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August 14, 2024 3:58 PM

Thai court dismisses PM Srettha over cabinet appointment

Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin for appointing to his cabinet a former lawyer who served jail time, raising the spectre of more political upheaval and a reset of the governing alliance. Real est...

August 14, 2024 2:10 PM

Ministry of Defence plans to plant 1.5 million trees nationwide

On the occasion of the 78th Independence Day celebrations on August 15, the Ministry of Defence will initiate an ambitious tree plantation drive, aiming to plant approximately 1.5 million trees nationwide. This initiative, part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke ...

August 14, 2024 12:59 PM

What you need to know about Japan picking its next prime minister

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday he would step down next month, a move that sets off a scramble among would-be successors to replace him as head of the world's fourth-largest economy. Click here for a rundown of likely candida...

August 14, 2024 11:39 AM

Jewels stolen in Germany’s Green Vault heist back on display

Nearly five years after millions of euros' worth of jewellery was stolen in a museum heist in eastern Germany, visitors can once again admire nearly all of the precious pieces in person. In November 2019, thieves stole pieces that contained more tha...

August 14, 2024 12:49 PM

PM Modi, Home Minister Shah pay homage to victims of partition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the victims of the 1947 partition on Wednesday, observing 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.' In a post on X, PM Modi highlighted the importance of honoring the courage and resilience of those who endured ...

August 14, 2024 12:52 PM

Africa public health body declares mpox emergency

Africa's top public health body declared what it termed a "public health emergency of continental security" on Tuesday over an outbreak of mpox that has spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo to neighbouring countries. The Africa Centres for D...

August 14, 2024 9:49 AM

India-US join hands to promote cooperation in MSMEs

India and the U.S. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, aimed at enabling Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from both countries to participate more effectively in global markets and foster trade. "India-US joining hands ...

August 13, 2024 5:14 PM

Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into Kolkata doctor murder case

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday ordered a CBI investigation into the sexual assault and murder of a woman post-graduate trainee (PGT) doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The high court directed the Kolkata Police to immediatel...

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