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August 29, 2024 1:27 PM

South Korea to ask Telegram, other social media firms to help tackle digital sex crimes

South Korean authorities called on Telegram and other social media platforms on Wednesday to work together with them in deleting and blocking sexually explicit deepfake content, seeking to appease public and political outrage over the problem. The s...

August 29, 2024 1:25 PM

Bangladesh becomes signatory to UN treaty on protection against enforced disappearances

Bangladesh signed the UN instrument title the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances on Thursday. The Chief Advisor of interim government of Bangladesh, Prof. Muhammad Yunus signed the convention on T...

August 29, 2024 1:38 PM

Bangladesh makes a historic win in SAFF U-20 Championship football tournament

Bangladesh has been crowned the new champion of the SAFF (South Asian Football Federation) U-20 Championship football tournament. Bangladesh won the title by defeating hosts Nepal by 4-1 in the final match at the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA)...

August 29, 2024 1:18 PM

Dubai to Host Prestigious L’Etape Cycling Race in 2025

Dubai is set to make history as it prepares to host the L'Etape Dubai cycling race, presented by the Tour de France, on February 2, 2025. This marks the first time the prestigious amateur cycling event will take place in the Middle East. Organized by...

August 29, 2024 12:18 PM

One terrorist killed in anti-infiltration operation in J&K’s Kupwara

Security forces killed a terrorist in a joint anti-infiltration operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, officials said on Thursday. The operation, conducted by the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police, took place during the interv...

August 29, 2024 11:00 AM

Djokovic advances to third round after Djere retires injured

Defending U.S. Open champion Novak Djokovic kept his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title on track on Wednesday after fellow Serb Laslo Djere retired injured while trailing 6-4 6-4 2-0 in their second-round match. Djokovic had needed five sets to ...

August 29, 2024 4:48 PM

Millions told to evacuate as typhoon pummels Japan

Millions of people were ordered to evacuate their homes as Typhoon Shanshan lashed southwest Japan with strong winds and torrential rain on Thursday, knocking out power, snarling air traffic and forcing major factories to close. At least three peopl...

August 29, 2024 9:39 PM

Plant4Mother: Over 800 institutions to plant more than 3,000 saplings nationwide

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will participate in a plantation drive in New Delhi on Thursday as part of the #Plant4Mother campaign, also known as #एक_पेड़_मां_के_नाम. The campaign, launched by Prime Min...

August 29, 2024 12:27 PM

National Sports Day: Mansukh Mandaviya honors hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand with floral tribute

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday paid floral tributes to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. His birth anniversary, observed on August 29, is celebrated each year as National Sports Day. Known as 'The Wizard' of hockey, Major Dhyan C...

August 29, 2024 10:24 AM

Monsoon winds continue to impact weather across Nepal

The monsoon winds continue to influence weather conditions across Nepal. The weather is expected to be partly to generally cloudy throughout the country today. Light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, is likely in some areas over...

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