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Three-day World Hindu Congress opens in Bangkok on Friday
Bangkok: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will on Friday inaugurate the World Hindu Congress here in Thailand’s capital which will bring together thinkers, activists and leaders to deliberate on issues and challenges faced…
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US demands accountability following India’s ‘assassination bid’ of Sikh separatist
The White House has reacted to the Financial Times‘s report of India’s bid to assassinate a Khalistani supporter on American soil saying the issue was raised “at the senior-most levels” with India.…
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Indian skilled workers, medics, students dominate UK visa tally
London: Indian skilled workers, medical professionals and students held on to their domination in the UK’s visa tally over the past year, according to official immigration statistics released here on Thursday. The…
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Biden calls Middle East leaders after Israel-Hamas hostage deal
Washington: US President Joe Biden called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad al-Thani of Qatar and President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt to discuss the latest situation in…
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Attempt on my life threat to US sovereignty: Khalistan leader Pannun
New Delhi: Calling the foiled attempt on his life ‘transnational terrorism’ and a threat to US sovereignty, Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun said on Thursday that he will let the American government…
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Indian doctoral student killed in shooting incident in US
New York: A 26-year-old Indian doctoral student at the University of Cincinnati was found dead inside his car after a shooting incident in the US state of Ohio. Aaditya Adlakha was driving…
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New Zealand government negotiations conclude, coalition deal signing on Friday
Auckland: In a significant development, the government coalition negotiations have reached their final stages, with the National Party’s leader, Christopher Luxon, anticipating the formal signing of the deal on Friday. Luxon expressed…
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Al is only a means, not an end: Nadella after Altman’s return to OpenAI
San Francisco: As Sam Altman returned to OpenAI after the five-day intense drama, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has said that technology, including Al, is only a tool. In an internal…
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Video: US-Canada bridge explosion puts both nations on high alert
New York: On the eve of a major US holiday, the fiery explosion of a car on a bridge to Canada has put the two neighbouring nations on high alert and shut…
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Over 2000 Israelis, Palestinians granted Australian visas
Canberra: Over 2,000 Palestinians and Israelis have been granted temporary Australian visas since the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalated in October, the government has revealed. According to data released by the…
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Gaza Strip’s loss of life equally shocking as that of Ukraine: Putin
Moscow: Acknowledging that what is happening in Ukraine is undoubtedly a “tragedy”, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said conflicts elsewhere, including in the Gaza Strip, are also “shocking” and urged the…
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EU to send more humanitarian aid to Gaza during four-day truce
The European Union Commission on Wednesday, November 22, said it will use the four-day truce in Gaza Strip to step up its humanitarian aid efforts. “The European Commission will do its utmost…
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Pakistan applies for BRICS membership; seeks Russia’s support
Beijing: Pakistan has applied for membership in the BRICS grouping and sought Russia’s support, the country’s envoy to Moscow Muhammad Khalid Jamali has said. Pakistan has filed an application to join the…
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UN cheif Guterres welcomes Israel-Hamas deal to release hostages
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday welcomed the agreement reached by Israel and Hamas to release hostages in Gaza, describing it as an “important step in the right direction” but…
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Nearly 95% of Internet users now on social media platforms globally
New Delhi: Nearly 95 per cent of all Internet users are now on various social media platforms, 4 per cent more than last year, a report showed on Wednesday. As of October,…
