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Kejriwal calls for march to Modi's residence over ethanol-blended fuel
Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal has intensified his protest against ethanol-blended fuel. He announced he will submit a memorandum signed by over two lakh people to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on August 4, alongside a march in Delhi.
Washington state declares emergency as wildfires rage
Authorities in the US state of Washington have declared a state of emergency as a devastating wildfire spreads rapidly, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate, particularly in and around the northwestern city of Spokane.
Bodies of renowned Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and others recovered from Broad Peak
The bodies of four more climbers, including renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, have been recovered from the Karakoram mountain range, three days after they went missing following an avalanche.
India-China Silk Route trade resumes after six years
Cross-border trade between India and China through the Nathu La Pass in Sikkim has resumed after being suspended for six years. The historic trade route, which had been closed since 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, reopened on Saturday. The route was originally revived in 2006 after remaining closed for 44 years following the 1962 war, and its restoration was seen as a symbol of reviving the ancient Silk Route trade.
Mountaineer Nirmal Purja among 10 confirmed dead after gone missing in Broad Peak avalanche
Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja and nine other climbers have been confirmed dead after an avalanche struck their expedition on Broad Peak in Pakistan's Karakoram mountain range, expedition organizer Elite Exped announced on Saturday (August 2).
Gunman among three killed in USA shooting
Three people, including the suspected gunman, were killed in a shooting at a shopping center in the US state of Idaho, while at least two others were injured, local authorities said.
Trump says he puts planned Iran strike on hold
US President Donald Trump said that he has put a planned large-scale military strike against Iran on hold, citing progress toward what he described as a potential agreement aimed at easing tensions over Tehran's nuclear programme.
13 killed as tourist plane crashes in Peru
Thirteen people were killed after a small plane carrying tourists has crashed in Peru on Saturday (August 1).
3 killed,12 injured in Moscow restaurant bombing
At least three people were killed and 21 sustained serious injuries in an explosion took place at a restaurant in Moscow on Saturday (August 1), according to the Tass state news agency report.
US visa bond increased for citizens of Bangladesh and 50 other countries
The United States has made the visa bond programme permanent for business and tourist visas. Under the new rules, citizens of Bangladesh and 49 other designated countries will be required to pay a predetermined visa bond. The maximum visa bond amount has also been raised from $15,000 to $20,000.