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Myanmar rights situation plummets to new low amid Rohingya abuses, illicit economies: UN

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- The human rights situation in Myanmar, particularly that of minority communities, has deteriorated to a new low amid worsening abuses against the Rohingya and the devastating impact ... Read More


IIT-Bhubaneswar plans queue system for orderly darshan at Puri Jagannath temple

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 25 -- IIT-Bhubaneswar has developed a queue-based system to streamline darshan at the revered 12th-century Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri, amid a steady rise in the number of devotees ... Read More


Body of Delhi teen recovered four days after fall into open drain; Father's desperate search stirs outrage

New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- The body of a 15-year-old boy was recovered on Tuesday, nearly four days after he fell into an open drain while chasing a kite in southeast Delhi's Jasola, ending a desperate sea... Read More


Ram Rahim's release as per prescribed rules: Haryana Minister Krishan Lal Panwar

Panchkula, Aug. 25 -- Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister Krishan Lal Panwar on Tuesday said the process governing temporary release of prisoners, including Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram ... Read More


Himachal: Two quintals of sweets destroyed during food safety inspection in Shimla

Shimla, Aug. 25 -- The Food Safety and Regulation Department conducted inspections and sampling at various food establishments in Boileauganj here on Tuesday as part of its intensified food safety dri... Read More


Journalism's main task is to question power: Swapon

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- The main task of journalism is to question power, Prime Minister's Political Adviser Zahir Uddin Swapon said on Tuesday, stressing that an independent and institutionalised media is ... Read More


Humaiun Kobir's appointment constitutional: Asaduzzaman

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Tuesday said the government appointed Humaiun Kobir as state minister for foreign affairs in accordance with the Con... Read More


OCTA: 72% of adult Filipinos 'feel safe in the neighborhood'

Manila, Aug. 25 -- An OCTA Research survey released on Tuesday showed that majority or 72 percent, of adult Filipinos feel safe in their homes and communities. The survey, held from July 4 to 11, gav... Read More


Retail fertiliser sales to continue until further notice

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- The Ministry of Agriculture has directed retailers involved in the distribution of chemical fertilisers to continue their activities until further instructions. According to a circu... Read More


Impeachment court keeps year-end target, leaves trial sched flexible

Manila, Aug. 25 -- The Senate impeachment court may adjust how and when it holds hearings once the chamber's budget calendar is fixed, even as Presiding Officer Francis "Chiz" Escudero said Tuesday th... Read More