VP Harris has brought in lot of hope and joy into this election, says Democratic National Committee Chair Harrison

Washington: The nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris as Democratic presidential candidate has brought tremendous energy and enthusiasm into the presidential elections, a top party leader said Sunday, adding that she has brought in a lot of joy and hope. “Madam Vice President Kamala Harris as a nominee of the Democratic Party has brought such…

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Bill Gates flags off 1st Indian Independence Day celebration in Seattle area, describes India as ‘global leader’

New York: India’s ingenuity, from manufacturing safe vaccines to its Digital Public Infrastructure, is helping not just Indians but the whole world, Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates said as he flagged off the first India Day celebrations in the Seattle area. Gates, Chairman of the Gates Foundation, flagged off the first India Day…

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World leaders, including Macron and Putin, greet India on its Independence Day

Moscow/Paris:  Leaders from across the world, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin, greeted India’s leadership and the people of the country as it celebrated its 78th Independence Day on Thursday. While most of the leaders from the South Asian neighbouring countries invoked enduring friendship rooted in history and strengthening of bilateral…

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Minority Bangladeshi Hindus stage protest demanding protection amid attacks on temples & homes

Dhaka: Thousands of minority Hindu community members staged massive protest rallies in Bangladesh’s capital and the north-eastern port city of Chattagram on Saturday, the second consecutive day, demanding protection amid nationwide vandalism that saw attacks on temples and their households and businesses. Demanding special tribunals to expedite trials of those who persecute the minorities, allocation…

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President Droupadi Murmu conferred with Timor-Leste’s highest civilian award

Dili (Timor-Leste): President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the country’s highest civilian award, by her counterpart José Ramos-Horta on Saturday. Murmu, 66, received the award for her achievements in public service and dedication to education, social welfare and women empowerment, her office said in a post on X. President…

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