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Alaa Mashzoub, renowned novelist & critic Alaa Mashzoub shot dead

In Iraq, a renowned novelist & critic Alaa Mashzoub (51) was shot dead by unknown assailants on 2nd of February in the city of Karbala. He was known...

February 4, 2019

The newly-named Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade to work under Ministry of Commerce and Industry

The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has been renamed as the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade with a mandate to deal with matters...

February 1, 2019

UAE and Saudi Arabia launch a common digital currency “Aber”

The central banks of the UAE and Saudi Arabia have launched a common digital currency called “Aber”, which will be used in financial settlements between the two countries...

January 31, 2019

Suman Kumari becomes Pakistan’s first Hindu woman judge

Suman Kumari has become the first Hindu woman in Pakistan to be appointed as a civil judge after passing an examination for induction of judicial officers. She hails...

January 29, 2019

Union Cabinet approves MoU between India and Kuwait for cooperation on recruitment of domestic workers

The Union Cabinet has approved recently the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Kuwait for cooperation on the recruitment of domestic workers. The MOU provides...

January 23, 2019

Andry Rajoelina sworn-in as new President of Madagascar

Andry Rajoelina has been sworn-in as the new President of Madagascar after taking the oath of office in Antananarivo before 9 judges of the High Constitutional Court. He...

January 23, 2019

Nepal Central Bank bans use of Indian Currency Notes

The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central bank of Nepal, has recently announced the ban of Indian currency notes with denominations above Rs.100. Under the new rule, Nepali...

January 21, 2019

Stefan Lofven elected as new Prime Minister of Sweden

In Sweden, Prime Minister Stefan Lofven has been elected for a second term on 18th January 2019 after an agreement was struck between the Social Democrats, Greens, Liberals,...

January 19, 2019

‘IMBEX 2018-19’ started between India and Myanmar

On 14th January 14 2019, the 2nd edition of India-Myanmar bilateral Army exercise ‘IMBEX 2018-19’ has commenced at Chandi Mandir military station in Haryana that houses the headquarters...

January 16, 2019

Nicolas Maduro sworn-in as new President of Venezuela

Nicolas Maduro has been sworn-in for a second term as Venezuela’s president on 10th January 2019, despite international criticism that his re-election was illegitimate. The result was denounced...

January 12, 2019

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