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India's G20 presidency boosted human-centric view, supply chain resilience & multilateralism: PM Modi
The prime minister in an OpEd piece on India's G20 presidency on Thursday said that in the post-pandemic world order, there are three important changes, among others, first, there is a growing realisation that a shift away from a GDP - centric view of the world to a human-centric view is needed.
Storm hits US state, thousands without electricity
Arkansas Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Carmen Rose said the storm on Wednesday appeared to be a microburst, composed of powerful downbursts from thunderstorms in tightly compacted areas that are usually less than 2.5 miles wide, reports Xinhua news agency.
India's move to invite Hasina for G20 maybe a masterstroke ahead of elections in Bangladesh
Earlier, this year, Washington had threatened visa restrictions against Bangladeshis who undermined the democratic election process at home.
Japan finally launches lunar lander, X-ray mission to Moon
If successful, Japan will become just the fifth country to successfully soft-land on the Moon, after Russia, US, China and India.
PM Modi unveils 12-point plan to strengthen ASEAN-India cooperation
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said he Prime Minister attended the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and the 18th East Asia Summit (EAS) on Thursday morning on his day-long visit to the Indonesian capital.
Indian-origin ministers to serve court papers on S' pore PM's brother via Facebook
The cabinet ministers are suing Yang for defamation, following his comments relating to the rental of two colonial-era bungalows in the city-state.
US announces new $1bn military assistance to Ukraine
According to CNN, the munitions -- which are mildly radioactive because they are made from dense metal, a byproduct from fuel production for nuclear power plants -- can be fired from the US-made Abrams tanks that are expected to arrive in Ukraine later this year.
Biden cancels oil, gas leases in Alaskan wildlife refuge
In a statement on Wednesday, the Department said that revoking the drilling leases granted under former President Donald Trump would preserve 13 million acres of wilderness, the BBC reported.
ASEAN centre point of India's Act East policy: PM Modi
Saying that the ASEAN region will also play a key role in India's Indo-Pacific initiative, he noted: "Even in an environment of global uncertainties, our mutual cooperation is making steady progress. This is a testimony to the strength and resilience of our ties.
US city declares Sep 3 as 'Sanatana Dharma Day'
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg recently attended a re-consecration ceremony at the Hindu Temple of Kentucky, where the official proclamation on September 3 was read by his deputy, Barbara Sexton Smith.
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