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PM inaugurates multi-storey flats for MPs; says construction of many buildings started during NDA govt completed before schedule Economic reforms to continue to make India a hotspot of global investment, says FM Cabinet Secy chairs NCMC meeting to review status of impending cyclone in Bay of Bengal Covid-19 recovery rate improves to 93.68 pct; More than 85 lakh people recovered so far Former CM of Assam Tarun Gogoi passes away

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Bangladesh govt asks mosque officials to propagate anti-terrorism, anti-militancy speech before Friday prayers

In order to increase awareness against terrorism and militancy, government of Bangladesh has asked the mosque officials like the Imams and Muftis and other religious leaders to propagate ideas against these activities.

Bangladesh govt to adopt tougher measures to ensure wearing of mask in public places

In view of a steady increase in the COVID 19 cases reported from the country over the last week, the government of Bangladesh has decided to take stricter measures to ensure that people wear mask in public places.

Four Indian-Americans among 32 students chosen from US as Rhodes Scholars

Four Indian-Americans are among the 32 students chosen from the US as Rhodes Scholars virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Frequent & rapid testing can eliminate Covid-19 spread within weeks: Study

In the United States, a new study published by the University of Colorado Boulder and Harvard University researchers claimed that frequent and rapid testing could eliminate Covid-19 spread within weeks.

UN Chief Antonio Gutterres condemns rocket attacks in Kabul

UN Secretary-General Antonio Gutterres has condemned the rocket attacks in Kabul, which resulted in the death and injury of many civilians.

US President-elect Joe Biden appoints Indian-American Mala Adiga as policy director of his wife Jill Biden

US President-elect Joe Biden has appointed an Indian-American Mala Adiga, as the policy director of his wife Jill Biden, who will be the first lady.

Washington's intention to pull out its military personnel from Iraq is dangerous: French Foreign Minister

French Foreign Minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian has said that Washington's intention to pull out its military personnel from Iraq is dangerous, as the threat posed by the Islamic State terror group still persists.

Paris Accord was made to kill American economy: US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that the Paris Accord was made to kill American economy.

Newly elected ruling party MP shot dead in Myanmar

A newly elected member of the upper house of Myanmar parliament Amyotha Hluttaw belonging to the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) from Shan State was shot dead on Saturday evening.