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Putins global standing takes a hit as Ru...

Putins global standing takes a hit as Russias allies are brought low

Putins global standing takes a hit as Russias allies are brought low **Title: Eroding Influence: Scrutiny Intensifies on Russia’s Commitment to Allied Nations** The international community is increasingly questioning the credibility of Russia’s foreign policy commitments as several of... read more »

on Monday blocked government buildings in Kiev after the biggest demonstrations in the Ukrainian capital since 2004-05 Orange Revolution.
European leaders say they wont be blackm...

European leaders say they wont be blackmailed by Trumps tariff threats

European leaders say they wont be blackmailed by Trumps tariff threats **European Allies Stand Firm with Denmark Amidst U.S. Tariff Concerns** A coalition of European nations has voiced its unwavering support for Denmark in the face of potential economic repercussions stemming from the United... read more »

Chiefs rout Cardiff to seal home tie in ...

Chiefs rout Cardiff to seal home tie in last 16

Chiefs rout Cardiff to seal home tie in last 16 **Chiefs Secure Home Advantage in Challenge Cup Knockout Stage with Decisive Victory Over Cardiff** Exeter, England – Exeter Chiefs delivered a commanding performance against Cardiff Rugby, securing a decisive victory that guarantees them a home... read more »

Bielle-Biarrey hat-trick denies Bristol ...

Bielle-Biarrey hat-trick denies Bristol top spot

Bielle-Biarrey hat-trick denies Bristol top spot **Bordeaux Secure Quarter-Final Berth as Bielle-Biarrey Brilliance Downs Bristol** Ashton Gate witnessed a captivating encounter in the Investec Champions Cup as Union Bordeaux Bègles, spearheaded by a scintillating performance from Louis... read more »

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Africa

South Africa has lost its greatest son: Zuma

South Africa has lost its greatest son: Zuma

Johannesburg – “This is a moment of deepest sorrow for South Africa as the nation has lost its greatest son” said President Jacob Zuma as he announced the death of anti-apartheid... read more »

Nelson Mandela Former South African President dies at 95

Nelson Mandela Former South African President dies...

Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first elected black president and a global anti-apartheid icon has died early today aged 95, President Jacob Zuma... read more »

Nelson Mandela ‘on his death bed, but still a fig...

Nelson Mandela 'on his death bed, but still a fighter', says family

Johannesburg – Former South African president Nelson Mandela’s family has said that although he is on death bed, he is still a fighter. His... read more »

UN members asked to back France on Central African Repu...

10 killed in Central African Republic violence

Wellington – An international group of lawmakers Wednesday called on all the UN member states to back the French government’s efforts to stop the... read more »

40 killed in fresh Nigeria attacks

40 killed in fresh Nigeria attacks

Abuja – At least 40 people were killed in fresh attacks by gunmen in Nigeria’s state of Plateau, where ethno-religious crises have claimed hundreds... read more »

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Akhilesh Yadav’s Unforced Errors Will Impact His Clout vs F...

It turns out that Akhilesh Yadav’s big decisions in his attempt to stretch his political legs far from his father have backfired spectacularly. The 44-year-old Chief Minister today earned the read more »

Will Mayor Of Lucknow Be Next UP Chief Minister? U...

Dinesh Sharma, the Mayor of Lucknow, says the mandate for him and other state leaders from Prime Minister Narendra Modi was simple – win a... read more »

DRDO Test-Fires BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile From ...

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India successfully test-fired the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a test range along the Odisha coast today. The missile is capable of carrying a... read more »

Goa’s Laxmikant Parsekar Loses; Close Contest Bet...

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In a setback to BJP, Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar was today humbled in his sitting seat Mandrem by Congress candidate Dayanand Sopte, as the ruling... read more »

2012 vs 2017: A Comparison Of BJP’s Performance I...

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Leading in more than 300 of Uttar Pradesh’s 403 assembly seats, the BJP is well on its way to a massive victory in the state, being called its most... read more »

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Four killed, 56 injured in suicide bomb attack in Pakistan

Peshawar: At least four persons were killed and 56 others injured today when a suicide bomber targeted a vehicle of a line officer in Pakistan’s restive northwestern tribal region, officials... read more »

China says 197 punished in crackdown on online rum...

People recently punished in China’s campaign against online rumors include those who circulated an inflated death toll in the Tianjin blasts... read more »

Protesters in western Nepal kill police with spears, ax...

Protesters in western Nepal kill police with spears, axesKathmandu, Nepal (CNN)Protesters in western Nepal have killed at least seven police officers as... read more »

Sri Lanka: Ranil Wickremesinghe takes office as new Pri...

Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister on Friday as the island nation’s two major political parties signed an agreement to... read more »

India ‘advises’ Pakistani NSA Aziz not to m...

India has advised Pakistani NSA Sartaj Aziz not to meet separatist Hurriyat leaders before talks with his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval, raising a question... read more »

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Business

Berkshire Hathaway shares dip as Warren Buffett exits and Greg Ab...

Berkshire Hathaway shares dip as Warren Buffett exits and Greg Abel era begins **Berkshire Hathaway Navigates Leadership Transition as Abel Assumes CEO Role** Omaha, NE – Berkshire Hathaway has... read more »

Khobragade on immigration watch list, faces arrest in U.S.

Musk's xAI faces backlash after Grok generate...

Musk's xAI faces backlash after Grok generates sexualized images of children on X **xAI’s Grok Under Scrutiny Following Concerns Over... read more »

Tesla reports 418,227 deliveries for the fourth quarter...

Tesla reports 418,227 deliveries for the fourth quarter, down 16% **Tesla’s Q4 Deliveries Fall Short of Expectations Amidst 2025 Stock Surge** Palo Alto,... read more »

South Korea's Kospi hits record high as region tra...

South Korea and US

South Korea's Kospi hits record high as region trades mixed at the start of 2026 **South Korean Equities Surge to New Peak Amidst Varied Regional... read more »

Chinas BYD poised to overtake Tesla as worlds top EV se...

China adds destroyer to its East China Sea fleet

Chinas BYD poised to overtake Tesla as worlds top EV seller for the first time **BYD Ascends to Forefront of Global Electric Vehicle Market, Challenging... read more »

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China

China Mobile's ex-vice president gets life sentence

China Mobile’s ex-vice president gets life sentence

Beijing – The former vice president of China Mobile, the country’s largest telecom operator, was sentenced to life imprisonment for taking bribes, a court in China’s Jilin province... read more »

Death toll from China oil pipeline blast rises to 52, 11 missing

22 killed in China oil pipeline blast

Beijing – At least 22 people were killed Friday morning when a leaking petroleum pipeline caught fire and exploded in the coastal city of... read more »

Chinese SC bans police from torturing suspects to extra...

China allegedly withholds residence visas for NYT, Bloomberg reporters

London – Chinese Supreme Court has ruled officials in the country to stop torturing suspects for them to make confessions. On its official microblog, the... read more »

China’s military modernization is challenging US ...

China's military modernization is challenging US military power

A US congressional panel, which advises lawmakers on the national security implications of the relationship between Washington and Beijing, has warned that... read more »

China, EU to enhance cooperation on urbanisation

China, EU to enhance cooperation on urbanisation

Beijing – China is willing to learn from the European Union (EU) in i! ts push towards urbanisation, Premier Li Keqiang said Thursday. Addressing the... read more »

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Cricket

I learnt a lot from Dhoni: Vijay

With 482 runs in four Tests, opener M. Vijay was one of India’s stand-out performers down under. The in-form batsman is now back in India and is set to bolster Tamil Nadu’s batting ahead of its... read more »

The island nation’s golden moment

There has to be a first time for everything. Certainly for the elevation of the Sri Lankans to the rank of cricketing gods as they anointed... read more »

4th ODI: Williamson, Ronchi seal New Zealand’s wi...

Nelson: Kane Williamson scored 103 to rescue an ailing New Zealand innings Tuesday and steer them to a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the fourth one-day... read more »

Carlton tri-series: Our bowling needs to be much better...

Brisbane: Jolted by the opening loss to Australia, India would look to plug the bowling loopholes and ensure a stronger batting display when they take on... read more »

Geoff Lawson: The 10 players to watch in cricket’...

This 11th edition of the world Cup could be the most open since India surprised all in 1983. The home teams will appreciate being at home, knowing the pitches... read more »

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Economy

Growth rate has more than doubled: PM

Growth rate has more than doubled: PM

New Delhi – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Friday that the country’s growth rate had more than doubled to an annual average of over seven percent and the economy was on an upward... read more »

Rupee rules at one-month high; up 30 paise vs Dollar

Rupee rules at one-month high; up 30 paise vs Doll...

The rupee continued to rule at a one-month high, firming up another 30 paise to 61.75 against the dollar on Thursday, after exit polls predicted a... read more »

No agreement better than a bad one: Sharma

No agreement better than a bad one: Sharma

Dismissing the suggestion that India was insisting on food security because of the ensuing general elections at home, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand... read more »

Sensex regains 21k mark, soars 439 points

Sensex down 120 points

The benchmark BSE Sensex on Thursday regained psychological 21,000 level by surging over 439 points in the opening trade on heavy fund inflows amidst exit... read more »

Law will catch up with service tax defaulters, warns Ch...

Government will take necessary steps to ensure financial stability : P Chidamabaram

Hyderabad – Warning service tax evaders that the law would ultimately catch up with them, union Finance Minister P. Chida! mbaram Wednesday asked the... read more »

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Education

CBSE will now allow ‘revaluation’

NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education has introduced the provision of ‘revaluation’ at Class XII level from this year. It is in addition to the provisions of verification of... read more »

IIM-Indore to hold CAT again

INDORE: Despite several cases filed for alleged discrepancies in evaluation of Common Admission Test 2013 (CAT), Indian Institute of Management... read more »

It’s destination Europe for high quality education at l...

CHENNAI: Europe is no longer just a holiday destination for Indians. With universities offering quality education at 70% of what it would cost to study in the... read more »

What makes Bangalore an education hub

Karnataka is considered peaceful, progressive and prosperous from a social, economic, cultural perspective . Bangalore city has the advantage of a rich... read more »

Fewer Indian students coming to UK: Report

LONDON: Over 65,000 fewer students are now coming to study in Britain from Commonwealth countries such as India and Pakistan, according to an immigration... read more »

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Entertainment

India's solar boom faces a hidden waste problem

India's solar boom faces a hidden waste problem **India Grapples with Looming Solar Panel Waste Crisis** India’s ambitious pursuit of renewable energy through solar power is on track to... read more »

Toyota eyes lunar rover powered by regenerative fu...

Toyota eyes lunar rover powered by regenerative fuel-cell tech **Toyota and JAXA Target 2029 for Lunar Cruiser Mission, Pioneering Regenerative Fuel... read more »

Japanese sake brewery to make foray into Indian market

Japanese sake brewery to make foray into Indian market **Fukuoka Brewery Establishes Foothold in India, Aiming to Cultivate Sake Appreciation** YAME, Fukuoka... read more »

Nissan management shake-up plans reported as sharks cir...

Nissan management shake-up plans reported as sharks circle **Nissan Faces Potential Leadership Restructuring Amidst Performance Concerns** Yokohama, Japan –... read more »

India's first gene-edited sheep just turned one. H...

India's first gene-edited sheep just turned one. How's it doing? **Gene-Edited Sheep, Tarmeem, Celebrates First Year, Marking Milestone in Indian... read more »

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Europe

Putin creates ‘Ministry of Truth’ news agency to control Russian media

Putin creates ‘Ministry of Truth’ news agency to control Russian ...

Washington – Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the creation of a news agency in a move to further strengthen Kremlin control over the country’s media. An influential lawmaker... read more »

Britain’s SAS not involved in Diana’s death: Police

French cops open new inquiry in Princess Diana’s `...

London – Mere days after the Met Police announced that they had finished looking into Princess Diana’s supposed ‘murder plot’, French... read more »

Matteo Renzi elected Italian left’s new leader

Matteo Renzi elected Italian left's new leader

Rome – Florence Mayor Matteo Renzi won a resounding victory in the race to lead Italy’s centre-left Democratic Party, part of the coalition... read more »

Sweden partner in NSA snoop-op on Russia, documents rev...

Snowden denies wanting asylum in exchange for information

Wellington – Sweden has been reportedly collaborating with the US in spying on Russia, documents leaked by whistleblower Edward Snowden revealed. The... read more »

Pope Francis sets up Vatican committee to fight child s...

Pope Francis sets up Vatican committee to fight child sex abuse

London – Pope Francis is setting up a Vatican committee to fight sexual abuse of children in the Catholic Church. The announcement was made by the... read more »

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On 125th birth anniversary, Maulana Azad lies a forgotten man

On 125th birth anniversary, Maulana Azad lies a forgotten man

By Rahul Vaishnavi New Delhi – Its red sandstone boundary walls are defaced with posters and betel juice marks. Shopkeepers hang cases full of clothes and jewellery on them. Inside the walls... read more »

Is China going to eat up the whole world?

How do mammalian parents manipulate the sex of the...

Most of the human body’s abilities are still hidden from us. Where do sudden bursts of energy come from when a woman in a panic can lift a car? How... read more »

Decoding mysteries with international authors

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 »

Animals are people too, or so they tell me

Bees, wasps and hornets

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... read more »

Chandigarh literature festival begins Friday

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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Food

Now, inhalable tea to give brew lovers vaporized benefits

Now, inhalable tea to give brew lovers vaporized benefits

London – A less intoxicating version of Vaportini, which allows inhaling of alcoholic beverages, has been created by Camellia’s Tea House in the UK, enabling tea lovers to experience their... read more »

Check diabetes with healthy foods

Check diabetes with healthy foods

Los Angeles – Nutrition and diet play a major part in preventing, ma! naging or even slowing the rate of complications associated with... read more »

Secrets behind McDonald’s food revealed

Secrets behind McDonald's food revealed

Melbourne – Famous fast food chain McDonald’s has addressed some common concerns among customers regarding their food. When the company was asked... read more »

Thinking too much about food could make us eat more

Thinking too much about food could make us eat more

Washington – A new analysis of 50 studies has found that thinking before eating may actually undermine people’s dieting goals. Jessie De Witt Huberts... read more »

Bigger bowls make kids want more food

Bigger bowls make kids want more food

Washington – Bigger dishes can cause adults to serve and consume more food, and the same thing apply to kids who also become vulnerable to this bowl-size... read more »

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Football

Football Fever Grips Namma City as World Cup Draws Closer

BANGALORE: Cricket may reign supreme in the country, but in Bangalore, football is not far behind. Just last year, Bangalore got its first home club ‘Bengaluru FC’ with stars like Sunil... read more »

FIFA offers 180,000 extra World Cup tickets

About 180,000 tickets will be available during the final World Cup sales phase beginning Wednesday, football’s governing body FIFA has... read more »

Fifa world cup Brazinga 2014: Cup Star David Villa

David Villa Date of Birth: December 3, 1981 Position: Striker Team: Spain Appearances: 94 Goals: 56 He is not your ideal striker. He may not have raw pace or... read more »

Manchester United’s future now in the hands of th...

Kevin and Edward Glazer, and their sister, Darcie Glazer Kassewitz, are the low-profile members of the family, but they own the same stake in United as club... read more »

Germany eager to end World Cup third-place curse

BERLIN: Germany head to Brazil aiming to end their 24-year wait for a fourth World Cup title with captain Philipp Lahm insisting he is sick of finishing third.... read more »

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Gold & Metals

Gold And Silver : 2014

Gold down by Rs 100 on weak global cues; silver recovers

NEW DELHI: Gold prices on Monday fell by another Rs 100 to Rs 30,240 per 10 grams in the national capital on selling by stockists in tandem with a weak global trend. On the other hand, silver rose by... read more »

Gold futures rebound from two-month low, Rs. 28,770 per 10 gram

Gold prices down by Rs 100 on weak global cues, si...

Gold prices fell by another Rs 100 to Rs 30,240 per 10 grams in the national capital. On the other hand, silver rose by Rs 200 to Rs 41,900 per kg on... read more »

Gold remains below $1,300 on easing Ukraine concerns

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Gold was trading below $1,300 an ounce on Thursday, steadying at weaker levels after a fall of more than 1 percent in the previous... read more »

Gold advances on marriage season buying, global cues

Gold prices rose further by Rs. 50 to Rs. 30,750 per ten gram in the national capital on Wednesday on sustained buying by stockists to meet ongoing marriage... read more »

Gold prices rise in futures trade on global cues

Gold, silver prices rise on brisk buying, global cues

Gold prices rose 0.35 per cent to Rs 28,481 per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions after the precious metal climbed to over... read more »

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Health & Fitness

Cancer: Breaking the bad news to patients

Dr Ranjana Srivastava, who began working as an oncologist in Australia 10 years ago, breaking the news to patients suffering from cancer is part of the job.“A doctor must be able to read a... read more »

Healthy eating during monsoon

The rains not only play havoc on your skin, but on your health as well. There’s a host of infections and diseases that do the rounds during... read more »

Exercises that help you battle pain

Walking for back pain: Got a nagging backache? Simply put on your sports shoes and walk. Numerous studies throw light on how walking lessens pain, boosts... read more »

3 simple exercises for a flat tummy

Don’t want to end up injured or exhausted? Don’t overdo things on the workout front. Instead, aim for a brisk 20-minute walk every day to burn fat,... read more »

Achieve toned midriff with right food, exercise

Personal trainer and outdoor fitness expert Rob Jones shares five tips to achieve the toned stomach, reports femalefirst.co.uk.It’s not all about... read more »

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Investing

Gold, silver up on increased buying, firm global cues

Gold prices rose further by Rs. 10 to Rs 27,460 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, on increased buying by jewellers and retailers for the upcoming festive season amid a firming global... read more »

Gold price ends at fresh 3-month low of Rs 27,415 ...

New Delhi: Gold prices fell further by Rs 195 to close at fresh three-month low of Rs 27,415 per ten gram in the national capital Friday on continued... read more »

Gold at three-month low on global cues

Extending losses for the eighth straight day, gold prices tumbled to trade at a three-month low of Rs. 27,600 per ten gram by falling Rs. 150 in the national... read more »

Gold dips below Rs 28K level on weak global cues

Continuing its losing streak for the fourth straight day, gold prices dipped below the Rs 28,000-level by falling Rs 70 to hit over two-month low of Rs 27,950... read more »

Gold gains 230 on global cues, seasonal demand

Snapping its nine-day losing streak, gold prices recovered by Rs. 230 to Rs. 28,260 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday on a firming trend overseas... read more »

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Lifestyle

How to beat the heat in summer

Are you finding it tough to tackle the scorching heat? Lets take a look at simple tips from experts on staying cool during summer. Closing windows and doors during the hottest parts of the day to... read more »

Kansai Nerolac Paints ties up with Flipkart for fe...

Kansai Nerolac PaintsBSE 4.48 % today said it has entered into a strategic marketing tie-up with leading e-tailer Flipkart ahead of festive season.... read more »

Your diabetes med could help you shed kilos

Diabetic and want to lose weight? Now you can do both with help of a single medicine, as a new study has shown that Liraglutide, an injectable diabetes drug,... read more »

Conjunctivitis, if left untreated, can cause sight thre...

Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is the most common eye problem that affects people of all age groups. It is also one of the most common eye infections in... read more »

Physical exercise along with a proper diet can help mai...

A recent study has revealed that India has the third-highest number of obese and overweight people after US and China. Around 20% of the adult Indian... read more »

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Middle East

France conducts first airstrike in Iraq, destroys logistics depot...

PARIS: France says it has conducted its first airstrike in Iraq and has destroyed a logistics depot held by the Islamic State group. The office of President Francois Hollande’s office said... read more »

Libya’s Zawiya refinery, El Sharara oil fiel...

TRIPOLI: Libya’s 120,000 barrels-a-day Zawiya refinery has been shut down due to damaged storage, an oil ministry official said on... read more »

Iran rejects US-led coalition against IS

Seen from Tehran, which has helped both Damascus and Baghdad to confront IS advances, the coalition lacks credibility because some of its members had financed... read more »

Arab states mull air strikes on ISIS

PARIS: Several Arab countries have offered to carry out airstrikes against militants from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, senior US state department... read more »

Iraq Crisis: John Kerry says US-Arab coalition ‘c...

Kerry visits Israel amid reports of faltering Israeli-Palestinian talks

Ten Arab countries have agreed to help the US in its fight against the jihadist group, Islamic State (IS). After talks with US Secretary of State John Kerry in... read more »

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National

Ukraine: Massive overnight attack leaves millions in the dark

Ukraine: Massive overnight attack leaves millions in the dark **Ukraine Grapples with Energy Crisis Following Extensive Overnight Assault** Kyiv, Ukraine – A significant overnight attack has... read more »

Sudan 'killing field' massacre

Sudan: After 1,000 days of war, millions of civili...

Sudan: After 1,000 days of war, millions of civilians still bearing brunt **Sudan Faces Catastrophic Humanitarian Crisis After 1,000 Days of... read more »

South Sudan: Increase in abductions and sexual violence...

South Korea and US

South Sudan: Increase in abductions and sexual violence unacceptable **South Sudan Faces Surge in Abductions and Sexual Violence Amidst Overall Conflict... read more »

UNs responsibility to deliver will not waver, after US ...

UNs responsibility to deliver will not waver, after US announces withdrawal from dozens of international organizations **UN Pledges Unwavering Commitment... read more »

Global economy shows signs of steady but subdued growth

Global economy shows signs of steady but subdued growth **Global Economic Recovery Continues, Albeit at a Measured Pace** The world economy continues its... read more »

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North America

'Some progress' made in peace talks: John Kerry

‘Some progress’ made in peace talks: John Kerry

Jerusalem – US Secretary of State John Kerry said here Thursday that despit! e reports to the contrary, there is “some progress” in the talks between Israel and the... read more »

Canada to claim North Pole in Arctic claim at UN

Canada to claim North Pole in Arctic claim at UN

Johannesburg – Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has ordered the inclusion of the North Pole in the country’s Arctic claim,... read more »

NSA gathering 5bn cellphone records daily, Snowden docu...

Snowden denies wanting asylum in exchange for information

Washington – The National Security Agency is reportedly gathering nearly five billion records a day on the whereabouts of cell phones globally. The move... read more »

Income inequality ‘defining challenge’ for ...

Income inequality 'defining challenge' for US: Obama

Washington – President Barack Obama Wednesday said incom! e inequality is the “defining challenge” for the US while a growing middle class is... read more »

Kerry visits Israel amid reports of faltering Israeli-P...

Kerry visits Israel amid reports of faltering Israeli-Palestinian talks

Jerusalem – Amid reports of Israeli-Palestinian talks losing momentum, US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Israel late Wednesday. Kerry has... read more »

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Politics

Rajinikanth Spoke Like PM Modi, Says RSS Ideologue

Chennai: RSS ideologue S Gurumurthy has welcomed Rajinikanth’s statements on joining politics, saying the Tamil superstar is making well thought out statements. “I think Rajini is making well... read more »

Not in the race for PM’s post in 2019: Nitish Kuma...

Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) national president Nitish Kumar today emphatically said that he was not in the race for the Prime Minister’s post in... read more »

Farm loan waiver: As Maha CM Fadnavis ‘studies...

Isn’t it odd that a party which has its nominee in the Maharashtra government led by Devendra Fadnavis should organize an agitation demanding the waiver of... read more »

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar asks health department to list ...

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has sought inputs from the health department on identifying priority areas so as to improve medical facilities in the... read more »

Marathwada droughts: Sinking wells and rising debts hav...

Parth MN is travelling across Maharashtra’s Marathwada province on a People’s Archive of Rural India fellowship to chronicle agrarian issues in the... read more »

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Sci - Tech

Science Express this year’s theme to be Climate Change

Now the government has taken up the initiative to aware people about the changing climate and related woes. To address the issues, now India will see a Climate Change Express chugging across the... read more »

Facebook to now help spot malware on computers

Social networking giant Facebook has partnered security software firm Kasperky to help its users detect and clean malware from their... read more »

Twitter now has a ‘while you were away’ recap feature...

Twitter has launched a new ‘while you were away’ service which recaps important tweets users may have missed since their last login. The new feature... read more »

How glass can help build super-fast computers

New research demonstrates how glass could be manipulated to create a material that would allow computers to transfer information using light. This may... read more »

Synthetic biology key to space exploration

WASHINGTON: Synthetic biology may hold the key to manned space exploration of the Moon and Mars, say scientists. Researchers have found that biomanufacturing... read more »

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South Asia

US defense secretary to hold talks in Pakistan

US defense secretary to hold talks in Pakistan

Islamabad – US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is scheduled to hold talks with the Pakistani civil and military leaders on security issues Monday, officials here said. Hagel earlier visited... read more »

I am opposed to India, US policies, says Imran Khan

I am opposed to India, US policies, says Imran Kha...

Islamabad – Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan said he opposes the policies adopted by India and the US on Kashmir and drone... read more »

Bangladesh court orders Abdul Kader Mullah to be hanged

Don't hang Mollah, says rights group

London – A Bangladeshi war crimes court has ordered prison authorities to hang Abdul Kader Mullah of the Jamaat-e-Islami party, months after he was... read more »

Caretaker issue not on UN emissary’s agenda: Hasi...

Caretaker issue not on UN emissary's agenda: Hasina's aide

Dhaka – Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s advisor Gowher Rizvi said Saturday that the visiting UN emissary will no! t discuss the caretaker... read more »

Pakistan’s new army chief stresses on professiona...

Pakistan's new army chief stresses on professionalism

Islamabad – Pakistan’s new army chief, Gen. Raheel Sharif, has stressed on the importance of professionalism in dealing with challenges, a media... read more »

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Sports

Khawaja to retire after fifth Ashes Test

Khawaja to retire after fifth Ashes Test **Khawaja Signals End of Illustrious Career Following Sydney Test** Usman Khawaja, the elegant left-handed Australian batsman, has announced his impending... read more »

Cole leaves Leicester after 18 years 'with he...

Cole leaves Leicester after 18 years 'with heavy heart' **Cole’s Departure Signals End of an Era at Leicester Tigers** Leicester... read more »

Ake rejects West Ham move – Thursday's gossi...

Ake rejects West Ham move – Thursday's gossip **Premier League Transfer Market Heats Up as Key Players Weigh Options** The summer transfer window is... read more »

Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash

Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash **Joshua Mourns Loss of Close Associates Following Nigerian Traffic Accident** British heavyweight... read more »

Sackings, trophies & the long throw returns –...

Sackings, trophies & the long throw returns – your PL club's 2025 reviewed **Premier League 2025: A Season of Highs, Lows, and Unexpected... read more »

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Travel

Five fun things you can do for free on your next trip to Atlanta

Five fun things you can do for free on your next trip to Atlanta

Many people who visit Atlanta for the hundreds of conventions the city hosts each year never make it out of the few blocks around their hotels. But the city has much more to offer, and some... read more »

China city offers three-day visa-free visit

China city offers three-day visa-free visit

Beijing – A Chinese city is offering a visa-free visit for nationals from 51 countries. The travellers, however, must hold a valid passport,... read more »

Tips on safe air travel for pregnant women

Tips on safe air travel for pregnant women

New Delhi – Expecting mothers with no identified complications or concerns with pregnancy can travel by airplane without any worries but with caution,... read more »

Most-reviewed locations in 2013

Most-reviewed locations in 2013

New Delhi – Online reviews by travellers have become a sure-shot way for some to plan their next vacation. In 2013, the most reviewed cities were the... read more »

Worst airlines in terms of quality of food in US reveal...

Worst airlines in terms of quality of food in US revealed

New York – A new survey has revealed that the worst airline food is offered by American carriers – Spirit Airlines and Allegiant Air – in their... read more »

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World

Arsenal boss Wenger desperate to sign Benzema in January

Desperate Ayotollah siphon off millions to Dubai as they prepare ...

Desperate Ayotollah siphon off millions to Dubai as they prepare for Iran regime collapse **Title: Reports Surface of Capital Flight Amidst Iranian Unrest** Recent reports suggest a significant... read more »

Mexican cartel boss hunted by US sends 'come ...

Mexican cartel boss hunted by US sends 'come on in' message to Donald Trump **Cartel Figure Appeals to Trump Amidst Tensions Over US-Mexico... read more »

Uncontacted Amazon tribe captured in astonishing '...

Uncontacted Amazon tribe captured in astonishing 'world first' footage **Rare Glimpse into Isolated Amazonian Tribe Captured on Film** A significant... read more »

Security Council LIVE: UN raises alarm over deadly Iran...

Security Council LIVE: UN raises alarm over deadly Iran protests and possible military strikes **UN Security Council Convenes Emergency Session Amid Escalating... read more »

WFP warns Sudan food aid could run out in March

Allan Border warns of England fightback in Perth Test

WFP warns Sudan food aid could run out in March **Sudan Faces Imminent Food Aid Crisis as WFP Resources Dwindle** Khartoum – The World Food Programme (WFP)... read more »

In Denmark, U.S. lawmakers contradict Trump on Greenland

In Denmark, U.S. lawmakers contradict Trump on Greenland **Title: U.S. Congressional Delegation Assures Denmark: Greenland Acquisition Not a Priority** Copenhagen, Denmark – A bipartisan... read more »

In Iran crisis, Trump confronted limits of U.S. military power

In Iran crisis, Trump confronted limits of U.S. military power **Title: Diplomatic Pressure and Strategic Calculations Forestall Military Action Against Iran** Washington D.C. – A... read more »

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Trump announces tariffs on European countries opposing Greenland takeover

Trump announces tariffs on European countries opposing Greenland takeover **U.S. Imposes Trade Levies on European Nations Amid Greenland Dispute** Washington D.C. – The United States has... read more »

Israel attacks Gaza Again

Gaza humanitarian crisis far from being over, UN aid coordination office warns

Gaza humanitarian crisis far from being over, UN aid coordination office warns **Gaza Reconstruction Lags Behind Humanitarian Needs Despite Ceasefire** Three months after a ceasefire... read more »

Secretary-General on UN at 80: Humanity strongest when we stand a...

Secretary-General on UN at 80: Humanity strongest when we stand as one **Title: Guterres Advocates for Unified Global Action Amidst Rising Geopolitical Tensions** United Nations Secretary-General... read more »