The Colombo Security Conclave members signed a Charter and MoU to establish a Secretariat in Sri Lanka to enhance regional security. National Security Advisers, including Ajit Doval, discussed cooperation on issues like terrorism, trafficking, and maritime safety. Doval also met Sri Lankan leaders to discuss further economic collaboration, particularly in the energy sector.
The central government has strongly rebutted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's call for stricter rape laws, accusing the state of delays in implementing Fast Track Special Courts and presenting factually incorrect information.
The National Human Rights commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Kolkata Police commissioner over the alleged use of excessive and brutal force on August 27 on protesters, who were demonstrating to demand justice for the victim in the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case. The NHRC has sought an action-taken report from the police commissioner in two weeks. The notice was issued on Thursday following a complaint from one O P Vyas from the Bharatiya Human Rights Initiative (BHIM). In his complaint... Читать дальше...
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Jadon Sancho from Manchester United on a season-long loan move.
California lawmakers on Friday approved legislation to crack down on child prostitution and allow prosecutors to charge anyone who purchases sex from a minor with a felony.
Tropical Storm Shanshan is slowly making its way northeast toward the Tokyo area, setting off a mudslide that killed three people. The storm is also halting trains and leaving underground passages brimming with water. The storm is packing winds of up to 40 miles per hour as it crawls over the southwestern island of Shikoku and the main Honshu island Saturday at a speed of 6 mph. It's expected to affect parts of Japan through Sunday and into Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. At least six... Читать дальше...
The Caretaker Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister has ordered an investigation into 12 durian exporters after Chinese authorities found cadmium in their products.
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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister on Friday lambasted opposition for its "pettiness" over the collapse of the Shivaji statue at Sindhudurg after Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologised to the people...
St. Thomas Academy scored twice in the final 1:10, wiping out Andover’s lead.
The Teamsters Locals 399 and 817 have finished a week of scheduled negotiations with the studios on a new casting agreement — but there’s no deal yet. The union announced in a statement on Friday evening that “it’s clear that the AMPTP will need more time to respect and compensate Los Angeles and New York […]
A delegation of Delhi BJP MLAs met President Droupadi Murmu here on Friday to seek the dismissal of the AAP government over the "constitutional crisis" in the wake of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's imprisonment. Hitting out at the BJP, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused it of having no regard for the Constitution and accepting defeat even before elections are held in the national capital. The BJP delegation headed by Leader of the Opposition in Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta submitted a memorandum... Читать дальше...
Podcaster Joe Rogan called out two of the Democratic National Convention's most prominent speakers for railing against wealth inequality when they are fabulously wealthy.
This is Pratik Bhakta in Bengaluru. Regulations and fraud – these were the two words most doing the rounds at the recently concluded Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024. After all, the life of a fintech founder now revolves around tracking the latest regulatory changes and protecting customers from fraud attacks.
Heck, even if it's just five minutes of peace and quiet, it's going to be worth every penny.
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By Keegan Kelly Published: August 30th, 2024
For nearly 20 years, Zoe Saldaña has starred in some of the most financially successful films in history, including “Avatar” and “Avengers: Endgame.” You’d think an actress with such an impressive résumé would have scripts and prominent roles constantly coming her way. Yet, in Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez,” where Saldaña plays Rita Moro Castro, she […]
PUTRAJAYA: The 2024 National Day began with light rain at Dataran Putrajaya, but that did not dampen the spirits of thousands of Malaysians who gathered to celebrate the country’s 67th independence.
Читать дальше...Ottawa Hills used a balanced offensive attack and a stingy defense to roll to a 40-6 win over Evergreen at home on Friday night.
USS Cowpens, which was instrumental in the fight against terrorism following the 9/11 attacks and t...
Chinese manufacturing contracted for a fourth consecutive month in August, official data showed Saturday, a worse-than-expected result reflecting the world's second-largest economy's struggle to recover. The non-manufacturing PMI, which includes services, was in positive territory in August at 50.3 points compared with 50.2 a month earlier.