Bangladesh's Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan tendered his resignation, five days after the fall of Sheikh Hasina's regime amid massive street protests and students marching towards the apex court demanding a revamp of the judiciary.
The judge revealed his decision after protesters of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement gathered at the apex court premises. The students had issued an ultimatum to him and the judges of the Appellate Division to resign.
Rwandan President Sworn in after 99% Election Win
Paul Kagame was sworn in for a fourth term as Rwanda's President after winning 99% of the vote in last month's election.
While some hail Mr. Kagame for bringing peace and stability to his country after the 1994 genocide, others accuse him of running a repressive regime in a country where ordinary people are afraid to openly criticise him.
Rights groups say the margin of his electoral victory is proof of the lack of democracy in Rwanda.
Only two candidates were allowed to stand against Mr. Kagame in the 15 July election.
In his four presidential elections, he has always gained at least 93% of the vote.
Several African heads of states were among the many thousands who attended the ceremony in the packed 45,000 capacity Amahoro National Stadium in the capital, Kigali.
Aug 10, 2024
Tunisia's President Replaces Prime Minister Ahead of October Election
In a political shakeup, Tunisia's President Kais Saied dismissed Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani and appointed Kamel Maddouri, the former Social Affairs Minister, to the role. This change marked the sixth prime ministerial appointment under Saied's administration. The announcement came just before Tunisia's presidential election on October 6, amid growing social and economic unrest.
President Saied's decision to replace Hachani, who had been in office for only a year, was made without providing specific reasons.
Since coming to power in 2019, Saied has implemented significant changes, including suspending the parliament and rewriting the constitution to centralise power.
Aug 09, 2024
Nobel Laureate Yunus Assumes Charge of Interim Govt. in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's Nobel Peace Prize winning economist Muhammad Yunus was sworn in as the head of the country's caretaker government, three days after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to quit and flee the country following violent protests.
Yunus was recommended for the role by student protesters and returned to Dhaka from Paris.
This interim government will lead the country for a certain period and oversee the election to transition power to an elected government.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office to the new government.
Aug 08, 2024
Thai Court Dissolves Reformist Party that Won Election
A court in Thailand ordered the dissolution of the Move Forward Party, which finished first in last year's general election, saying it violated the Constitution by proposing an amendment of a law against defaming the country's royal family.
The Constitutional Court voted unanimously to dissolve the party because its campaign proposal to amend the law amounted to an attempt to overthrow the nation's constitutional monarchy.
The Move Forward Party was unable to form a government after topping the polls because members of the Senate, at that time a conservative military-appointed body, refused to endorse its candidate for Prime Minister.
Aug 07, 2024
India's First GI-Tagged Fig Juice Exported to Poland
Purandar Highlands Farmers Producer Company Limited has achieved a significant milestone by exporting India's first GI-tagged fig juice to Poland. This follows the successful export of India's first commercial consignment of GI-tagged Purandar figs to Hong Kong in February 2023.
Purandar Highlands has become the first company to export Indian fig juice to the European market and the first to export commercial quantities of Purandar figs to Hong Kong.
The exported products are made from Purandar figs, renowned for their taste, size, and nutritional value, which have earned a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
The company acknowledges the crucial role of government support, including encouragement from Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, and Sharad Pawar, former Agriculture and Defence Minister.
Australia Announces Maitri Grants For Research And Cultural Collaboration With India
The Australian government has unveiled the Maitri Research and Cultural Partnerships Grants. These grants, aimed at fostering Australia-India collaboration, encompass sustainable manufacturing, energy transition research, and artistic projects. Minister Penny Wong praised the initiatives for strengthening bilateral ties, emphasising the importance of human connections in the relationship.
Among the recipients are projects focused on sustainable manufacturing of Australian technology in India, workshops connecting Australian energy transition researchers with Indian start-ups, and an artistic duo transforming Melbourne's Federation Square into a living canvas.
The Maitri grants, administered by the Centre for Australia-India Relations, aim to deepen links and allow for closer collaboration between the two countries.
The five Maitri Research Grants will explore opportunities in agribusiness, critical technology, energy transition, and advanced manufacturing.
India and Saint Christopher & Nevis Sign MoU on Sports Cooperation
India and Saint Christopher & Nevis have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the field of sports. The agreement was formalised by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, India's Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, and Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saint Christopher & Nevis. This MoU outlines several key areas of collaboration aimed at improving sports infrastructure, training, and management between the two nations.
India to Build Green Highways with World Bank Aid
The Government of India and the World Bank have joined forces to construct the Green National Highway Corridor Project (GNHCP). This project aims to build 781 km of eco-friendly highways across four states (Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh) with a focus on safety and climate resilience.
The World Bank will provide a loan of US $500 million for the project, with a total cost of US $1288.24 million (Rs. 7,662.47 crore).
The GNHCP will showcase the use of green technologies in highway construction, including: (i) Conservation of natural resources through recycled materials, (ii) Utilisation of local and sustainable materials like fly ash and waste plastic, and (iii) Bio-engineering techniques for slope protection
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