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Explained: How escalating Iran-Israel conflict may affect India
The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has significant implications for India, particularly in terms of energy security and economic stability. As a major importer of oil, India is closely monitoring the…
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Indian-American politician Nikki Haley joins Hudson Institute think tank
Washington: Prominent Indian-American politician and former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley has joined the prestigious Hudson Institute, the think tank announced on Monday. “Nikki is a proven, effective leader on both foreign…
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Church targeted in 2nd stabbing attack in Sydney; Bishop, several others hurt
In a distressing incident, a bishop and several other congregants were allegedly stabbed during a mass at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Sydney on Monday evening. It is the second stabbing…
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FBI opens criminal investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse
New York: The FBI has opened a criminal investigation into the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse incident that will also look into whether the crippled ship, mostly manned by Indians, left the key…
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Eid ul Fitr celebration to be held at New Zealand Parliament building
Eid ul Fitr celebrations will take place at the New Zealand Parliament on Monday, April 29. The event will be held in the Banquet Hall of Parliament Buildings in Wellington, from 6:15…
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At polarised UNSC meet on Iran attack, only consensus is Middle East tensions shouldn’t escalate
United Nations: After hearing a warning at the polarised Security Council’s emergency meeting from Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that the “Middle East was on the brink”, the only consensus was that there should be…
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Iran-Israel tensions: Blinken calls Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi FMs
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday reached out over phone to the foreign ministers of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt, while Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had calls with…
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Destroyed more than 80 Iranian UAVs headed towards Israel, says US
Washington: The US destroyed more than 80 UAVs and at least six ballistic missiles launched by Iran at Israel, the Pentagon said Sunday. This includes a ballistic missile on its launcher vehicle…
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G7 expresses ‘full support’ for Israel after Iran attack
Washington: The leaders of G7 countries met virtually on Sunday and expressed “full solidarity and support to Israel and its people” and reaffirmed their “commitment towards its security”. “We, the Leaders of…
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Leh Apex Body to begin march on April 17 to meet shepherds losing pasture land: Wangchuk
Leh: The Leh Apex Body (LAB) will start a five-day foot march to Skang Chu-Thang near the Himachal Pradesh border on April 17 to meet the shepherds who are reportedly losing their…
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Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh’s killer shot dead in Pakistan
New Delhi: Amir Sarfaraz Tamba, an accused in the murder of Indian death row prisoner in Pakistan Sarabjit Singh and a close associate of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit founder Hafiz Sayeed, was…
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State Bank of Pakistan repays USD 1bn in Eurobonds
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan has repaid USD 1 billion in Eurobonds as the cash-strapped country prepares for a new long-term bailout from the IMF to help manage its external financing…
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24-year-old Indian student shot dead in Canada
Ottawa: A 24-year-old Indian student was shot dead in his car in Sunset neighbourhood in Canada’s Vancouver, police said on Sunday. Chirag Antil, 24, was found dead inside a vehicle in the…
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Second batch of Indian military personnel leaves Maldives: President Muizzu
Male: The second batch of Indian military personnel manning a helicopter gifted by India to the Maldives has left the island nation as demanded by him, President Mohamed Muizzu has said. Muizzu,…
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UK PM condemns Iran’s ‘reckless’ attack against Israel, deploys jets
London: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has condemned Iran’s attack against Israel as “reckless” and pledged that the UK would stand up for security in the region after Tehran launched dozens of aerial…