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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,…
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Musk to donate X’s advertising revenue to war-torn Gaza, Israel hospitals
New Delhi: Elon Musk has announced that his X Corp will donate all revenue from advertising and subscriptions associated with the ongoing war in Gaza to hospitals in Israel and the Red…
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Know about OpenAI’s new board of directors who join with Altman’s return
New Delhi: In a surprising turn of events, Sam Altman, who was sacked from his position at OpenAI last week, is set to take up his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)…
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US foiled assassination plot against Sikh separatist, warned India: Report
Washington: US authorities have thwarted a conspiracy to assassinate a Sikh separatist on American soil and issued a warning to India over concerns that it was involved in the plot, according to…
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South African Parliament votes to shut Israel’s embassy, suspend ties
In the wake of increasing Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip since October 7, the South African Parliament has voted in favour of a resolution to shut down Israeli embassy in Pretoria…
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India resumes e-visa services to Canadian nationals
New Delhi: India on Wednesday resumed e-visa services to Canadian nationals, according to Sources. Earlier in September, the Indian Mission in Canada suspended visa services until further notice, citing operational reasons, according…
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Strong 6.6-magnitude quake jolts Indonesia
Jakarta: A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake jolted Indonesia’s eastern province of North Maluku on Wednesday, but it did not have the potential to trigger a tsunami, the country’s meteorology agency said. The earthquake…
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Over 20 people arrested in pro-Palestinian protest in Australia
Canberra: More than 20 people have been arrested following a pro-Palestinian protest overnight in a suburb of Sydney, Australian police said on Wednesday. Approximately 400 people carried out “unauthorised protest activity” at…
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Indians form 3rd largest illegal immigrant population in US: Pew
New Delhi: Numbering around 725,000, Indians form the third largest population of illegal immigrants in the US after Mexico and El Salvador, according to new Pew Research Center estimates. As of 2021,…
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India absent at voting on UNGA resolution on ‘better world through sports’
United Nations: Two days after the Cricket World Cup final, India has absented itself from voting on a General Assembly resolution on sports promoting “understanding among peoples and nations”. Being absent during…
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Xi Jinping calls for ceasefire to end Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict for lasting peace and security and said that the two-state solution is the way out for…
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Pak chief justice bans use of word ‘sahib’ for govt officials
Islamabad: Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa has barred the addition of the word “sahib” to the title of public servants, saying it unnecessarily elevates their status and makes them feel…
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SL’s Parl passes 2024 budget; highlights need for tough reforms
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Parliament on Tuesday approved the 2024 budget, emphasising the need for tough reforms until the full recovery of the cash-strapped island nation’s economy. Although Sri Lanka has managed to…
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IDF surrounds Gaza’s Jabalya region, stronghold of Hamas
Tel Aviv: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday said that it has surrounded Jabalya region of the Gaza Strip which is considered one of the strongholds of Hamas. The IDF in…
