on Friday (August 16, 2024) there were strong indications that the Bangladeshi security forces used unnecessary force in tackling the student-led uprising that ousted premier Sheikh Hasina. Ms. Hasina, 76, fled…

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RSS affiliate takes out march to protest atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh

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Nari Shakti Forum members take part in a protest over violence against minorities in Bangladesh, from Mandi House to Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on August 16, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Vice Chancellor Santishree D. Pandit on Friday (August 16) participated in a march organised…

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Monkeypox Cases Rising: How Worried Should You Be

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Mpox has been a public health problem in parts of Africa for decades New Delhi: The World Health Organization has declared that an outbreak of mpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact, represents a global health emergency for the second time in two years. Mpox causes flu-like symptoms and pus-filled lesions. Here’s your…

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PM Modi stresses need to de-escalate situation in call with Netanyahu

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PM Modi said Mr. Netanyahu extended his warm wishes on India’s 78th Independence Day in the conversation. | Photo Credit: AP Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (August 16, 2024) stressed the need for de-escalation of the situation in West Asia during a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and reiterated their call…

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Trump-Musk Chat Shows Innovation Alone Can Save Legacy Media

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Once again, social media has reminded the editors and managers of traditional media that when it comes to live events or disseminating news worldwide in real time, they cannot compete. While traditional media was squabbling over whether the live interaction on X between tech billionaire Elon Musk and Grand Old Party (GOP) nominee Donald Trump…

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Bill Gates Escaped Tightly Scheduled Life By Visiting Warren Buffett, Reveals New Book

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The friendship between Bill Gates and Warren Buffett began in 1991. Despite his busy work schedule, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates used his meetings with Warren Buffett as an escape from work pressure, a new book, written by New York Times correspondent Anupreeta Das, revealed. In her book, titled ‘Billionaire, Nerd, Savior, King: Bill Gates and…

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Sikh Woman, Minor Son Kidnapped By 2 In Pakistan Rescued: Cops

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A case has been registered against both arrested suspects of the Pakistan Penal Code. (Representational) Lahore: A 40-year-old Pakistani Sikh woman who was subjected to gang rape by her two kidnapper for nine months in Punjab province of Pakistan has been rescued, police said on Friday. The incident took place in Faisalabad district of Punjab,…

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U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma visits Nepal to strengthen U.S.-Nepal partnership

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Richard Verma. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma on Friday (August 16, 2024) met Nepal Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli and Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba and discussed various aspects of the bilateral ties, including development cooperation and mutual interests. Mr. Verma,…

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Kenyan Town Removes Athlete Statues After Uproar Online

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The pictures of the statues attracted uproar on social media. Authorities in the Kenyan city of Eldoret have removed the statues of three athletes after they were widely ridiculed and described as shoddy. According to The Guardian, the statues were unveiled earlier this week to showcase the town’s agricultural and sports heritage. The sculptures included…

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