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Kristin Smart case: What happened to Cal Poly student? Who killed her? Parents and prosecutors open up

India, Aug. 16 -- The disappearance of Kristin Smart, a 19-year-old Cal Poly San Luis Obispo freshman, on May 25, 1996, remains an unsolved mystery. Dateline is revisiting the case in a two-hour episo... Read More


Bengaluru's startup hub Koramangala grapples with bad roads, social media outrage grows

India, Aug. 16 -- Koramangala, often celebrated as the cradle of Bengaluru's unicorn start-ups and one of the city's most premium addresses, is facing sharp criticism online, not for its tech prowess ... Read More


Fighting noise pollution: Tougher rules, ban on import of high-decibel horns in the offing

, Aug. 16 -- There are multiple reasons that has made Dhaka unlivable and one of those that keeps its residents in constant and invisible agony is sound pollution. Loudspeakers, hydraulic horns, or s... Read More


France condemns israel's west bank settlement plan as serious breach of international law

France, Aug. 16 -- France has condemned Israel's plan to build 3,400 new homes in the occupied West Bank, calling the project a "serious violation of international law" that risks destroying any chanc... Read More


Asif Nazrul urges private healthcare owners to prioritise service over profit

Dhaka, Aug. 16 -- Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has strongly criticised the owners of private hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centres for their alleged prioritisation of profit over patient care. The... Read More


CTA profiles Tibetan Abbot Jamyang Lekshay imprisoned for opposing China's dam project

Dharamshala, Aug. 16 -- The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the Tibetan government-in-exile, has profiled Tibetan political prisoner Jamyang Lekshay, highlighting his imprisonment for opposing C... Read More


PM Modi extends wishes to everyone on Navroz

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished everyone on the occasion of Navroz, the Parsi New Year. Sharing an X post, PM Modi wrote, "Warm wishes on the commencement of the... Read More


Star Localmart expands to 5 states, targets Rs 5000 crore revenue in next 5 years

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Star Localmart, the rural-first supermarket chain by Ghodawat Retail Pvt Ltd, has announced aggressive expansion plans across five Indian states -- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra... Read More


Hanoi announces traffic restrictions for "Proud to be Vietnamese" programme

Hanoi, Aug. 16 -- Hanoi's Department of Public Security has issued a traffic regulation plan to ensure security and order for the art and political programme "Proud to be Vietnamese" on August 17 at t... Read More


Kroger closing multiple stores in August 2025 across 4 states: See full list of locations

India, Aug. 16 -- Kroger is pulling back on its store count. The supermarket chain, which runs more than 2,700 locations in 35 states, said in June it will shut down 60 stores across the country over ... Read More