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Organisations in Meghalaya oppose the Assam-Meghalaya MoU

Organisations in Meghalaya oppose the Assam-Meghalaya MoU

Organisations in Meghalaya on Monday demanded an immediate review of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Meghalaya and Assam, which ended the dispute in six of the twelve areas of difference under the first phase of border talks. The demand was made in a sit-in-protest organised by the Federation

98 Afghan Nationals granted refugee status by Japan

98 Afghan Nationals granted refugee status by Japan

98 Afghan Nationals who fled to Japan due to the Taliban’s rising atrocities in Afghanistan have been granted refugee status on Tuesday by Japan. Amongst the Afghan nationals, refugee status has also been given to staff who worked at the Japanese embassy in Kabul and their families, who left Afghanistan

Pakistan seeks help from world to deal with flood emergency

Pakistan seeks help from world to deal with flood emergency

In the wake of massive floods across Pakistan, the Shehbaz Sharif government has launched an international appeal seeking funds for relief and rehabilitation of flood-hit people across the country. This decision to reach out to the world was made on Tuesday during an emergency meeting to reassess the damage caused

Research: Lack of sleep can make a person selfish

Research: Lack of sleep can make a person selfish

Humans help one another; it is one of the pillars of civilised society. However, a new study conducted by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, reveals that a lack of sleep impairs this fundamental human trait, with real-world consequences. Sleep deprivation has been linked to an increased risk of