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Singapore's Mediacorp cuts 93 jobs to adapt to digital disruption, economic headwinds

SINGAPORE, Sept. 1 -- Mediacorp, Singapore's national media network and parent company of news site CNA, is cutting 93 jobs in an organisation-wide retrenchment exercise. The move, which affects just... Read More


Army rejects Mamata allegation on TMC stage demolition in Kolkata Maidan, says protocol followed

India, Sept. 1 -- The Indian Army and Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress have locked horns, with the party accusing the Centre of using the force to silence its voice after the Army dismantled a pro... Read More


Over 800 dead, nearly 2800 injured as powerful earthquake strikes eastern Afghanistan

Kabul, Sept. 1 -- Over 800 people have been confirmed dead and nearly 2,800 injured after a strong earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, The Washington Post reported, quoting Taliban-run authorities.... Read More


UP to replace Society Registration Act, 1860, with new law soon

LUCKNOW, Sept. 1 -- The Uttar Pradesh government is all set to replace the colonial-era Society Registration Act, 1860, with a modern and practical law. The new Society Registration Act will introduce... Read More


Jakarta Archbishop calls for clarity and strengthen social solidarity

Jakarta, Sept. 1 -- Archbishop of Jakarta Ignatius Cardinal Suharyo has appealed to the public to uphold peace by remaining steadfast and clear-minded in responding to the ongoing protests that have e... Read More


Pope demands end to the 'pandemic of arms' as he prays for victims of Minnesota school shooting

New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called for an end to the "pandemic of arms, large and small," as he prayed publicly for the victims of a shooting during a Catholic school Mass in the Unit... Read More


Bihar SIR: Claims, objections for voter registration will be considered even after Sept 1 deadline, ECI to SC

New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- The Supreme Court on Monday took note of the Election Commission of India's submission that claims and objections for voter registration in the Bihar draft roll will be considere... Read More


Who is Neal Katyal, the Indian-origin lawyer who defeated Trump in tariff case in US court?

India, Sept. 1 -- Neal Katyal, an Indian-origin lawyer, who is the son of Indian immigrant parents, played a major role in challenging US President Donald Trump for his decision to impose additional t... Read More


Bengal urdu academy puts off event after Jamiat opposes invite to Javed Akhtar

India, Sept. 1 -- The West Bengal Urdu Academy has postponed a four-day cultural event following objections by the West Bengal Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind to the government-supported academy's invitation to p... Read More


Bengal urdu academy puts off event after Jamait opposes invite to Javed Akhtar

India, Sept. 1 -- The West Bengal Urdu Academy has postponed a four-day cultural event following objections by the West Bengal Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind to the government-supported academy's invitation to p... Read More