August 1, 2023 8:31 PM

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Indian Diaspora in UAE Honoured for Exemplary Support and Service

Dubai, August 1, 2023 - The Consulate General of India in Dubai hosted a ceremony to commemorate three years of uninterrupted service,  to the thriving 3.6-million-strong Indian community in the United Arab Emirates . The event,  aimed to celebrate and express gratitude to the Indian commu...

August 1, 2023 7:27 PM

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Parliament passes Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill 2023

Parliament has passed the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill 2023, with the Rajya Sabah approving it today. The Lok Sabha has already passed the bill. The bill seeks to promote research on medicinal plants, encourage the production of plant-based medicines and benefit the local persons involved i...

August 1, 2023 7:22 PM

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Rajya Sabha passes Mediation Bill 2021

Rajya Sabha passed the Mediation Bill 2021 on Tuesday. The Bill requires persons to try to settle civil or commercial disputes through mediation before approaching any court or tribunal. A party may withdraw from mediation after two mediation sessions. The mediation process must be completed within ...

August 1, 2023 7:20 PM

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France to evacuate citizens from Niger after embassy attack

France is preparing to evacuate its citizens from the West African nation of Niger because of anti-French sentiment following last week's coup. It has said, it will also help other European nationals to leave. The coup prompted demonstrations against the former colonial power, with the French e...

August 1, 2023 7:08 PM

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Bouddh Sangha, Indian High Commission celebrate Ashadi Purnima in Bangladesh

High Commission of India in Bangladesh and Bangladesh Bouddha Kristi Prachar Sangha today celebrated Ashadi Purnima in Dhaka On the occasion, High Commissioner Pranay Verma inaugurated a exhibition on Buddhism and teachings of Lord Buddha. In his remarks, the High Commissioner highlighted the signif...

August 1, 2023 7:02 PM

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Myanmar Junta partially Pardons Aung San Suu Kyi

Champion of Myanmar's Democracy Aung San Suu Kyi has been pardoned today in five of 19 charges brought against her by the military Junt after coup in 2021. The amnesty marking an important Buddhist religious day—Dhamma Cakka Day, will reduced her 33 years jail term by six years. The 78-year-old...

August 1, 2023 5:57 PM

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Aung San Suu Kyi pardoned on 5 charges by Myanmar’s military govt

Former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been pardoned in five of 19 charges brought against her by the military. The pardon, part of a seasonal amnesty, will reduce her 33-year jail sentence by six years. Former President Win Myint, who was ousted along with Ms Suu Kyi, also received a reduced ja...

August 1, 2023 5:54 PM

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UNESCO says Venice should be added to heritage danger list

The UN's cultural agency has said, the iconic Italian city, Venice should be added to a list of world heritage sites in danger. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in its report said, the city is at risk of irreversible damage from overwhelming tourism,...

August 1, 2023 5:36 PM

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ISRO injects Chandrayaan-3 into translunar orbit

Indian Space Research Organisation, ISRO said, the condition of Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is normal after its successful ion in the translunar orbit. The perigee burn onboard has successfully raised the orbit to 288 kms into 369328 kms where the spacecraft has entered into the moon’s sphere of i...