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Biden says Sunak election ‘groundbreaking milestone’
Washington: US President Joe Biden called the impending UK premiership of Rishi Sunak a “groundbreaking milestone”. Biden, as most other world leaders, is still getting used to the Indian-descent Sunak’s name. He…
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Biden thanks Indian-Americans as he hosts Diwali event at White house
New York: Hosting a Diwali reception at the White House, which was attended by more than 200 prominent Indian-Americans, US President Joe Biden thanked the community for making the festival of lights…
- India
We are proud of him: Narayana Murthy on son-in-law Rishi Sunak
Bengaluru: Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy wished Rishi Sunak on being appointed as the UK prime minister. Reacting to son-in-law Sunak’s victory, Murthy on Tuesday said that “he was proud of him and…
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Three including suspect killed in St. Louis high school shooting
Chicago: At least three people were killed, including the suspect, and seven others were injured in a shooting at a high school in St. Louis, in the US’ Missouri. A woman died…
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Watch: Pasoori brings Indian, Pakistani fans together amid on-field tension
As it often does, music upheld unity among Indian and Pakistani fans at the end of the high-voltage ICC T20 World Cup match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan at the iconic Melbourne…
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Boris Johnson loyalist Priti Patel comes out in support of Rishi Sunak as UK PM
London: Priti Patel, a loyalist of former British prime minister Boris Johnson, on Monday came out in support of Rishi Sunak to take over at 10 Downing Street as the Conservative Party…
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Unseen in decades, China’s trajectory is shaped by vision and ambition of one man
Beijing: It was a crowning moment for Xi Jinping when he stepped onto a red-carpet stage on Sunday to begin his norm-shattering third term as China’s supreme leader, media reported. Xi, 69,…
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This Diwali is special: Fiji PM to Indian community
Suva: Wishing the Indian community in Fiji on Diwali, Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama said that this year’s celebration is special as the world has won over the Covid pandemic. “I thank God…
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Texas Governor celebrates Diwali with Indian-Americans
Austin: Texas Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Diwali with prominent members of the Indian-American community at his official residence in Austin, the state capital. “Tonight, Cecilia & I celebrated Diwali at the Governor’s…
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Indian-American lawmaker slams cops for not probing ‘feces attacks’
New York: An Indian-American lawmaker has slammed the Seattle police for not investigating repeated ‘feces attacks’ on her house, which she says is “politically-motivated”. City Council member Kshama Sawant, 49, said an…
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Korean Air plane overshoots runway in Philippines airport
Seoul/Manila: Korean Air Co. said Monday its flight KE631 with 173 people on board overran the runway while landing at Cebu International Airport in the Philippines a day earlier but no injuries…
- News
1 arrested after military base outside Washington reports ‘barricade situation’
Washington: A person was taken into custody after a US military base outside Washington, D.C. reported a “barricade situation”. According to US police code, barricade situation means an incident where a person…
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Boris Johnson pulls out of UK PM race
London: Boris Johnson has pulled out of the race to become the next UK Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, saying he has enough support but decided that it was…
- Pakistan
Death toll from floods in Pakistan rises to 1,731
Islamabad: The death toll from this season’s monsoon rain and floods since mid-June has risen to 1,731 along with 12,867 injuries in Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said. According to…
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Rushdie lost sight in an eye, use of one hand after Aug attack
Madrid: Salman Rushdie has lost his sight in one eye and the use of one hand after the attack he suffered while preparing to deliver a lecture in the US’ New York…
