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Nepal’s new PM Deuba wins vote of confidence, secures post until next general elections
Kathmandu , July 19 With a 66 per cent majority in the Nepal parliament, newly-appointed Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba will now lead the country's government till the next general elections.
Deuba, who garnered a total of 165 votes…
Doha meet: Afghan govt, Taliban agree to expedite peace efforts; no mention of ceasefire
Doha , July 19 The Afghan government and Taliban have agreed to expedite the efforts to restore peace in Afghanistan and continue high-level talks.
The two sides issued a joint statement following the two-day talks in Doha as violence…
Will not allow Imran Khan to install ‘puppet PM’ in PoK, says Maryam Nawaz
Dhirkot , July 19 Pakistan opposition leader Maryam Nawaz on Sunday said Prime Minister Imran Khan wants to install a 'puppet PM' in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to impose his decisions on people of the region.
Addressing…
Ind vs SL: Prithvi, Ishan rapped up game in first 15 overs, says Dhawan
Colombo , July 18 After registering a victory by seven wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series against Sri Lanka, India skipper Shikhar Dhawan on Sunday said that young batters Prithvi Shaw and Ishan Kishan put…
Dhawan becomes 10th Indian batsman to score 6000 ODI runs
Colombo , July 18 India's stand-in white-ball captain Shikhar Dhawan brought up 6000 ODI runs on Sunday.
As a result, he is now the 10th Indian batsman to do so in the 50-over format. He achieved the feat in the ongoing…
Danish Siddiqui to be laid to rest at Jamia Millia Islamia’s graveyard
New Delhi, Jul 18 (UNI) Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui, who was killed in Kandahar clashes, will be laid to rest in the graveyard of his university Jamila Milia Islamia here, the university said on Sunday.
"Jamia Millia Islamia…
India-Bangladesh relations improving despite Covid jab hiccup
NEW DELHI: India and Bangladesh have seen a spurt in bilateral engagement of late with gifts being exchanged across the border and also a series of meetings between top leaders of the two countries.
The spurt is being viewed by analysts as…
Taliban insists on creating an ‘independent Islamic System’ in Afghanistan
Doha, Jul 17 (UNI/SPUTNIK) Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the head of the delegation of the Taliban movement at the intra-Afghan peace talks in Doha, on Saturday advocated building a society that is underpinned by Islamic values.
Earlier…
Daughter of Afghan envoy to Pakistan kidnapped
Kabul, Jul 17(UNI) The daughter of the Afghan ambassador to Pakistan Najibullah Alikhil
was kidnapped and tortured before being released, said the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday.
The ministry condemned the incident and…
UK Health Minister tests positive for COVID-19
London, Jul 17 (UNI/SPUTNIK) UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid said on Saturday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus and was experiencing "mild symptoms."
"I’ve tested positive for COVID. I was feeling a bit groggy last night, so…
EU Chief executive tells flood-hit Belgians ‘Europe is with you’
Belgium. Jul 17 (UNI) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited two Belgian villages on Saturday to see for herself the devastation left by deluge and promise residents EU help.
"I told them: Europe is with you. We…
Josep Borrell says discussed regional security with EAM S Jaishankar
European Union and Indian External Affairs Minister also discuss Regional Connectivity in Tashkent
Indian journalist killed in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province
Kabul, Jul 16 (UNI) Danish Siddiqui, an Indian photojournalist working for Reuters, was killed while covering clashes between Afghanistan security forces and Taliban militants in Spin Boldak district in Kandahar.
Afghan Ambassador to India…
At least 58 dead in Germany as heavy rains bring catastrophic flooding
At least 58 people have died and dozens more are missing in Germany after much of western Europe was inundated by record rainfall that brought devastating floods.
“Climate change has arrived in Germany,” the environment minister said, as…
Three uncapped players in Sri Lanka squad for India series
Colombo, July 16 Batsman Lahiru Udara, pace bowler Shiran Fernando and all-rounder Ishan Jayaratne - who are all uncapped -- have been included in a 25-member Sri Lanka squad for the six-match limited-overs series against India that begins…
Tour de France: Matej Mohoric wins Stage 19
Libourne (France), July 16 (IANS) Matej Mohoric of Slovenia claimed Stage 19th of the Tour de France, attacking the breakaway group to surge ahead for a solo victory in the prestigious cycle race, on Friday.
Mohoric representing the…
India yet to plan vs unknown Sri Lanka side: Bhuvneshwar (Ld)
Colombo, July 16 Sri Lanka, plagued by suspension of players due to breaching of Covid-19 protocol and injury withdrawals, are an unknown side that the Indian team here hasn't yet planned against ahead of the six limited-overs games this…
Head of security at Haiti’s presidential residence detained
Port-au-Prince , July 16 The head of security at Haiti's presidential residence has been placed in police custody, as authorities continue to investigate the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise.
Dimitri Herard, who is the…
‘Next 100 days crucial’: Centre hints at third wave
NEW DELHI: Citing the rising Covid cases in many parts of the world as well as a few states in the country, the Centre on Friday raised a red flag saying that situation could get worse from here and added the next 100 days are going to be…
US announces adding 6 Russian entities on its blacklist
Washington , July 17 The US Commerce Department announced on Friday that it is imposing trade restrictions against six Russian entities previously identified as acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests…
