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June 20, 2024 5:56 PM June 20, 2024 5:56 PM

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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on a two-day visit to India starting Jun 21

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be on a two-day visit to India starting tomorrow. During the visit, apart from holding bilateral consultations with  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she is scheduled to call on President  Droupadi Murmu and Vice President  Jagdeep Dhankhar.  She will also h...

June 20, 2024 12:32 PM June 20, 2024 12:32 PM

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Bangladesh: Indian High Commission to host 10th International Yoga Day in Dhaka

In Bangladesh, the High Commission of India will hold the Yoga Day at the Mirpur Indoor Stadium, Dhaka to observe the 10th International Yoga Day tomorrow. The High Commission of India has roped in the Yoga Associations of Bangladesh to take part in the Yoga Day programme. The Bangladesh Yoga Associ...

June 20, 2024 8:20 AM June 20, 2024 8:20 AM

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Canada declares Iran’s IRGC a terrorist entity

Canada has declared Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a branch of the Iranian Armed Forces, as a terrorist entity. Canadian Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced it yesterday, saying that Canada will use all of the tools at its disposal to combat the terrorist activity of t...

June 19, 2024 9:16 PM June 19, 2024 9:16 PM

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Yoga practice in Pokhara among yoga enthusiasts prior to the 10th International Yoga Day observation, shows people imbibing Yoga for a healthy lifestyle

To celebrate the 10th edition of the International Day of Yoga, the Embassy of India organized a Yoga demonstration on the banks of Phewa Lake in Pokhara. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from the local community, including officials of local administration, members of various local Yo...

June 19, 2024 9:13 PM June 19, 2024 9:13 PM

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Over 550 Hajj Pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca due to blazing heat

A scorching heat wave has turned this year's Hajj pilgrimage into a tragedy, with over 550 pilgrims dying from extreme temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius. Egypt has suffered the most significant losses, with at least 320 pilgrims succumbing to heatstroke and related illnesses. Diplomatic sour...

June 19, 2024 7:16 PM June 19, 2024 7:16 PM

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China Floods and Landslides Claim at Least 13 Lives Amid Heavy Rains

In China, at least 13 people have died in heavy rains, floods and landslides, while many were missing. The state news agency reported that continuous rain fell for 24 hours in Shanghang in the south-eastern Fujian province, affecting some 66,500 people. The situation in other areas of southern China...

June 19, 2024 7:12 PM June 19, 2024 7:12 PM

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North Korea and Russia Sign Mutual Defense Pact, Strengthen Military Cooperation

North Korea and Russia have signed an agreement to strengthen their military cooperation, including a mutual defense pledge in case of an attack. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un described the enhanced relationship as an alliance during a press conference following his meeting with Russian President ...