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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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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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Parliament's Standing Committees Constituted: BJP's Mahtab to Head Finance, Rahul Gandhi Joins Defence Panel

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The new standing committees of Parliament feature BJP's Bhartruhari Mahtab as Finance chair and Shashi Tharoor in External Affairs. Rahul Gandhi's inclusion in the Defence Committee highlights significant party representations, although Sonia Gandhi is absent from any committee roles.

Parliament's Standing Committees Constituted: BJP's Mahtab to Head Finance, Rahul Gandhi Joins Defence Panel|episode|all

Israel-Hamas 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-Hamas 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.

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

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IND vs BAN Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Live In India

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The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket will square off against the spirited Bangladesh side in the second at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur and will eye to sweep the visitors, sealing the series 2-0. Here's all you need to know about the India vs Bangladesh second Test and when and where to watch its live streaming in India.

IND vs BAN Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Live In India|episode|all

World Tourism Day Highlights Significance Of Tourism Across Globe

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World Tourism Day, in a meeting that took place in Spain, commenced the first celebration of the observance in the year 1980. This date was chosen to coincide with an important milestone in world tourism, the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the UNWTO Statutes on September 27, 1970.

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24 Parliamentary Committees Formed: Shashi Tharoor To Head Committee On External Affairs

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A Parliament's standing committees have been constituted on Thursday. BJP's B Mahtab will helm the panel on Finance. Crucial committees of external affairs and home will be chaired by Congress' Shashi Tharoor and BJP's Radha Mohan Das Agarwal respectively.

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

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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

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

Corbett National Park: A Haven For Tiger Butterflies And Biodiversity