ED conducts first search in A&N islands in alleged Bank fraud case

July 31, 2025 5:04 PM

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ED conducts first search in A&N islands in alleged Bank fraud case

    Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted the first ever search operation in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in connection with an alleged fraud case in the Andaman Nicobar State Cooperative Bank (ANSCB). Searches were carried out at nine places in and around Port Blair and two places in Kolkata. D...

Myanmar announces formation of new Union government

July 31, 2025 4:54 PM

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Myanmar announces formation of new Union government

  Myanmar's National Defence and Security Council, NDSC today formed a new union government and State Security and Peace Commission. According to Myanmar Radio and Television, the Union government is led by U Nyo Saw as Prime Minister, and the State Security and Peace Commission is chaired by Senior...

Ukraine says fresh Russian attack on Kyiv killed 8, injured 88

July 31, 2025 4:43 PM

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Ukraine says fresh Russian attack on Kyiv killed 8, injured 88

          Ukrainian officials have said that Russia has launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv early this morning, killing at least eight people, and injuring 88 others. They said, emergency crews were putting out fires and cutting through concrete blocks in search for survivors across the capit...

Assam faces over 42% rainfall deficit; 27 districts in drought-like situation

July 31, 2025 2:05 PM

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Assam faces over 42% rainfall deficit; 27 districts in drought-like situation

This year, Assam received over 42 per cent rainfall deficit, and 27 districts are experiencing a drought-like situation during this kharif season.   Akashvani Correspondent reports that Assam experienced over 42% rainfall deficit between 1st June to 28th July this year. The districts of Barpeta...

PM Modi condoles passing away of former RSS Chief Pramila Medhe

July 31, 2025 8:42 PM

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PM Modi condoles passing away of former RSS Chief Pramila Medhe

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condoled the passing of Pramukh Sanchalika of Rashtra Sevika Samiti, Pramila Tai Medhe. In his message, Mr Modi emphasized that her life stands as a beacon of inspiration for coming generations. Former Rashtra Sevika Samiti Pramukh Sanchalika Pramila Medhe passed a...

Sotheby’s returns Buddha-linked jewels to India after 127 years

July 31, 2025 1:56 PM

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Sotheby’s returns Buddha-linked jewels to India after 127 years

Auction house Sotheby's has returned a set of sacred jewels believed to be linked to the Buddha's remains to India. The Mumbai-based conglomerate Godrej Industries Group has acquired the jewels, Sotheby's said. Adding that it was "delighted" to facilitate the return, following two months of negotiat...

PM Modi, UAE President reaffirm strategic ties over telephone

July 31, 2025 1:54 PM

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PM Modi, UAE President reaffirm strategic ties over telephone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, over the telephone. In a statement, the Prime Minister's Office said that both leaders reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening the bilateral comprehensive strate...

Exit Plan Needed: Experts slam prolonged rule of Bangladesh’s interim govt

July 31, 2025 1:50 PM

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Exit Plan Needed: Experts slam prolonged rule of Bangladesh’s interim govt

Debapriya Bhattacharya, distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Bangladesh, has said it is time for the interim government of Bangladesh to exit, urging it to prepare an “exit plan”. “It must now be made clear how this government will leave. It is also uncertain whether the nex...