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February 28, 2024 5:00 PM

Indian Navy and NCB seize record 3.3 tonnes of narcotics in joint operation

In a joint operation at sea, the Indian Navy and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Tuesday intercepted a suspicious boat off the coast of Gujarat, seizing nearly 3,300 kg of drugs. This seizure marks the largest in recent times in terms of quanti...

February 28, 2024 3:12 PM

China broadens law on state secrets to include ‘work secrets’

Chinese lawmakers have expanded Beijing's state secrets law for the first time since 2010, widening the scope of restricted sensitive information to "work secrets" according to a full text of the law published online, state media reported. China's t...

February 28, 2024 2:45 PM

“Protecting Livelihoods, Preserving Oceans: India’s Multi-Pronged Approach to Fisheries Subsidies”

Vinod Kumar (UAE): During negotiations on fisheries subsidies at the ongoing World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference, India emphasized the importance of sustainable fishing practices and its long-held position that responsible fis...

February 28, 2024 3:52 PM

Bangladesh-India cooperation is necessary: Bangladesh PM

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said that cooperation between Bangladesh and India is necessary as they are close-door neighbours. She said this when the visiting Chief of the Air Staff of India Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Cha...

February 28, 2024 12:45 PM

In South Korea, world’s lowest fertility rate plunges again in 2023

South Korea's fertility rate, already the world's lowest, continued its dramatic decline in 2023, as women concerned about their career advancement and the financial cost of raising children decided to delay childbirth or to not have babies. The ave...

February 27, 2024 9:36 PM

Nepal armed police conducts successful rescue simulation at Chandragiri Hill

The Armed Police Force of Nepal performed a Simulation Rescue operation on Chandragiri hilltop which is one of the popular tourist destinations for visitors in Kathmandu Valley. Chandragiri Hill provides some truly spectacular and phenomenal views of...

February 27, 2024 7:53 PM

Indian Air Chief Marshal honors Bangladesh War Heroes on Dhaka visit

Indian Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari paid tribute to the members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, who made the supreme sacrifices during the Liberation War of 1971 by laying a wreath at the altar of Shikha Anirban in Dhaka. The Indian Air Chief Mar...

February 26, 2024 7:11 PM

Indian Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari arrived in Dhaka on a three day visit

Indian Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari arrived at Dhaka on Monday for a three day visit. He is visiting Bangladesh at the invitation of Air Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan, the Chief of Air Staff, Bangladesh Air Force. The Indian Air Force Chief is accom...

February 26, 2024 6:57 PM

Pakistan: Maryam Nawaz makes history as Punjab’s first female Chief Minister

Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, was elected on Monday as Punjab's first female Chief Minister She secured 220 votes in the 371-seat provincial assembly, the Punjab assembly speaker said has he announced t...

February 26, 2024 5:40 PM

WTO seeks modest outcomes in Abu Dhabi at ‘critical juncture’ for global trade

Trade ministers from nearly every country in the world gathered in Abu Dhabi on Monday for a World Trade Organization meeting that aims to set new global commerce rules, but even its ambitious chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala sought to curb expectations. T...

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