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President Murmu attends funeral Mass of Pope Francis

Vatican City: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday attended the funeral Mass of Pope Francis at St Peter’s Square here. Francis, who was the first non-European Pope in nearly 1,300 years, died on…
Iran-US Nuclear negotiations take place in Oman

Muscat: Iran and the United States held in-depth negotiations in Oman over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear programme on Saturday, talks that likely will hinge on the Islamic Republic’s enrichment of uranium. The…

‘Doing dirty work for US for decades’: Pakistan defence minister on terrorism

In an apparent admission, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, in a recent interview with Sky News, said his country supported and trained terrorists for the “last three decades.” However, he blamed the…
Israeli airstrike kills 10 people in Gaza Strip, half are children

Gaza Strip: An Israeli airstrike flattened a three-story home in Gaza City on Saturday, April 26, killing 10 people, half of them children, as Arab mediators scrambled to restart a ceasefire. Israeli…
Atleast 14 killed, over 750 injured after fire strikes at a port in southern Iran

Tehran:A massive explosion and fire rocked a port on Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing 14 people and injuring…
Over 1000 Bangladeshis held in Gujarat, face deportation

Ahmedabad: More than 1,000 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, including women and children, were detained following combing operations in Ahmedabad and Surat, and efforts were underway for their deportation, Minister of State for Home…
The Golconda Blue: Diamond from Hyderabad likely to fetch Rs 430 crore

Hyderabad: The Golconda Blue, a rare 23-carat diamond from Hyderabad, is likely to fetch Rs 430 crore in an auction in Geneva, Switzerland. The auction will be held on May 14. Mounted…

Video: Pak official’s throat slit gesture sparks fury over Pahalgam attack

London: In a deeply controversial moment, a senior official from the Pakistan Army inflamed tensions by making a throat-slitting gesture towards a crowd of peaceful demonstrators outside the Pakistan High Commission in…
Donald Trump arrives at funeral to pay respects to Pope Francis

Rome: President Donald Trump on Saturday was among more than 50 heads of state and other dignitaries attending the funeral of Pope Francis, where he’ll personally pay his respects to the Roman…
55 Pakistani nationals living in Maharashtra on short-term visas asked to leave by Apr 27

Mumbai: As many as 55 Pakistani nationals living in Maharashtra on short-term visas have been asked to leave the country by the Central government’s deadline of April 27, an official from the…
Pakistan offers to join ‘neutral, transparent’ probe in Pahalgam terror attack

Islamabad: Pakistan on Saturday offered to join any “neutral and transparent” probe into the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 26 people. “The recent tragedy in Pahalgam is yet another example of this…
Explained: 1972 Simla Agreement and its impact on India-Pakistan relations

After India imposed a series of diplomatic restrictions on Pakistan following the horrendous Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, killing 26 innocents, including two international citizens, the Pakistan…
Pope Francis’ funeral today; world leaders arrive in Vatican to pay last respects

Vatican City: In an outpouring of global respect and sorrow, world leaders, royalty, and religious dignitaries gathered on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square for the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away…
India, Pakistan will ‘get it figured out,’ says Trump on border tensions

Washington: US President Donald Trump refused to be drawn into India-Pakistan border tensions in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, stating that the two countries will “get it figured out one…
19 states sue Trump admin over move to end school diversity programs

Concord: Nineteen states that refused to comply with a Trump administration directive aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programmes in public schools went a step further on Friday, filing a federal…