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India’s top court has agreed to hear pleas challenging a government ban on a BBC documentary critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ban has renewed debate about freedom of expression in the world’s largest democracy. The Supreme Court received at least two petitions on Monday, filed by activists, politicians and lawyers contesting the federal government’s ban on the two-part documentary titled India: The Modi Question. Chief Justice Dhananjaya Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala agreed to schedule the case for February 6. The documentary examines Mr Modi’s political journey over the past two decades and the rise of Hindu nationalism, particularly his…

Manama :  His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Vice President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) and Chairman of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) directed the Supreme Organizing Committee to prepare for the fourth edition of the Khalid bin Hamad Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Competition. The competition will be organized by the Bahrain Technical College “Bahrain Polytechnic” in cooperation with Microsoft. His Highness said that holding the competition through Bahrain Polytechnic is an affirmation of the importance of education keeping pace with technical developments and capacity building, and based on what was established by…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of condolences to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the passing of late His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Elah bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. HM the King prayed to Allah Almighty to bless the deceased with mercy, rest his soul in vast paradise and provide the royal family with patience and fortitude.

Manama : A new award named after His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa has been launched to promote sports excellence. The annual “Khalid bin Hamad Award for Sports Excellence” will be dedicated to outstanding sports institutions and athletes in recognition of their achievements. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) First Deputy Chairman, General Sports Authority (GSA) Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President has approved the prize. Chairing the third BOC board meeting, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad has also approved the “National Coach Day” initiative. The award and the…

Riyadh ;  Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received today a written message from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune dealing with bilateral relations and ways further supporting joint ties in all fields. Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji today received the message as he received Algerian Foreign Minster General Director for Arab Countries Noureddine Khandouri.

Prague : The Czech Republic has elected Petr Pavel as its president. After a near tie in the first round, Pavel beat Andrej Babis, former Czech Prime Minister, winning 57.8 percent of the votes to 42.2 percent, with over 97 percent of the votes counted. Pavel is set to take office in March, succeeding the current Czech President, Milos Zeman.

El Alto : At least 24 people died in northern Peru after a bus carrying 60 passengers plunged off a cliff in early on Saturday. Peru’s transportation supervisory agency (SUTRAN) confirmed the crash in a statement, without providing a number of fatalities or injuries, Reuters reported. The tragedy, involving a bus for the company Q’Orianka Tours Aguila Dorada, occurred in the district of El Alto in the far north of Peru, SUTRAN said. SUTRAN said early investigations showed the bus appeared to have an up-to-date safety inspection and accident insurance. Road accidents are relatively common in Peru, with many drivers…

Manama :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (2) of 2023, naming the Minister of Oil and Environment as the minister responsible for the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) before the Legislative Authority, following the approval of the Cabinet. Edict (12) of 2013 on naming the minister responsible for SCE prior to the legislature was abrogated. The Minister of Oil and Environment and the relevant authorities, each in their capacity, shall implement the provisions of this edict, which takes immediate effect, and will be published in the Official…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (3) of 2023, designating the Minister of Health as the minister responsible for the Supreme Council for Health (SCH) before the Legislative Authority, following the approval of the Cabinet. The Minister of Health and the relevant authorities, each in their capacity, shall implement the provisions of this edict, which takes effect immediately, and will be published in the Official Gazette.

Manama :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (5) of 2023, designating the Minister of Cabinet Affairs as the minister responsible for the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA) before the Legislative Authority, following the approval of the Cabinet. The Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the relevant authorities, each in their capacity, shall implement the provisions of this edict, which takes effect immediately, and will be published in the Official Gazette.