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Karnataka CM announces Rs 5 lakh compensation for families affected by microfinance harassment

Bengaluru, Aug. 21 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of people who died by suicide due to the harassment of micro financiers. CM Siddarama... Read More


Parliament passes online gaming bill, Ashwini Vaishnaw says legislation takes a balanced approach

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Parliament on Thursday passed 'The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill' with the Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stating that the bill encourages e-sports... Read More


Israel approves settlement project that could divide the West Bank

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Israel gave final approval Wednesday for a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank that would effectively cut the territory in two, and that Palestinians and r... Read More


Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech in focus: Will the US Fed signal a September rate cut?

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- With the minutes of the July FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting indicating that Federal Reserve policymakers were largely aligned on keeping the federal funds rate unch... Read More


INDIA Bloc's VP Nominee B Sudershan Reddy files nomination, pledges to "discharge role with impartiality and dignity"

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Opposition INDIA bloc's Vice-Presidential nominee and former Supreme Court Judge B Sudershan Reddy on Thursday filed his nomination papers for the upcoming election, describing t... Read More


Vietnam, Laos continue to tighten special relationship, comprehensive cooperation

Vientiane, Aug. 21 -- Vietnamese State Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on August 21 paid courtesy calls on General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Thonglo... Read More


UP: CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates Shree Cement plant in Etah; highlights state's transformation & growth

Etah, Aug. 21 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated Shree Cement's plant in Etah district on Thursday. While speaking at the inauguration event, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath h... Read More


Arvind Kejriwal gave idea for three bills to remove convicted leaders: Sources

India, Aug. 21 -- The idea of three bills that is being moved by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Parliament to provide legal framework for removal of the Prime Minister, Union Ministers, Chief Mi... Read More


[Update] Probo, Zupee Pull The Plug On Real Money Gaming

India, Aug. 21 -- Update | August 21, 2058 hrs Shortly after Probo, gaming startup Zupee said it has stopped its real money gaming operations. The soonicorn said it has discontinued its "paid games" ... Read More


CAG flags fiscal burden due to Karnataka government's guarantee schemes

Bengaluru, Aug. 21 -- The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has raised concerns over Karnataka's financial health, pointing to the burden created by the state government's five guarantee ... Read More