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December 12, 2025 1:40 PM

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India and Vietnam discuss promotion and preservation of living heritage

India and Vietnam today discussed strengthening community ties and cultural networks for the promotion and preservation of living heritage.     In a social media post, the  Ministry of Culture said that discussions took place between Additional Secretary, Ministry of Culture Amita Prasad S...

December 12, 2025 11:26 AM

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Austria passes law banning headscarves in schools for girls under 14

Austria has passed a law banning headscarves in schools for girls under the age of 14. The measure will apply to girls in both public and private schools.     The terms of the new law mean girls under 14 will be forbidden from wearing traditional Muslim head coverings such as hijabs or burkas. Paren...

December 12, 2025 12:36 PM

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Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes east coast of Aomori Prefecture, Japan

In Japan, an earthquake of magnitude 6.7 hit the east coast of Aomori Prefecture this morning.     The Japan Meteorological Agency said that the earthquake occurred approximately 120 kilometres south-southwest of Cape Erimo at a depth of approximately 20 kilometres.     Following this, the agency is...

December 12, 2025 8:09 AM

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India and Liberia sign MoU on pharmacopoeia to promote shared quality standards

India and Liberia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on pharmacopoeia to promote shared quality standards and regulatory alignment.     The Health Ministry informed that the agreement was signed in the presence of the Ambassador of India to Liberia, Manoj Bihari Verma and Libe...

December 11, 2025 9:11 PM

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PM Modi & President Trump reiterate commitment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump today. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that the two leaders reviewed the progress in bilateral relations and discussed regional and international developments. He said that India and the U.S. will conti...

December 11, 2025 8:15 PM

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Bangladesh to Hold 13th National Parliamentary Election on 12 February

The 13th national parliamentary election will be held in Bangladesh on 12 February next year, Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin announced today. A referendum on implementing the July National Charter will also take place the same day. In a televised address, the CEC outlined key deadlines ...