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Boeing Starliner Lands Safely Without As...

Boeing Starliner Lands Safely Without Astronauts Amid Ongoing Thruster Heat...

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft made a successful landing on September 7, 2024, but without its intended crew—astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore. The decision to return the spacecraft uncrewed was due to ongoing concerns about thruster heating issues, adding another setback to... read more »

WordPress 6.7 Roadmap Includes New Defau...

WordPress 6.7 Roadmap Includes New Default Theme, APIs, and Media Enhanceme...

Anne McCarthy has unveiled the roadmap for WordPress 6.7, slated for release on November 12, 2024. This will be the final major update of the year.She has emphasized that “More than anything though, this release brings refinement to how everything connects together to create a more seamless... read more »

IDF Ground Forces Chief Steps Down Amid ...

IDF Ground Forces Chief Steps Down Amid Gaza Conflict: A Significant Reshuf...

In a significant and unexpected development, Major General Tamir Yadai, the Chief of Ground Forces for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), has resigned from his position amidst the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Yadai, who has served as the head of the IDF’s Ground Forces for three years,... read more »

PIL in Indian Supreme Court Seeks to Hal...

PIL in Indian Supreme Court Seeks to Halt Arms Exports to Israel Amid Inter...

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court of India demanding a halt to the export of arms, ammunition, and military equipment to Israel. The petition, led by lawyer Prashant Bhushan, challenges the Modi-led government’s continued military support to Israel,... read more »

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Tears and tributes as Nelson Mandela lies in state

Tears and tributes as Nelson Mandela lies in state

Pretoria – Nelson Mandela’s tearful widow was among scores of family and dignitaries who stopped to pay their last respects before his open casket Wednesday, as the celebrated leader lay... read more »

Nelson Mandela's body arrives for viewing in South Africa

Nelson Mandela’s body arrives for viewing in...

The casket of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, draped in the multi-coloured South African flag, arrived on Wednesday at the seat of power in the... read more »

Obama shakes hands with Cuba’s Raul Castro at Man...

Obama shakes hands with Cuba's Raul Castro at Mandela memorial

President Barack Obama has shaken hands with Cuban President Raul Castro at a memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela. The handshake... read more »

World’s high and mighty join Mandela memorial ser...

World's high and mighty join Mandela memorial service

Johannesburg – The memor! ial service to honour former South African president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela got under way Tuesday at the... read more »

World leaders walk in for Mandela memorial service

World leaders walk in for Mandela memorial service

Johannesburg – Top world leaders walked into the FNB Stadium here Tuesday joining thousands of people to attend the memorial service of former South... read more »

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Mercury on the rise in Kashmir and near LoC: Army gears up to sto...

As summers start setting in Jammu and Kashmir, security forces expect more encounters and gun fights in the Valley as militants, waiting across the Line of Control, gear up for the snow to melt so... read more »

Mumbai-based businessman Sheikh Nabi Ahmed jailed ...

Sheikh Nabi Ahmed, an Indian national, who was arrested in Pakistan for not possessing travel documents, is a Mumbai-based businessman, the Mumbai... read more »

Hotel food at Dalit’s house: Yeddyurappa under attack, ...

Congress and other parties alleged that BS Yeddyurappa didn’t consume the pulao made by the Dalit family and asked for idlis to be procured from outside. The... read more »

Kulbhushan Jadhav verdict: ICJ hearing exposes hypocris...

Human rights are a matter of both democracy and hypocrisy, certainly in India. Two recent examples, India’s flat-out fight for one of its own and its... read more »

To resounding applause from fans, the superstar asked, ...

Two traders were gunned down in Mathura by half a dozen people who escaped with gold worth Rs. 4 crore. HIGHLIGHTS 1. Two traders were gunned down in... read more »

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Sri Lanka votes as Rajapaksa eyes comeback

Sri Lankans began voting on Monday in parliamentary polls with former strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa eyeing a political comeback as prime minister months after being toppled as president by Maithripala... read more »

Death toll in Pakistan’s Attock suicide attack ris...

The death toll in a brazen suicide attack that killed Pakistan’s Punjab province Home Minister at his ancestral home in Attock district on Monday... read more »

Two arrested over Bangladesh blogger Niloy Neel killing

Bangladesh police say they have arrested two suspected members of a banned Islamist group over the killing of atheist blogger Niloy Neel. The two men were... read more »

Pakistan to hang Peshawar school massacre plotters

ISLAMABAD: Six militants who plotted and aided Pakistan’s worst ever terrorist attack at a Peshawar school are set to be hanged after Army Chief General... read more »

AL-QAEDA CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR SECULAR BLOGGER HACK...

In a communique issued in Bengali and English, and posted on its Facebook and Twitter accounts on August 7, 2015, Ansar al-Islam declared the attack to be... read more »

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Claim Settlement of Life Insurance Companies – Everything Y...

We live in a country where there is no social security cover. Therefore, purchasing a life insurance plan becomes the only option for securing your family’s future financial security. The primary... read more »

Review Your Health Insurance Policy Before It’s To...

‘Change’ is the basic nature of life, as it keeps changing. With a change in everything, our insurance requirements also keep changing through... read more »

Complete Indoor Air Solutions – What to Look For?

The quality of air you breathe is an important factor that contributes to the overall health and well-being. Therefore, it is no surprise that we often... read more »

CNG and LNG cars are viable alternatives till electric ...

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India has plans to promote the use of more efficient CNG and LNG cars till electric cars become mainstream. Globally, India is the fourth largest importer of... read more »

Top 5 Eco-Conscious Cars in India

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The world is clearly upset with a global phenomenon known as Global Warming. The atmosphere around us is so polluted nowadays that people on Indian roads can... read more »

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China launches communication satellite for Bolivia

China launches communication satellite for Bolivia

Beijing – China successfully sent a Bolivian communications satellite into orbit with its Long March-3B carrier rocket from southwest Xichang Satellite Launch Centre early Saturday, Xinhua... read more »

China urges personnel's safety in South Sudan

China urges personnel’s safety in South Suda...

United Nations – China has called on all parties of South Sudan to take effective measures to stop violence, protect civilians, and ensure... read more »

China wants more US high-tech imports

China wants more US high-tech imports

Beijing – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has urged the US to relax limits on China’s high-tech imports. “We expect the US to relax restrictions... read more »

China slams Japan for slandering its air defence zone i...

China slams Japan for slandering its air defence zone in international forum

London – China has condemned Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for “maliciously slandering” the newly declared air defence zone of Beijing... read more »

China probes powerful ex-security officer over graft ch...

China probes powerful ex-security officer over graft charges

Washington – Chinese President Xi Jinping has authorized a corruption inquiry against the powerful former head of the domestic security apparatus, Zhou... read more »

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Cricket

Maxwell on how to stop Maxwell: Change the rules, put 10 on the f...

Q. Glenn, just the celebration when you made the hundred, how much of it was just a weight lifted off your shoulders, I guess? GLENN MAXWELL: Yeah, it was a massive weight, and obviously having Watto... read more »

Lalit Modi ousted from Rajasthan Cricket Associati...

In what appears to be a major shift in the Rajasthan Cricket Association(RCA), a no confidence motion was passed by the members against former Indian... read more »

World Cup 2015: Sourav Ganguly pleasantly surprised by ...

HAMILTON: The surprise package in this World Cup has been the Indian bowling. Nobody gave this attack a chance going into the tournament, especially after the... read more »

Warning bells? Dhoni says Jadeja needs to step up, impr...

Holders India marched into the quarter-finals of the World Cup with their fourth consecutive win but all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja’s form with the bat has... read more »

ICC World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar Superfan Sudhir Gautam&...

  Perth: Sudhir Gautam is a well known face to cricket fans the world over thanks to his impeccable body paint and the huge Indian flag he furiously waves... read more »

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Government failed to defend policies: Praful Patel

Government failed to defend policies: Praful Patel

New Delhi – Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises PrafulPatel Saturday said the government has failed to defend its own policies, which has “cost the country” and... read more »

Large space where land acquisition is possible: Rahul Gandhi

Large space where land acquisition is possible: Ra...

New Delhi – Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Saturday said there is a large space where land acquisition is possible. “The government... read more »

Sensex gains 371 points, oil and gas stocks rally

Sensex opens on a positive note; Hindustan Zinc rallies 7%

Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets end! ed Friday’s trade 371.10 points, or 1.79 percent up. The bullish sentiment in the market... read more »

India Inc should keep abreast of changes in society: SE...

India Inc should keep abreast of changes in society: SEBI chief

New Delhi – The corporate world cannot ignore social and political ha! ppenings in the larger society because the considerations that govern the rest of... read more »

Sensex gains 173 points during pre-noon trade

Sensex, Nifty surge most in 7 weeks on RBI hopes; rupee gains 0.6%

Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets gained 173.01 points or 0.84 percent during the pre-noon trade Friday. The rally was led by IT, oil... read more »

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IIM-A Insight ready with new vision

AHMEDABAD: Insight, the marketing conclave of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, will begin on Saturday on the institute’s campus. Over the past 26 years, Insight has successfully... read more »

IIM likely to be established in Gaya

GAYA: Union finance minister Arun Jaitley in his budget speech proposed the establishment of Indian Institute of Management in Bihar. The Union govt... read more »

India is second largest & fastest growing source of...

NEW DELHI: Representing 12% of the international student population in the country, New Zealand is turning out to be an emerging attraction for Indian students... read more »

Indian education needs greater thrust on skill and pers...

AHMEDABAD: Indian teachers have voiced their opinions on the current state of India’s learning environment through ‘Pearson Voice of Teacher Survey... read more »

High court seeks govt reply on plea claiming Delhi Judi...

NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court sought a response from the city government on a law graduate’s plea alleging that some questions in recently-held Delhi... read more »

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Salman Khan Announces Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2 at RRR Event The sequel...

Salman Khan officially announced the Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2 at the RRR Prerelease event in Mumbai on Sunday. The sequel will be written by S.S.’s father. Rajamuli, K.V. Vijayendra Prasad wrote and... read more »

Pushpa creators removed scandalous scenes of Alla ...

Sukumara’s ‘Pushpa the Rise’ was released on December 17th. The producers decided to remove the scandalous scene with Allu Arjun... read more »

83: Ranveer Singh features on Burj Khalifa, Deepika Pad...

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The upcoming sports drama 83, starring Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, is just around the corner. Producers are doing their best to prepare viewers for the... read more »

Spider-Man: No Way Home Day. Calculate Box Office Recei...

Spider Man: No Way Home has created records on the container workplace because the movie has gathered withinside the variety of Rs. 33 to 35 crores on it`s... read more »

Pushpa The Rise Review: Allu Arjun & Rashmiki Manda...

Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1 is a massy entertainer custom-made for Allu Arjun’s fans, which takes a different turn with Fahadh Faasil’s... read more »

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Costa Concordia Captain abandoned ship leaving almost 300 people on board

Costa Concordia Captain abandoned ship leaving almost 300 people ...

Washington – An Italian court has heard that a coastguard official aboard the doomed cruise liner Costa Concordia had told its captain, Francesco Schettino, to get back on the ship as he fled... read more »

Putin creates ‘Ministry of Truth’ news agency to control Russian media

Putin creates ‘Ministry of Truth’ news agency to c...

Washington – Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the creation of a news agency in a move to further strengthen Kremlin control over... read more »

French cops open new inquiry in Princess Diana’s `murde...

Britain’s SAS not involved in Diana’s death: Police

London – Mere days after the Met Police announced that they had finished looking into Princess Diana’s supposed ‘murder plot’, French cops have... read more »

Matteo Renzi elected Italian left’s new leader

Matteo Renzi elected Italian left's new leader

Rome – Florence Mayor Matteo Renzi won a resounding victory in the race to lead Italy’s centre-left Democratic Party, part of the coalition... read more »

Sweden partner in NSA snoop-op on Russia, documents rev...

Snowden denies wanting asylum in exchange for information

Wellington – Sweden has been reportedly collaborating with the US in spying on Russia, documents leaked by whistleblower Edward Snowden revealed. The... read more »

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Far East

Quake hits Japan

Quake hits Japan

Tokyo – A 5.5-magnitude quake hit Japan’s Ibaraki prefecture Sunday morning, according Japan’s Meteorological Agency. There were no immediate report of any loss of life or damage to... read more »

Dangerous operation to remove fuel rods about to begin at Fukushima nuke plant

Dangerous operation to remove fuel rods about to b...

London – Engineers are preparing to extract the first of more than 1,000 nuclear fuel rods from one of the wrecked reactor buildings at... read more »

Two South Korean firms in Kaesong to close operations

Two South Korean firms in Kaesong to close operations

Seoul – Two South Korean companies in the Kaesong industrial complex have decided to close operations due to the unfavourable business conditions,... read more »

six dead as tourist ferry sinks off Thai resort: Report

six dead as tourist ferry sinks off Thai resort: Report

Bangkok – At least six passengers including three foreigners died after a tourist ferry sank on Sunday off the Thai resort of Pattaya, police... read more »

Japan ruling-party panel to propose break-of Fukushima ...

Japan ruling-party panel to propose break-of Fukushima operator

Tokyo: A Japanese ruling-party panel will recommend the break-up of Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco) after shortcomings in the firm’s handling of clean-up... read more »

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Nation pays homage to B.R. Ambedkar on his 58th death anniversary

Nation pays homage to B.R. Ambedkar on his 58th death anniversary

New Delhi – President Pranab Mukherjee led the nation in paying homage to Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 58th death anniversary here today. Mukherjee offered floral tributes... read more »

Gandhian Nelson Mandela: a hero who battled apartheid

Gandhian Nelson Mandela: a hero who battled aparth...

Pretoria – South Africa’s first black p! resident Nelson Mandela, who died Thursday, was an icon for ending the much-reviled apartheid... read more »

Jhumpa Lahiri’s “The Lowland” among T...

Jhumpa Lahiri's "The Lowl! and" among Time's top 10

By Arun Kumar Washington, Dec (IANS) Pulitzer Prize winning Indian-American author Jhumpa Lahiri’s new novel, “The Lowland”, set in Kolkata... read more »

Garo community in Nagaland celebrates “Wangala” Festiva...

Garo community in Nagaland celebrates “Wangala” Festival with great enthusiasm

Dimapur – Celebration is a way of life for the people in the northeast. Recently, the Garo community in Nagaland celebrated the Wangala Festival in... read more »

Guwahati hosts Young Leaders Connect Conference

Guwahati hosts Young Leaders Connect Conference

Guwahati – In order to highlight rich prospects of development in the northeast and to discuss various issues concerning the region, young achievers... read more »

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Recipe: Konkani egg curry

Ingredients: Four eggs, half cup finely chopped onion, three or four medium sized tomatoes (blanched and skin removed), one tsp chopped ginger, one tsp chopped garlic, one tsp red chilli powder, four... read more »

Tiramisu: Recipe

Your guide to whipping up the mouth-watering Italian dessert.Ingredients Nine teaspoons instant espresso powder dissolved in one and a half cups of... read more »

Mango Smoothie

It will refresh you instantly Ingredients: One tbsp mango jam, 250 ml beaten yogurt, half tsp clove powder, crushed ice Method: Blend a spoon of softened mango... read more »

Food for your healthy bones

Nutrients like calcium and vitamin D are essential if you want to build strong bones. While calcium helps strengthen bones and teeth structure, vitamin D... read more »

Ice-cream sandwiches are the hotnew dessert

Reports are calling them the new cupcake.We bite into the trend to find out more… Throwing a summer soiree? This might be perfect as a chilled... read more »

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Football

Germany, Argentina dominate Golden Ball shortlist

Finalists Germany and Argentina have four and three players shortlisted respectively for the Golden Ball award given to the World Cup’s best player. Defenders Mats Hummels and Philipp Lahm,... read more »

World Cup 2014 : 26,000 police and soldiers to pro...

Some 26,000 police and soldiers will provide security Sunday for the World Cup final in Rio between Argentina and Germany, the Brazilian justice... read more »

Argentina, Germany start final tuning, Suarez loses app...

Argentina and Germany were both back at work on Thursday, secretly hatching plans for Sunday’s World Cup final as Uruguay striker Luis Suarez lost his... read more »

Klose breaks World Cup scoring record

Mirolsav Klose became the World Cup’s all-time top scorer on Tuesday scoring in Germany’s apparent rout of Brazil to take his goal tally in the... read more »

Germany impose historic 7-1 World Cup defeat on Brazil

Brazil have never suffered such a big defeat in any international tournament and never put on such a shambolic defense performance as during an 18-minute... read more »

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Gold & Metals

Gold gains 230 on global cues, seasonal demand

Snapping its nine-day losing streak, gold prices recovered by Rs. 230 to Rs. 28,260 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday on a firming trend overseas and emergence of buying by jewellers... read more »

Gold trading outlook: futures lower as dollar rise...

Gold futures were lower during early trade in Europe today, as investors look towards economic data to further strengthen speculation for an earlier... read more »

Gold remains weak on sluggish demand; silver ends lower

NEW DELHI: Continuing its losing streak for the eight straight session, gold prices shed Rs 40 to close at almost one-month low of Rs 28,100 per 10 grams in... read more »

Gold futures decline to Rs. 28,420 per 10 gm; silver do...

NEW DELHI, AUG 18:   Gold prices fell 0.82 per cent to Rs. 28,420 per 10 grams at the futures trade today amid a weak trend overseas and profit-booking by... read more »

Gold demand drops 16% led by declines in India to China

London: Gold demand fell 16% in the second quarter, led by declines in India and China, the World Gold Council said. Global demand slipped to 963.8 tonnes from... read more »

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Health & Fitness

6 ways sitting is killing you

That office chair, couch, cushion or bean bag isn’t the real culprit. It’s your lazy habit of parking yourself in a spot that is silently ringing the death knell for you. It’s tough... read more »

Drink your way to great skin

– While carrots are good for the eyes, carrot juice is said to be great for your skin because it contains vitamin A, known to avert the... read more »

Super benefits of ginger you did not know

Ginger is one condiment which not just spices up your food and gives it the punch; it also comes with a lot of health and beauty benefits. Here are some of... read more »

Simple exercises to reduce eye strain

Do you find yourself squinting your eyes and rubbing them in irritation often? Owing to the exposure of the computer screens and mobile phones in our daily... read more »

The secret to a long life? 80% of men could avoid a hea...

  Not smoking, taking exercise and drinking in moderation key to reducing risk Healthy diet and having a waist measuring below 37 inches also... read more »

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Swiss gold exports to India cross Rs 1.2 lakh crore

Switzerland’s gold exports to India crossed Rs 1.2 lakh crore in 2014 even as concerns persist over bullion being used to channel illicit funds into the Indian shores. The value of precious metal... read more »

Gold And Silver : 2014

Gold Prices Fall as Traders Lock In Gains

Gold prices retreated from five-month highs as some investors locked in profits ahead of the weekend. The most actively traded gold contract, for... read more »

PRECIOUS-Gold rebounds to 5-month high after ECB launch...

Gold turned higher and touched a five-month high above $1,300 per ounce on Thursday, after the European Central Bank (ECB) launched a multi-billion euro... read more »

Gold regains Rs 28,000 mark on seasonal demand, global ...

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Continuing its rising streak for the third consecutive day, gold crossed the Rs 28,000 level after over four months by gaining Rs 100 at the bullion market in... read more »

Government hikes import tariff value on gold, silver

NEW DELHI: The government today hiked import tariff value on gold to $401 per 10 grams and on silver to $543 per kg in line with global price trends. The... read more »

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Facebook’s ‘iconic logo’ raises gender equality...

Facebook now raises the debate of gender equality with its iconic logos- two small silhouettes of a man and a woman. The new logo will be a little different on Facebook mobile pages starting this... read more »

Coffee not responsible for obesity, diabetese

Coffee neither increases nor decreases the risk of lifestyle diseases such as obesity and diabetes, according to a first-of-its-kind study that used... read more »

Cinnamon, peppermint oil- A new answer to chronic wound...

You must have heard that health is wealth and that stands true for all those who suffer from chronic wounds in India. Ending miseries of all, we have a good... read more »

Use this to remove odour from stinky foods

Scientists have developed a new film that could neutralise the odours of even the smelliest of foods such as onions, garlic, certain cheeses and the... read more »

Pizza maker Papa John’s hands insured for a whopp...

Seems like Papa John’s has taken their love for pizza to another level as the company has recently insured its founder’s hands for 10 million... read more »

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Middle East

Turkey facilitating transfer of Iraqi Kurdish fighters to Kobani,...

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Monday that Turkey was facilitating the passage of Iraqi Kurdish peshmerga fighters to Kobani to aid Syrian Kurds defending the town against Islamic... read more »

Islamic State: Syria rebels warn of backlash over ...

Syrian rebel fighters backed by the West have told the BBC that the US-led coalition faces a backlash in their country over its bombing campaign... read more »

Saudi sentences iconic Shia cleric to death

DUBAI: A well-known Shia cleric was sentenced to death Wednesday by a court in Saudi Arabia, sparking fears of renewed unrest from his supporters in the... read more »

Turkish jets hit Kurdish rebel targets

ANKARA: Turkish warplanes have struck suspected Kurdish rebel positions in southeastern Turkey, media reports said Tuesday, the first major airstrikes against... read more »

IS jihadists execute Iraqi journalist, 12 other people

SAMARRA, Iraq: Islamic State militants executed an Iraqi news cameraman and 12 other people on Friday in several towns and villages north of Baghdad,... read more »

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Controversial AFSPA law extended to Nagaland amid army operation...

Kohima: The controversial AFSPA law granting security forces powers has been extended for six months in Nagaland, where the military is investigating an ambush that went horribly wrong on Dec. 4.... read more »

PM Modi kicks off hydroelectric project worth 11,0...

Built at a cost of 7,000 crore, the Renukaji Dam will make full use of the hydroelectric potential of the Himalayas to benefit the national capital... read more »

Elderly people need a medical certificate for booster s...

Dr RS Sharma, chief executive officer of the National Health Service, told News18.com that elderly people who are eligible for the Covid19 booster shot, also... read more »

Vaccination not enough; 9 of 10 affected by Omicron jab...

Sharing the results of its analysis of 183 people affected by Omicron, the Center stressed that “vaccines alone are not enough to prevent the... read more »

Allahabad High Court Judge for PM Modi: consider stoppi...

Granting bail for a defendant in a criminal case, a Supreme Court judge in Allahabad, near the end of his order, drew attention on Thursday for a rise in... read more »

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We will not see the likes of Mandela again: Obama

We will not see the likes of Mandela again: Obama

Describing himself as one of the countless millions who drew inspiration from Nelson Mandela, US President Barack Obama mourned the death on Friday of the South African anti-apartheid icon and said... read more »

'Some progress' made in peace talks: John Kerry

‘Some progress’ made in peace talks: J...

Jerusalem – US Secretary of State John Kerry said here Thursday that despit! e reports to the contrary, there is “some progress” in... read more »

Canada to claim North Pole in Arctic claim at UN

Canada to claim North Pole in Arctic claim at UN

Johannesburg – Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has ordered the inclusion of the North Pole in the country’s Arctic claim, following a UN... read more »

NSA gathering 5bn cellphone records daily, Snowden docu...

Snowden denies wanting asylum in exchange for information

Washington – The National Security Agency is reportedly gathering nearly five billion records a day on the whereabouts of cell phones globally. The move... read more »

Income inequality ‘defining challenge’ for ...

Income inequality 'defining challenge' for US: Obama

Washington – President Barack Obama Wednesday said incom! e inequality is the “defining challenge” for the US while a growing middle class is... read more »

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I know when and where the deal was made between AAP and Congress, says Gadkari

“Mungeri Lal Ke Haseen Sapne” Gadkari Says When Asked...

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, whose recent comments were construed by the Congress as an attack on Prime Narendra Modi, on Friday reacted to the speculation that he would be projected as the next... read more »

Mulayam Singh Yadav’s Party mulls withdrawing support to UPA govt

Rabri Devi Says “His Memory Is Fading”...

Patna: A day after after Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament, former Bihar Chief... read more »

BJP’s BS Yeddyurappa Can Take Floor Test Tomorrow...

BJP's BS Yeddyurappa Can Take Floor Test Tomorrow, Suggests Supreme Court: 10 Facts

The BS Yeddyurappa government will prove its majority only on the floor of the house, his lawyer argued before the Supreme Court today. Three judges are... read more »

PM Narendra Modi Breaks Silence on Kathua, Unnao Rapes,...

In the face of widespread public criticism of his silence in the face of the gang rape of an eight-year-old girl in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir and of a minor... read more »

Delhi HC set aside ECI Order disqualifying 20 AAP MLAs

The Delhi High Court on Friday quashed the notification issued by President Ram Nath Kovind to disqualify 20 Aam Admi Party (AAP) MLAs following such a... read more »

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Sci - Tech

This might be the best thing about the new Pixel 2.

Google just unveiled a bunch of new products, including at least one device that nobody asked for. The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are undeniably the stars of the shows, phones that Android hardcore fans... read more »

New Ransomware ‘Locky’ Spreading Throu...

The government has issued an alert for a new computer ransomware called ‘Locky’ which is spreading through a wave of emails with... read more »

Vodafone Rs 244 prepaid plan with 70GB 4G data: All you...

The new plan from Vodafone is applicable for new prepaid customers who have a new 4G prepaid SIM card. The plan gives users 1GB 4G data per day for 70 days.... read more »

Xiaomi Redmi 4 review: Redmi 3S Prime HD remaster

Xiaomi’s new Redmi 4 borrows heavily from last year’s Redmi 3S (Prime) in almost all the major departments, and yet, when you look at it for the... read more »

OnePlus 5 Colour Variants Teased, Might Offer Interesti...

HIGHLIGHTS OnePlus has referred to one of the colours as “Unicorn” OnePlus 5 is expected to come in Black and Red colours as well The smartphone... read more »

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Nepal to allow private investment in power transmission

Nepal to allow private investment in power transmission

Kathmandu – The government of Nepal is ready to invite private sector investment in power transmission line projects, an official said here Sunday. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA),... read more »

Protests in Pakistan over Mollah's execution

Protests in Pakistan over Mollah’s execution

Islamabad – Pakistani activists of the Jamaat-i-Islami held protests in various Sindh towns giving vent to their anger over the execution of... read more »

Mollah’s hanging ‘saddens’ Pakistan i...

Mollah's hanging 'saddens' Pakistan interior minister

Islamabad – Pakistan Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has expressed “deep grief” and concern over the execution of war criminal... read more »

India not shying away from providing military equipment...

India not shying away from providing military equipment: Karzai

New Delhi – Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Saturday that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and he were in full agreement on “all issues”, including... read more »

Musharraf summoned for landmark treason trial on Decemb...

Musharraf summoned for landmark treason trial on December 24

Islamabad – Former Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf will be summoned for the landmark treason trial on December 24. The three-member special... read more »

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IPL 2013 spot-fixing’s Lodha Committee office burgled

A month after the Lodha Commission panel suspended the two Indian Premier League (IPL) teams — Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), the office of the Supreme Court appointed... read more »

This ton will give me great confidence: Ajinkya Ra...

COLOMBO: If there was a vote for the ‘Man Friday’ in the Indian team, Ajinkya Rahane will win it hands down. Whatever the conditions,... read more »

Traffic cops challan Sania Mirza

HYDERABAD : Tennis player Sania Mirza has been challaned by the Hyderabad Traffic Police for “improper” display of registration number on her car. The... read more »

Sania Mirza to be conferred Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

NEW DELHI: Sania Mirza is all set to become the first woman tennis player to be conferred India’s highest sports award Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Times Now... read more »

Kohli looks to end 22-year wait for series win in Sri L...

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli’s aggressive strategy to deploy five specialist bowlers will be tested when India begin the three-match Test series... read more »

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6 experiences which are unique to Ooty

As the summer retreat for generations of British officials, and later, scores of city-dwellers, Ooty has developed plenty of activities to entertain all age groups and interests. From the thrill of a... read more »

Bangkok’s best street eats

The idea of binging on streetfood in Bangkok might seem a little suspect to those of us who like to know exactly what we’re putting in our... read more »

Look Alive, Travel Marketers – Vacations Ahoy !

“Happy Friday!” means so much more on the eve of Memorial Day weekend. While marketers prepare to relish in the impending three-day weekend, the... read more »

Top beaches in India

With one of the world’s longest coastline at its disposal, India has incredibly scenic beaches that offer everything from solitude and sunbathing to parties... read more »

World’s best honeymoon destinations

World’s best honeymoon destinations For some, it’s Paris or Rome. For others it’s the exotic islands of Thailand. The possibilities for the perfect... read more »

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Sheikh Hasina Seeks India’s Approval for Asylum, Confirms F...

New Delhi, India – In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has requested approval to seek asylum in India. This was confirmed by Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar,... read more »

Harris to unveil vice presidential pick for US 202...

Washington D.C., August 6, 2024 — In a highly anticipated move, Vice President Kamala Harris is set to unveil her vice presidential pick for the... read more »

Mass Layoffs Hit Multiple Industries as Economic Uncert...

A wave of layoffs has swept across various sectors, with tech giants, software companies, and even vacuum manufacturers cutting thousands of jobs. The latest... read more »

China Satellite Launch Marks Beginning of Thousand Sail...

China has launched the first batch of satellites for its “Thousand Sails Constellation,” a megaconstellation designed to rival SpaceX’s... read more »

Tropical Storm Debby Bears Down on the Gulf Coast: Emer...

Tropical Storm Debby is intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico, posing a significant threat to the Gulf Coast region. As the storm approaches, residents are urged... read more »

Supreme Court Grants Bail to BRS Leader K Kavitha in Delhi Excise Policy Cases

BRS leader K Kavitha is set to be released from prison following a significant ruling by the Supreme Court, which granted her regular bail in both the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and... read more »

Escalating Tensions: Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Heavy Fire

Date: August 25, 2024In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Israel and Hezbollah engaged in a fierce exchange of fire on Sunday, marking one of the most intense confrontations... read more »

Breaking News: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France

Pavel Durov, CEO and founder of Telegram, was arrested on August 24, 2024, at Le Bourget Airport in Paris by French customs officers. Durov was detained under a French arrest warrant... read more »

Supreme Court to Hear Arvind Kejriwal’s Pleas on September 6: A Key Legal Battle Unf...

New Delhi, August 23, 2024: The Supreme Court of India has scheduled a crucial hearing on September 6, 2024, concerning Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s legal challenges related to... read more »

Microsoft Offers Free Online Courses to Everyone: No Fees, Subscr...

Microsoft is offering a wide range of free online courses designed to help individuals develop their skills in areas such as technology, business, and data science. These courses are available to... read more »