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Apple announces 45 finalists for 2025 App Store Awards

Apple announces 45 finalists for 2025 App Store Awards Apple on Wednesday announced 45 finalists for the App Store Awards, recognising some of the most innovative apps and games across 12 categories. The finalists, selected by App Store editors, represent standout achievements in user experience, technical excellence, creativity and...
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India receives strong US congressional endorsement amid shifting global alignment: Report

India receives strong US congressional endorsement amid shifting global alignment: Report Washington: India stands as the sole South Asian nation with consistent US congressional support amid mounting strains on global institutions caused by geopolitical polarisation, a report highlighted on Wednesday. It added that this endorsement enhances New Delhi’s diplomatic leverage at...
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Bangladesh: Never neutral, interim govt led by Yunus unmasked before elections

Bangladesh: Never neutral, interim govt led by Yunus unmasked before elections Dhaka: The political climate in Bangladesh is charged as parties are gearing up for Jatiya Sangsad election in February, next year. While Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has officially announced 237 candidates to contest for 300 parliamentary seats in the upcoming...
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Pakistani security forces extrajudicially kill two civilians in Balochistan

Pakistani security forces extrajudicially kill two civilians in Balochistan Quetta: Another two Baloch civilians were extrajudicially killed by Pakistani security forces in Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation said on Wednesday. The latest act of brutality comes against the backdrop of a continuing cycle of persecution marked by a...
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PM Modi to attend G20 Summit in Jo'burg this week, also participate in IBSA meeting

PM Modi to attend G20 Summit in Jo'burg this week, also participate in IBSA meeting New Delhi/Johannesburg: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting South Africa's Johannesburg on November 21-23 to attend the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday. "This will be the fourth consecutive G20 Summit held...
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Dengue claims six more lives in Bangladesh, 2025 death toll rises to 349

Dengue claims six more lives in Bangladesh, 2025 death toll rises to 349 Dhaka: As many as six people died due to dengue in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till Wednesday morning, increasing the death toll from the mosquito-borne disease in the country in 2025 to 349, local media reported on Wednesday. During...
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China behind disinformation campaign after Operation Sindoor: Report

China behind disinformation campaign after Operation Sindoor: Report Washington: The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, a US Congress-created advisory body, accused China on Tuesday of masterminding a disinformation campaign after Operation Sindoor, as part of its Gray Zone activities to use “fake social media accounts to propagate...
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'Brazen and murderous intent of extremist figures': Sheikh Hasina's first reaction on death sentence

'Brazen and murderous intent of extremist figures': Sheikh Hasina's first reaction on death sentence Dhaka: Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the death penalty awarded to her reveals ‘murderous intent’ of extremist figures within the interim government. In her first reaction, Hasina rejected the International Crimes Tribunal’s verdict, hailing her government’s record in...
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Sheikh Hasina, former Bangladesh PM, sentenced to death by Dhaka court for 'crimes against humanity'

Sheikh Hasina, former Bangladesh PM, sentenced to death by Dhaka court for 'crimes against humanity' Dhaka: In a significance development, ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was on Monday sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal over the violence and killings during the July-August 2024 agitation. The ICT also convicted Hasina of crimes against...
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'It doesn't matter to me whatever verdict they announce': Sheikh Hasina stands defiant ahead of court rulling

'It doesn't matter to me whatever verdict they announce': Sheikh Hasina stands defiant ahead of court rulling New Delhi: Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has remained defiant ahead of a landmark verdict by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), facing charges of crimes against humanity linked to last year’s anti-government protests. In an audio message to her...
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House passes bill to end US government shutdown, sends measure to Trump for signature

House passes bill to end US government shutdown, sends measure to Trump for signature Washington: Nearly after eight weeks of logjam, the House passed a bill on Wednesday to end the US government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for his signature after a historic 43-day funding lapse that saw federal workers...
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US and UK issue travel advisories following Red Fort car blast

US and UK issue travel advisories following Red Fort car blast New Delhi: The US Embassy in New Delhi issued a security alert for American citizens, urging them to avoid areas around the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk, stay away from large crowds, and monitor local media for further updates after...
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