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Russia hammers Ukraine with drones and missiles, civilians hit
Kyiv: Russia launched one of its biggest aerial attacks of the year on Ukraine, firing 574 drones and 40 ballistic and cruise missiles overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force said Thursday, while a…
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Woman on FBI’s ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list arrested in India for killing son
New York: A woman on the FBI’s ’10 Most Wanted Fugitive’ list was arrested in India on charges of killing her six-year-old son, according to officials. The arrest of Cindy Rodriguez Singh,…
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Pakistan SC grants bail to Imran Khan in May 9 riots case
The Supreme Court of Pakistan, on Wednesday, August 21, granted bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan in eight cases related to the May 9 riots in 2023. The bail was granted…
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Nikki Haley urges Trump to get India-US ties on track amid tarrif row
Washington: As tensions increase between Washington and New Delhi over US tariffs related to India’s purchase of Russian oil, former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has issued a firm…
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Microsoft grapples with arrests, protests over Israeli military’s use of its tech
Washington: Police officers arrested 18 people at worker-led protests at Microsoft headquarters on Wednesday as the tech company promises an “urgent” review of the Israeli military’s use of its technology during the…
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Mortal remains of Telangana man repatriated from Uzbekistan after 29 days
Hyderabad: After nearly a month of waiting, the mortal remains of Sanga Suresh, a 33-year-old migrant worker from Telangana, finally reached his native village Monday night, August 18. Suresh, from Peda Kothuru…
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Russian oil continues to flow to India: First Deputy PM Manturo
Moscow: Russian oil and energy resources continue to flow to India as Moscow sees potential for LNG exports, Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturo said on Wednesday. “We continue to ship…
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MEA rejects Bangladesh’s allegations of Awami League activities in India
Dhaka: The interim government on Wednesday urged India to take immediate steps to ensure that no anti-Bangladesh activity is undertaken by any Bangladeshi national from its soil. In a statement, the Foreign…
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Russia offers 5 pc discount on crude oil supplies to India amid US tariffs
Amid mounting US tariffs on India, Russia, on Wednesday, August 20, announced that it will supply crude oil at a 5 percent discount. “There will be a 5 percent discount, subject to…
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Albanese brushes off Netanyahu’s attack after Australia backs Palestinian statehood
Melbourne: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday brushed off accusations from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu that the Australian leader is a “weak politician who had betrayed Israel” by recognising a Palestinian…
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Unjustified, says Russia on US pressure on India for buying Russian crude oil
New Delhi: The US pressure on India for its procurement of Russian crude oil is “unjustified”, a senior Russian diplomat said on Wednesday. We are confident that India-Russia energy cooperation will continue…
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White House once again claims Trump ended India-Pakistan conflict
New York: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday once again claimed that US President Donald Trump has ended the military conflict between India and Pakistan. “The President is using the…
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Immigrants seeking lawful work, citizenship are now subject to ‘anti-Americanism’ screening
Washington: Immigrants seeking a legal pathway to live and work in the United States will now be subject to screening for “anti-Americanism’,” authorities said Tuesday, raising concerns among critics that it gives…
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PM Modi meets Chinese FM Wang Yi, looks forward to Xi meeting at SCO Summit
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underlined the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity along the frontier with China, and reiterated India’s commitment to a fair, reasonable and mutually-acceptable resolution…
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EAM Jaishankar to embark on 3-day Russia visit
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will leave for Russia on Tuesday for a three-day official visit aimed at deepening the longstanding India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, the Ministry…
