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Ircon International on behalf of Government of India (GoI), has handed over the newly commissioned cross-border rail section from Jaynagar to Kurtha (Nepal) to Government of Nepal.
Under the grant assistance from Government of India, the work of Jaynagar (India) to Bardibas (Nepal) rail line project was undertaken by Ircon International. The first phase of Jaynagar-Kurtha section is a part of Jaynagar-Bijalpura-Bardibas rail link being built under grant assistance of NPR 8.77 billion.

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Forty-three countries called on China at the UN to ensure the rights and respect of Muslim Uyghur community in Xinjiang.
The declaration, signed by the United States, European countries, Asian countries and other spoke of inhuman treatment, forced sterilization, sexual and gender-based violence and forced separation of children.

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The first-ever National Inter-Religious Conference was organised in Nagpur by Lokmat Media Group. This was organised to commemorate its Nagpur edition’s golden jubilee year.
The theme of this conference was “Global Challenges to Communal Harmony and Role of India.” Shri. Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways was the chief guest of the event. Several spiritual leaders from diverse religions were invited as speakers for the event.

 

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India’s low-cost airline Go First became the first airline to launch direct flights from Srinagar to Sharjah.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off the first international flight services from Srinagar to Sharjah, from the Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport in Srinagar. This is expected to enhance the economic bonds between India and UAE. Go First will operate four flights every week between Srinagar and Sharjah.

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The Group of Seven wealthy nations agreed on a collective set of principles to govern cross-border data use and digital trade.
The deal is expected to bridge the highly regulated data protection rules used in European countries and the more open methods of the United States. Trade ministers from the G7 reached agreement at a meeting held recently in London.