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South Africa and the fable of the GuptasSouth Africa and the fable of the Guptas

South Africa and the fable of the Guptas

At the same time, an increasingly uncomfortable spotlight is being shone on prominent politicians who, it is alleged, either partnered…

7 years ago
Myanmar president Htin Kyaw resignsMyanmar president Htin Kyaw resigns

Myanmar president Htin Kyaw resigns

The statement posted on the presidency's Facebook page said Htin Kyaw wanted to "take a rest".

7 years ago
Vladimir Putin re-elected as the Russian presidentVladimir Putin re-elected as the Russian president

Vladimir Putin re-elected as the Russian president

"It's very important to maintain this unity. We will think about the future of our great Motherland," said Putin.

7 years ago
Maldives to lift state of emergency, charge ex-president, chief justice with briberyMaldives to lift state of emergency, charge ex-president, chief justice with bribery

Maldives to lift state of emergency, charge ex-president, chief justice with bribery

Under the emergency, Yameen's administration arrested former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, the chief justice, another Supreme Court judge, and a…

7 years ago
‘No role for India in Afghanistan’: Abbasi‘No role for India in Afghanistan’: Abbasi

‘No role for India in Afghanistan’: Abbasi

“Do you see a business role for them in Afghanistan as investors?” he was asked.

7 years ago
India, Japan discuss quake safetyIndia, Japan discuss quake safety

India, Japan discuss quake safety

Climate change has further aggravated the disaster risk, he said, adding “Therefore, disaster risk management can no longer remain isolated…

7 years ago
Sri Lanka lifts State of EmergencySri Lanka lifts State of Emergency

Sri Lanka lifts State of Emergency

Curfews and social media bans were brought in to try and quell tension.

7 years ago
Nepal President Bhandari re-electedNepal President Bhandari re-elected

Nepal President Bhandari re-elected

President Bhandari garnered over 74 percent of the votes to be re-elected.

7 years ago
Macron, Modi inaugurate UP’s biggest solar power plant in MirzapurMacron, Modi inaugurate UP’s biggest solar power plant in Mirzapur

Macron, Modi inaugurate UP’s biggest solar power plant in Mirzapur

Around 50 persons would be looking after the maintenance of the plant.

7 years ago
Japan open doors for Indian IT professionalsJapan open doors for Indian IT professionals

Japan open doors for Indian IT professionals

“The Japanese Government will be issuing Green Cards for highly skilled professionals, the first of its kind in the world…

7 years ago