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November 16, 2020 8:22 AM

Myanmar ruling party wins majority in general elections

The ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) has won a majority in the general elections of Myanmar which took place on November 8. The Union Election Commission (UEC) of Myanmar made the formal announcement through its official list of winning candidates yesterday. ''...

November 15, 2020 9:39 PM

India's diplomatic outreach while Diwali celebrations witnesses huge participation at Indian Mission in Beijing

In a first of its kind, Diwali celebrations at Indian Embassy in Beijing this year saw a huge participation from diplomatic corps in Beijing. Ambassador Vikram Misri hosted over hundred members from the diplomatic community, heads of mult...

November 15, 2020 8:48 PM

Bangladesh hardline Islamist party Hefazat-e-Islam elects new Chief

Juanayed Babunagri has been elected as the new Chief of the hardline Islamist organisation Hefazat-e-Islam of Bangladesh. He was elected Chief, called 'Amir', of the organisation in the conference of the organisation held at the Hathazari Madrasa of Chattogram on Sunday.<br /&gt...

November 15, 2020 8:11 AM

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump extend Deepavali greetings

US President-elect Joe Biden, his deputy Kamala Harris and incumbent President Donald Trump have extended Deepavali greetings to those celebrating the festival of lights. Mr. Biden and his wife extended best wishes for Happy Diwali to the...

November 15, 2020 7:44 AM

Afghan forces arrest 'mastermind' of Kabul University attack

Afghan forces have arrested the mastermind of a brutal attack at Kabul University earlier this month. The National Directorate of Security said that special forces arrested the main mastermind behind the attack, Mohammad Adel, in a target...

November 14, 2020 1:50 PM

8th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial meeting unanimously adopts BRICS STI Declaration 2020

The 8th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial meeting unanimously has adopted BRICS STI Declaration 2020. The meeting was held yesterday through a virtual platform. Science and Technology cooperation among the member countr...

November 14, 2020 11:06 AM

Bangladeshi teen wins International Children's Peace Prize

A Bangladeshi teen Sadat Rahman has been awarded the International Children's Peace Prize for his work to stop cyber bullying of teens. The award was given away on Friday by the Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai during a ceremony in the Netherlands. ''&amp...

November 13, 2020 8:59 PM

Ruling Awami League, Opposition BNP trade charges on Serial bus burning incident in Bangladesh

The ruling Awami League of Bangladesh has accused the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) of indulging in subversive activities to destabilise the government. Speaking to media persons in Dhaka on Friday, about the serial b...

November 13, 2020 8:14 AM

PM Modi congratulates Aung San Suu Kyi on Myanmar election victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Aung San Suu Kyi and her party National League for Democracy (NLD) for Victory in election in Myanmar. In a tweet, Prime Minister said that the successful conduct of polls is another step in ...

November 13, 2020 7:34 AM

India provides 50 Metric Tons of food aid to people of Djibouti

India has provided 50 Metric Tons of food aid to the people of Djibouti as part of its assistance to friendly countries to overcome natural calamities and the COVID-19 pandemic. Ambassador of India to Djibouti Ashok Kumar handed over gift...

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