Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visits to Japan and China aim to bolster India's national interests by strengthening strategic partnerships and expanding economic and technological cooperation. He will attend the 15th Annual Summit in Japan and the SCO Summit in China, focusing on regional peace, security, and sustainable development.
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Pratik Pandey, a 35-year-old Microsoft software engineer, was found dead at the company's office early on August 20. Pandey, who worked on the Fabric product, had entered the office the previous evening. While the cause of death is pending, police found no signs of suspicious activity. Microsoft is investigating the incident.
UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigned on Friday after an inquiry found she failed to meet ethical standards related to a property purchase. Rayner admitted to underpaying tax on an apartment and expressed deep regret for not seeking specialist tax advice. Prime Minister Keir Starmer accepted her resignation, acknowledging her decision to refer herself to the independent adviser.
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Manoj Jarange's hunger strike in Mumbai intensifies, demanding a 10% Maratha quota under the OBC category without reducing existing OBC reservations. Jarange warns the government against testing the community's patience, accusing them of misinformation. Traffic in South Mumbai is disrupted as protesters gather, coinciding with the Ganesh festival.