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Biden administration was one of most pro-India administrations in decades: Expert
Washington: The outgoing Biden administration was one of the most pro-India administrations in decades and will be a tough act to follow, an eminent expert has said, observing that Trump 2.0 administration…
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Kerala and Telangana monitor HMPV outbreak in China, urge calm
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala and Telangana governments on Saturday said that they were closely monitoring the news reports about the massive outbreak of viral fever and respiratory infection in China and said there is…
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India, Bangladesh to release detained fishermen on Sunday
Kolkata: India and Bangladesh, on Sunday, will exchange fishermen of both countries who were arrested after their fishing boats crossed the international coastal borders and entered the coastal area of the other…
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Video: Australian crowd mock Indian fans with ‘where is your visa’ chants
During the ongoing International Test cricket trophy, the Australian crowd in the stadium targeted the Indian players and fans with chants “Where is your visa”. Several incidents have been reported at the…
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Scare in Sydney: Bumrah off for scans, Kohli leads India; pacer returns to dressing room
Sydney: India skipper Jasprit Bumrah returned to the dressing room after undergoing precautionary scans for an unspecified niggle, which forced him to leave the field after bowling just one over in the…
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India pledges support to Maldives to help it navigate economic issues
New Delhi: The Maldives is a “very concrete” expression of India’s neighbourhood first policy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, pledging New Delhi’s support the Indian Ocean archipelago as its economy is…
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94 Indian pilgrims granted visas by Pakistan for Sindh Shrine visit
New Delhi: Pakistan has issued 94 visas to Indian Hindu pilgrims to visit the neighbouring country for the birth anniversary celebrations of Shiv Avtari Satguru Sant Shadaram Sahib at a shrine in…
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India vows to protect interests amid China’s mega dam plans on Brahmaputra
New Delhi: Days after China announced its plan to build a mega dam on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet, India on Friday said it will continue to monitor and take necessary measures…
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Israeli military strikes 40 sites in Gaza, resulting in ‘dozens of’ casualties
Jerusalem: The Israeli military announced on Friday that it has conducted raids on some 40 sites used by Hamas across the Gaza Strip since Thursday, with Israeli and Palestinian sources reported that…
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Video: Man targets Indian immigrants in Canada, calls them ‘refugees’
A disturbing video that showed a man expressing hatred and prejudice towards Indian immigrants in Canada surfaced on social media, igniting outrage among people. The video of the incident posted on X…
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India lodges ‘solemn protest’ over China creating counties in Ladakh
India on Friday said it has lodged a “solemn protest” with China over the creation of two new counties in Hotan prefecture, asserting that such moves will not lend legitimacy to Beijing’s…
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Switzerland ‘burqa ban’ law comes into effect
Bern: The government of Switzerland implemented the “burqa ban” on Wednesday, January 1, a controversial measure aimed at curbing public displays of facial coverings. The ban followed a 2021 referendum in which…
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New Orleans attacker acted alone, had strong support for ISIS: Biden
Washington: New Orleans attacker Shamsud-Din Jabbar acted alone even though there are indications that he had strong support for ISIS, US President Joe Biden has said. At least 14 people were killed…
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Ahead of Trump’s inauguration, debate on H1B visas intensifies
Washington: Three weeks ahead of Trump’s inauguration here on January 20, the debate on foreign guest workers visas for highly skilled professionals, the H-1B, has intensified which has literally created divisions in…
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PM Modi condemns ‘terrorist attack’ in New Orleans
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condemned the terrorist attack in New Orleans, which has killed 15 people, and expressed condolences to the families of victims. “We strongly condemn the…
