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Pakistan may seek aid from Bangladesh in 2030, says expert
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 25 (ANI): Concerned over the degrading economic condition of Pakistan, a former adviser to the World Bank said that if it continues with its dismal performance, then there is a possibility that Islamabad could be seeking aid from Bangladesh in 2030.
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Japan to impose 10-day quarantine on travellers to India, 5 South Asian co
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], May 25 (ANI): Japan on Tuesday said it has extended the quarantine period for travelers who have recently been to India and five other South Asian countries amid growing concerns over B.1.617 Covid-19 variant.
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Kerala MP writes to President, PM over Lakshadweep administrator policies
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Ernakulam (Kerala) [India], May 25 (ANI): Raising concerns over policies introduced by Lakshadweep Administrator Praful Khoda Patel, Congress leader and Kerala MP Hibi Eden has written to President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah urging them to "prot
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Andhra CM directs officials to take all necessary steps to face Cyclone Ya
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 25 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday directed the officials concerned to take all necessary steps to face the Yaas Cyclonic storm.
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US warns against travel to Japan, Sri Lanka due to COVID-19 concerns
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], May 25 (ANI): Amid rising coronavirus cases in Japan and Sri Lanka, the US State Department issued a travel advisory warning against travel to the respective countries due to COVID transmission concerns.
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Chinese funding in Africa raises concerns of ability of nations to 'pay ba
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], May 24 (ANI): As China is funding and building a growing number of government and parliament buildings, police headquarters and more in Africa to cement its relations across the continent, concerns have been raised over the potential of African nations to 'pay back' Beijing.
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Amit Shah reviews preparation for Cyclone 'Yaas' with CMs of Odisha, West
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday held a meeting over video conferencing with the chief ministers of Odisha, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh along with the Lt. Governor of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, to assess their preparedness and that of centra
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SC notice to Centre on plea seeking ex gratia for families of COVID-19 vic
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Centre, on hearing petitions seeking direction to the concerned authorities to provide ex gratia compensation of Rs 4 lakhs to the family members of those who have succumbed to the COVID-19 pandemic as per
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We'll be wiped out if we can't control COVID now: Bhutan PM
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Thimphu [Bhutan], May 24 (ANI): Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering has expressed concern over the prevailing threat of COVID-19 in the country and said: "We will be wiped out if we can't control the virus now."
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SC to hear plea seeking Rs 4 lakh ex gratia to kin of people died in COVID
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday will hear the petition seeking direction to the authorities concerned to provide compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the family members of the deceased succumbed to COVID-19, as per the Union Home Ministry letter in view of Section 12 of
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of barge tragedy, raises concerns on rights
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Sunday took suo motu cognizance of a news article, published on May 22, raising serious concerns on the rights of various seafarers in India after the cyclone Tauktae caused barge P305 to sink in the Arabian Sea.
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US withdrawal from Afghanistan raises concerns over 'unfettered access' by
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New York [US], May 23 (ANI): As the US continues to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan, several voices in Washington, including some from the Biden administration, expressed concern over 'serious consequences' for the region after the Americans leave, especially from China filing a power v
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