World
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UK criminalises creation of ‘deepfake’ images without consent
London: Despicable people who create sexually explicit “deepfakes” will face prosecution under a new law going through its parliamentary journey, the British government said on Tuesday. Deepfake refers to images and videos…
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Apple aims at assembling iPhone camera module in India to cut China dependance
New Delhi: As Apple continues to minimise its dependence on China, the iPhone maker is increasing investments in India and is reportedly in advanced talks with Tata Group’s Titan Company and Murugappa…
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Middle East crisis: Airlines told to carry out risk assessment on flight ops
New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the civil aviation ministry has asked airlines to carry out their own risk assessment on international flight operations. Air India, Vistara, IndiGo and…
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UK PM Rishi Sunak faces resistance over his smoking ban plans
London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces very vocal resistance against his plans to effectively ban smoking for anyone aged 15 and younger as a new bill comes up for a vote…
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Substantial increase in attack on Hindus in US: Indian-American Congressman
Washington: Observing that there is a substantial increase in attacks against Hindus in the US, an Indian-American Congressman has said that this was just the “beginning of a coordinated anti-Hindu attack”, as…
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Iran will face consequences of its action, says IDF chief
Tel Aviv: Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lt Gen Herzi Halevi has said that Iran will face the consequences of its action. Halevi in a video statement on Monday, after…
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South Korea ‘strongly’ protests Japan’s renewed claims to Dokdo
Seoul: South Korea on Tuesday expressed its strong opposition towards Japan after the latter released an annual diplomatic report that reasserted its territorial claims over the easternmost islets of Dokdo. The dispute…
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US NSA’s visit to India postponed
New Delhi: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has postponed his visit to India this week in view of the evolving situation in West Asia following escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran.…
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Observing with admiration world’s biggest elections: German envoy on India
New Delhi: Germany is observing with admiration the world’s biggest elections starting in India on April 19, and no matter who wins “more of India” will be seen on the international stage.,…
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Former US President Donald Trump under cloud ahead of election
New York: The historic trial of Donald Trump started on Monday, making him the first former President in US history to face a criminal case, throwing several questions over the November elections.…
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Stabbing at Sydney church a ‘terrorist act’: Australian police
Sydney: Australian police are treating a stabbing at a Sydney church as a terrorist attack, New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb said on Tuesday. Police were called to Christ The Good…
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India is world’s largest democracy & an important strategic partner: US
Washington: The Biden administration asserted that India was an important strategic partner of the US and added that the status of the relationship is expected to remain unchanged. US State Department spokesperson…