AFP : Nepali police fired water cannons and tear gas on Sunday at thousands of protesters loyal to a former deputy premier once seen as a rising political star, as he appeared in court on charges his supporters say are politically motivated. Rabi Lamichhane faces charges of fraud and organized crime related to the alleged embezzlement of funds from a financial cooperative prior to his entry into politics, a case that has garnered national attention. Lamichhane rejects the charges, which...
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AFP : More than 70 fake bomb threats have been made against flights operated by multiple Indian airlines this week, Indian media reported on Sunday, sparking fear among passengers and global delays. All flights landed safely, but the spate of threats has resulted in planes being diverted to Canada and Germany, and fighter jets scrambled to escort aircraft in the skies above Britain and Singapore. India’s government and civil aviation authorities have warned that “very strict action” will be taken.New...
AFP : Pope Francis created a new group of saints on Sunday, canonising 14 individuals including the “martyrs of Damascus”,...
Deutsche Welle : Former general Prabowo Subianto was inaugurated as Indonesia’s eighth president on Sunday, marking a significant shift in leadership for the world’s fourth most populous nation. Tens of thousands of supporters lined Jakarta’s streets to celebrate Subianto’s ascent amid heightened security.The 73-year-old, known for his nationalist views, took the oath in a ceremony at parliament, succeeding Joko Widodo. Subianto was sworn in along with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the 37-year-old son of Widodo.“We will lead the Indonesian...
AFP : Kamala Harris and Donald Trump invited star power to the campaign trail on Saturday, as they took shots...
City Desk : Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Land ASM Saleh Ahmed on Sunday said implementation of an action plan to ensure modern and people-friendly land management in the next two years is in progress. He revealed this while addressing the opening ceremony of the 40-day long 136th survey and settlement training course, organized by Land Records and Survey Department, in the auditorium of Karim Jute Mills Ltd in city’s Demra, said press release, reports BSS. The senior secretary...
City Desk : The Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court on Sunday imposed a travel ban on Liaquat Ali Lucky, former Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Acting Judge Mohammad Ibrahim Mia of the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court issued the order in response to a petition by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Assistant Director Afnan Jannat Keya filed the petition seeking a travel ban on Liaquat Ali Lucky.Keya in her petition alleged that Lucky is accused of embezzling hundreds of crores of...
City Desk : Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Sunday announced that the city markets, which would be freed from polythene and polypropylene shopping bags by December 31, will be awarded.She made the announcement while speaking as the chief guest at a meeting with business leaders at the Department of Environment (DoE) here on Sunday, reports BSS. Production, transportation, marketing and storage of polythene bags are strictly prohibited at shopping malls here as polythene poses a...
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