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Bangladesh interim govt to further extend military's magistracy powers till 2026

12 Nov 2025 | 1:55 AM

Dhaka, Nov 11 (UNI) The interim government has once again extended magistracy powers for commissioned officers of the Army, Navy, and Air Force until February 28, 2026, effective from Nov 12, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration.

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BNP warns Bangladesh interim govt of taking any decisions beyond scope of July Charter,

12 Nov 2025 | 1:26 AM

Dhaka, Nov 11 (UNI) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Tuesday cautioned the interim government against taking any decision beyond the framework of the July National Charter, warning that signatory parties would not be bound by measures exceeding the agreed provisions, including those accompanied by notes of dissent.

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Bangladesh political tensions soar as NCP calls for 'ballot' or 'bullet revolution'

12 Nov 2025 | 1:23 AM

Dhaka, Nov 11 (UNI) Amid the escalating political tensions ahead of next year’s general election, Bangladesh's National Citizens Party (NCP) has issued a stark warning — pledging readiness for either a “ballot revolution” or a “bullet revolution,” depending on the nation’s political trajectory.

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UNEP Report projects dramatic surge in cooling demand by 2050

12 Nov 2025 | 12:52 AM

By Biswendu Bhattacharjee
Belem (Brazil), Nov 11 (UNI) The UN Environment Program (UNEP) has released its Global Cooling Watch 2025 report today at COP30, highlighting that cooling demand could potentially triple by 2050 if current trends continue.

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House Democrats express outrage as Senate lawmakers cut deal with Republicans for ending US govt shutdown

12 Nov 2025 | 12:45 AM

Washington, Nov 11 (UNI) A private conference call among House Democrats on Monday soon erupted into a furious session, as lawmakers expressed intense fury after a group of Senate centrists cut a deal with the Republicans for ending the ongoing shutdown of the US government, reports Axios.

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US House to table vote for approving funding bill on Nov 12 to end 42-day shutdown

11 Nov 2025 | 11:33 PM

Washington, Nov 11 (UNI) The US Senate approved a long-awaited funding package to end the ongoing government shutdown, now entering its 42nd day making it the longest in the country's history.

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PM Modi in Thimphu: India, Bhutan strengthen development partnership, spiritual connect

11 Nov 2025 | 10:13 PM

Thimphu, Nov 11 (UNI) India and Bhutan strengthened their development partnership and spiritual connect with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck jointly inaugurating the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project and also offering prayers to the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha at the Tashichhodzong monastery today. .

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Bangladesh political crisis intensies as NCP threatens 'ballot' or 'bullet' revolution

11 Nov 2025 | 9:02 PM

Dhaka, Nov 11 (UNI) As political tensions continue to rise in Bangladesh ahead of next year's general election, the National Citizens Party (NCP) on Tuesday pledged its willingness to carry out a "ballot revolution" or a "bullet revolution," depending on the nation's political trajectory.

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PM Modi, Bhutan King jointly inaugurate 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project

11 Nov 2025 | 7:09 PM

Thimphu, Nov 11 (UNI) The 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, a landmark joint venture between India and Bhutan, was inaugurated jointly today by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, underlining the strong energy partnership between the two neighbours.

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India to build immigration checkpoint near Gelephu: PM Modi

11 Nov 2025 | 5:16 PM

Thimpu, Nov 11 (UNI)Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that India will soon establish an integrated immigration checkpoint near the Bhutanese border town of Gelephu to further facilitate the movement of visitors and investors between the two nations. .

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US absence at COP30 raises concerns for Greenpeace

11 Nov 2025 | 4:15 PM

Belem (Brazil), Nov 11 (UNI) Greenpeace has openly expressed its discontent over the United States' absence from COP30, which kicked off with the involvement of key stakeholders, including India.

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FRLD unveils call for funding request on day one of COP30

11 Nov 2025 | 4:12 PM

Belem (Brazil), Nov 11 (UNI) An operating UN entity, that addresses the needs of vulnerable communities in developing countries facing the irreversible impacts of climate change, unveiled its first Call for Funding Requests under the Barbados Implementation Modalities (BIM) on the opening day of COP30.

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FRLD unveils call for funding request on day one of COP30

11 Nov 2025 | 4:08 PM

Belem (Brazil), Nov 10 (UNI) An operating UN entity, that addresses the needs of vulnerable communities in developing countries facing the irreversible impacts of climate change, unveiled its first Call for Funding Requests under the Barbados Implementation Modalities (BIM) on the opening day of COP30.

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12 killed, 20 injured in blast at Islamabad district court

11 Nov 2025 | 3:30 PM

Islamabad, Nov 11 (UNI) As many as 12 people were killed and 20 others injured in an explosion at the district and sessions court in Islamabad’s G-11 area on Tuesday, according to Dawn.

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Conspirators behind Delhi's Red Fort blast won't be spared : PM Modi

11 Nov 2025 | 1:10 PM

Thimphu, (Bhutan), Nov 11 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the "conspirators" behind the deadly blast at Delhi's Red Fort "won't be spared," assuring that the government is taking the attack "very seriously."
"Our agencies will get to the bottom of this conspiracy. The conspirators behind this will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought to justice," he said while speaking in Bhutan's Thimphu where he arrived for a two-day state visit.

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