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Praggnanandhaa clinches 1st classical chess win over world No.1 Carlsen
Stavanger: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa claimed his maiden classical game victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen to take the sole lead in the Norway Chess tournament here. The 18-year-old Indian, who…
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India, Bangladesh discuss extradition cases, visa issues
New Delhi: India and Bangladesh on Wednesday held wide-ranging talks focusing on issues relating to visas, mutual legal assistance and extradition cases. The two sides met for the fourth round of the…
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ISIS-K calling for attack on India-Pakistan Cricket World Cup match: Police
New York: ISIS-K has called for a “Lone Wolf” attack on the India-Pakistan World Cup Cricket match here next month, a top police official has warned while putting security on high alert.…
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‘All Eyes On Rafah’: Dua Lipa calls for end of Israeli genocide in Gaza
English and Albanian singer and songwriter Dua Lipa has expressed her support for ‘All Eyes On Rafah’, a campaign aimed at ending Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza Strip. In an Instagram story,…
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Brazil recalls ambassador from Israel over Gaza war
The Brazilian authorities has reportedly recalled Frederico Meyer, Brazil’s ambassador to Israel, due to rising diplomatic tensions over the Gaza war. Mayer was initially summoned to consult with his government, after Brazil…
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4 Pakistanis killed in Balochistan province by Iranian firing: Pak authorities
Karachi: At least four Pakistani citizens were killed and two others injured on Wednesday when Iranian forces opened unprovoked firing on a vehicle in a border town of Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province,…
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Indian-origin surgeon charged with sexual offences in UK
London: An Indian-origin surgeon has been charged as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual assault at Blackpool Victoria Hospital in Lancashire, north-west England, the local police force has said. Amal…
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Attack on Christians: 140 held for alleged involvement in Pakistan
Lahore: Pakistan’s Punjab police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested a total of 140 suspects involved in attacking members of the Christian minority, their properties and police personnel on the issue of…
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China enhances military support to Pakistan along LoC in Kashmir
Kupwara: Pakistan’s key ally China has been actively bolstering the defence capabilities of the Pakistani army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir over the past three years which…
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Pakistan grants India consular access to two alleged spies
Islamabad: Pakistan has granted India consular access to two Indian nationals who were arrested from Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and charged with espionage in 2020. The meeting between Indian diplomats and the Indian nationals…
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Houthi-fired missiles hit Greek-owned ship in Red Sea, says US
Washington: Houthi rebels have attacked a Greek carrier ship in the Red Sea, the US military said on Tuesday. Houthi militants launched five missiles, with the Greek-owned MV Laax reporting it had…
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‘Finish Them’, US Republican leader Nikki Haley writes on Israeli shell
Tel Aviv: US Republican leader and former envoy to the UN Nikki Haley has been photographed writing ‘Finish Them’ on an artillery shell of the Israeli Army. The pictures were shared by…
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Global use of death penalty at highest level since 2015: Amnesty
Berlin: The use of the death penalty has reached its highest level worldwide since 2015, London-based human rights group Amnesty International said on Wednesday. Some 1,153 people were executed in 2023 across…
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Spain, Norway, Ireland formally recognise Palestinian state
Tel Aviv: After making the announcement a week back, the European Union (EU) nations Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognised the Palestinian state on Tuesday, The Hill reported. This further shows intensifying…
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India announces USD 1 mn for landslide-hit Papua New Guinea
New Delhi: India on Tuesday announced an immediate financial aid of USD 1 million to provide relief and assistance to people hit by a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea. A massive…
