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Indian gov't confiscates properties worth 33 bln USD as state-run banks' bad debts spike
Various agencies of the Indian government have confiscated, or taken over, fixed properties worth 230,000 crore Indian Rupees (approximately 33 billion U.S. dollars) belonging to state-run banks' non-performing assets (NPAs) over the last three financial years, the country's Junior Finance Minister Anurag Thakur told the parliament, according to media reports on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka, Pakistan to deepen bilateral ties, cooperation
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have agreed to deepen bilateral ties and cooperation in several sectors, following discussions between a visiting Pakistani minister and the new Sri Lankan leaders, local media reported here Tuesday.
Sri Lankan president orders committee to expedite probe into Easter terror attacks
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed a committee investigating the Easter Sunday terror attacks to expedite their probe to identify all those who were responsible for the attacks and produce them before the law, a statement released by the president's office said here Tuesday.
Indian gov't plans to teach citizens their fundamental duties
The Indian government has decided to undertake a massive outreach plan to reach out to the people to educate them about their fundamental duties, confirmed official sources in the Ministry of Law on Tuesday.
Former Malaysian PM Najib takes witness stand on corruption charges related to 1MDB case
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak entered his defense on Tuesday for the corruption charges related to the state investment fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
Philippine capital warned as strong typhoon approaches
The Philippines' main island, including the national capital, Manila, is under a tropical cyclone warning for a typhoon forecast to hit Monday night into Tuesday.
Sri Lankan President instructs to ensure safety of people affected by floods, landslides
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Monday instructed officials to take immediate action to ensure the safety and welfare of the people affected by floods and landslides in the island country.
Indian lawmakers raise concern over rape-and-murder case
Indian lawmakers raised serious concerns in the Indian Parliament on Monday over last week's rape-and-murder case of a woman in India's southern city of Hyderabad.
15 killed from rain-triggered houses collapse in India
At least 15 people, including 10 women and three men, were killed Monday in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu after three houses collapsed completely due to heavy rains, officials said.
Pakistani police charge hundreds of protesters with treason
Pakistan's police say it has charged hundreds of students and activists with sedition for making insulting remarks against its military at a protest demanding the lifting of a ban on political activity at universities.