World
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US set to introduce in-country renewable H-1B visa: official
Washington: The US is set to introduce in-country renewable H-1B visas, a significant decision that would help thousands of Indian professionals in staying in the country to continue with their jobs without…
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I don’t accept court orders, won’t allow any Hindi movies: Kathmandu Mayor
Kathmandu: Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah on Thursday said that he will not allow the screening of Indian movies in cinemas across the Nepal capital despite a court order. As soon as the…
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US intends to open consulates in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad & India in Seattle: White House
Washington: The US will open two new consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad while India will establish a mission in Seattle to boost people-to-people relationships, a senior White House official said on Thursday.…
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China surpasses US in popularity among Arab youth
Abu Dhabi: More young Arabs see China as an ally of their countries than the US, a survey of regional youth has found. The US ranks seventh among nations considered as friendly,…
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‘Big deal’: Modi to take 2 questions from media during presser with Biden
US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver statements and answer questions from journalists on Thursday during the Indian leader’s state visit, an event described as a ‘big…
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Search for missing tourist sub enters critical stage
Washington: The search for the missing tourist submarine with five people on board, is entering a critical stage as the dwindling supply of oxygen in the vessel is estimated to run out…
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Third back-to-back tremors of over magnitude 4.5 jolts Myanmar
Naypyidaw: Third back-to-back tremors of over magnitude 4.5 jolted Myanmar, 3 hours after the second one that took place around 2:53 am IST An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 hit Myanmar’s Yangon on…
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Watch: Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden welcome PM Modi at White House
Washington DC: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed at the White House in Washington DC by United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. The camaraderie between leaders was visible…
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US backs India’s rise as great power: senior State Department official
Washington: The US supports India’s rise as a great power, and this will be central to ensuring American interests in the years ahead, a senior State Department official said on Wednesday, on…
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PCB’s likely chairman Zaka Ashraf rejects Asia Cup’s hybrid model
Islamabad: The likely new chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Zaka Ashraf has rejected his predecessor Najam Sethi’s much-publicised “hybrid model” for the upcoming Asia Cup, which is slated to be held…
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People arrive in large numbers to attend yoga day event at UN
New York: A spirit of enthusiasm and celebration overflowed outside the UN headquarters here on Wednesday as people in large numbers attended a historic event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to…
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Hollywood Actor Richard Gere, industry captains join PM Modi for yoga session at UN
New York: Famed Hollywood actor Richard Gere, Iyengar yoga exponent Deidra Demens, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and prominent American singer Mary Millben were among the eminent personalities who joined Prime…
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Employees sue Musk’s Twitter over failure to pay 2022 bonuses
San Francisco: Elon Musk-run Twitter has been sued by its employees over its failure to pay bonuses for last year, despite promises that the company will pay at least 50 percent of…
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PM Modi leads historic Yoga session at UN
United Nations: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a unique yoga session at the UN Headquarters here on Wednesday in a historic celebration to commemorate the 9th International Day of Yoga, attended by…
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Pak Army chief included in body formed for economic revival
Islamabad: The Pakistan government has constituted a Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) to provide an impetus to its efforts for economic revival — to be chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and…
