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July 24, 2024 6:08 PM

UAE jails 57 Bangladeshi for protests against their home government

The United Arab Emirates has jailed 57 Bangladeshi expatriates for protesting against their home government while in the Gulf country where demonstrations are banned, state media reported on Monday. Three Bangladeshi expatriates were sentenced to ...

July 24, 2024 4:26 PM

J-K LG launches crackdown against narco-terror network, four government employees sacked

As part of its zero-tolerance policy against narco-terror, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has terminated four government employees from service, invoking Article 311 of the Constitution. This action marks the second phase of the un...

July 24, 2024 3:22 PM

“Shehbaz Sharif govt firm on banning Imran’s party” says Pakistan information minister

Pakistan's Information Minister Attatullah Tarar doubled down on his stance to ban the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf while speaking on Pakistan-based Geo News' program "Capital Talk" on Tuesday, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. The Information Minister ...

July 24, 2024 1:39 PM

At least 18 dead in Nepal plane crash

At least 18 people were killed when a small plane crashed and caught fire while it was taking off from Nepal's capital Kathmandu on Wednesday, officials said. The plane was carrying two crew members and 17 technicians to Pokhara city to repair ano...

July 24, 2024 9:00 AM

Diaspora from Dubai commends India’s Budget 2024, terming it as progressive and innovative

The Indian diaspora has warmly embraced Budget 2024, commending its emphasis on economic growth and innovation. The government's dedication to infrastructure development and digital initiatives has garnered widespread approval, with many viewing thes...

July 23, 2024 11:01 PM

Strengthening of debt recovery Tribunal and establishment of Addl Tribunal to speed up debt recovery: Centre

The Indian government has announced significant reforms to the country's financial regulatory framework. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during her presentation of the 2024-2025 Union Budget, outlined several key initiatives designed to strengt...

July 23, 2024 10:07 PM

Indiscriminate use of rule 267 on daily basis should be introspected: Rajya Sabha Chairman

Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday called for introspection among parliamentarians regarding the frequent use of Rule 267, terming it an "indiscriminate resort" to the provision. As the Upper House convened for its 2...

July 23, 2024 8:49 PM

SC says no re-exam for NEET-UG; says, “no systemic breach in exam”

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday dismissed pleas calling for the cancellation of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Under Graduate (NEET-UG) 2024, held on May 5. The court ruled that there was no systemic breach in the exam that would wa...

July 23, 2024 8:43 PM

Union Budget 2024: Ministry of Defence receives Rs 6.22 lakh crore allocation

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been allocated a record Rs 6.22 lakh crore in the Regular Union Budget for the Financial Year 2024-25, marking the highest allocation among all ministries. "While maintaining the allocation made to MoD during interi...

July 23, 2024 7:12 PM

Ministry of Panchayati Raj invites success stories and articles for ‘Gramoday Sankalp’ magazine

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) had issued a call for articles and success stories for its upcoming issue of "Gramoday Sankalp" magazine, focusing on the theme "Viksit Bharat and Role of Panchayats." In a letter dated June 26, 2024, the Econom...

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