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Setting New Standards of Governance in Modern India
Our ancient Rajniti Shastra Guru, Acharya Chankya had long pronounced his basic treatise for good governance, in his oft-repeated quote-- 'A Raja should rule his Praja efficiently and successfully by applying the Four tools :Saam,…
IOC hails progress at meeting with Afghan sports officials
Sports leaders appointed by the Taliban have promised Olympic officials that Afghanistan will continue to allow its athletes and teams to compete internationally.
The International Olympic Committee announced the pledge Thursday after…
Tributing Soumitra Chatterjee, ’72 Ghanta’ To Premiere On Chorki
Kolkata, Nov 16 (UNI) Remembering legendary Soumitra Chatterjee, Bangladesh based OTT platform Chorki is all set to premiere his unreleased film '72 Ghanta' on November 25.
The official poster of the film is about to be unveiled.
The…
IND vs NZ 1st T20I: Rohit Sharma hits the ground running
Rohit Sharma is famously strong on the pull and the hook. He can be a compulsive player of the strokes, and that has at times caused his downfall, notably in Test cricket. Perhaps that is what Trent Boult was targeting when he stuck to a…
Sheikh Hasina: I have shown a lot of humanity towards Khaleda Zia
Dhaka, Nov 17 (UNI) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said she has shown a lot humanity towards Khaleda Zia and added that law would decide weather Khaleda would be allowed to go abroad for her treatment.
She made the remarks at a…
UN says IS expanding to nearly all Afghan provinces, Taliban unable to curb it
United Nations, Nov 17 (UNI/Sputnik) The Islamic State-Khorasan terrorist group (IS-K, banned in Russia) is now expanding to nearly all Afghan provinces, with the Taliban (under UN sanctions for terrorism) being unable to stop it, UN…
Bengal: Idols found vandalised in Swarupnagar, tension in area
BASIRHAT: Idols of Hindu gods being prepared for an upcoming festival were found vandalised in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Wednesday morning, triggering tension in the area, police said.
The idols were being prepared for…
Pakistan to host 2025 Champions Trophy
DUBAI: Major cricket event will return to Pakistan after more than two decades with the country set to host the 2025 Champions Trophy, an ICC flagship tournament.
The ICC board on Tuesday awarded the hosting rights of the 2025 Champions…
Russia resumes flights with more countries amid COVID surge
MOSCOW: Russia said Tuesday that it will resume allowing air travel to Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Costa Rica and Mongolia starting Dec. 1.
The government coronavirus task force said Russia will also lift the remaining restrictions on…
Sri Lanka approves first oral antiviral pill to treat COVID-19
Colombo, Nov 16 (UNI/Xinhua) Sri Lankan government has endorsed the use of Molnupiravir, the first oral antiviral pill to treat patients infected with SARS-CoV-2, the country's health minister said Tuesday.
Quoted in local media reports,…
Iran’s special envoy holds talks with Islamic Emirate officials in Kabul
Kabul, Nov 16 (UNI) Iranian Special Representative for Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Qomi on Tuesday held talks with top officials of the Islamic Emirate, including Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and Acting Foreign Minister…
Islamic clerics call for formation of inclusive govt in Afghanistan
Kabul, Nov 15 (UNI) Islamic clerics from Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Iran, Palestine, Iraq and Croatia have called for the formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan.
The participants, during a virtual conference on Sunday,…
Human Rights Watch protests Iran’s deportation of Afghan refugees
Kabul, Nov 15 (UNI) Iran has been deporting thousands of Afghan refugees who poured into the country following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August. Human Rights Watch has protested Tehran’s move and urged the UN to intervene.…
Uzbekistan to help reconstruct airport in Mazar-e-Sharif
Kabul, Nov 15 (UNI) Esmatullah Ergashev, special representative of Uzbekistan for Afghanistan, said his country will reconstruct the Maulana Jalaluddin Mohammad Balkhi international airport in Mazar-e-Sharif.
Ergashev met with local…
Fully vaccinated travellers from 99 countries exempted from quarantine on arrival in India
New Delhi, Nov 15 (UNI) Fully vaccinated travellers from 99 countries, including the US, UK, UAE, Qatar, France and Germany, have been exempted from mandatory quarantine on arrival in India, according to an updated notification by the Union…
Unholy nexus between Afghanistan, China, Pakistan threat to India: Shanta Kumar
Former CM's autography 'Living My Convictions' released by CUHP Vice Chancellor Dr Sat Prakash Bansal
Australia lift the T20 World Cup title in Dubai
Warner has silenced critics writing him off, winning Player of the Tournament: Steve Smith
Australia, NZ to battle for their first T20 WC trophy in summit clash today
Dubai, Nov 13 (UNI) There has not been any media glimmer on Aaron Finch and Kane Williamson in the T20 World Cup thus far due to their poor batting display, but they will be the cynosure of the fans when they walk into the middle for the…
Madras HC quashes FIR against film director Ranjith
Madurai, Nov 12 (UNI) The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on Friday quashed the First Information Report (FIR) against Tamil film director Pa.Ranjith for making controversial remarks on Emperor Raja Raja Cholan of the Chola dynasty.…
Qatar to represent US diplomatic interests in Afghanistan
Washington, Nov 12 (UNI) The United States and Qatar on Friday signed an agreement to make Doha the representative of the US’ diplomatic interests in Afghanistan, a move that will mark the first official representation for the USA in Kabul…