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November 21, 2024 1:52 PM November 21, 2024 1:52 PM

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Two Killed in Washington as Bomb Cyclone Brings Down Trees

In the United States, two people were killed due to falling trees after the Bomb Cyclone hit Washington. The cyclone has severely affected north-west part of US and Western Canada. The cyclone also left over five lakh people without power supply in Washington. Damage from fallen trees and downed wir...

November 21, 2024 1:48 PM November 21, 2024 1:48 PM

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24 Bangladeshis Return Home via Benapole After Serving Two Years in India

Twenty-four Bangladeshis, including 11 women, have returned home through Benapole check post after serving two years in jail in India. They were handed over to Bangladesh immigration authorities at Benapole yesterday night, said Bangladesh police  today. Benapole Immigration Police officer in-charge...

November 21, 2024 11:40 AM November 21, 2024 11:40 AM

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US Vetoes UN Resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza

The US has vetoed a UN resolution demanding an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution, supported by the other 14 members of the UN Security Council, also demanded the unconditional release of all hostages. However, the US opposed the resolution, stating that it failed to addre...

November 21, 2024 11:32 AM November 21, 2024 11:32 AM

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President-elect Donald Trump announces Key ambassadorial nominees

In the United States, President-elect Donald Trump yesterday announced his nominees for key ambassadorial roles. Former Congressman Pete Hoekstra has been nominated as Ambassador to Canada while Acting Attorney General Matthew G. Whitaker will be the US Ambassador to NATO.         Trump praised Hoek...

November 21, 2024 9:10 AM November 21, 2024 9:10 AM

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India’s UN Representative Parvathaneni Harish criticizes the use of Veto Power

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish stressed that the use of Veto has been a tool for achieving political interests by the five permanent members of the Council. Speaking at the Un General Assembly yesterday, Mr. Harish said that during the last eight decades,...

November 21, 2024 9:03 AM November 21, 2024 9:03 AM

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Day One of 55th IFFI begins with screenings and events after grand opening

After a grand opening ceremony yesterday, the formal Day one of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to feature an array of screenings and events throughout the day. Over forty films across various genres will be screened today. Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, ...

November 21, 2024 8:52 AM November 21, 2024 8:52 AM

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Landslide in Indonesia’s central Java claims lives of four family members

In Indonesia, four members of a family were killed after landslide hit their house in the province of Central Java. According to a preliminary report, the disaster took place in Bruno village in Purworejo regency on Tuesday afternoon amid heavy rain.         Muhammad Abdullah, mission coordinator fo...

November 20, 2024 10:22 PM November 20, 2024 10:22 PM

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Indian Foreign Secretary to visit Dhaka in mid December: Bangladesh Foreign Adviser

The Indian Foreign Secretary is scheduled to visit Dhaka in mid-December to lead the Indian delegation at the next round of India-Bangladesh Foreign Office Consultation (FOC), said Foreign Affairs Advisor of Bangladesh Touhid Hossain on Wednesday evening. He said that he believes Dhaka-Delhi are adv...

November 20, 2024 9:50 PM November 20, 2024 9:50 PM

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APEDA showcases best of India at Organic and Natural Expo in Dubai

In a move to strengthen India’s foothold in the West Asian organic market, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce of India, showcased a strong Indian presence at the 22nd Middle East Organic & Natural Products Expo in Dub...