International

March 15, 2024 1:51 PM

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UK government unveils new definition of extremism to counter radical ideology

The UK government has issued a new definition of extremism under which certain groups will be blocked from government funding and meeting officials. The new definition of extremism is more precise and aims to counter radical ideology.    Extremism in the UK is now defined as the promotion or advance...

March 14, 2024 9:20 PM

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India, Singapore Sign MOU on Law and Dispute Resolution

India and Singapore have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the sphere of law and dispute resolution today. The Ministry of Law and Justice in a statement said that this agreement will further enhance the cooperation between the two countries in areas of common interest such as i...

March 14, 2024 1:52 PM

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Russian Embassy hosts ceremony for Indian participants of World Youth Festival

The Russian Embassy in New Delhi today hosted a ceremony for Indian participants of the World Youth Festival, held in Russia's Sirius Federal Territory in Sochi from the first to seventh of this month. The ceremony was presided over by Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov and the Indian partici...

March 14, 2024 7:53 AM

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US ban TikTok

The US House of Representatives has passed a landmark bill that could ban TikTok in the US unless the app parts ways with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. It's a major challenge to one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, used by 170 million Americans. While the bill passed over...

March 13, 2024 6:36 PM

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Bangladeshi ship hijacked by Somali pirates

  A Bangladeshi-flagged cargo vessel, MV Abdullah,  carrying coal and manned by 23 crew members has been hijacked by Somalian pirates in the Indian Ocean near Somalia coast. The ship was heading for Dubai from Mozambique's Maputo port when the pirates attacked. This is the second instance of a ...

March 13, 2024 6:16 PM

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Nepal PM wins parliamentary vote of confidence

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' received 157 votes in his favour in the floor test in Nepal Parliament on Tuesday. CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairperson Dahal had presented a proposal in the House of Representatives as per Rule 155 of the House of Representatives Regulations, 2079 BS, seekin...