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Harvard University apologises over Sanskrit post

Washington: Harvard University’s Department of South Asian Studies has apologised for posting what it described as an “insensitive image” related to its Sanskrit programme, following criticism from sections of the Hindu community. The department, in a statement Friday, said it “deeply regrets the posting of...

India, EU agree on 5-year MFN status under trade agreement

Mumbai: India and the European Union have agreed to give each other Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) treatment for five years after their proposed free trade agreement (FTA) comes into force. The move is aimed at ensuring fair and equal treatment in trade in services between both sides....

Bengal SIR: Final voters’ list to be released today in 3 categories

Kolkata: The final voters’ list in West Bengal is all set to be published today, with voters' names classified under three broad categories: “Approved”, “under adjudication”, and “deleted”. The “approved” category will include the names of individuals who have been classified as genuine voters. The...

US supports Pakistan amid escalating Taliban border clashes

Washington: The United States (US) has backed Pakistan’s right to defend itself against Taliban attacks, even as border fighting escalated between Islamabad and the Afghan Taliban, with President Donald Trump praising Pakistan’s leadership and a State Department spokesperson telling IANS that Washington supports Pakistan’s right...

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Trump threatens attack on Iran

Washington: US President Donald Trump Wednesday threatened an attack on Iran. It remains unclear what Trump will decide about using force against Iran, though he laid down two red lines - the killing of peaceful demonstrators and the possible mass execution of detainees. At least...

Bill Clinton says he ‘saw nothing’ at deposition on Epstein

Washington: Former US President Bill Clinton told House lawmakers that he had “no idea” about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and insisted he "saw nothing and I did nothing wrong" during his association with the disgraced financier. Clinton appeared for a closed-door deposition before the Republican-led House...

 

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