Afghan interpreters who risked their lives for British troops in Afghanistan will now be able to relocate to the United Kingdom, following the government's decision to expand the relocation scheme
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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The Afghan security forces have killed at least 27 Taliban militants - including Pakistanis - in southern Ghazni province, officials said Saturday
Negotiators in Doha struggle to agree on disputed issues in intro-Afghan talks
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A national cultural heritage fades into disrepair in Bhutan
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BIMSTEC’s SG issue reaches Bhutan PM
The Anti-Corruption Commission’s (ACC) legal division is validating whether the nomination of Tenzin Lekphel as the next Secretary General (SG) of BIMSTEC has contravened the provisions of the Anti-Corruption Act of Bhutan 2011
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort to reopen from Monday after six months
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India's first CRISPR COVID-19 test approved for use
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Indian onion trucks start entering Bangladesh
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From Doklam to Dalai Lama, Chinese intel paid Indian journalist for info
The Special Cell of the Delhi Police have arrested 61-year-old Indian freelance journalist Rajeev Sharma, allegedly found working for Chinese intelligence
No attacks by Pakistan forces on Indian positions along LoC: India
There have been no attacks by Pakistani forces on Indian positions along the Line of Control - the de facto border - and international border, Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said in Parliament on Saturday
Rs 1,350 cr package to bolster business, jobs in Jammu & Kashmir
The government of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir approved a record Rs 1,350 package to spur growth in businesses and jobs ihit by terrorism and the coronavirus pandemic
