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India successfully flight-tests man-portable anti-tank guided missile

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO and the industry for the successful test…reports Asian Lite News. India successfully flight-tested its indigenously developed low weight, fire and forget man-portable anti-tank guided missile

July 22, 2021

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End of an era: VOA Bangla Service ends radio broadcasts

VOA transmitted the first-ever eyewitness account of the Ramna Massacre in Dhaka by the Pakistan Army, reports Mihir Bhonsale Voice of America’s (VOA) Bangla-language service – FM and shortwave radio transmissions –

July 22, 2021

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US Army Chief to arrive in India on three-day visit next month

The Indo-US defense ties have been on an upswing in the last few years and the US is supportive of an active role for New Delhi in the future political and security

July 22, 2021

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India accords importance to Mekong region: Jaishankar

“We need to work together to find ways how the MGC partnership can lend its strength to the fight against the pandemic,” he said…reports Asian Lite News. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

July 22, 2021

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UK seeks significant changes to NI Protocol

Lord Frost also urged the EU to “grasp this opportunity, take full account of the issues at stake, and help deliver the brighter future that is within reach.”…reports Asian Lite News. The

July 22, 2021

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France rolls out Covid passport to enter crowded places

When entering sports and cultural events, visitors can remove their face masks, which remain mandatory in shops, businesses and public transport…reports Asian Lite News. People who want to go to cinemas, museums,

July 22, 2021

-Top News·COVID-19·Europe

WHO to address mental health gaps in Europe

Dr Hans Kluge, Regional Director, WHO Europe, said: “People in the European region are quite literally breaking down under the strain of COVID-19 and its consequences….reports Asian Lite News. Senior health officials

July 22, 2021

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UK PM asked to apologise for ‘over 80s’ Covid comment

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said: “Will the prime minister now apologise for using those words?”…reports Asian Lite News. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced calls to apologise for saying people dying

July 22, 2021

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Starmer isolates after his child tests Covid positive

Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak are self-isolating after coming into contact with Health Secretary Sajid Javid who tested positive for Covid-19 last week…reports Asian Lite News. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is

July 22, 2021

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NHS Workers to Receive 3 Percent Pay Rise

The government said for the average nurse, this will mean an additional £1,000 a year, while many porters and cleaners will receive around £540. But health unions opposed the new figure saying

July 22, 2021

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