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August 17, 2023 9:36 AM

Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar sworn in as Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister

With just under three months remaining until Pakistan's scheduled general elections, Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar has been appointed as the country's eighth caretaker prime minister on August 14. At 52, Kakar assumes leadership of the nation of 240 million peo...

August 16, 2023 4:34 PM

Floods in China’s northeast raise concerns of crop diseases and infestation

On Wednesday, China warned that the recent floods in its grain-producing northeast region could worsen diseases and infestations. Due to this, Beijing has called on for more measures to protect its crop. The country's agricultural ministry has issued...

August 16, 2023 3:21 PM

Pakistan’s courts reject Ex-PM Imran Khan’s bail pleas in 9 cases

Pakistan's local courts have rejected Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's bail petitions in 9 cases on Wednesday. The Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman sought bail in connection with the FIRs registered against him over violent protests...

August 16, 2023 2:23 PM

Empowering love & unity: A heartwarming I-Day celebration for children with disabilities

On the day of August 15, 2023, a symphony of hope and determination echoed through the halls of the HK Rehab Centre, Sharjah UAE, where 45 children with disabilities, embraced by the loving arms of the Neuro-developmental Therapeutic Centre and World...

August 16, 2023 12:19 PM

Russia’s central bank raises interest rates to counter plummeting rouble

In a bid to counteract the recent decline of the rouble and tackle mounting inflationary pressures, Russia's central bank has made an unprecedented move by raising its key interest rate by a substantial 350 basis points to reach 12%. This decision ca...

September 30, 2023 12:11 PM

India, China agree to resolve remaining issues along the LAC

India and China held discussions on resolving the remaining issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the western sector. A jointly released statement said, "The two sides had a positive, constructive, and in-depth discussion on the resolution...

August 16, 2023 12:09 PM

Indian Community in UAE commemorates Independence Day with focus on India’s 2047 goals

The Indian community residing in the UAE celebrated India's 77th Independence Day with fervor and enthusiasm. The celebrations were observed at multiple venues across the country, including the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi, the Consulate General of ...

August 16, 2023 12:06 PM

MV Ganga Vilas cruise opened way for river tourism

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal gave information about the Ganga Vilas cruise in Rajya Sabha today. Sonowal highlighted the journey of MV Ganga Vilas. The MV Ganga Vilas river cruise was laucnhed last year and...

August 16, 2023 9:32 AM

UAE leads in employing Indians abroad: Minister

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has secured the top spot as the leading employer of Indian expatriates with an impressive figure of 3.554 million Indians currently working within its borders, V Muraleedharan, the Minister of State for External Affai...

August 13, 2023 12:02 PM

Australian PM Anthony Albanese to attend G20 summit in India

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed his participation in the upcoming G20 Summit scheduled to be held in New Delhi in September. The Prime Minister's visit to India will be part of his three-nation tour. Apart from India, he will...

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