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Putrajaya Festival of Ideas to join Asean's higher education calendar next year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 7 -- The Putrajaya Festival of Ideas (FOI) is set to be included in Asean's higher education programme next year, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir. Zamb... Read More


"We knew Pakistan's F-16s could carry nukes, without any doubt": Former CIA officer

New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- Former CIA officer Richard Barlow said successive US Presidents continued to certify that Pakistan did not possess nuclear weapons all the way through 1989 and despite even knowin... Read More


Kashmir: In the high-stakes Budgam bypoll battle, three key parties bank on 'influential' Agas

Srinagar, Nov. 7 -- With five days left for byelection in Budgam assembly constituency, the election campaign has gained momentum with not only rivals National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democrat... Read More


My life was destroyed for exposing Pakistan's nuclear secrets: Ex-CIA officer Barlow

Washington DC, Nov. 7 -- "My life was completely destroyed... my wife left... I've been living in my motorhome camping for 18 years now," said former CIA counterproliferation officer Richard Barlow, w... Read More


Nourishing a Nation's Future

New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- Malnutrition is a serious issue globally. Freebies have shown we have the financial capacity, but what we need are stronger execution strategies. Nutrition of children is a legall... Read More


Lebanons historic chance to reclaim sovereignty through peace with Israel

Bangladesh, Nov. 7 -- For over four decades, Lebanon has lived under the shadow of proxy wars, external manipulation, and internal fragmentation. The turning points that shaped this predicament are we... Read More


India moves to refill strategic oil reserves as crude prices expected to rise

New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- As global oil markets brace for fresh volatility amid tightening supplies from a big oil grouping and impending US sanctions on Russian majors Rosneft and LUKOIL, India is quietly... Read More


Sheikh Hasina warns of rising extremism, anti-Hindu attacks in Bangladesh

New Delhi/IBNS, Nov. 7 -- Calling India a "steadfast ally", ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday voiced concern over rising extremism under Muhammad Yunus' interim government, warn... Read More


India, Finland strengthen ties in 13th Foreign Office Consultations

New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- The 13th Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Finland took place in Helsinki, reaffirming the countries' commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation, according t... Read More


Goldman Sachs' Indian offices see record number of MD-level promotions; Bengaluru leads

New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- Indian offices of Goldman Sachs saw a record number of employees elevated to the managing director's post, in the latest round of promotions announced across the financial-service... Read More