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Election campaigning formally kicks off across Nepal for March 5 polls
Kathmandu: Political parties in Nepal on Monday, February 16, officially began campaigning for the March 5 general elections. As restrictions imposed by the Election Commission (EC) on the launch of the election…
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Vatican expands visitor experience at St Peter’s Basilica to mark 400th anniversary
Vatican City: Fancy a pizza with a view? The Vatican is marking the 400th anniversary of the consecration of St. Peter’s Basilica with a host of visitor-friendly initiatives, including expanding access to…
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Choice between dogs and Muslims not difficult: US Congressman Randy Fine
Florida: US Congressman Randy Fine, on Monday, February 16, stirred controversy after he claimed that if he were ever forced to choose between dogs and Muslims, the choice “is not a difficult…
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British Museum removes word ‘Palestine’ from ancient Middle East displays
London: The British Museum has removed references to the term “Palestine” from some displays relating to the ancient Middle East following concerns raised about its historical use, according to Anadolu Agency. The…
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Jacks’ brilliance vs Italy seals Super 8s berth for England in T20 WC
Kolkata: Will Jacks delivered a fiery all-round performance as England overcame a spirited Italian fightback to beat them by 24 runs and seal their Super Eights berth, in their T20 World Cup…
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Iran FM meets UN nuclear chief ahead of fresh US talks in Geneva
Geneva: Iran’s top diplomat met with the head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency on Monday, February 16, ahead of a second round of negotiations with the United States (US) over Tehran’s…
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PM Modi to meet French President Macron in Mumbai
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on Tuesday, February 17, and during their meeting, the two leaders will review the progress made in the…
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4 minority community members elected to Bangladesh parliament
Four candidates from minority communities, including two Hindus, won in the recent general elections in Bangladesh, with all being nominees of the BNP, which is set to form the government on Tuesday,…
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T20 World Cup: Bumrah-led bowlers give India thumping win over Pakistan
Colombo: Ishan Kishan merged power with finesse for a fifty before Jasprit Bumrah destroyed Pakistan’s top-order with his malevolently talented right-arm, powering India to a T20 World Cup Super Eight berth, clinching…
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Imran Khan undergoes eye examination in jail; PTI calls process ‘malicious’
Islamabad: Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan was on Sunday examined by a team of doctors after a reported eyesight issue, while his party rejected the inspection. A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)…
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Jamaat challenges Bangladesh polls result, retracts welcome message for BNP
Dhaka: The right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami, which emerged as the main opposition party in the just-concluded Bangladesh polls, on Sunday challenged the results, demanding that the Election Commission hold a recounting of votes in…
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Om Birla to represent India at Tarique Rahman’s oath ceremony in Bangladesh
New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh’s next prime minister, Tarique Rahman, on February 17, the external affairs ministry announced on Sunday. Foreign…
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US flags concern over rising ‘aggression’ in Indo-Pacific Command
New Delhi: The India-US defence partnership has a unity of purpose to maintain peace through strength, Admiral Samuel J Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, said on Sunday, even as he…
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India, France to hold key dialogue to boost defence cooperation on Feb 17
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold talks with his French counterpart Catherine Vautrin in Bengaluru on February 17, with some key outcomes expected from the bilateral dialogue to boost defence…
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T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan’s tight bowling limits India to 175
Colombo: Opener Ishan Kishan’s supersonic half-century helped India ace a tacky pitch and post a competitive 175 for seven against Pakistan in their T20 World Cup match in Colombo on Sunday, February…
