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News and updates from around the world, with Indian perspective.
Nepal’s former King Gyanendra Shah joins campaign to reinstate the country as Hindu Kingdom
Nepal was a Hindu nation before it was declared a 'secular state' in 2008 after the success of people's movement of 2006 which led to abolishing of monarchy. Hinduism is the largest religion in Nepal.
Fit for 55: EU approves proposal to ban petrol and diesel cars from 2035 onwards to ensure zero CO2 emissions in mobility
By 2030, CO2 emissions from automobiles are to be cut by 55% compared to levels in 2021, and those from vans are to be cut by 50%.
Apology on Twitter not acceptable – Pakistan’s ambassador to UN asked to tender formal apology for equating Taliban with Pashtun community
Munir Akram used 'Pashtun' instead of Taliban while talking about humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, sparking a huge controversy
BBC raids: A look into the broadcaster’s long track record of tax avoidance and unscrupulous financial practices in the UK
BBC was accused of engaging in industrial level tax avoidance by employing people through personal service firms instead of direct recruitment
Landmark Air India deals: US President Biden, French President Macron, and UK PM Sunak hail partnership with India, thank PM Modi
On Tuesday, PM Modi and French President Emanuel Macron virtually attended the launch of the Air India-Airbus deal. President Macron thanked PM Modi for having confidence in France.
Rich Pakistanis line up for Canadian coffee, giving record opening to Tim Hortons, while the poor struggle for wheat and fuel
Tom Hortons the Canadian restaurant chain launched its first store in Phase 6, DHA Lahore over the weekend.
USA: Massive chemical spill after train derailment in Ohio, toxic vinyl chloride and other carcinogens trigger fears of large environmental disaster
As the cars were at risk of explosion, the authorities pierced the containers, thinking of carrying out a 'controlled release' of the chemical. But the chemical started burning, releasing toxic fumes into the air and into a town that has a population of 5000 people.
How Bangladesh, with the active help of the Biden admin, is heading towards chaos with a greater risk of Islamist attacks against Hindus
Sheikh Hasina has been committedly confronting Islamists and jihadists thus forcing Islamists on run, but all that is at risk
USA issues a warning to its citizens in Russia, asks them to leave the country immediately
US embassy in Russia said, "U.S. citizens living in or traveling to Russia should leave immediately. Take precautions to avoid the risk of being wrongly detained. Don't travel to Russia."
Pakistan: Milk prices rise to Pakistani Rs 210 per liter, chicken prices go past Pakistani Rs 700 per kg
Consumers in Pakistan continue to experience major price shocks, as the cash-strapped country continues to experience one of the worst economic crises in the world.
