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Thackeray sacks Shinde as ‘Shiv Sena Leader’

On anticipated lines, the Shiv Sena ‘removed’ the new Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a ‘Shiv Sena Leader’ for indulging in ‘anti-party’ activities, the party confirmed here on Saturday. In a terse

July 2, 2022

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CHOGM: India, UK to set up joint Commonwealth Diplomatic Academy

The decision was taken after the meeting held between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, in Rwanda’s Kigali on the sidelines of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

June 25, 2022

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Biden signs landmark gun reforms law

The bill, called “The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act”, follows national outrage and frustration felt after killings of 10 African Americans in Buffalo, New York and 19 children at an elementary school in

June 25, 2022

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US will narrowly avoid recession: IMF chief

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva highlighted “significant downside risks” this year and especially in 2023, reports Asian Lite News International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said that there is “a narrowing

June 25, 2022

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Top US delegation due in crisis-hit Sri Lanka

The delegation includes Deputy Assistant Secretary of Treasury for Asia Robert Kaproth and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Kelly Keiderling, reports Susitha Fernando In an effort to

June 25, 2022

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Hasina opens Padma Bridge

While lauding the courage of the nation, Prime Minister Hasina said the project is a symbol of a Bangladesh’s pride, honour and ability, report Sumi Khan Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on

June 25, 2022

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Pak quietly jailed Mumbai attacks handler a week before FATF meet

Pakistani authorities, had in the past claimed Sajid Majeed Mir had died, but Western countries remained unconvinced and demanded proofs of his death, reports Asian Lite News As Pakistani officials ticked items

June 25, 2022

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Xi to visit Hong Kong for handover anniversary

The visit to Hong Kong will be the Chinese President’s first visit outside the country since Covid-19 pandemic began, reports Asian Lite News Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Hong

June 25, 2022

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Qatari emir meets Sisi in first Egypt visit since reconciliation

The two-day official visit is expected to include talks between the two leaders on bilateral relations and ways to enhance them in all fields, rpeorts Asian Lite News Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim

June 25, 2022

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US Supreme Court ends constitutional right to abortion

The 5-4 order of the overwhelmingly conservative nine-justice bench is expected to change American social life as it exists now, reports Yashwant Raj The US Supreme Court on Friday overturned the fundamental

June 25, 2022

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