World
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Great step: New UK-India visa scheme hailed by industry, student groups
London: Industry and student groups in Britain have welcomed the new UK-India Young Professionals Scheme launched by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, calling it a great step in ensuring the smooth movement of…
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Indo-Nepal border sealed ahead of election in Nepal
Patna: Ahead of the general election in Nepal, the Indo-Nepal international border will be sealed for the next 72 hours. The decision was made after a high-level meeting of India and Nepelese…
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Poland probably hit by Ukrainian missile: NATO chief
London: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said it was probably a Ukrainian missile that hit Poland earlier this week resulting in the deaths of two civilians. Speaking to the BBC on Wednesday…
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Indian national jailed in Singapore for bank fraud
Singapore: An Indian national has been jailed in Singapore for nine weeks after he committed fraud involving more than S$26,000 that was traced to three fraud victims in the US. Bhambri Kunal,…
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McConnell re-elected as Republican leader in US Senate
Washington: Mitch McConnell has been re-elected as Republican leader in the US Senate. A longtime Senate Republican leader from Kentucky, McConnell defeated US Senator Rick Scott of Florida reportedly in a 37…
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Trump’s bid for presidency in 2024 ‘dicey’ even if some Republicans support
Washington: Former US President Donald Trump’s third bid for the presidency in 2024 could not have come at a more “inopportune moment” with GOP divided in supporting him, funders shying away from…
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Sunak shares list of activity on G20’s last day, thanks Modi for Indians’ wishes
London: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday shared his hectic activity meeting world leaders, including US President Joe Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and others including of the G7 and…
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Republicans gain control of US House of Representatives
Washington: The opposition Republican Party gained control of the 435-member US House of Representatives on Wednesday, but with a narrow majority. The Republicans now have 218 seats as against 211 of the…
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Oman: Trump family signs deal with Saudi real estate developer to build golf resort
Former United States (US) President, Donald Trump’s family company Trump Organization has signed a $1.6 billion deal with a Saudi real estate developer to build a golf resort in Oman, local media…
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UK PM Sunak sets up inquiry into bullying allegations against deputy
London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday agreed to a request by his deputy and close Cabinet ally, Dominic Raab, to set up an independent investigation after two formal complaints of…
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Modi, Sunak agree on ‘enduring importance’ of UK-India relations
Bali: The UK on Wednesday unveiled a new scheme offering 3,000 places annually to 18 to 30 year-old degree-educated Indian nationals to come to Britain to live and work for up to…
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G20 declaration underlines urgency to diversify energy systems
New Delhi: The G20’s Bali Declaration on Wednesday underlined the urgency to rapidly transform and diversify energy systems by accelerating and ensuring clean, sustainable and affordable energy transitions. Members of the grouping…
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Indonesia hands over G20 presidency to India as Bali Summit ends
Bali: Indonesia on Wednesday handed over the G20 presidency to India for the coming year at the Bali summit here with Prime Minister Narendra Modi terming it a matter of pride for…
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Labour MP starts drive to stem decline of Indian languages in UK schools
London: An opposition Labour Party politician is leading a drive to seek government funding to boost the uptake of Indian languages in British schools, with official figures showing a sharp decline in…
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Echoing PM Modi’s message, G-20 declaration says ‘today’s era must not be of war’
Bali: Leaders at the G20 summit on Wednesday called for an immediate end to the Ukraine conflict, holding that “today’s era must not be of war”, a formulation that echoed Prime Minister…
