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Sunak urges Israel to keep ‘calm heads’ in response to Iran attack
London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu it is “a moment for calm heads to prevail” in Israel’s response to Iran’s missile and drone attack. Sunak…
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Copenhagen’s ‘Notre Dame moment’ as old bourse burns, loses spire
Copenhagen: The Danish capital Copenhagen suffered its “Notre Dame moment” after the historic stock exchange, one of its oldest and most iconic buildings, was engulfed by a major fire on Tuesday, causing…
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HC orders removal of defamatory content against Gaurav Bhatia from online
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the removal of alleged defamatory content from social media platforms against BJP spokesperson and senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia in connection with an incident…
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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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Biden unlikely to cut Iran’s oil lifeline after Israel attack: Report
The recent unprecedented missile and drone strike by Iran on Israel has raised questions about the potential response from the Biden administration. However, analysts suggest that such a move is unlikely due…
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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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Video: Mortal remains of Hyderabad student found dead in US reach home
Hyderabad: The mortal remains of a 25-year-old Hyderabad student, who was found dead in the US city of Cleveland, have reached home. The student, Mohammad Abdul Arfath, hailing from Nacharam, had gone…
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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.…
