World
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Sri Lanka thanks India for helping to protect airspace, sea
Colombo: Sri Lanka has thanked India for helping to protect the island nation’s airspace and the sea including its exclusive economic zone through maritime and coastal surveillance operations. The gratitude towards India…
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SL’s GDP allocation for education among lowest in South Asia: UNICEF
Colombo: Battered by the worst-ever economic crisis in its post-independence history, Sri Lanka’s allocation of its GDP on education has become one of the lowest in the South Asian region. Releasing the…
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9-year-old Indian-origin boy scales Europe’s highest peak
Abu Dhabi: A 9-year-old Dubai-based Indian-origin mountain climber has achieved a remarkable feat by scaling Russia’s Mount Elbrus, which is Europe’s highest peak. Ayaan Saboor Mendon, who hails from the Indian city…
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Video: Muslim passenger berated by United Airline staff for delaying flight
A video showing a Muslim passenger berated by an airline employee for delaying a flight, despite claiming he was forced to strip by security at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, has gone…
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Gaza ready to hold municipal elections: Poll body
Ramallah: The Palestinian Central Elections Commission (CEC) said it is ready to hold municipal elections in the Gaza Strip. The Commission told Xinhua news agency that it is following the developments related…
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Seoul unveils new promotion logo
Seoul: Seoul on Wednesday unveiled its new promotion logo, “Seoul, My Soul”, to be used in its campaign to advertise the South Korea’s capital city’s allure to the world. The new slogan,…
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Environmentalists quitting Twitter in bulk following Musk takeover: Study
New Delhi: Nearly half the environmentalists active on Twitter, now X, left the platform in the 6-months following Musk’s takeover, researchers found and say this could have serious implications for public discourse…
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Pak: Churches vandalised in Punjab over blasphemy allegations
Lahore: Several churches were vandalised in Pakistan’s Punjab province on Wednesday over blasphemy allegations, officials said. The Salvation Army Church, United Presbyterian Church, Allied Foundation Church and Shehroonwala Church situated in the…
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PM Modi greets people on Parsi New Year
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted people on the occasion of the Parsi New Year Navroz, and said India takes great pride in the culture and traditions of the…
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Pakistan: Islamabad courts reject 9 bail pleas of Imran Khan
Islamabad: Pakistan’s local courts in Islamabad rejected nine petitions of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, seeking bail in connection with the First Information Reports (FIRs) registered against him over violent protests, Dawn…
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Indian-origin man convicted of fraud over stolen funds in UK
London: An Indian-origin man from Surrey in south-east England has been convicted after he pleaded guilty to one count of fraud by abuse of position, which led to over GBP 50,000 being…
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Former PSG star Neymar’s insane perks in new Al-Hilal deal
Brazilian superstar Neymar is set to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal in a deal that is reportedly worth over $400 million. In addition to his massive salary, Neymar will also receive a…
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Minnesota Governor proclaims August 15 as ‘India Day’
New York: To mark India’s 77th Independence Day, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz proclaimed August 15, 2023, as “India Day” in the state. In the proclamation, he called India the largest democracy in…
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Chef Vikas Khanna unveils replica of Konark Sun Temple wheel in NYC
New York: Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna unveiled a replica of Odisha’s famous Konark Sun Temple wheel at the iconic Times Square in New York City on the occasion of India’s Independence Day.…
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Security beefed up outside Indian embassy in US amid call for Khalistani protests
Washington DC: The security has been beefed up outside the Indian Embassy in the US in the wake of protests called out by Khalistan supporters. The visuals showed a large number of…
