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Explained | Will Dissanayake Be The Last Executive President Of Sri Lanka?

The election manifesto of the National People’s Power alliance, representing which Anura Kumara Dissanayake was elected President of Sri Lanka, promises to abolish the executive presidency system in the country. When did the executive presidency come into existence? Why is it now deemed necessary to abolish it? ETV Bharat explains.

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One Wheel, One Mission: Saneed's Cycling Journey From Kanyakumari To Kashmir Against Drugs

Saneed of Kerala travels on his special bicycle from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. The civil engineering graduate left Kanyakumari on his one-tyre bicycle for a Kashmir yatra. He aims to set a world record with his special gear and give a message to the youth: “Say no to drugs.”

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Unversed In UNGA? Stumped By SDGs? Here's A Handy Glossary Of UN General Assembly Meeting Lingo

Speakers use the opportunity to opine on the planet's biggest issues and hotspots, spotlight domestic accomplishments and needs, air grievances, and project statesmanship. Dignitaries are asked to wrap up within 15 minutes, but there's no buzzer or Oscars-style music.

Corbett National Park: A Haven For Tiger Butterflies And Biodiversity

Beyond the majestic Bengal Tiger, Corbett's forests and wildlife offer a treasure trove of butterfly species. The park's butterfly population thrives during the rainy season, with flowers blooming and humidity levels rising.

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Manipur: Security Forces Recover Arms, Explosives From Troubled Kangpokpi, Churachandpur

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In a joint operation, the Manipur Police and Central Reserve Police Force recovered weapons and explosives in Manipur's Kangpokpi district. Additionally, in a separate operation at Suangdai in Churachandpur district, a combined team of police and Assam Rifles recovered a variety of weapons.

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US: Harris Leads Trump In Several Battleground States, Various Polls Say

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Kamala Harris has taken a slight lead over Donald Trump in several battleground states, according to recent polls. In Michigan, she leads 48 per cent to 43 per cent and in Pennsylvania 48 per cent to 46 per cent. Conversely, Trump leads in Arizona But is close behind in Georgia, where Harris has 51 per cent compared to Trump's 48 per cent.

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Reasi Terror Attack: NIA Searches Underway in Two Districts of Jammu Kashmir

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The NIA has initiated searches in multiple locations in Rajouri and Reasi districts as part of its probe into the June 9 terror attack on a bus returning from Shiv Khori temple, which killed nine people. One individual has been arrested for allegedly supporting the attackers, and further investigation continues.

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Gadkari Reiterates Statement About 'Multiple' PM Offers But Refuses to Get Into Details

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Nitin Gadkari acknowledged receiving multiple offers to assume the role of prime minister, yet he maintained that his convictions prevented him from pursuing such ambitions. He reaffirmed his commitment to his ideology and clarified that he has no ambition to become prime minister.

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Palestinian President Abbas Denounces Israeli 'Lies, Genocidal War' at UN

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Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UNGA, condemning Israel's military actions in Gaza as a 'genocidal war' and asserting that his government should have a role in governing post-war Gaza. He emphasised the devastating impact on civilians, stating that Gaza is no longer livable. Abbas's speech, which received mixed reactions, highlighted the ongoing tensions and the humanitarian crisis in the region.

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Israel-Hezbollah War Latest: IDF Intercepts Ballistic Missile From Yemen; Hezbollah Leader Killed, Ceasefire Call Rejected

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Nearly 700 people have been killed in Lebanon this week, according to Lebanon's health ministry, as Israel dramatically escalated strikes, saying it is targeting Hezbollah’s military capacities. Over the past week, Israel has carried out several strikes in Beirut targeting senior Hezbollah commanders.

Israel-Hezbollah War Latest: IDF Intercepts Ballistic Missile From Yemen; Hezbollah Leader Killed, Ceasefire Call Rejected|episode|all

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Justice Without Force Is Powerless, Force Without Justice Is Tyrannical

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Justice is a powerful moral force that equalises the balance of power. The writer asserts that justice, though a sacrosanct and a cherished goal, is meaningful only when its purported objective is furthered.

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Harris Says Right To Be Safe Is a Civil Right As Biden Signs Order On Gun Technology

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President Biden signed an executive order focused on reducing gun violence, accompanied by Vice President Kamala Harris, who asserted that the right to be safe is a civil right. The order aims to regulate new gun technologies and assess the trauma caused by active shooter drills.

Harris Says Right To Be Safe Is a Civil Right As Biden Signs Order On Gun Technology|episode|all

California To Apologise For State's Legacy Of Racism Against Black Americans Under New Law

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California has moved further along on the issue than any other state. But state lawmakers did not introduce legislation this year to give widespread direct payments to African Americans, which frustrated some reparations advocates.

California To Apologise For State's Legacy Of Racism Against Black Americans Under New Law|episode|all

LG Directs to Hold Polls to MCD's Standing Committee Seat on Friday Amid High Voltage Drama; AAP Miffed

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Following MCD Mayor Shelly Oberoi adjourning elections due to disputes over councillor frisking, LG VK Saxena ordered elections to proceed on Friday. This decision led to the appointment of a new presiding officer for the vote. The BJP accused the AAP of avoiding the election process, with plans to legally challenge the mayor's actions, as the election aims to fill a key vacancy on the MCD standing committee.

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Explained | Will Dissanayake Be The Last Executive President Of Sri Lanka?

One Wheel, One Mission: Saneed's Cycling Journey From Kanyakumari To Kashmir Against Drugs

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Corbett National Park: A Haven For Tiger Butterflies And Biodiversity