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OnePlus 13 Launch Details Officially Confirmed

OnePlus 13 Launch Date and Design Officially Announced The highly anticipated OnePlus 13 is officially set to launch on October 31, 2024 in China. This new flagship model will replace the OnePlus 12 and promises several upgrades, including both technical advancements and design innovations. Color... read more »

Meet the 2024 Nobel Prize Winners: Pione...

Meet the 2024 Nobel Prize Winners: Pioneers in Physics, Chemistry, and Medi...

These are the biographies and achievements of the Nobel Prize winners of 2024: The Nobel Prize in Physics 2024: John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2024 for their foundational contributions that enable machine... read more »

Mobile Retailers Urge Government to Canc...

Mobile Retailers Urge Government to Cancel Licenses of Chinese Brands Like ...

A coalition of Indian mobile phone retailers is urging the central government to revoke the licenses of prominent Chinese smartphone brands such as OnePlus, iQOO, and Poco. The retailers, represented by trade bodies like the All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA), claim that these Chinese... read more »

Apple Launches iPhone 16 Series with App...

Apple Launches iPhone 16 Series with Apple Intelligence and AirPods Pro 2 U...

Apple has officially launched the highly anticipated iPhone 16 series, packed with cutting-edge technology and significant improvements. The new lineup includes the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, both powered by the all-new A18 Pro chip, delivering unprecedented speed and enhanced energy... read more »

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Africa

Libya warns of ‘humanitarian disaster’ over fuel fire

Libya has requested international assistance to put out a fire at a large fuel storage site in Tripoli that was hit by a rocket during militia clashes. The huge blaze could cause a... read more »

South Africa’s ruling African National Congr...

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) held an early lead as votes were counted on Thursday, a day after millions... read more »

32 dead, 3000 displaced due to floods in South Africa

Johannesburg: Floods caused by heavy rains which affected most parts of South Africa left 32 dead and about 3, 000 displaced, authorities said on Monday.... read more »

Ex-South Sudanese vice president urged to accept ceasef...

Khartoum – Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said Monday that leaders would join hands against forces allied to South Sudanese ex-vice president Riek... read more »

Ban seeks South Sudan parties’ cooperation to sol...

United Nations – The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for “full cooperation” of all parties in finding a peaceful solution to the... read more »

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All India

India votes against decision on climate change debate at Security...

As expected, India on Monday voted against a draft resolution seeking to create a formal space for climate changerelated discussions at the UN Security Council. The resolution fell through following... read more »

Maharashtra: Two days in Mumbai to impose Article ...

Violators will be punished in accordance with section 188 of the Indian Criminal Code and other legal provisions, the ruling said. In connection with... read more »

General Bipin Rawat is cremated today with all military...

The funeral service for Defense Chief Bipin Rawat and his wife Madulik Rawat, who killed 13 people in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, is held... read more »

Indian Army Helicopter Crash Live Update: For the CDS R...

IAF Mi17V5 Helicopter Crash Live Today, CDS Helicopter Crash Bipina Rawata Army Establishment. as well as the country. 4,444 military helicopters crashed in... read more »

What is a black box? A device capable of unraveling the...

The black box is an important electronic device, also known as a flight data recorder, that records 88 important flight parameters including speed, altitude,... read more »

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Asia

Two die as cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea

Two die as cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea ## Cargo Plane Incident at Hong Kong International Airport Claims Two Lives **Hong Kong –** A cargo aircraft arriving from Dubai went off... read more »

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to ceasefire, Qatar sa...

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to ceasefire, Qatar says ## Qatar Mediates Ceasefire Agreement Between Pakistan and Afghanistan Amid Escalating Border... read more »

Gaza ceasefire: Peace deal or political theatre?

Gaza ceasefire: Peace deal or political theatre? ## Gaza Ceasefire: Relief Tempered by Disparate Narratives Surrounding Captive Release **Gaza City/Jerusalem... read more »

In the occupied West Bank, the war continues

In the occupied West Bank, the war continues ## Rising Tensions in the West Bank Amid Annexation Concerns The West Bank is experiencing a period of heightened... read more »

Clashes erupt in Bangladesh’s Dhaka in protests over go...

Clashes erupt in Bangladesh’s Dhaka in protests over govt’s new charter ## Dhaka Engulfed in Unrest as Demonstrations Against New Charter Turn... read more »

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Australia

Hit-and-run fugitive Puneet’s father says Oz prisons not sa...

Sydney – India-born hit-and-run fugitive Puneet Puneet’s father has said he is not going to fight his son’s extradition to Australia as he felt that Indians are not safe in Oz... read more »

WikiLeaks doubts 'unauthorized' US' Assange 'unlikely to face charges' claims

WikiLeaks doubts ‘unauthorized’ USR...

Sydney – Wikileaks has doubts over new claims by US officials that Julian Assange is unlikely to face charges for publishing secret... read more »

Australia PM seeks security dialogue with Indonesia aft...

Sydney – Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Wednesday he hoped to establish a “security round table” with Indonesia, seeking to... read more »

‘Dr. Death’ Patel walks ‘free’ from manslaughter charge...

Sydney – Indian-origin surgeon Jayant Patel, accused of the manslaughter of three patients in Australia, has walked a free man from court. The... read more »

Australian PM “deeply” regrets embarrassmen...

CANBERRA – Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott still insisted during question time of the Parliament on Wednesday that he’s not going to... read more »

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Business

At age 16, he spent $23 to buy a website domain. 9 years later, h...

At age 16, he spent $23 to buy a website domain. 9 years later, his blue-collar business brings in $1.3 million a year ## Singaporean Brothers Build Thriving Handyman Empire from Humble... read more »

on Monday blocked government buildings in Kiev after the biggest demonstrations in the Ukrainian capital since 2004-05 Orange Revolution.

European defense stocks slide as U.S., Ukraine mak...

European defense stocks slide as U.S., Ukraine make progress on peace plan ## European Defense Sector Experiences Downturn Amid Cautious Optimism in... read more »

Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever and...

US flies 150 Americans, plus diplomats out of South Sudan

Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever and it's costing the economy ## The Slowing Tech Cycle: How Device Longevity Impacts US Productivity A... read more »

Australia's Qube Holdings' shares jump 20% as...

Kim Kardashian shares video montage of Kanye West relationship

Australia's Qube Holdings' shares jump 20% as Macquarie proposes $7.5 billion takeover deal ## Qube Holdings Stock Surges on Proposed Macquarie... read more »

Global week ahead: Which tail is wagging the market dog...

Global week ahead: Which tail is wagging the market dog? ## Market Turmoil Spurs Search for Dominant Influencer Global equity markets experienced a turbulent... read more »

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State-owned carrier Air India understated losses – CAG

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s state-owned airline Air India understated its operating losses by nearly $1 billion over three fiscal years to March 2015, the federal auditor said in a... read more »

India’s Avenue Supermarts IPO oversubscribed...

MUMBAI (Reuters) – The last day of bidding for an initial public offering (IPO) by India’s Avenue Supermarts Ltd saw investors clamouring... read more »

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China

13 dead in China firework plant explosion

CHANGSHA – Thirteen people have been confirmed dead and one more remained missing after an explosion at a firework plant in central China’s Hunan Province on Monday, local authorities... read more »

Rains in China kill 19, thousands evacuated

BEIJING: Heavy rains in China’s southwest have killed at least 19 people and left 20 missing, with tens of thousands of people evacuated due to... read more »

China says 2 pilots died in aircraft carrier tests

Two Chinese test pilots were killed during development of the country’s first aircraft carrier fighter wing, state media said. President Xi Jinping had... read more »

11 held in China for sale of toxic capsules

BEIJING: Eleven people have been arrested for production and sale of toxic capsules on massive scale in east China’s Zhejiang Province. Police arrested... read more »

Eight killed, 24 missing after rainstorms, landslides h...

Eight people were killed and 24 others went missing after rainstorms and landslides hit China’s southwestern Chongqing Municipality. More than 500... read more »

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Cricket

Former Pakistan cricketer Arshad Khan driving Uber cab in Sydney

NEW DELHI: How would you picture the life of a former international cricketer? Probably nurturing the upcoming generation of cricketers, commentating, working for a cricket board, running his own... read more »

Captain’s knock: Kohli shows maturity in Sri...

India, pleased as they must be at the series win, should still feel a bit disappointed that the scoreline is 2-1 and not 3-0 in their favour. India... read more »

Sports Ministry approves names for Dronacharya Award

Wrestling coach Anoop Singh and Paralympics coach Naval Singh were among the five names officially approved by the Sports Ministry for the prestigious... read more »

BCCI looking to better it’s public image, says Anurag T...

The Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking to change it’s public image, according to BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur. BCCI, the richest board in... read more »

IPL 2013 spot-fixing’s Lodha Committee office burgled

A month after the Lodha Commission panel suspended the two Indian Premier League (IPL) teams — Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), the... read more »

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Culture

History behind common Christmas traditions revealed

Kolkata Christmas Festival to begin Dec 20

Kolkata – Scheduled to be inaugurated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Kolkata Christmas Festival beginning Dec 20 here is set to usher in the festive spirit with food, fun... read more »

New age writings of love, confusion and erotica

Fresh and complex, funny and erotic, this week IANS bookshelf is stacked with new age writings that are about today’s generation and their many... read more »

Akhilesh to lay foundation for 200 ft Buddha statue, pa...

Lucknow – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will lay the foundation stone of multi-crore project in Kushinagar Dec 13 that includes const!... read more »

Labourers dig up 19th century silver coins in Tripura

Agartala – Labourers at work in southern Tripura found a cache of 76 silver coins dating to the early 19th century recently. They were later handed over... read more »

Kerala’s ancient drama, dance and rhythm in Dubai

By Malavika Vettath Dubai – The staging of an unabridged Malayalam classic in the colours and drama of Kathakali; the rich repertoire of Koodiyattam, a... read more »

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Economy

Tim Cook Invests In Crypto But Don’t Expect It On Apple Pay...

Tim Cook revealed that he personally invests in cryptocurrency, but that he has no plans to invest Apple’s cash in the asset. Apple Inc. chief executive officer Tim Cook said the company is... read more »

How is Taxable Income Calculated – Know Inco...

All individuals and entities in India, having a taxable income, are required to pay taxes to the Income Tax Department and file their income tax... read more »

Indian Private Limited Company Incorporation Process vi...

As part of Government of India’s Ease of Doing Business (EODB) initiatives, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs introduced a web based incorporation service... read more »

Charging Interest for the 3-month Moratorium period on ...

Do you have a bank loan like I do? Because of this Coronavirus lockdown, the RBI announced a 3-month freeze on EMIs on all loans till May 31st. But the catch... read more »

6 Ways to Ensure Regular Income After Retirement

Most people don’t think ahead financially, and it often takes a toll on them when it’s time to retire. The average life expectancy in India is also rising,... read more »

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Education

Why is Chennai One of the Best Cities in India for Higher Educati...

That time of the year when the sun shines bright and is in its most ruthless form is here. This is the time when the examinations get over, almost all schools are shut and everyone including students... read more »

73 IIT-Roorkee students expelled due to low scores...

What could be termed as an unexpected action taken by any IIT till now, the institute at Roorkee has expelled 73 students for faring badly in the... read more »

UPSC not inclined to conduct SRCA examinations for rail...

The Union Public Service Commission, told the Railway Ministry to conduct the Special Class Railway Apprentice Examination (SCRA). Earlier the examination was... read more »

Indian Institute of Science ranked 5th among best unive...

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore has been ranked fifth among the best universities in the BRICS countries by an international ranking body, making it... read more »

Gujarat University MCA and MBA seats vacant

The Gujarat University has said that 72 per cent of the seats in the Master of Computer Application (MCA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) will stay... read more »

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Entertainment

Dharmendra last rites: Esha breaks into tears, Hema Malini folds ...

Dharmendra last rites: Esha breaks into tears, Hema Malini folds hands **Bollywood Mourns the Loss of Screen Legend Dharmendra** Mumbai, India – The Indian film industry and the nation at large are... read more »

Suspected suicide: Bengali cinematographer Vicky G...

Suspected suicide: Bengali cinematographer Vicky Guin dies ## Acclaimed Cinematographer Soumyadeep ‘Vicky’ Guin Passes Away in... read more »

90 Day Fianc star Chuck Potthast passes away

90 Day Fianc star Chuck Potthast passes away **’90 Day Fiancé’ Family Mourns the Passing of Chuck Potthast** The reality television community is... read more »

RGV says he is 'NOT CAPABLE' of working in a ...

RGV says he is 'NOT CAPABLE' of working in a film with SRK' ## Varma Lauds Bachchan’s Singular Talent, Expresses Incompatibility with... read more »

Sania Mirza gets candid on freezing her eggs

Sania Mirza gets candid on freezing her eggs ## Sania Mirza Advocates for Egg Freezing, Opens Up About Postpartum Challenges Renowned tennis icon Sania Mirza... read more »

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Europe

Trump, Putin to meet: Will Ukraine get US Tomahawks or not?

Trump, Putin to meet: Will Ukraine get US Tomahawks or not? ## U.S. Weighs Advanced Weaponry for Ukraine Amid Stalled Ceasefire Talks **Washington D.C.** – As diplomatic efforts to secure a... read more »

Middle East: German FM in Turkey with Gaza in focu...

Middle East: German FM in Turkey with Gaza in focus **German Foreign Minister Seeks Dialogue with Turkey Amidst Escalating Gaza Concerns** Ankara –... read more »

Peace prize winner Karl Schlögel: Europe needs a free U...

Frankfurt am Main – German historian and Eastern Europe expert Karl Schlögel has been awarded the prestigious Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for... read more »

Nord Stream: Poland blocks extradition of suspect to Ge...

Nord Stream: Poland blocks extradition of suspect to Germany **Polish Court Denies Extradition Request in Nord Stream Sabotage Investigation** Warsaw, Poland... read more »

Ukraine’s drone operators say they have to negoti...

Ukraine’s drone operators say they have to negotiate safe passage past friendly jammers, sometimes over group chat Serhii... read more »

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Far East

North Korea threatens to attack South Korea

Seoul – North Korea has threatened to attack South Korea without any advance notice, responding to anti-Pyongyang rallies on the second death anniversary of its leader Kim Jong-il earlier this... read more »

Thai caretaker PM refuses to step down

Bangkok – Thai caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Tuesday reiterated that she would not resign as demanded by anti-government... read more »

Kim’s aunt survives purge with appointment to sta...

Kim Jong-Un rounds up executed uncle's relatives

Sydney – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s aunt, whose husband was executed last Friday for trying to overthrow the government, has been nominated... read more »

South Korea leader warns of North’s ‘reckle...

Seoul – South Korean President Park Geun-Hye warned Monday of possible “reckless provocations” by North Korea after the shock execution of... read more »

Kim Jong Un’s uncle’s execution sparks fears of r...

London – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s uncle’s execution has sparked fears of instability in the secretive nuclear-armed state. South Korean... read more »

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Featured

Google Is About To Take Over Your Entire Life, And You Won’...

“I have a weird question for you,” I stammered, sitting in a hotel room across from Matias Duarte and Jon Wiley, the Google design leads for Android and Search, respectively. As a reporter, you... read more »

Days of communal, casteist parties numbered: AAP

The future and AAP

I want to begin with a story. Last night, I received a phone call from a friend of mine. She told me that she was on a truck heading for the Kolar... read more »

Can We Save Our Coral Reefs?

The worlds coral reefs, vital to much of our ocean’s ecology, are under double threat from rising water temperatures and carbon dioxide absorption acidifying... read more »

Want to know how to get on in business. Follow some dog...

Dogs are very smart. They came out of the wild and allowed themselves to be tamed so they’d have a warm place to live and a steady supply of food. That... read more »

Highlights of Delhi’s power economy

-Discoms say 80 percent of capital’s electricity tariff pertains to cost of bulk power purchased from state-run generating firms -Discoms say bulk... read more »

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Food

Recipe: Papad curry

Ingredients: Two or three papads, two medium-sized potatoes, one teaspoon kala jeera, half teaspoon chilli powder, half teaspoon turmeric powder, half teaspoon coriander powder, salt to taste, four... read more »

Recipe: Lasagna with meat sauce

Ingredients: – 1 lb ground mutton – 3/4 lb bulk pork sausage – 3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce – 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste... read more »

Recipe: Kaju jeera rice

A little experimentation can do wonders, especially when it comes to cooking techniques. While delectable jeera rice has been a great dish, addition of kaju... read more »

Recipe: Cheesy pasta

Ingredients – One packet of penne – One each of red capsicum and yellow capsicum – Two tsp corn flour or plain flour (maida) – One... read more »

Fresh fruit ice pops, anyone?

The heat is on and looks like it’s going to stay that way until the end of October. How about tucking into special foods and beverages to battle the hot... read more »

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Football

Can Chelsea emulate Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’?

The surest measure of greatness is the shadow it casts. A decade on, the Arsenal ‘Invincibles’ side of 2003-04 are still regarded with a unique reverence. Others hold the records for most points... read more »

Indian football team begin search for new coach af...

India will begin the search for a newcoach after Wim Koevermans’ tenure came to an end with the team’s 3-2 home defeat by Palestine in a... read more »

Manchester City: Joe Hart positive despite Bayern Munic...

City were beaten 1-0 by Bayern Munich after a last-minute strike from former City defender Jerome Boateng. Last season, City overcame an early loss to Bayern... read more »

Real Madrid begin title defence in style

Spanish football club Real Madrid started its Champions League title defence with a comfortable 5-1 win over Swiss club Basel while Atletico Madrid slipped to... read more »

Manchester United’s new ray of hope and Chelsea’s goal ...

Louis Van Gaal tasted success for the first time as Manchester United manager last night, as his new-look side disposed off a disjointed Queens Park Rangers... read more »

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Gold & Metals

Gold, silver prices rise on brisk buying, global cues

Gold recovers on wedding season demand

Gold prices on Monday recovered by Rs 70 to trade at Rs 27,700 per ten gram at the bullion market, largely supported by wedding season demand from jewellers and retailers amidst a firming global... read more »

Gold demand up 2% in Dec quarter, down 15% in 2014

MUMBAI, FEB 12: Gold demand in the December quarter was up two per cent at 223 tonnes, largely due to pent up demand from jewellers during the... read more »

Swiss gold exports to India cross Rs 1.2 lakh crore

Switzerland’s gold exports to India crossed Rs 1.2 lakh crore in 2014 even as concerns persist over bullion being used to channel illicit funds into the... read more »

Gold Prices Fall as Traders Lock In Gains

Gold prices retreated from five-month highs as some investors locked in profits ahead of the weekend. The most actively traded gold contract, for February... read more »

PRECIOUS-Gold rebounds to 5-month high after ECB launch...

Gold turned higher and touched a five-month high above $1,300 per ounce on Thursday, after the European Central Bank (ECB) launched a multi-billion euro... read more »

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Health & Fitness

Breathe Safe – Top Air Purifiers That are Perfect to Be a P...

Have you ever had to leave your dinner guests or a party due to an attack of asthma or an allergic reaction due to the air quality? Not only is it stressful, but depending on the cause of the... read more »

5 Smoothies to Beat the Summer Heat

Mercury is rising, and summer is in full swing. The scorching heat and humidity in this season are quite a challenge to survive. To beat the summer... read more »

It takes two livers to save an obese patient

An obese man requiring liver transplant had to seek donation from two of his family members as the portion of liver donated by one was not sufficient. Sameer... read more »

Tips to reduce weight in 10 days

Do you wish to reduce weight within 10 ten days? If you eat right, perform the correct exercises and follow a healthy regime, you are bound to lose the excess... read more »

Coffee not responsible for obesity, diabetese

Coffee neither increases nor decreases the risk of lifestyle diseases such as obesity and diabetes, according to a first-of-its-kind study that used genes to... read more »

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Hockey

Rousing welcome for silver-winning Indian hockey team

With a Commonwealth Games silver medal proudly hanging on their necks, the Indian men’s hockey team returned home to a rousing welcome by Hockey India (HI), Indian Olympic Association (IOA), fans... read more »

Hockey team captain Sardar Singh reprimanded

The Indian men’s hockey captain and midfielder Sardar Singh was officially reprimanded for inappropriate conduct here on Wednesday night. The... read more »

Indian women thrash Trinidad and Tobago 14-0 in CWG hoc...

The Indian women’s hockey team came back strongly from a 0—3 defeat to New Zealand to thrash minnows Trinidad and Tobago 14—0 in their third Pool A match... read more »

CWG Hockey: Indian women lose 0-3 to New Zealand

Glasgow, Scotland: The Indian women’s hockey team went down fighting to the higher ranked New Zealand 0-3 in their second match of the XX Commonwealth... read more »

Sardar banks on Sreejesh to replicate his World Cup per...

India captain Sardar Singh is banking on his deputy P.R. Sreejesh to replicate his stellar World Cup performance in the upcoming Commonwealth Games and said... read more »

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Holiday Ideas

Holiday office parties may do more harm than good

Washington – A new study has found that office holiday bashes, which are thrown with the intention of promoting team unity, leave members of racially diverse groups feeling more disconnected... read more »

Give The Gift Of Luxury Travel

As a longtime travel journalist, maybe I’m biased, but I can’t think of a better gift to give than the gift of travel, and if you have deep... read more »

Tips to make holidays more joyful revealed

Washington – While for many holidays are a time to rejoice and have fun, for some people it is a time of stress, loneliness, anxiety and dysfunction. E.... read more »

New holiday rental site to allow search based on attrac...

Melbourne – A new holiday rental site has been launched which allows users to search for guests and hosts based on their attractiveness. Josh Bocanegra,... read more »

Where to go for honeymoon? Take tips online

New Delhi – The wedding season is here and those who are set to marry can log on to MakeMyTrips, an online travel company, to find out about unique... read more »

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Investing

Claim Settlement of Life Insurance Companies – Everything Y...

We live in a country where there is no social security cover. Therefore, purchasing a life insurance plan becomes the only option for securing your family’s future financial security. The primary... read more »

Review Your Health Insurance Policy Before It’s To...

‘Change’ is the basic nature of life, as it keeps changing. With a change in everything, our insurance requirements also keep changing through... read more »

Here’s What Your Partner Expects from You (But Do...

Relationships are difficult – we all know that. More so in today’s environment, when society in India is undergoing a major change; youngsters work away... read more »

Why TRON (TRX) is getting global attention in 2018 ?

Launched in September 2017, TRON (or TRX) is among the newly introduced cryptocurrencies in the market today. Since the test net launch of this cryptocurrency,... read more »

Retirement Planning Lessons from Cricket

Have you felt the adrenaline rush when the Indian cricket team is a few minutes away from victory, or the excitement when the team wins the match? Although you... read more »

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Lifestyle

Apple to Unveil Two Foldable Devices in 2026, Revolutionizing Tec...

Cupertino, CA – Apple Inc. is set to make a groundbreaking entrance into the foldable device market with the announcement of not one, but two revolutionary products slated for release in 2026.... read more »

WHO Report: Half of India’s Population Physi...

A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed a concerning trend in India, stating that nearly half of the country’s... read more »

Beautiful Color Combinations to Beautify Your Bedroom W...

A bedroom is a place where you would spend some of the most relaxing times. Whether it has been a tough day at work or you’ve toiled hard trying to complete... read more »

5 Common Myths About Health Insurance Busted!

The rising medical costs and unhealthy lifestyles have long shed light on the importance of having a secure medical fund for times of need. But the advent of... read more »

Badrinath temple is closed today for winter break

The auspicious closing date of the Badrinath temple in Uttarakhand was announced in the case of Dussehra. Friday Badrinath’s temple is adorned with... read more »

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Literature

Nobel laureate author Doris Lessing dies at 94

London – British Nobel Prize-winning author Doris Lessing died Sunday here at her home. She was 94. She “passed away peacefully at her London home in the early hours of this... read more »

Lifetime achievement award for Khuswant Singh

Mumbai – Renowned Indian writer Khushwant Singh was Friday awarded a lifetime achievement award at the Mumbai LitFest 2013 here. The award was... read more »

Sand sculpture marks Tagore’s Nobel Prize centena...

Bhubaneswar – The embassy of Sweden marked the centenary of Rabindranath Tagore’s Nobel Prize in literature by unveiling a sand sculpture of him in... read more »

Decoding mysteries with international authors

They are the best-selling international authors whose mystery novels have been gripping enough to make you couch potatoes. This week IANS bookshelf is stacked... read more »

Chandigarh literature festival begins Friday

Chandigarh – The second edition of the Chandigarh Literature Festival will begin here Friday. Authors and critics will get together for a panel... read more »

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Middle East

Netanyahu Under Fire: 'Helpless' Biden Abuses Israeli PM Over Gaza War Strategy

Biden Slams Netanyahu’s Gaza War Strategy: Tensions Rise as U.S. ...

In a significant diplomatic rift, U.S. President Joe Biden has reportedly unleashed a barrage of criticism against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the ongoing Gaza conflict. Tensions... read more »

Escalating Conflict: Israel, Lebanon, and Gaza Exc...

On October 7, 2024, marking one year since the deadly Hamas attacks, Israel and its neighboring regions of Gaza and Lebanon saw a surge in military... read more »

Breaking News: Iran Fires 180 Ballistic Missiles at Isr...

In a significant escalation on October 1, 2024, Iran launched around 180 ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for recent Israeli military operations in... read more »

Lebanon Crisis Escalates as Turkey and Iran Condemn Isr...

The ongoing conflict in Lebanon has reached critical levels as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah surge, sparking international concern and widespread... read more »

Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed in Israeli Air...

Beirut, Lebanon – September 28, 2024: Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, was confirmed dead following an Israeli airstrike targeting the... read more »

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National

Punjab farmers demand fulfillment of long pending demands

Punjab farmers demand fulfillment of long pending demands ## Punjab Farmers Press Government on Unmet Promises, Submit Formal Grievances **Chandigarh, Punjab** – Representing a broad coalition of... read more »

Encroachments around Arunachaleswarar Temple demol...

Encroachments around Arunachaleswarar Temple demolished for Karthigai Deepam ## Tiruvannamalai Prepares for Karthigai Deepam: Temple Environs Cleared... read more »

Building capacity for data storage top priority of Meit...

Building capacity for data storage top priority of MeitY: Secretary ## India Grapples with Data Storage Deficit Amidst Exponential Growth Chennai, India –... read more »

Court reserves order on Engineer Rashids plea for inter...

Court reserves order on Engineer Rashids plea for interim bail or custody parole to attend Lok Sabha ## Court Withholds Decision on Detained Legislator’s... read more »

CBI arrests key accused wanted for attack on ED team in...

CBI arrests key accused wanted for attack on ED team in Bengals Sandeshkhali **Key Figure Apprehended in Connection with Attack on Enforcement Directorate Team... read more »

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North America

‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests underway across US

‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests underway across US ## National Guard Deployment Looms as “No Kings” Protests Gather Momentum Nationwide Across the United States, demonstrations... read more »

Bolton in court to face charges of mishandling cla...

Bolton in court to face charges of mishandling classified documents **Bolton Indicted on Charges of Classified Information Mishandling** Washington... read more »

New York mayoral candidates clash on Gaza during televi...

New York mayoral candidates clash on Gaza during televised debate ## Gaza Conflict Emerges as Flashpoint in New York Mayoral Debate New York City’s... read more »

Where Wall Street stands on the NYC mayoral race, and h...

Where Wall Street stands on the NYC mayoral race, and how that could shift closer to Election Day New York City Mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo and Zohran... read more »

Haberman reveals why Trump attacked judge and his famil...

Palm Beach, Florida –Just hours after being arraigned on 34 felony charges, President Donald Trump returned to his Mar-a-Lago estate and delivered a... read more »

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Animals are people too, or so they tell me

By Nury Vittachi DOGS IN ASIA CAN BE MULTILINGUAL, an animal welfare activist claims. Parisian poodles speak French, chow-chow dogs should be spoken to in Chinese, and chihuahuas understand Spanish,... read more »

Riot of colour, fragrance in Kashmir’s saffr...

By Sheikh Qayoom Pampore Highlands (Kashmir Valley) – As saffron flowers bloom and farmers begin harvesting the royal spice, the fields in this... read more »

South Asia needs more bold voices like Malala, says Fat...

By Shilpa Raina New Delhi – Not just Pakistan, but the entire subcontinent, needs independent and bold voices like that of Malala Yousufzai, the... read more »

German police find 1,500 artworks taken by Nazis

Berlin – Some 1,500 works by artists like Picasso, Nolde and Matisse believed to be stolen by the Nazis in the 1930s were found at an elderly man’s... read more »

Tripura’s 83-year-old lake palace to be restored

By Sujit Chakraborty Agartala – Tripura’s Communist government has drawn up a Rs.50-crore plan to restore the 83-year-old Neermahal, the lone such... read more »

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Maharashtra and Jharkhand Elections 2024: Key Dates Announced and...

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially announced the dates for the upcoming legislative assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. These elections are crucial as they set the... read more »

Baba Siddique Shot Dead in Mumbai: Political Circl...

In a stunning and tragic event that has shaken Mumbai’s political community, senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and former MLA... read more »

BJP’s Record Hat-Trick in Haryana, National Confe...

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a strong victory in the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections, winning 48 out of 90 seats. Prime Minister Narendra Modi... read more »

Sitaram Yechury: A Stalwart of Indian Left Politics Pas...

Veteran leader Sitaram Yechury, General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), passed away at the age of 72 on September 12, 2024, following a... read more »

Supreme Court Grants Bail to Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi E...

On September 13, 2024, the Supreme Court of India granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi Liquor Policy Case, a high-profile... read more »

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Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj passes away

Gurgaon – Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj, who was flown in from Allahabad Nov 11, breathed his last Friday morning, a doctor said. Kripalu Maharaj was admitted to Fortis Memorial Research Institute... read more »

Sabarimala pilgrimage season begins Saturday

Thiruvananthapuram – The sanctum sanctorum of the Sabarimala temple will open its door early Saturday on the first day of the Malayalam month... read more »

Restrictions in Srinagar to prevent Shia Muharram proce...

Srinagar – Authorities imposed strict restrictions in some areas of the summer capital Srinagar Friday to prevent Shia Muharram processions. A senior... read more »

Model of world’s largest Hindu temple unveiled in...

Patna – Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Wednesday unveiled a model of the world’s largest Hindu temple with a towering height of 405 feet and a... read more »

200,000 Dawoodi Bohras attend Mumbai’s Moharram d...

Mumbai – Nearly 200,000 Dawoodi Bohras from all over the world attended the 10-day Moharram observance which culminated here Wednesday as Ashura, under... read more »

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China’s richest man pays $28 mn for a Picasso

Beijing – Billionaire Wang Jianlin, who is China’s richest man and chairman of real estate developer Dalian Wanda Group, paid $28.16 million for Spanish master Pablo Picasso’s... read more »

Rich-poor gap threat to South Africa’s progr...

New Delhi – South Africa’s Nobel peace laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu has said that the progress being made by South Africa would be... read more »

China’s Hao Ping to head UNESCO’s 37th Gene...

Paris – Hao Ping, China’s vice minister for education, was Tuesday elected president of the 37th General Conference of UNESCO for the next two... read more »

Discover magic of storytelling with Kahaani festival

New Delhi – Create, share your stories and explore various tools of story-telling with the second edition of Kahaani Festival which begins this month in... read more »

Some species of ants using aggression and deception

The animal world fascinates me for two reasons. Their talents and abilities far exceed ours. They are so similar to humans in the way they feel emotion and... read more »

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Breaking News: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France

Pavel Durov, CEO and founder of Telegram, was arrested on August 24, 2024, at Le Bourget Airport in Paris by French customs officers. Durov was detained under a French arrest warrant linked to... read more »

Breaking News: Sunita Williams Faces Critical Oxyg...

In a startling development, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams may be facing a life-threatening situation aboard her spacecraft. Reports indicate that... read more »

NASA Issues Alert as Asteroid 2024 PQ5 Passes Earth in ...

August 20, 2024—NASA has issued an alert regarding a near-Earth asteroid named 2024 PQ5, which made its closest approach to our planet today. Measuring... read more »

ISRO EOS-08 Launch: Mission Successfully Completed

Sriharikota, August 16, 2024 – The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite aboard the Small... read more »

Smartphones ‘Fry’ Your Brain, Increased Screen Time Rui...

New York, August 14, 2024 — In a groundbreaking presentation at the Annual Neuroscience Conference in New York, renowned neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki... read more »

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Benazir Bhutto’s son declares war against Taliban at start of pol...

Islamabad – Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) patron-in-chief and son of late Benzair Bhutto, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has declared war against Taliban militants at the start of his political... read more »

Maldives gets tough on illegal migrant workers

Male – Maldivian authorities have started to fine firms that employ undocumented expatriate workers, media reports said here... read more »

Hasina says Khaleda Zia would be tried for ‘terro...

Islamabad – Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the country would hold the trial of main opposition leader Khaleda Zia one day for... read more »

Pakistan says ready for dialogue with India

Islamabad – Pakistan is ready to move forward if India gives green signal over the dialogue process, Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid has... read more »

Musharraf committed to facing all legal cases against h...

Islamabad – Former Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf has once again shown commitment to face all the cases against him in the courts of... read more »

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'Stick to your guns' – Stewart backs England

'Stick to your guns' – Stewart backs England ## Stewart Endorses England’s Steadfast Approach to Ashes Preparation **London, UK** – As the highly anticipated Ashes series... read more »

McLaren disqualifications and Verstappen title thr...

McLaren disqualifications and Verstappen title threat – F1 Q&A ## Championship Drama Intensifies as McLaren Faces Disqualification,... read more »

Can you complete these XIs from European matches?

Can you complete these XIs from European matches? ## Testing the Memory of European Glory: Football Fans Challenge to Recall Iconic Line-Ups For football... read more »

Memorable team-mate bust-ups after Gueye red card

Memorable team-mate bust-ups after Gueye red card ## Internal Discord: Gueye Dismissal Highlights History of Teammate Confrontations Idrissa Gueye’s... read more »

'I hope my players fight each other' – ...

'I hope my players fight each other' – Amorim's Man Utd 'nowhere near' ## Amorim Demands More Steel from Manchester United... read more »

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Djokovic to defend Australian Open title without `official preparation`

Djokovic beats Murray, enters 8th US Open semi in a row

Through a pair of back—and—forth sets, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray put on a display befitting a matchup of past U.S. Open champions. They tracked down would—be winners and somehow got them... read more »

Makarova enters maiden Grand Slam semifinal

Russia’s Ekaterina Makarova reached the first Grand Slam semifinal of her career, downing former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 6-2 on... read more »

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Take Chinese-made Covid-19 vaccines if Indians wish to travel to ...

China has made it mandatory for people coming from India and 19 other countries to get themselves inoculated with Chinese-made Covid-19 vaccines if they wish to travel to China. For Indian travelers,... read more »

An offbeat getaway to Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary

I considered myself to be quite well-informed when it came to geography but I was in for a surprise when one of my friends suggested that we spend... read more »

Unique things to experience in Hyderabad

A land once ruled by the Nizams, the city of Hyderabad still holds on its ancient royalty, heritage, and all things regal. But the city is more than its... read more »

The Best Weekend Getaways from Hyderabad

The technology hub of India and the joint capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad is quite fascinating in itself. With its rich heritage,... read more »

MM Hills- The verdant mountains of Karnataka

For most urbanites, weekends usually revolve around get-togethers, dinners, outdoor events, or getaways to the nearby tried and tested places. If you are... read more »

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Donald Trump’s Day-One Executive Orders: Implications for B...

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump commenced his second term by signing a series of executive orders targeting key policy areas, including immigration, environmental commitments, and federal... read more »

Elon Musk’s Gesture at Trump Rally Sparks Co...

During a rally celebrating President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, at Washington D.C.’s Capital One Arena, tech... read more »

Biden Grants Largest Single-Day Clemency in U.S. Histor...

President Joe Biden marked a historic day in clemency actions on December 11, 2024, by commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals and granting... read more »

Breaking News: Donald Trump Secures 2024 U.S. Presidenc...

In a decisive outcome, Donald Trump has won the 2024 U.S. presidential election, crossing the critical threshold of 277 electoral votes to secure victory.... read more »

Elon Musk Warns U.S. Approaching Bankruptcy as National...

In a recent statement, Elon Musk has raised concerns over the U.S. economy, warning that the country is on a fast track to bankruptcy. With the national debt... read more »

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Myanmars military rulers grant amnesty to thousands ahead of elec...

Myanmars military rulers grant amnesty to thousands ahead of election ## Myanmar Junta Announces Mass Amnesty Amidst Pre-Election Posturing **Naypyidaw, Myanmar** – In a move widely interpreted as... read more »

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,372

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,372 ## Escalating Tensions Mark Latest Day in Ukraine Conflict Kyiv – The protracted conflict in... read more »

Gasfield in northern Iraq hit by drone attack: Reports

Gasfield in northern Iraq hit by drone attack: Reports **Drone Strike Disrupts Power Grid in Iraqi Kurdistan** Erbil, Iraq – A drone attack targeting the... read more »

City with scorching December temperatures now biggest o...

City with scorching December temperatures now biggest on planet with 42m people ## Southeast Asian Metropolis Ascends to Top Spot as World’s Most... read more »

PSV trounce Liverpool as Arsenal topple Bayern while PS...

PSV trounce Liverpool as Arsenal topple Bayern while PSG and Real also win **European Football Giants Clash: Upsets and Triumphs in Champions League... read more »

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