Former PM Oli appointed to head Nepal’s new coalition

Former PM Oli appointed to head Nepal’s new coalition

Kathmandu, July 14 - KP Sharma Oli, chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist) (CPN-UML) and a former prime minister, was tapped on Sunday to head a new coalition government.

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We will remain defiant in face of wickedness: Donald Trump

We will remain defiant in face of wickedness: Donald Trump

Washington, July 14 - A day after a failed assassination attempt, former US President Donald Trump said that he will remain “defiant” in the face of “wickedness”.

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Indians in Russia are country’s brand ambassadors: Om Birla

Indians in Russia are country’s brand ambassadors: Om Birla

New Delhi, July 14 - Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met with Indians living in Moscow during his visit to the BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Russia on Sunday.

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Afghanistan’s central bank puts on auction $15 million

Afghanistan’s central bank puts on auction $15 million

Kabul, July 14 - Afghanistan's central bank put on auction $15 million on Sunday in a bid to maintain the stability of the national currency afghani.

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Trump authorises fundraising page for victims of shooting at his Pennsylvania rally

Trump authorises fundraising page for victims of shooting at his Pennsylvania rally

New Delhi, July 14 - Former US President Donald Trump, on Sunday, authorised a GoFundMe fundraising page for donations to the supporters and families of the spectators who fell victim to the shooting at his Pennsylvania rally.

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Thousands join 8th Muharram procession in J&K’s Srinagar

Thousands join 8th Muharram procession in J&K’s Srinagar

Srinagar, July 15 - Thousands of Shia Muslim mourners took out the eighth Muharram procession in Jammu & Kashmir’s Srinagar city on Monday.

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Over 3 lakh devotees perform Amarnath Yatra in 16 days

Over 3 lakh devotees perform Amarnath Yatra in 16 days

Jammu, July 15 - More than three lakh devotees performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra during the last 16 days, as another batch of 4,875 Yatris left for the Valley on Monday, officials said.

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Pastor among four arrested in UP on alleged conversion charges

Pastor among four arrested in UP on alleged conversion charges

Moradabad, July 15 - Four persons, including a pastor from Uttarakhand, have been arrested in a village in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district for allegedly converting people to Christianity by luring them on the pretext of giving benefits, police officials said.

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PM Modi emerges as world’s most followed leader on X, crosses 100 million mark

PM Modi emerges as world’s most followed leader on X, crosses 100 million mark

New Delhi, July 14 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the world leader with the largest following on the social media platform X, surpassing 100 million followers. It signifies that PM Modi's “X Family” has expanded to

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Trump assassination bid: Biden orders ‘independent review’

Trump assassination bid: Biden orders ‘independent review’

Washington, July 15 - US President Joe Biden on Sunday announced an independent review of the security at the election rally at which a shooter made an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump who is also the putative Republican nominee for the

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Karnataka govt orders probe into MUDA land scam ahead of monsoon session

Karnataka govt orders probe into MUDA land scam ahead of monsoon session

Bengaluru, July 15 - The Karnataka government has ordered a probe into the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land case by a single-member commission headed by retired Justice of the High Court P. N. Desai, allegedly involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah,

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BSF foils major infiltration attempt across India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal

BSF foils major infiltration attempt across India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal

Kolkata, July 14 - The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a major infiltration attempt across the India-Bangladesh border, close to the Amudiya border outpost in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Saturday night, an official said on Sunday.

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Trump’s shooter identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks

Trump’s shooter identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks

Washington, July 14 - Thomas Matthew Crooks (20) has been identified as the person suspected of shooting former US President Donald Trump in an attempted assassination, the FBI said in a statement.

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Scientists find protein to block muscle fatigue in long Covid, Alzheimer’s

Scientists find protein to block muscle fatigue in long Covid, Alzheimer’s

New Delhi, July 14 - US researchers have identified a protein responsible for causing fatigue in people with long Covid, Alzheimer's and other diseases.

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NITI Aayog launches hackathon to accelerate zero-emission truck adoption in India

NITI Aayog launches hackathon to accelerate zero-emission truck adoption in India

New Delhi, July 14 - NITI Aayog, on Sunday, announced the launch of the GearShift challenge as part of the e-FAST India initiative.

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Congress appoints Gaurav Gogoi as Deputy Leader, Kodikunnil Suresh as Chief Whip in Lok Sabha

Congress appoints Gaurav Gogoi as Deputy Leader, Kodikunnil Suresh as Chief Whip in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, July 14 - Congress, on Sunday, wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, informing him about the appointment of Gaurav Gogoi as the party's Deputy Leader in the House.

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Maldives pledges $1.3 million in aid for Palestinians

Maldives pledges $1.3 million in aid for Palestinians

Colombo, July 14 - The Maldives has pledged to donate over $1.29 million in humanitarian aid for Palestine, Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the United Nations Ali Naseer Mohamed said.

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South Sudan secures $46 mn grant to improve agriculture, food security

South Sudan secures $46 mn grant to improve agriculture, food security

Juba, July 14 - African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has said it has approved a $46.2 million grant for South Sudan to boost agricultural productivity, improve food security and enhance the country's resilience.

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Kenyan president orders swift probe into mysterious killings

Kenyan president orders swift probe into mysterious killings

Nairobi, July 14 - Kenyan President William Ruto has directed security agencies to speed up investigations into the mysterious killings in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, after nine mutilated bodies were retrieved from a dumpsite in a slum.

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South Korean NSA: Trump camp says not to worry about alliance

South Korean NSA: Trump camp says not to worry about alliance

Seoul, July 13 - South Korea's National Security Advisor Chang Ho-jin said Saturday the South Korea-US alliance will remain sturdy regardless of whether former American President Donald Trump regains the presidency.

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