World
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Biden-Speak lost in transit to Pakistan
Islamabad: Exaggeration and dramatics are Pakistans traits. So, it is hardly surprising when a fleeting, off-the-cuff remark of US President Joe Biden was greeted with hysteria. The US envoy in Islamabad was…
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Deaths in Gambia due to Indian cough syrups serious issue: WHO chief scientist
Pune: Chief scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said the death of children in Gambia, potentially linked to four Indian-made cough syrups, was a serious issue. Swaminathan…
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Diwali to be public school holiday in New York City starting 2023
New York: Diwali will be a public school holiday in New York City starting next year, Mayor Eric Adams announced at a press conference on Thursday with state assembly woman Jenifer Rajkumar.…
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Canadian city pays tribute to Moosewala, plants tree
Ottawa: In the memory of late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, who was killed earlier this year, the Canadian city of Brampton planted a tree. Brampton was a second home to Moosewala, who…
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Tehran rejects EU claim on use of Iranian drones against Ukraine
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister has rejected the claim of the European Union (EU) that Iran had sent missiles and drones to Russia to be used against Ukraine. In a phone conversation with…
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UK: MP Baker says Rishi Sunak would make a good PM
London: With UK’s beleaguered Prime Minister Liz Truss resigning, Conservative MP and Northern Ireland minister Steve Baker has said that former British Chancellor of Indian-origin Rishi Sunak will make a good Prime…
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Liz Truss: UK’s third female PM leaves office without India trade deal prize
London: Britain’s third female Prime Minister, Liz Truss, is out of office on Thursday after the shortest tenure at 10 Downing Street in London and without a cherished India-UK free trade agreement…
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‘Cannot deliver mandate’: Liz Truss quits as UK Prime Minister
London: UK’s beleaguered Prime Minister Liz Truss, facing opposition from within the party over her handling of the economy and exit of key ministers, resigned on Thursday. Addressing reporters outside 10 Downing…
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Malaysia to hold a general election on Nov 19
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia will hold the general election on November 19, the Election Commission said on Thursday. The nomination of candidates will take place on November 5, providing two weeks for official election…
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UN flag to be flown alongside Tricolour on Oct 24
New Delhi: On the occasion of UN Day on October 24, the UN flag will be flown along side the Tricolour in several government establishments across the country. However, the UN flag…
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Follow Gandhiji’s values for all-inclusivity, rights, equality: UN chief
Mumbai: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for practising the values of Mahatma Gandhi – the Father of the Nation – to achieve all-inclusivity, protecting the rights of all sections…
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Indian-American ex-candidate for US Congress dances in NYC street on brother’s wedding
New York, Oct 20 (IANS) Suraj Patel, an Indian-American former candidate for US Congress, shared a video on social media of him and his family dancing on the streets of New York…
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France spends $7.3bn on massive future investment plan
Paris: France has invested 7.5 billion euros ($7.3 billion) on major projects since the country unveiled the ‘France 2030’ investment roadmap last year to support ecological and economic transitions. In a statement…
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Hamilton West by-election date announced
Auckland: The Hamilton West by-election will be held on Saturday 10 December, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. The by-election follows the announcement of the resignation of independent MP Gaurav Sharma. “The…
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India has more centi-millionaires than UK, Russia: Report
New Delhi: With levels of poverty, inflation and hunger notwithstanding, India ranks third in the world’s first-ever global study on the rise of centi-millionaires — individuals with assets of more than Rs…
