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488 ARRESTED IN DRUG-RELATED CRACKDOWN

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- 488 people were arrested for drug-related offences during a special island-wide operation yesterday. The arrests included 161 people for heroin-related crimes and another 161 for... Read More


Dhankhar Resigns Abruptly, Triggers Political Storm

India, Aug. 2 -- With whispers of pressure from the Government, Dhankhar's departure has opened the door to fierce succession intrigue, including the possibility of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar b... Read More


From Texas to Telangana: A Planet in Peril, But Who's Listening?

India, Aug. 2 -- The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat. Yet Governments continue to sacrifice forests - the planet's most effective carbon sink - at the altar of short-term political gain a... Read More


EC terms Rahul statement baseless, irresponsible

New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- Taking strong exception of Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's comments that his party has an "atom bomb" of an evidence to prove 'vote chori' by the Election Commission (EC) for ... Read More


Vice Presidential election on September 9

New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- After Jagdeep Dhankhar's exit, the Election Commission has announced that the election for the post of Vice President will be held on September 9 and it is expected to be a keen c... Read More


16,000 held as army ramps up nationwide anti-crime drives

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- The Bangladesh Army has significantly intensified its nationwide crackdown on crime over the past month, arresting thousands of criminals and dismantling networks involved in terroris... Read More


Forgotten story of Bangladesh's Urdu-speaking community

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- In the context of Bangladesh, the Urdu-speaking community represents a distinct ethnic and linguistic origin group. Commonly referred to as "Biharis", this term reflects the widesprea... Read More


J&K Should Be Compensated for Power We Generate for Nation: Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar, Aug. 2 -- PDP President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said that Jammu and Kashmir should be financially compensated for the electricity it supplies to the rest of the ... Read More


July Proclamation to be announced by Aug 5: Mahfuj

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam has said that the much-talked-about July Proclamation will be announced by August 5 next. "The July Proclamation is now a reality and ... Read More


Delhi court issues notice to Robert Vadra in money laundering case

India, Aug. 2 -- A Delhi court has issued a notice to Robert Vadra, husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in connection with the Shikohpur land deal case. The Rouse Avenue Court took cognisanc... Read More