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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hit back at critics of his government’s decision to revoke the autonomy of Kashmir, saying its special status had only led to terrorism and separatism. The move will allow Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to play a meaningful role in India’s development, Modi said while addressing the nation on Independence Day from New Delhi’s 17th-century Red Fort. Modi also spoke on the need for population control during his Independence speech from the ramparts of Red Fort. Modi said that there is a greater need for discussion and awareness of the population explosion. “Population…

Manama: Indian community in the Kingdom of Bahrain celebrated 73rd Independence Day at the Indian Embassy in the Kingdom of Bahrain. https://youtu.be/htX5YLsTQIk Despite working day today, Proud Indians have gathered in large number which demonstrated their patriotism miles away from their mother Country. His Excellency Indian Ambassador Mr. Alok Kumar Sinha hoisted the national flag at 7am ,  was followed by singing the Indian National anthem. His Excellency read Independence Day message of President Ramnath Govind.

Almost two years after Pehlu Khan was lynched by a mob of cow vigilantes, the Alwar sessions court on Wednesday acquitted all six accused in the case, giving them the benefit of the doubt. The judgment was announced in the court of Alwar additional district and session judge number-1, Dr. Sarita Swami. The hearing of the case ended on August 7 and nine people were held accused in the case which also included three minors who were out on bail. The family of the victim produced 44 witnesses. Khan’s advocate Kasim Khan said the case has not been investigated properly…

A skeletal 70-year-old elephant has been withdrawn from a high-profile annual Buddhist pageant in Sri Lanka following a social media firestorm against parading the feeble animal. The chief custodian of the Temple of the Tooth – which organises the event – Pradeep Nilanga Dela said Tikiri would not be part of Wednesday’s grand finale, involving dozens of jumbos. Dela said the elephant’s “medical condition” meant her owners told him she would not be part of Kandy city’s parade Animal-lovers lambasted the authorities for forcing the aged animal to parade several kilometers (miles) wearing elaborate clothing at the hugely popular night…

The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced that it will host the popular Broadway Musical ‘The Wizard of Oz’ for the first time in the Kingdom over the Eid Al Adha break. The highly anticipated event will be held at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Center (BIECC) from August 13-17. The show is an adapted revision of the all-time classic released by MGM in 1939 and will include the beloved songs from the Oscar-winning movie score as well as favorite scenes from different characters. The Wizard of Oz is one of the most exceptional offerings on BTEA’s events calendar…

Ambassador of Bahrain to Indonesia, Dr. Mohammed Ghassan Mohammed Adnan Sheikho, has presented his credentials as the ambassador of the Kingdom to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi. During the ceremony, the ambassador conveyed the greetings and best wishes of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, to the ASEAN Secretary-General, asserting the keenness of the Kingdom to further develop its ties with ASEAN on all levels. He ascribed the Kingdom’s keenness to bolster its cooperation and coordination with ASEAN to the desire of His Majesty King Hamad…

HE Shaikh Isa bin Rashid Al Khalifa Second Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and Permanent Honourary President of Bahrain Olympic Committee to become the Honourary Chairman of the Bahraini Society and nominated Mr. Ibrahim Yousif Al Dowi as Vice Chairman, Dr. Abdulmajeed Mufeez as Secretary-General, Mr. Mohammed Ismaeel as Financial Secretary. The other members are Khamees Mohammed Al Muqla, Abdulwahab Nasser Al Asoomi, Yaqoub Yousif Al Lahdan, Tawfiq Al Salehi, Hassan Zulaikh, Nasser Mohammed and Mohammed Louri, Dr. Adulrahman Ahmed Sayyar as an advisory to the Board.   Additionally, several committees formed to process works in…

A 400-year-old temple in Japan is attempting to hot-wire interest in Buddhism with a robotic priest it believes will change the face of the religion – despite critics comparing the android to “Frankenstein’s monster.” The android Kannon, based on the Buddhist deity of mercy, preaches sermons at Kodaiji temple in Kyoto, and its human colleagues predict that with artificial intelligence it could one day acquire unlimited wisdom. “This robot will never die, it will just keep updating itself and evolving,” priest Tensho Goto. “That’s the beauty of a robot. It can store knowledge forever and limitlessly. “With AI we hope…

Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to India Republic President Ram Nath Kovind on his country’s independence anniversary.His Majesty wished the Indian president lasting good health and happiness and the friendly Indian people further progress and prosperity.

Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued a royal decree pardoning and releasing 105 inmates, who have served part of their jail terms.The kind royal gesture, marking the advent of Eid Al-Adha, reflects HM the King’s keenness to provide the pardoned inmates with the opportunity to integrate society anew and participate in the kingdom’s development march.(Courtesy-BNA)