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Shehbaz Sharif ‘snatches’ umbrella from officer, leaves her drenched
New Delhi: A viral video doing the rounds on social media shows Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is in Paris to attend a global financing summit, “snatching” an umbrella from a…
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Qatar PM, Russian FM agree to strengthen ties
Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and visiting Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, have agreed to deepen bilateral relations. During the talks held…
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In address to US Congress, Modi makes references to Pakistan, China
Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said there can be “no ifs or buts” in dealing with terrorism and sought action against state sponsors of terrorism, in a veiled attack on…
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Toddler fatally shoots his pregnant mother in United State’s Ohio
Washington: A two-year-old toddler fatally shot his mother who was eight months pregnant in the US state of Ohio, police said. In a statement, the Norwalk Police Department received an emergency call…
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‘If minorities not protected…’ Obama on India as Biden-Modi meet in Washington
Washington DC: Former US President Barack Obama on Thursday made a reference to the rights of ethnic minorities in India during a media interview and said if these are not protected, there…
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Democracy in our veins, no discrimination against minorities: PM Modi
Washington: Asserting that democracy is “in our spirit…and flows in our veins”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said there is no question of discrimination in India on the grounds of caste…
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Titanic submersible implodes, claiming lives of all 5 passengers
Titanic submersible experiences “catastrophic implosion,” resulting in the tragic loss of all five individuals on board. The international search for the deep-sea vessel, which was exploring the Titanic wreck, has concluded in…
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India, US should work and lead together: White House welcomes PM Modi
Washington: President Joe Biden on Thursday said India and the US should work and lead together given the challenges and opportunities facing the world, as he accorded Prime Minister Narendra Modi a grand…
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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…
