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Biden seeks expeditious Senate confirmation of Garcetti as US envoy to Ind
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Back in January this year, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmed the nomination of the Los Angeles Mayor to be the US Ambassador to India. However, the nomination needed to be confirmed by a majority of the US Senate.
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'You want to destroy a fine running university': Kerala HC slams Kerala Un
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The single bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran made the scathing observation while hearing a petition challenging Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan's decision to remove 15 members of the senate. The petition was filed by these 15 members.
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Kerala HC raps university senate for not nominating anyone to VC selection
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
After Kerala university failed to nominate anyone for the selection committee to appoint a Vice-Chancellor, High Court criticized the university and asked, "how can a university function without a Vice-Chancellor?"
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New evidence firmly revives Wuhan lab origin theory: Report
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Based on the analysis of the publicly available information, it appears reasonable to conclude that the COVID-19 pandemic was, more likely than not, the result of a research-related incident. New information, made publicly available and independently verifiable, could change this assessment,
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COVID-19 pandemic was, more likely than not, the result of a research-rela
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The US Senate presented an interim report on the origins of SARS-CoV-2. Richard Burr, the panel's ranking member said he hopes that this report will guide the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international institutions and researchers.
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Pakistan law minister Azam Tarar steps down
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
This resignation comes after three Pakistan high court judges were elevated after nine months of deadlock.
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Former Pak lawmaker condemns Swat terror attack on school van
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 12 (ANI): Former Senate chairman, Raza Rabbani on Tuesday condemned the recent terrorist attack on a school van in Swat in which the van driver was shot dead and two schoolchildren injured on Monday morning in the Gulibagh area of Charbagh tehsil.
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US: Senate approves USD 12.3 billion aid for Ukraine in war against Russia
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 30 (ANI): US Senate on Thursday approved emergency aid of USD 12.3 billion to Ukraine in its war against Russia. The measure will not only continue government spending for several weeks but will also help Ukraine in war to a greater extent.
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Imran's security cost Pak govt whopping PKR 240 mn
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 1 (ANI): During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Interior held on Wednesday, Islamabad Inspector General of Police Akbar Nasir Khan has withdrawn security of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan as he claimed that the government spent R
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Israeli intelligence chief to go to US for talks on Iran nuclear deal: Rep
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], August 28 (ANI/Sputnik): Mossad head David Barnea is going to Washington next week for talks on the Iranian nuclear deal and will participate in congressional hearings, Israeli media reported on Sunday.
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Make torture a crime: Rights group urges Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New York [US], August 24 (ANI): Pakistan's Senate should urgently pass a bill that would make torture a criminal offence, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said.
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US introduces bill to ban Chinese investment in agribusiness
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 19 (ANI): After the Chinese company bought the farmland near an Air Force base in North Dakota, US Senator on Wednesday introduced legislation in the Senate to "blacklist China" from investing in, purchasing or otherwise acquiring land or businesses involved in agricu
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