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New Education Policy will be the foundation of New India: PM Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing at Kozhikode Handloom sector made commendable efforts to preserve indigenous crafts of country: PM 23 Kendriya Vidyalayas to be set-up in Jammu and Kashmir Govt launches Letter of Recommendation module for street vendors to avail PM SVANidhi Scheme benefits

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OCI card holders from USA, UK, Germany, France can visit India: Home Ministry

Union Home Ministry has permitted Overseas Citizen of India, OCI cardholders to enter India who belong to countries with which air bubble arrangements have been finalised by the Civil Aviation Ministry.

Bangladesh to construct memorial for Indian soldiers martyred in 1971 liberation war

Bangladesh will construct a memorial for the Indian soldiers martyred during the country’s liberation war in 1971.

US Prez Donald Trump bans Chinese Apps; terms it a threat to national security

US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders banning popular Chinese apps like TikTok and WeChat, terming them a threat to national security and to the country's economy. The ban comes into effect in 45 days.

Sri Lanka: Ruling party led by PM Mahinda Rajapaksa registers landslide victory in Parliamentary elections

In Sri Lanka, the party led by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and its allies have secured two-thirds seats at the general elections held on Wednesday.

Pastor jailed for violating COVID 19 restrictions in Myanmar

A local court in the Mayangone Township of Myanmar on Thursday sentenced a Christian preacher and his colleague for three months for violating restrictions imposed on organising public function in the wake of Corona pandemic.

India seeks assessment on damage from Lebanon caused by Beirut Blast

India has sought an assessment on damage from Lebanon caused by Beirut Blast.

India extends Line of Credit worth 18 million dollars to Maldives

India has extended Line of Credit worth 18 million US dollars to the Government of Maldives for the expansion of fishing facilities at Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO).

Polling for parliamentary elections conclude in Sri Lanka; voter turnout of around 71 % reported

In Sri Lanka, the polling for parliamentary elections has concluded with voter turnout of around 71 percent reported countrywide.

Lebanon: Search on for missing people of Beirut explosion

In Lebanon, rescue workers are searching for more than a hundred people who are missing after a huge explosion devastated the port area of the capital Beirut last night.

Death toll in massive explosion at Lebanese capital Beirut mounts to 100; over 4,000 injured

In Lebanon, the death toll in the huge explosion in the capital, Beirut has gone up to 100. More than 4,000 people have been injured in the explosion which took place last night.

Polling begins for Parliamentary Elections in Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, moderate to brisk polling has been reported so far during General Elections held to elect 225 Members of Parliament with strict health guidelines amidst COVID situation.

Proper investigation will be done in the killing of Ex Army Major: PM Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh has announced that persons responsible for the killing of retired major Sinha Md Rashed Khan would be brought to justice.

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