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Apple still barred from selling iPhone 16 in Indonesia despite investment deal, minister says
1 day, 10 hours ago

Apple still barred from selling iPhone 16 in Indonesia despite investment deal, minister says

The Hindu  

Apple still cannot sell its iPhone 16 in Indonesia despite striking a deal to build a local production facility there, as it has not met domestic content rules, the industry minister said on Wednesday. Last year, Indonesia banned iPhone 16 sales after Apple failed to meet requirements that smartphones sold domestically should comprise at least 35% locally-made parts. Minister Agus …

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Dutch gov't pushes millions into innovation, despite education budget cuts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dutch gov't pushes millions into innovation, despite education budget cuts

NL Times  

The Dutch government is investing 17.6 million euro in 54 groundbreaking biotechnological projects, Education Minister Eppo Bruins announced Monday, even as broader budget cuts loom over the nation’s scientific community. The funding supports research and development with direct societal impact, such as filtering pollutants using mushroom waste, detecting food allergies with a breath test, and neutralizing methane emissions with bacteria. …

Education Innovation Research Dutch Bruins Cuts Significant Funding
4 ministers in Hemant Soren's cabinet lose despite INDIA landslide in Jharkhand
1 month, 2 weeks ago

4 ministers in Hemant Soren's cabinet lose despite INDIA landslide in Jharkhand

India Today  

Four key ministers in the JMM-led Hemant Soren government faced crushing defeat in Jharkhand assembly polls despite a stellar performance by the coalition which retained power for the second consecutive term. The ministers who bit dust included Health minister Banna Gupta who courted several controversies besides Water Resources minister Mithilesh Thakur. The other two included Education minister Baidyanath Ram and …

Jharkhand Bjp Minister Jmm Hemant Soren
Community Rejects to Tear Social Fabric Despite Strains: A Town's Resilience in the Face of Communal Tensions
2 months, 1 week ago

Community Rejects to Tear Social Fabric Despite Strains: A Town's Resilience in the Face of Communal Tensions

Hindustan Times  

Despite the recent communal tensions in Bahraich, the city is slowly returning to normalcy. The residents are demanding a ban on provocative songs and slogans, as well as a ban on loudspeakers. The police failed to implement these decisions, leading to a renewed sense of fear and uncertainty. The community is divided, with some residents supporting the peace committee's decision, …

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York landfill proposal inches closer to approval despite community fight
2 months, 3 weeks ago

York landfill proposal inches closer to approval despite community fight

ABC  

Residents in Western Australia's Wheatbelt say they are disappointed a landfill — largely set to hold waste from the Perth metropolitan area — has moved a step closer to approval. WA Environment Minister Reece Whitby has now reviewed those appeals, dismissing 53 as invalid but accepting others, and conceding that stronger environmental regulations needed to be put in place for …

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BJP slams Arvind Kejriwal after Delhi high court's rap over CM post despite arrest
8 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP slams Arvind Kejriwal after Delhi high court's rap over CM post despite arrest

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday claimed that Arvind Kejriwal has been continuing as the chief minister of Delhi despite his arrest, because of his attachment to power and the bungalow “you built with public money”. The scathing attack came a day after the Delhi high court commented that the continuation of the AAP chief as Delhi's CM puts "political …

Delhi Interest Bjp Pti Kejriwal Arvind
YSRC govt failed to complete Polavaram project due to graft: Piyush Goyal
8 months, 2 weeks ago

YSRC govt failed to complete Polavaram project due to graft: Piyush Goyal

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA : Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday claimed that Andhra Pradesh has witnessed the YSRC’s vindictive and corrupt rule in the past five years. He noted that despite Central grants to the tune of Rs 15,000 crore being released for Polavaram project, the government failed to complete it due to corruption, thus betraying the farmers …

State Ysrc Lakh Homes
Nawaz Sharif declares victory in Pakistan's election, despite failing to win a majority of seats
11 months ago

Nawaz Sharif declares victory in Pakistan's election, despite failing to win a majority of seats

ABC  

In short: Nawaz Sharif has declared victory in Pakistan's election despite falling short of a majority. Mr Sharif says his party will get in touch with others, including former president Asif Ali Zardari of the Pakistan People's Party, to open negotiations to form a coalition government. Former Pakistani prime ministers and bitter rivals Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan have both …

Pakistan Election Party Minister Seats Khan Sharif
Imran Khan will remain in jail despite bail in cipher case -- Here’s why
1 year ago

Imran Khan will remain in jail despite bail in cipher case -- Here’s why

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday granted bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan and one of his aides in the alleged State secretes leak case. The bail in the State secrets case will still work positively for Imran Khan's campaign as the former PM has alleged that the powerful people behind the cipher case are being protected. Pakistan …

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'Despite facing persecution elsewhere in the world, they...' PM Modi on Muslim minority in India
1 year ago

'Despite facing persecution elsewhere in the world, they...' PM Modi on Muslim minority in India

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who for the first time, reacted to the allegations levelled by the United States, spoke on the future of minorities in India in his latest and rare interview with the media. PM Modi on US assassination allegations Notably, PM Modi's remarks came in the same interview where he broke his silence over the recent allegations levelled …

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From Aid to Fishermen & Better Roads to Salary Hike for Teachers, Sena Leader Lists Shinde’s Wins, Slams Thackerays
1 year, 3 months ago

From Aid to Fishermen & Better Roads to Salary Hike for Teachers, Sena Leader Lists Shinde’s Wins, Slams Thackerays

News 18  

Mumbaikars are getting true justice now under chief minister Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena secretary and spokesperson Kiran Pawaskar has said, slamming the Thackerays for neglecting the city despite controlling the BMC for more than two decades On Wednesday, Shinde disbursed compensation to the over 500 fishermen of Worli Koliwada who have been adversely affected by the Mumbai coastal road project …

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PM Modi calls on Delhi residents for G20 Summit success despite inconveniences
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi calls on Delhi residents for G20 Summit success despite inconveniences

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged the people of Delhi to help make the upcoming G20 Summit a success despite the inconvenience they might have to face due to the presence of several world leaders in the national capital next month. PM Modi said that the city will be hosting the mega G20 event and people may …

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Xi Jinping skips BRICS Business Forum meet despite being at venue, his minister criticises 'West's hegemony'
1 year, 4 months ago

Xi Jinping skips BRICS Business Forum meet despite being at venue, his minister criticises 'West's hegemony'

India TV News  

Chinese President Xi Jinping who landed in Johannesburg on Monday late at night skipped the crucial BRICS Business Forum meeting despite his multiple pushes to boost the Chinese economy on the sidelines of the mega event. Despite being present in South Africa, his Commerce Minister Wang Wentao delivered the speech on behalf of the Chinese President wherein he came heavily …

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PM Modi's Australia visit still on despite cancellation of the Quad leaders' meeting: Premier Albanese
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi's Australia visit still on despite cancellation of the Quad leaders' meeting: Premier Albanese

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on May 17 said that his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi would still travel next week to Australia despite the cancellation of the Quad leaders' meeting in Sydney and he is looking forward to welcoming him. The Australian premier was responding to a question on whether Prime Minister Modi will still come to Sydney after Albanese cancelled …

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Maha BJP leaders to campaign in K’taka despite MES appeal
1 year, 8 months ago

Maha BJP leaders to campaign in K’taka despite MES appeal

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its decision to send its leaders for campaigning in the Maratha belt of Karnataka for the assembly elections scheduled on May 10, despite an appeal from the pro-Maharashtra organisation Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti to not campaign in the bordering region for the upcoming polls, leaders close to developments said on Sunday. According to the leaders, …

Karnataka Maharashtra Campaign Party Shiv Sena Leaders Maratha
How Liz Truss on Downing Street caused a Tory party ‘implosion’: A timeline
2 years, 2 months ago

How Liz Truss on Downing Street caused a Tory party ‘implosion’: A timeline

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Liz Truss has enjoyed the shortest of political honeymoons -- her chaotic premiership apparently mortally wounded despite having barely begun. Liz Truss: Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Ministers' Questions session in parliament. September 5 Truss wins a vote by Conservative party members by 81,326, against 60,399 for Rishi …

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Vizhinjam stir to continue despite govt. promise of housing scheme
2 years, 4 months ago

Vizhinjam stir to continue despite govt. promise of housing scheme

The Hindu  

The fishermen who have been protesting against the Vizhinjam seaport for the past seven days under the aegis of Latin Archdiocese, Thiruvananthapuram, have decided to continue the stir. The decision to continue the protest raising various demands including rehabilitation of coastal erosion hit families along the coast is despite the Cabinet sub-committee meeting held on Monday taking some crucial decisions …

Fishermen Port Minister Cabinet Meeting Thiruvananthapuram Govt Promise
Boris Johnson digs in despite calls to quit
2 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson digs in despite calls to quit

The Hindu  

Boris Johnson on Wednesday refused to quit as Britain’s prime minister, despite calls from senior ministerial colleagues to go after dozens of resignations from his scandal-hit government. “He sacked Michael Gove,” Mr. Johnson‘s parliamentary private secretary James Duddridge told Sky News, adding: “The Prime Minister is in buoyant mood and will fight on.” Mr. Johnson’s grip on power has been …

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India And Australia Increase Farm Trade, Despite China’s High Tariffs
3 years, 7 months ago

India And Australia Increase Farm Trade, Despite China’s High Tariffs

ABP News  

New Delhi: India and Australia are strengthening trade ties by allowing greater access to each other's markets and technologies, as the two countries – which have had disagreements in the past – appear to be getting closer in the face of Australia's escalating trade disruptions with China. According to India's farm ministry, agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar and his Australian …

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Coronavirus | Vaccinations cross 10 crore doses despite the recent dip
3 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus | Vaccinations cross 10 crore doses despite the recent dip

The Hindu  

Amidst complaints of vaccine shortages raised by several States, India crossed a milestone of administering 10 crore doses as on Saturday. However, the 29 lakh doses administered within the last 24 hours were a significant decline from the 45 lakh doses — an all-time record — administered on April 5. Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday that 13.5 crore …

India States State Minister Lakh Doses 10 Crore
'Despite internal problems with alliance partner...': Jitan Manjhi salutes Nitish Kumar
4 years ago

'Despite internal problems with alliance partner...': Jitan Manjhi salutes Nitish Kumar

Hindustan Times  

Hindustani Awam Morcha president and former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Sunday posted an interesting tweet in which he talked about "internal problems and conspiracies" in the state's ruling alliance. He also saluted chief minister Nitish Kumar for "cooperating with the alliance partner". A 14-member council of ministers of chief minister Nitish Kumar was sworn in by Governor …

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Anger as Boris Johnson falsely claims child poverty has fallen despite huge rise under Tories
4 years, 6 months ago

Anger as Boris Johnson falsely claims child poverty has fallen despite huge rise under Tories

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boris Johnson has sparked anger by falsely claiming child poverty has …

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Coronavirus ship may sail live sheep into northern summer, despite laws, says Minister David Littleproud
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus ship may sail live sheep into northern summer, despite laws, says Minister David Littleproud

ABC  

An exemption to live export laws intended to improve animal welfare could be granted before the laws come into effect, allowing more than 50,000 Australian sheep to sail to the Middle East during the northern summer. Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has told the ABC the Al Kuwait, docked at Fremantle with at least six crew infected with COVID-19, won't be …

Middle East Independent Exports Ship Live Export Sheep
Iran crisis: Boris Johnson fails to return to work from Caribbean holiday despite looming war threat
5 years ago

Iran crisis: Boris Johnson fails to return to work from Caribbean holiday despite looming war threat

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boris Johnson has been accused of “sunning himself, drinking vodka martinis” …

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