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Health sector faces collapse due to interim government’s nepotism in Bangladesh
News Ghana
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August 16, 2025
When Bangladesh’s students took to the streets last year, their demands were clear: dismantle the structures of fascism, restore democracy, and build a government that put the people before politics. Their movement culminated in a historic moment...
India should join RCEP, can target 7 pc GDP growth by focusing on East Asia: Jeffrey Sachs
The News Mill
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August 16, 2025
With the United States imposing a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, American economist Jeffrey Sachs has pitched for India joining Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), saying India should be part of it and “that would be a very...
Indian Embassy in Kuwait marks 79th Independence Day
Kuwait Times
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August 16, 2025
KUWAIT: The Embassy of India in Kuwait marked the 79th Independence Day of India on August 15, 2025 with a ceremony attended by over 3,000 members of the Indian community. The official program began at 7:30 am at the Embassy premises, where...
Mumbai News: Bhabha Hospital’s New Tower Fails To Deliver As Blood Bank, MRI & Other Critical Services Remain Non-Functional
Free Press Journal
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August 16, 2025
Bhabha Hospital’s new tower impresses outside, but critical services like blood bank, MRI, and CT remain non-functional, leaving patients stranded | File Photo Mumbai: For the relatives of Ranu Mondal, what should have been a moment of joy quickly...
India Celebrates 79th Independence Day With Pride
India Herald
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Naya Bharat, Op Sindoor Celebrated on India’s 79th Independence Day India commemorates its 79th Independence Day today, august 15, 2025, marking the historic moment when the nation emerged from nearly 200 years of british rule in 1947. The...
India News | Mumbai's Tulsi Lake Overflows, Water Stock in Seven Lakes at 90% Capacity
Latestly
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August 16, 2025
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 16 (ANI): The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday evening announced that Tulsi Lake, one of the seven lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai, began overflowing at 6:45 pm. According to a...
Indian farmers boycott US products as Modi pledges to protect their interests
Weekly Blitz
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August 16, 2025
Escalating trade tensions between India and the United States have sparked a new wave of farmer-led protests across India, with agricultural groups calling for a boycott of American products. The confrontation, which follows Washington’s...
India freezes U.S. arms deal over Trump tariffs
GCN
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August 16, 2025
According to officials, India halted plans to purchase Boeing aircraft, Javelin missiles, and Stryker vehicles. This is not the first time that long-standing partners have faced turmoil. Although trade and security cooperation have frequently been...
India News | Heavy Rainfall Alert in Maharashtra from August 16 to 21: IMD
Latestly
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August 16, 2025
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 16 (ANI): According to the information received from the Regional Meteorological Centre, Mumbai, the State Emergency Operations Centre has notified that there is a likelihood of heavy rainfall accompanied by...
India News | RSS to Hold Meeting in Delhi, Likely to Discuss Impact of US Tariffs on Indian Goods
Latestly
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August 16, 2025
By Aashique Hussain New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has called a meeting in the national capital on August 19 and 20, which will be attended by top leaders and affiliates working in various sectors,...
India News | Army Brings Hope to Remote J-K Village: Young Boy Finds His Voice After Eight Years of Silence
Latestly
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August 16, 2025
Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 16 (ANI): For eight years, Akshay Sharma, a young boy from a poor family in Duggan, lived in silence. Born with a cleft lip and palate, he underwent surgery at the age of three, but still could not speak....
India News | Death Toll Due to Monsoon Rains Reaches 261 in Himachal
Latestly
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August 16, 2025
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 16 (ANI): Several places in Himachal Pradesh continue to reel under the impact of the heavy monsoon rains. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA), the state has recorded 261 deaths...
India News | Chinese Manjha Slits 30-year-old Man's Throat in Delhi, Victim Critical
Latestly
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August 16, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): A 30-year-old man was left critically injured on Saturday afternoon after his throat was slit by a Chinese 'manjha' (synthetic kite string) while passing near Tughlakabad Metro Station, police said. According to...
India News | Braj Region Can Once Again Revive the Memories of Dwapar Era: CM Yogi Announces Rs 30 K Crore Plan on Janmashtami
Latestly
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August 16, 2025
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 16 (ANI): On the occasion of Janmashtami, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday announced a comprehensive development plan worth Rs 30,000 crore for the Braj region, aiming to revive its...
US President Trump a factor in ongoing warming of Sino-India ties?
Tibetan Review
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August 16, 2025
(TibetanReview.net, Aug16’25) – Partly seen as a result of US President Donald Trump’s mercurial tariff policies on them, China and India appear to have become friendlier and more cooperative in the normalization of their bilateral ties in recent...
India at World Games 2025: Day 11 Full Schedule of Indian Athletes in Action on August 17 With Time in IST
Latestly
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August 16, 2025
The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China is headed in its final day with Shreyasi Joshi being the only Indian athlete in action. So far, India have won three medals, with Rishabh Yadav, Namrata Batra and Anandkumar Velkumar being the ones to secure...
Mumbai to host ‘Waterways to Wonder’ cruise tourism conference on Monday, August 18
Daijiworld News
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August 16, 2025
Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai Mumbai, Aug 16: In an ambitious push to position India as a global cruise tourism hub, the Mumbai Port Trust, in collaboration with the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and Indian Ports Association...
India’s logistics sector on fast track: $215 billion industry set for double-digit growth
Daijiworld News
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August 16, 2025
Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi New Delhi, Aug 16: India's logistics industry is gearing up for a major leap, with government data projecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7% through 2026, propelling it beyond its already...
Strengthening India–Netherlands Ties in a New Era of Cooperation
Diplomat magazine EU
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August 16, 2025
The Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, H.E. Kumar Tuhin, recently spoke with Diplomat Magazine about the latest developments in India–Netherlands relations. In the conversation, he reflected on the growing political and...
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Aditi Rao Hydari on winning Diversity in Cinema Award at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025: 'To celebrate and be a part of...'
Firstpost
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August 17, 2025
Aditi Rao Hydari has added another feather to her cap by winning the Diversity in Cinema Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025, celebrating her impactful contribution to Indian cinema. The award comes at a time when Aditi has been...