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May 6, 2025 7:23 PM May 6, 2025 7:23 PM

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Sri Lanka: Counting begins for local bodies’ election

Counting of votes has commenced in Sri Lanka for the Local Government Elections. Voter turnout has been reported at over 60 per cent in various districts of the island nation. Voting was peaceful at over 13750 polling stations for electing almost 8300 representatives for 339 local bodies. This is th...

May 6, 2025 7:04 PM May 6, 2025 7:04 PM

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Trump administration cuts off new federal grants to Harvard University

In the United States, the Trump administration has barred Harvard University from receiving new federal grants, intensifying its clash with the Ivy League school over allegations of antisemitism, political bias, and mismanagement. The move freezes billions of dollars in future research grants and ot...

May 6, 2025 6:37 PM May 6, 2025 6:37 PM

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UNDP reports life expectancy & income growth stalling and number of conflicts rising

A United Nations report has stated that the progress in global development slowed in 2024, raising concerns that the gains in recent years may be slipping. According to the annual Human Development Index (HDI) report released today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), despite the rebo...

May 6, 2025 5:26 PM May 6, 2025 5:26 PM

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju conveys greetings of PM Modi on Vesak Day in Vietnam

Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju today addressed the opening ceremony of the United Nations Day of Vesak in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Mr. Riiju conveyed greetings and messages of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He noted that the timeless teachings of Lord Buddha off...

May 6, 2025 1:12 PM May 6, 2025 1:12 PM

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New Zealand lawmaker proposes social media ban for under-16s

A New Zealand lawmaker is pushing for legislation that would ban children under 16 from accessing social media. It is aligning the country with Australia’s recent regulatory moves on digital platforms. National Party MP Catherine Wedd has introduced a member’s bill that would require social media co...

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