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Supreme Court annuls medal awarded by Peradeniya University

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The decision taken by the administration of the University of Peradeniya to present the "Professor E.O.E. Pereira" gold medal, awarded to the best student of the Faculty of Engin... Read More


Another round of talks held on July Charter implementation

Dhaka, Oct. 22 -- The National Consensus Commission held another round of discussions with legal and policy experts on Wednesday, focusing on recommendations for implementing the National Charter 2025... Read More


Argentina signs $20 billion currency swap with U.S. to stabilize peso days before midterm elections

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Argentina's central bank has announced a $20 billion currency swap agreement with the U.S. Treasury Department, just six days before the country's midterm elections. The deal is... Read More


After Trump's Diwali call, Modi says thanks, hopes for two things for India-US

India, Oct. 22 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked US President Donald Trump for his phone call and warm Diwali greetings, hoping that New Delhi and Washington "continue to illuminate... Read More


Kerala: President Murmu offers prayers at Sabarimala temple

Pathanamthitta, Oct. 22 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday offered prayers at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, Pathanamthitta, in Kerala, said the PRD release. Devaswom Minister V. N. Vasa... Read More


"If anyone violates restrictions, action needs to be taken": Shaina NC on Shaniwar Wada controversy

Mumbai, Oct. 22 -- Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC backed the FIR against three unidentified women for offering namaz in the premises of Shaniwar Wada in Maharashtra's Pune, saying that if restrictions are... Read More


"We support good relations with all countries": Taliban govt urges US to reopen embassy, focus on economic and political ties

Kabul, Oct. 22 -- The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan highlighted its aim to maintain good relations with all countries, including the US, Tolo News reported. Zabihullah Mujahid, speaking to Tolo News... Read More


"Manufacturing bullish sentiment on economy, running away from reality of farmers": Jairam Ramesh slams PM Modi

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Congress MP on Wednesday slammed the Narendra Modi government, stating that the PM and ministers in his cabinet were manufacturing "bullish sentiment" on the state of the Indian ... Read More


EC reviews mapping progress as it readies pan-India SIR roadmap

NEW DELHI, Oct. 22 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) top brass on Wednesday assessed the progress made on mapping the current electors with the voters as per the last Special Intensive Revisio... Read More


Philippines unveils a new jail for legislators who may face corruption trial

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- The Philippines has unveiled a new jail that may soon accommodate numerous powerful legislators, public works officials and others implicated in a massive corruption scandal invo... Read More