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Bangladesh president dissolves parliament, frees former PM Zia

Bangladesh's president dissolved parliament on Tuesday, clearing the way for an interim government and new elections a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled following a violent crackdown on a student-led uprising. President Mo...

August 6, 2024 8:45 PM

Employment-Linked Incentive scheme to be implemented swiftly: Dr. Mandaviya

Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, has called for the swift implementation of the Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, which was announced in the Union Budget 2024-25. During a review meeting on the ELI Scheme and its implementation plan, Dr....

August 6, 2024 5:20 PM

Paris Olympics: Vinesh Phogat secures big win to reach women’s 50 kg freestyle QFs

The Indian wrestler and Olympian Vinesh Phogat delivered a brilliant start to her Paris Olympics campaign as she defeated the top seed and the Tokyo 2020 champion Yui Susaki of Japan in the women's 50kg freestyle round of 16 match on Tuesday. De...

August 6, 2024 4:54 PM

Paris Olympics: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for men’s javelin final with massive throw of 89.34 m

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has secured his place in the final of the javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics, marking a significant achievement with a throw of 89.34 meters during the qualification round. Chopra’s performance in Group-B...

August 6, 2024 5:07 PM

Bangladesh crisis: Delhi is in close contact with Dhaka, monitoring minority situation, Jaishankar says in Rajya Sabha

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday that India is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh, particularly the plight of minorities. Addressing the Upper House about the ongoing crisis in Bangladesh,...

August 6, 2024 4:49 PM

Fossil study finds how sea level changes shaped early life on Earth

A groundbreaking study from the University of Edinburgh has unveiled a new timeline of early animal fossils, suggesting a significant relationship between sea level fluctuations, marine oxygen variations, and the emergence of the earliest ancestors o...

August 6, 2024 5:07 PM

India ready to partner with Fiji, says President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu, currently on a state visit to Fiji, has expressed India's readiness to partner with the island nation in building a stronger, more resilient, and prosperous future. Addressing the Fijian Parliament on Tuesday, President Murm...

August 6, 2024 5:08 PM

Bangladesh crisis: India-Bangladesh trade at risk amid political turmoil

Amid the ongoing political unrest in Bangladesh, the longstanding trade relationship between India and Bangladesh is facing challenges. Both countries have been major trading partners, engaging in a wide exchange of goods and services. In the fiscal...

August 6, 2024 5:09 PM

President Droupadi Murmu conferred with Fiji’s highest civilian award

President Droupadi Murmu was conferred with 'The Order of Fiji', the country's highest civilian award, by Fijian President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere on Tuesday. The award was presented during President Murmu's three-day state visit to Fiji...

August 6, 2024 2:06 PM

Google has an illegal monopoly on search, US judge rules

A U.S. judge ruled on Monday that Google violated antitrust law, spending billions of dollars to create an illegal monopoly and become the world's default search engine, the first big win for federal authorities taking on Big Tech's market dominance....

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