World
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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…
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My Hindu faith guides me as PM: Rishi Sunak at Morari Bapu Ram Katha’ in UK
London: Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday that his Hindu faith guides him in every aspect of his life and gives him the courage to do the best as the Prime Minister of…
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Typhoon Lan makes landfall in Japan
Tokyo: Lan, the seventh typhoon of this season, made landfall in western Japan on Tuesday with gusts and heavy rainfall, disrupting transport services for travelers from both home and abroad during the…
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Bangladesh sees 2nd highest single day Dengue deaths of 2023
Dhaka: Amid an ongoing dengue outbreak, Bangladesh registered the second-highest number of fatalities on a single day since January this year, taking the overall death toll to 416, the Directorate General of…
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Pakistani rupee drops to 3-month low on first day of caretaker govt
New Delhi: The Pakistani rupee (PKR) witnessed a significant drop on Tuesday — the first day of the caretaker government taking over the reins of power in the centre — and closed…
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Death toll from Hawaii wildfires rises to 99
Honolulu: The death toll from the devastating wildfires in the US state of Hawaii’s Maui Island has increased to 99, authorities said on Tuesday. Addressing reporters, Maui Police Chief John Pelletier said…
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China stops releasing youth unemployment figures as economy falters
New Delhi: China has stopped releasing youth unemployment figures, which were seen by some as a key indication of the country’s slowdown. The decision is due to changes in the world’s second…
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There’s another occasion on Aug 15; It’s a Day of Mourning in Bangladesh
New Delhi: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founder of Bangladesh, was assassinated at his home in Dhanmondi 32 on August 15, 1975, following which military dictator Major General Ziaur Rahman assumed power. Incumbent…
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Ex-US President Donald Trump indicted in fourth case
Washington: Former US President Donald Trump was charged along with 18 alleged accomplices in connection with attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election count in the state of Georgia. Late Monday night,…
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Trump slams judge for gagging him on ‘inflammatory statements’
Washington: Former US President Donald Trump defied Federal Judge Tanya Chutkan on her “gagging and protective” order “with the remark that is highly partisan” and “very biased and unfair”. Taking to his…
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IED detected, defused in J&K’s Baramulla district
Srinagar: A day before the Independence Day, security forces detected and defused an improvised explosive device (IED) in J&K’s Baramulla district. Officials said that a team of security forces including the army…
