Turkey detains 396 suspects for drug manufacturing, trafficking

Turkey detains 396 suspects for drug manufacturing, trafficking

Ankara, July 17 - Turkish police detained 396 suspects for manufacturing and trafficking drugs in operations across the country, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Wednesday.

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Cambodia earns over 213 million USD from rubber exports in first six months of 2024

Cambodia earns over 213 million USD from rubber exports in first six months of 2024

Phnom Penh, July 17 - Cambodia made 213.3 million US dollars in revenue from exports of dry rubber during the January-June period this year, up 8.6 percent from 196.3 million dollars over the same period last year, said a General Directorate of Rubber's

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Thai court to give verdict on main opposition party dissolution

Thai court to give verdict on main opposition party dissolution

Bangkok, July 17 - Thailand's Constitutional Court announced on Wednesday it will deliver its verdict for a case seeking to disband the main opposition Move Forward Party on August 7.

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Revision of electoral list in Cote d’Ivoire to start at end of September: official

Revision of electoral list in Cote d’Ivoire to start at end of September: official

Abidjan, July 17 - The revising of the electoral list in Cote d'Ivoire will start on September 30 and continue for almost a month to end on October 31, the country's Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) announced.

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Over 3.5 lakh devotees perform Amarnath Yatra in 19 days

Over 3.5 lakh devotees perform Amarnath Yatra in 19 days

Jammu, July 18 - Over 3.5 lakh devotees had ‘Darshan’ inside Amarnath cave shrine over the last 19 days as another batch of 4,383 pilgrims left for Kashmir valley on Thursday.

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Babbar Khalsa operative arrested in Punjab, arms & ammunition seized

Babbar Khalsa operative arrested in Punjab, arms & ammunition seized

Chandigarh, July 18 - In an intelligence-based operation, Punjab Police on Thursday said they have averted possible target killings with the arrest of a member of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)-backed terror module.

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Doda encounter: Locals share chilling account of run-in with terror suspect

Doda encounter: Locals share chilling account of run-in with terror suspect

New Delhi, July 18 - Members of a local family have shared chilling details of their brief run-in with a terror suspect on the night of July 15 when security forces in Jammu's Doda chased some terrorists into dense forests and later had

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Two soldiers injured in gunfight in J&K’s Doda

Two soldiers injured in gunfight in J&K’s Doda

Jammu, July 18 - Two soldiers were injured on Thursday in a gunfight with the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district.

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‘Great power’ India facing ‘completely unjustified’ pressure over Russia ties: Lavrov

‘Great power’ India facing ‘completely unjustified’ pressure over Russia ties: Lavrov

United Nations, July 18 - India, "a great power" pursuing its own national interests, is facing "completely unjustified" pressure over its relations with Moscow, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.

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Biden tests positive for Covid-19

Biden tests positive for Covid-19

Washington, July 18 - US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 following his first event in Las Vegas, the White House said on Wednesday.

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Bengal govt sets up panel to review new criminal laws, Guv questions move

Bengal govt sets up panel to review new criminal laws, Guv questions move

Kolkata, July 18 - With the West Bengal government issuing a notification on Wednesday evening regarding the formation of a seven-member committee to review the three new criminal laws, Governor C.V. Ananda Bose immediately raised questions on the objectives of the panel.

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Maha: 12 Maoists gunned down in Gadchiroli encounter, 2 cops injured

Maha: 12 Maoists gunned down in Gadchiroli encounter, 2 cops injured

Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), July 17 - In a major operation, the Gadchiroli Police have shot dead at least 12 Maoists in a forest gun battle on the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, a police officer said on Wednesday.

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K’taka govt decides to put on hold local reservation bill

K’taka govt decides to put on hold local reservation bill

Bengaluru, July 17 - Facing stiff opposition from the industry bodies and business tycoons on the bill reserving jobs for locals, the Karnataka government has decided to hold back from introducing the controversial bill in the Assembly on Thursday.

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BJP to brainstorm on Maha assembly poll strategy at party convention on Sunday

BJP to brainstorm on Maha assembly poll strategy at party convention on Sunday

Mumbai, July 17 - Undeterred by its dismal performance in the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, the BJP has begun preparations for the upcoming Assembly polls in the state.

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ICC Development Awards: Six nations recognised for transformative contributions to global cricket

ICC Development Awards: Six nations recognised for transformative contributions to global cricket

Dubai, July 17 - In a significant recognition for transformative efforts in Associate Members, Mexico, Oman, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, Nepal, and Scotland have been honoured with the ICC Development Award for 2023.

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Gambhir discusses squad for Sri Lanka tour with national selection committee: Report

Gambhir discusses squad for Sri Lanka tour with national selection committee: Report

New Delhi, July 17 - The national selection committee and Gautam Gambhir held an hour-long virtual introductory meeting to lay down the vision the newly appointed head coach had for Team India, according to the reports.

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Laos plans to boost sustainable agriculture

Laos plans to boost sustainable agriculture

Vientiane, July 17 - Laos will carry out a green and sustainable agriculture demonstration project in 10 northern provinces of Laos, aiming to improve the quality of agricultural produce and develop agricultural production models.

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Sri Lanka plans to issue e-passports from next year

Sri Lanka plans to issue e-passports from next year

Colombo, July 17 - Sri Lanka is scheduled to provide e-passports to its citizens effective from January 2025, a statement from the country's Department of Immigration and Emigration said on Wednesday.

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Vietnam’s economic growth in 2024 forecast on upward trend

Vietnam’s economic growth in 2024 forecast on upward trend

Hanoi, July 17 - The Vietnamese economy is forecast to grow at 6.3 per cent in 2024 and 6.5 per cent in 2025, said the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office in its latest update.

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Asian Paints posts 25 per cent fall in Q1 net profit at Rs 1,170 crore

Asian Paints posts 25 per cent fall in Q1 net profit at Rs 1,170 crore

Mumbai, July 17 - Asian Paints on Wednesday reported a 25 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit, to Rs 1,170 crore, for the April-June quarter of 2024-25, compared to the same period of the previous year.

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