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India 'best neighbour', doing everything to ensure communal harmony in B'desh: Religious Affairs Advisor (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | August 15, 2024 9:52 PM

Dhaka, Aug 15 (IANS) Calling India Bangladesh's "best neighbour" which had helped the country "immensely" in gaining independence, Abul Fayez Muhammad Khalid Hossain -- who was recently appointed as the Advisor for Religious Affairs in the interim government -- said on Thursday that "work has begun" to initiate strict action against the criminals involved in several incidents of violence and vandalism against the minority communities, especially Hindus, since Sheikh Hasina resigned as the Prime Minister on August 5.

African-American singer-actress Mary Millben wishes PM Modi, India on I-Day

IANS | August 15, 2024 6:27 PM

Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) African-American singer-actress Mary Millben, who joined the virtual global celebration with a melodious rendition of the National Anthem on India's 74th Independence Day in 2020, shared her best wishes for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day on Thursday.

WHO declares global health emergency over Mpox outbreak

IANS | August 15, 2024 2:46 AM

United Nations, Aug 15 (IANS) The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday declared a global health emergency as Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, spreads rapidly across 13 African countries, including Congo, where 14,000 cases and 524 deaths have been reported.

Africa CDC declares mpox public health emergency as cases surge

IANS | August 14, 2024 8:33 PM

Addis Ababa, Aug 14 (IANS) With the number of monkeypox cases surging, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Tuesday declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS).

PM Modi can use his 'immense influence' to secure release of political prisoners in Belarus, says exiled opposition leader (IANS interview)

Satyam Kaushik | August 14, 2024 6:07 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, currently living in exile in Lithuania, has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use his "immense influence" to secure the release of all political prisoners in the country, including her jailed husband Syarhey Tsikhanouski.

Ex-B'desh PM Hasina issues 'first statement' after ouster

IANS | August 14, 2024 7:21 AM

New Delhi/Dhaka, Aug 14 (IANS) Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in India after the fall of her government following a mass uprising, has demanded an investigation into the killings, vandalism and arson carried out in the name of agitation in her country.

'Observe Aug 15 as National Mourning Day', Sheikh Hasina breaks silence

IANS | August 13, 2024 10:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina, who stepped down as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on August 5 at the height of violence over a quota-related issue and fled to India, broke her silence on Tuesday by issuing an address to the people of her country, urging everyone to observe August 15 as 'National Mourning Day'.

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