World
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Taliban shuts down main border point with Pakistan
Kabul: The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has ordered the shutdown of one of the country’s main trading and border crossing points with Pakistan, accusing Islamabad of reneging on its commitments. The Afghan…
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New Zealand government extends national emergency
The New Zealand Government today extended the state of national emergency declared on 14 February for a further seven days, in response to the widespread impacts caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. Minister for…
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Indian-American doctor admits healthcare fraud conspiracy
New York: An Indian-American doctor has admitted defrauding New Jersey state and local health benefit programmes and other insurers by submitting fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions. Saurabh Patel, 51, who owns…
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Fire breaks out at high-rise building in Bangladesh capital Dhaka
Dhaka: A devastating fire broke out at a multi-storied building in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka, with no death reported so far. At least seven fire engines were fighting the fire on the sixth…
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2 killed, 8 injured in truck-van collision in Pakistan
Islamabad: At least two passengers were killed and eight others injured in a collision between a truck and a van near Jamshoro district in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province, rescue service reported. The…
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India-US making efforts for cooperation in nuclear energy sector
New Delhi: In the face of growing global concerns over energy security triggered by the Ukraine conflict, India and the US are giving a fresh look at exploring practical cooperation in the…
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As the war lingers, it’s business as usual for markets
The Russia-Ukraine confrontation seems to be like an event which began just the other day or yesterday, but would be marking its first anniversary on February 24. When it began, it appeared…
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Tur dal prices to go up as production constraints pull down supplies
Ahmedabad: The Tur daal (lentil or toor) market is extremely tight due to insufficient supply; imported daal will arrive soon but will have little impact on the market. Because of this, retail…
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Allahabad HC rejects petition seeking cancelling of FIR against conversion accused
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging an FIR lodged against 37 people accused of coercing a man to undergo a religious conversion from Hinduism to Christianity through…
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Blinken meets Wang Yi in Munich, says Chinese balloon programme ‘exposed’ to world
Washington: Amidst strained ties over an alleged Chinese spy balloon, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and raised “the unacceptable” violation of American sovereignty…
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Dutch govt expels Russian diplomats for alleged espionage
The Hague: The Dutch government has announced the expulsion of a number of Russian diplomats for alleged espionage. The Netherlands will not allow more diplomats to work at the Russian Embassy in…
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Ex-US President Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care
Houston: Former US President Jimmy Carter will spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care after a series of short hospital stays, Carter Center announced. After a…
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Hungarian PM calls for peace in Russia-Ukraine conflict, warns of escalation
Budapest: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called for peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and warned of the escalation of the conflict here. Giving his annual state of the nation address, Orban said…