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PM Modi to launch recruitment drive for 10 lakh jobs on October 22

Shawdesh desk: NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch ‘Rozgar Mela’ – a recruitment drive for providing employment to 10 lakh people. The employment drive will be held on

Ukraine restricts electricity use after Russian strikes

Shawdesh desk: Ukraine has urged residents to drastically restrict their electricity consumption starting Thursday to cope with the destruction of power stations by the Russian army as winter approaches. Ukrainian

Malaysia to hold national polls on November 19

Shawdesh desk: Malaysia will head to the elections on November 19, officials said on Thursday, after the prime minister called for a snap election to restore political stability. Prime minister

Hong Kong plans to attract global talent

Shawdesh desk: Under the new visa plan, recent graduates of the world’s top 100 universities will be eligible for work visas. Hong Kong is cutting property taxes and easing visa

99 children died of kidney injury this year: Indonesia

Shawdesh Desk: Close to 100 children in Indonesia have died from acute kidney injury (AKI) so far this year, a health ministry official said on Wednesday, as a team of

Eight killed, 18 injured in bomb blasts outside Yangon prison: junta

Shawdesh Desk: Eight killed, 18 injured in bomb blasts outside Yangon prison: junta At least two bombs exploded outside a prison in Myanmar’s commercial hub Yangon on Wednesday, killing

Russian strikes prompt power cuts across Ukraine

Shawdesh desk: Russian forces have again targeted Ukraine’s energy facilities, leaving part of Kyiv and other cities with no power and water. Prosecutors said two people were killed in an

Australia withdraws recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

Shawdesh Desk: Australia said Tuesday it would no longer recognise West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, reversing a contentious decision by the previous conservative government. Foreign minister Penny Wong said the