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November 27, 2024 7:02 PM

Bangladesh High Court Seeks Government’s Stance on ISKCON

The High Court (HC) of Bangladesh on Wednesday directed the government to clarify its position regarding the Hindu religious organization ISKCON, its activities, and the measures it has taken concerning the group. The directive came during a hearing...

November 27, 2024 6:26 PM

India, Japan launch economic security dialogue to strengthen industrial and technological resilience

India and Japan inaugurated their first-ever Dialogue on Economic Security in Tokyo on Wednesday, focusing on bolstering industrial and technological resilience. The dialogue included discussions on strategic trade and technology, with senior officia...

November 27, 2024 5:08 PM

Failure of AstraZeneca’s opioid drug trial a major blow for addiction medications: report

The failure of AstraZeneca’s AZD4041 drug trial to combat opioid use disorder (OUD) highlights the challenges in developing non-opioid medications for addiction and withdrawal, according to a report on Wednesday. OUD is a chronic neurological diso...

November 27, 2024 3:43 PM

Centre completes auction of 9 coal mines, to yield Rs 1,446 crore annual revenue

The Ministry of Coal announced on Wednesday that it has successfully auctioned 9 mines as part of the 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions. These mines are expected to generate an annual revenue of around Rs 1,446 crore (excluding partially e...

November 27, 2024 3:39 PM

WHO launches 16 days of activism to end violence against women

The World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Regional Director, Saima Wazed, has launched a campaign aimed at ending gender-based violence. The 16 Days of Activism, which began on November 25, coinciding with the International Day for the Eli...

November 27, 2024 11:29 PM

Israel-Hezbollah truce holds, Israel sets south Lebanon curfew

A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah held on Wednesday after the two sides struck a deal brokered by the U.S. and France, but Israel warned local residents not to return to the border area yet or approach its troops. The agr...

November 29, 2024 3:13 PM

All you need to know about PAN 2.0

A day after the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved PAN 2.0, the Income Tax Department on Tuesday issued a detailed clarification on the project, comprising 11 frequently asked questions (FAQs) to offer taxpayers detailed insights into the...

November 26, 2024 11:04 PM

Pakistan: Violent clashes erupt as PTI protestors seize Islamabad’s zero point

After violent clashes with security forces that left at least six people dead earlier in the day, thousands of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protestors have forced their way into Islamabad and seized Zero Point 'D-Chowk,' where they plan to stage an...

November 26, 2024 10:27 PM

‘Committed to upholding communal harmony,’ Says Bangladesh govt after jailing Hindu priest

Facing severe backlash from Hindus worldwide over the shocking arrest and jailing of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, the spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sanatan Jagaran Mancha and head of Pundarik Dham in Chittagong, the Bangladesh government, led by...

November 26, 2024 9:34 PM

Terrorist organizations challenging India’s security will face befitting reply: PM Modi on Constitution day

On the occasion of Constitution Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to countering terrorist threats, asserting that any terrorist organization challenging India’s security will receive a "befitting reply." Speaking at ...