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Nobel Laureates Advocate for Muhammad Yunus Amidst Legal Proceedings

September 2, 2023

Over 100 Nobel Prize winners and global figures, including Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, have called upon Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to halt legal proceedings against economist Muhammad Yunus. This petition follows previous concerns regarding Yunus’s safety and contributions ..

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Geetika Srivastava to be New Charge d’Affaires in Islamabad

August 29, 2023

Geetika Srivastava, a 2005 batch Indian Foreign Service officer, is appointed as the new Charge d’Affaires (CDA) in Islamabad, succeeding Dr M Suresh Kumar. Despite the downgraded status of diplomatic representation between India and Pakistan, this appointment marks a significant ..

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Srettha Thavisin Becomes New Prime Minister of Thailand

August 23, 2023

Srettha Thavisin, formerly the chief of a prominent real estate development firm in Thailand, has become the country’s prime minister amidst a political deadlock following recent elections. Thavisin’s unexpected ascension followed a parliamentary vote, coinciding with the return of Thaksin ..

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Sachin Tendulkar Assumes Role of Election Commission’s National Voter Awareness Ambassador

August 23, 2023

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is set to embark on a new role as the national icon for voter awareness and education under the Election Commission of India (ECI). The ECI announced its intention to sign a memorandum of understanding ..

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John Warnock

August 22, 2023

John Warnock, co-founder of Adobe Inc., passed away at the age of 82 on August 19. Along with Charles Geschke, he established Adobe in 1982 and is best known for creating the PDF format for documents. Warnock served as CEO ..

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Madan Lal Dhingra

August 18, 2023

On the 114th anniversary of his execution, a memorial is being formally inaugurated in Amritsar’s Golbagh area to honor the Indian revolutionary Madan Lal Dhingra. Hanged at the age of 24 for assassinating British official Curzon Wyllie, Dhingra’s unwavering patriotism ..

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Ex-DRDO Chief V S Arunachalam Passes Away

August 17, 2023

V S Arunachalam, a prominent scientist and instrumental figure in India’s nuclear program, has died at the age of 87. Known for his leadership roles at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), he played a crucial role in shaping ..

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Patricia Bredin

August 16, 2023

Patricia Bredin, the UK’s inaugural Eurovision singer, passed away at 88. Her two-minute performance at the 1957 Eurovision Song Contest earned her seventh place among ten singers. Spotted at the Savoy Hotel in London, the 22-year-old was selected to perform ..

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