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January 12, 2025 9:45 PM

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Bangladesh: Armed Forces’ magistracy power extended for 60 days

In Bangladesh, the interim government led by Prof. Mohammad Yunus has again extended the magistracy power given to commissioned officers of the armed forces by 60 days. The new extension will come into effect from January 14 aiming to maintain law and order across Bangladesh. The public administrati...

January 12, 2025 9:17 PM

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Indian High Commission at Dhaka celebrates National Youth Day

  In Bangladesh, the High Commission of India celebrated National Youth Day at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in Dhaka. The High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Pranay Verma inaugurated the event. Speaking on the occasion Pranay Verma said Swami Vivekananda, a spiritual genius and a stalwart ...

January 12, 2025 5:07 PM

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Nepal celebrates National Youth Day by paying homage to Swami Vivekananda

In a programme celebrating Swami Vivekananda's anniversary, the Embassy of India paid homage to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary, which is celebrated as the National Youth Day. Prof Kaushikee, ICCR Chair at Tribhuvan University, lectured on the continuing importance of Swami Vivekananda’s ...

January 12, 2025 11:55 AM

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India’s Youth a global strength, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in London

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has emphasised the growing importance of India's youth in the global landscape. The Lok Sabha Speaker was addressing Indian students at an event in London yesterday during his official visit to the United Kingdom. Mr. Birla said that India's biggest strength is its young s...

January 12, 2025 12:11 PM

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16 dead in Los Angeles wildfires, officails warn of worsening conditions

In the US, the death toll from the wildfires in Los Angeles rose to 16. Of the fatalities, five were discovered in the Palisades Fire zone, while 11 were from the Eaton Fire zone. The wildfires are currently burning around Los Angeles, with at least four major fires in the region, including the Eato...

January 12, 2025 8:37 AM

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India Joins UN Panel to Shape Global Big Data Standards for Official Statistics

India has joined the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics. As part of the committee, India will contribute to shaping global standards and practices in harnessing big data and data science for official statistical purposes. In a statement, the Ministry of Stat...