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London City appoint Maestre as manager

London City appoint Maestre as manager

London City appoint Maestre as manager **Lionesses Roar in New Direction with Maestre Appointment** London City Lionesses have ushered in a new era, confirming Eder Maestre as their First Team Manager. The appointment follows the departure of Jocelyn Precheur, marking a significant shift in... read more »

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South Korea's Kospi hits record hig...

South Korea's Kospi hits record high as region trades mixed at the sta...

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 Performance** Seoul – South Korean stocks propelled to unprecedented heights in early 2026 trading, as the Kospi index registered a record high.... read more »

China adds destroyer to its East China Sea fleet
Chinas BYD poised to overtake Tesla as w...

Chinas BYD poised to overtake Tesla as worlds top EV seller for the first t...

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 Tesla’s Dominance** The global electric vehicle (EV) landscape is undergoing a significant shift as China’s BYD (Build Your Dreams)... read more »

Britain's FTSE 100 hits symbolic 10...

Britain's FTSE 100 hits symbolic 10,000 mark for the first time as new...

Britain's FTSE 100 hits symbolic 10,000 mark for the first time as new year trading kicks off **FTSE 100 Breaches Historic 10,000 Threshold, Signaling Continued Market Optimism** London – In a landmark achievement for the UK’s financial markets, the FTSE 100 index reached a historic... read more »

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9 killed, 51 wounded in Benghazi clashes

9 killed, 51 wounded in Benghazi clashes

TRIPOLI – At least nine people were killed and 51 others wounded in the heavy clashes that erupted on Monday in the Libyan eastern city of Benghazi between the Libyan army and the Salafi... read more »

Britain, US to continue supporting Libya

Britain, US to continue supporting Libya

London – British Foreign Secretary William Hague and US Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday that their countries would continue efforts... read more »

Egypt orders Turkish ambassador to leave

Egypt orders Turkish ambassador to leave

Turkish ambassador to Cairo has been considered persona non grata and will be ordered to leave the country because of Turkey’s continued “interference”... read more »

26 killed in South Africa road accidents

26 killed in South Africa road accidents

Cape Town – At least 26 people were killed in two separate road accidents in South Africa Friday, authorities said. At least 15 people were killed and... read more »

Suspect charged over Kenya mall massacre rejects killin...

Suspect charged over Kenya mall massacre rejects killing

Nairobi – One of four men facing trial in connection with Kenya’s Westgate mall massacre in September fiercely denied the charges in court today,... read more »

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Sri Lanka votes as Rajapaksa eyes comeback

Sri Lankans began voting on Monday in parliamentary polls with former strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa eyeing a political comeback as prime minister months after being toppled as president by Maithripala... read more »

Death toll in Pakistan’s Attock suicide attack ris...

The death toll in a brazen suicide attack that killed Pakistan’s Punjab province Home Minister at his ancestral home in Attock district on Monday... read more »

Two arrested over Bangladesh blogger Niloy Neel killing

Bangladesh police say they have arrested two suspected members of a banned Islamist group over the killing of atheist blogger Niloy Neel. The two men were... read more »

Pakistan to hang Peshawar school massacre plotters

ISLAMABAD: Six militants who plotted and aided Pakistan’s worst ever terrorist attack at a Peshawar school are set to be hanged after Army Chief General... read more »

AL-QAEDA CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR SECULAR BLOGGER HACK...

In a communique issued in Bengali and English, and posted on its Facebook and Twitter accounts on August 7, 2015, Ansar al-Islam declared the attack to be... read more »

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The Fed decision is expected to feature a rate cut and a lot more...

The Fed decision is expected to feature a rate cut and a lot more. Here's what to expect The central bank is poised to deliver its third straight interest rate cut Wednesday, while firing a... read more »

Teachers' union AFT slams crypto market bill,...

Teachers' union AFT slams crypto market bill, warns of 'profound risks' for America's retirement plans American Federation of... read more »

Trump ban on wind power projects overturned by federal ...

Trump ban on wind power projects overturned by federal judge Seventeen states led by New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Trump in May to overturn the... read more »

Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall following Wall Street ...

China’s Third Plenum promises `decisive role` for markets in economy

Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall following Wall Street losses ahead of Fed rate decision The U.S. Federal Reserve starts its meeting Dec. 9 stateside, with the... read more »

Elon Musk calls for aboliton of European Union after X ...

Elon Musk calls for aboliton of European Union after X fined $140 million Musk’s comments come as U.S. government officials step up criticism of the... read more »

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China has 1.22 bn cellphone users

China has 1.22 bn cellphone users!

Beijing – The number of cellphone users in China reached 1.22 billion till October end, the Chinese government has revealed. According to the Chinese ministry of industry and information... read more »

China allegedly withholds residence visas for NYT, Bloomberg reporters

China appoints spokesmen to boost military transpa...

Beijing –  China has appointed spokesmen for its seven military branches in a bid to boost up the country’s military transparency. The... read more »

First Chinese-American US ambassador to China to quit

First Chinese-American US ambassador to China to quit

Beijing – US Ambassador to China Gary Locke said Wednesday he will step down from his position early next year to rejoin his family. “When I met... read more »

10 killed in Beijing blaze

China urges personnel's safety in South Sudan

Beijing – At least 10 people were killed in Beijing when a fire engulfed a storehouse Tuesday, police said. The incident, which occurred in the capital... read more »

Easing one-child policy no big deal: Chinese official

Easing one-child policy no big deal: Chinese official

Beijing – A senior official from China’s family planning authority said Saturday that easing the one-child policy will n! ot put much pressure on... read more »

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BUTT-ASIF-AAMER CASE TO BE RE-EXAMINED

Prosecutors are re-examining the criminal convictions of three Pakistan players jailed in 2011 over spotfixing allegations, according to a report in Britain’s Guardian newspaper, The Guardian... read more »

Gilchrist brands de Villiers most valuable cricket...

Former Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist has lavished praise on South Africa’s swashbuckling skipper AB de Villiers, describing him as... read more »

Cummins backs Warner to explode in World Cup

Warner says has finally understood how he almost wasted valuable Baggy Green opportunity

Australian fast bowler Patrick Cummins has backed teammate David Warner to prove his one-day doubters wrong in the upcoming cricket World Cup, tipping the... read more »

Tri-series: India, Australia, England begin World Cup p...

We have almost had everything in the last month and half, starting with the untimely demise of Phillip Hughes to Mahendra Singh Dhoni calling it a day in the... read more »

Australia may use World Cup pitch to woo Indian compani...

NEW DELHI: The Australian government plans to use the ICC Cricket World Cup that will be held in that country as an opportunity to put local businesses in... read more »

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Economy

Rupee gains 31 paise to one-month high of 62.05 against dollar

Rupee gains 31 paise to one-month high of 62.05 against dollar

The rupee recovered from early losses and gained 31 paise to close at a one-month high of 62.05 against the dollar on Wednesday on fresh selling by exporters and banks, amid foreign capital inflows... read more »

Reliance Life ties up with insurance repositories

Reliance Life ties up with insurance repositories

Thiruvananthapuram – Reliance Life Insurance Company (RLIC) Wednesday announced their tie up with all five designated insurance repositories to... read more »

Sensex trades flat during early session

Sensex trades flat during pre-noon session

Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets was trading flat at 17.66 points or 0.08 percent down in the morning trade Wednesday. Good buying... read more »

Gold tumbled by Rs 510 to Rs 31,015 per ten grams, weak...

Gold tumbled by Rs 510 to Rs 31,015 per ten grams, , weak global cues

After two days of gains, gold tumbled by Rs 510 to Rs 31,015 per ten grams in New Delhi on Monday on stockists selling at existing higher levels amid a weak... read more »

Sensex up 70 points in early trade on GDP data

Sensex down 36 points in early trade

Mumbai – Continuing its rising streak for the third straight day, the BSE benchmark sensex rose over 70 points in early trade on Monday on sustained... read more »

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BTech linked to industry

Manav Rachna International University (MRIU), Faridabad, is inviting applications for new BTech programmes, with specialisations such as cloud computing, launched in association with IBM. June 19 is... read more »

Agriculture studies can open new career paths

COIMBATORE: Agriculture is not just about crops, seeds, harvest, pesticides and yield. It also includes trading, funding, feasibility studies, food... read more »

Boring lectures in classrooms cause more failures, less...

NEW DELHI: Classroom lectures cause more students to fail compared to interactive sessions involving discussions and problem solving in science, engineering... read more »

Common Law Admission Test 2014 records highest number o...

AHMEDABAD: All India Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for admission into 14 national law universities of India for academic year 2014 was concluded... read more »

How High is Higher Education in Morocco?

The mission of higher education inevitably lies in the production of highly-qualified graduates and future intellectuals who will be able to serve their... read more »

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Karan makes a major revelation: 'I've never eaten at a ...

Karan makes a major revelation: 'I've never eaten at a wedding' ## Karan Johar Unveils Unexpected Personal Quirk: Aversion to Wedding Feasts Celebrated filmmaker Karan Johar, known for... read more »

'Dhurandhar' gets new midnight show time...

'Dhurandhar' gets new midnight show times in Mumbai and Pune ## ‘Dhurandhar’ Mania Grips Maharashtra: Midnight Screenings Added... read more »

Dhurandhar inches towards Rs 300 cr; set to beat Padmaa...

WTO clinches first trade deal at Bali meeting

Dhurandhar inches towards Rs 300 cr; set to beat Padmaavat ## “Dhurandhar” Ascends to Box Office Heights, Poised to Become Ranveer Singh’s... read more »

Are memes the new popularity index of films?

Are memes the new popularity index of films? ## The Meme Metric: How Viral Moments are Redefining Film Success In an era dominated by digital discourse, the... read more »

'Haal' clears legal issues: New poster for Sh...

Cabinet clears bill for creation of Telangana state

'Haal' clears legal issues: New poster for Shane Nigam's film OUT ## “Haal” Set for Christmas Release After Legal Victory After a... read more »

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Oz sticks to stand on China’s disputed air defence zone despite Beijing criticism

Oz sticks to stand on China’s disputed air defence zone despite B...

Sydney – Australia has stood by its criticism of China’s decision to impose an air-defence zone in the East China Sea without consultation, despite Beijing’s rebuke. Foreign Minister... read more »

Italy's senate expels Silvio Berlusconi over tax fraud

Italy’s senate expels Silvio Berlusconi over...

London – The Italian Senate has voted to expel former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi from parliament over his conviction for tax... read more »

Princess Diana’s `fairy-tale` dress set to fetch 80,000...

Princess Diana’s `fairy-tale` dress set to fetch 80,000 pounds at auction

Melbourne – Princess Diana’s “most ornate and romantic” ball gown is all set to go under the hammer and is expected to fetch around 80,000... read more »

Pope Francis says Church won’t be `progressive` in allo...

Pope Francis sets up Vatican committee to fight child sex abuse

Washington – Pope Francis has reportedly said that the Catholic Church will not be ‘progressive’ to abandon its views about the morality of... read more »

German coalition agreement emerging

German coalition agreement emerging

Berlin – Germany’s two main parties agreed on various issues in their final round of coalition talks Tuesday night, sending a signal that an... read more »

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Riot of colour, fragrance in Kashmir's saffron fields

Riot of colour, fragrance in Kashmir’s saffron fields

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

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

China’s richest man pays $28 mn for a Picass...

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

Amitav Ghosh to attend literary fest at Leicester

Amitav Ghosh to attend literary fest at Leicester

London – Indian author Amitav Ghosh, who currently lives in New York, is set to attend a literary festival at the University of Leicester in Britain this... read more »

Rich-poor gap threat to South Africa’s progress: ...

Rich-poor gap threat to South Africa's progress: Desmond Tutu

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

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

South Asia needs more bold voices like Malala, says Fatima Bhutto

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 »

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'Protein-filled breakfast helps loose weight'

‘Protein-filled breakfast helps loose weight’

Los Angeles – Eating a protein-filled breakfast is an answer for those who wants to loose weight instantly, according to new research. A new study re! veals that a meal high in protein instead... read more »

How tea can better our mood

How tea can better our mood

New York – Research has found that tea might play a role in changing your mood, helping you feel less depressed, more alert or even... read more »

Top four foods to stay alert at work

Top four foods to stay alert at work

New York – Soon after lunch, people experience afternoon slump. Citrus fruits or dark chocolates can help you in being more productive at work. Chips... read more »

scanner to calculate calories in food

scanner to calculate calories in food

New York – A new food scanner has been designed which uses lasers to determine an item’s chemical composition and then sends the calorie and ingredient... read more »

Underage drinkers likelier to use life-threatening caff...

Underage drinkers

Washington – A new research has found that college-age drinkers often combine caffeine and alcohol, which results in risky decision making and endangers... read more »

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Three football clubs barred from I-League

PANAJI: Indian football lost its heart and soul after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) decided to reduce the I-League to just ten teams, throwing out three clubs who failed to meet the... read more »

Wayne Rooney gives golf tips to son Kai

Wayne Rooney was recently spotted giving his four-year-old son some golf lessons during their holiday in Portugal. According to the Mirror, the... read more »

Wayne Rooney expects to be 100% fit for Brazil

Wayne Rooney expects to be in peak condition when he embarks on his third World Cup finals campaign next month and is excited by the potential of the young... read more »

EPL: Manchester City F.C. Aim to Win Title Without Hicc...

London: Manchester City will hope to avoid the nerve-shredding drama of the 2011-12 season’s final day when they host West Ham United in their Premier... read more »

English Premier League: Jose Mourinho Fined After Refer...

London: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was fined £10,000 ($16,944, 12,221 euros) on Thursday after his sarcastic comments about the match officials following a... read more »

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Gold & Metals

China may have 1,000 tonnes of gold tied in financing : World Gol...

Singapore – Chinese firms could have locked up as much as 1,000 tonnes of gold in financing deals, an industry report said, indicating a big slice of imports has been used to raise funds due to... read more »

Gold slips, eyes longest weekly losing streak in 6...

SINGAPORE: Gold edged lower on Friday as the market nervously awaited US nonfarm payrolls data, heading for its longest weekly losing streak in over... read more »

Gold Market Update: Gold Powered Higher

Gold powered higher yesterday, breaking through resistance at $1355 and moving as high as $1375 this morning, touching the top boundary of the uptrend... read more »

Gold Prices raises on fresh buying, firm global cues

Mumbai – Snapping a three-day losing streak, gold prices on Friday recovered by Rs 240 to Rs 31,060 per ten gram in the national capital on buying by... read more »

Gold jumps more than 1% on crisis in Ukraine

Gold gained more than 1 percent on Monday on escalating geopolitical tensions as Ukraine mobilised for war after Russia bloodlessly seized Crimea, an isolated... read more »

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Health & Fitness

11 tricks that’ll change your shape

Slimming doesn’t have to mean making dramatic changes to your lifestyle overnight. In fact, small — often apparent — changes added together can make a big difference to your weight loss.... read more »

Don’t save for future? You may be ignoring h...

If you are not inclined to save for the future, you may also have a tendency to ignore your health as researchers have found that poor physical... read more »

Tips to tackle swollen feet

Whether it’s due to the heat or pregnancy issues or even stress, swollen feet can wreck havoc on your daily routine. Here are a few remedies to help... read more »

5 Eat right ways to a slim you

Don’t miss meals Have at least three meals or then four smaller ones at a certain time everyday. These should contain enough cereal, protein and... read more »

10 best foods to reduce cholesterol

Have a salmon fish dinner. Snack on a handful of nuts. Pour a dash of olive oil in your salad. And bite into that sinister chocolate. Now you can do all this... read more »

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Gold trading outlook: futures lower as dollar rises, data ahead

Gold futures were lower during early trade in Europe today, as investors look towards economic data to further strengthen speculation for an earlier than previously expected US rate hike. The US... read more »

Gold remains weak on sluggish demand; silver ends ...

NEW DELHI: Continuing its losing streak for the eight straight session, gold prices shed Rs 40 to close at almost one-month low of Rs 28,100 per 10... read more »

Gold futures decline to Rs. 28,420 per 10 gm; silver do...

NEW DELHI, AUG 18:   Gold prices fell 0.82 per cent to Rs. 28,420 per 10 grams at the futures trade today amid a weak trend overseas and profit-booking by... read more »

Gold demand drops 16% led by declines in India to China

London: Gold demand fell 16% in the second quarter, led by declines in India and China, the World Gold Council said. Global demand slipped to 963.8 tonnes from... read more »

Gold price to remain range-bound

Gold price retreated on Saturday after scaling a monthly high of Rs.28,585 per 10 gram in Mumbai on Friday. The yellow metal reacted on unwinding by stockists... read more »

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Indian designer gives sarees whole new avatars

While we never get tired of the traditional way of draping a saree, the ethnic Indian attire has bloomed out to new silhouettes, cuts, and draping styles in recent times. Now, Indian designer Lalit... read more »

Power of Purse! Expensive designer bags are convey...

There’s a lot more to a handbag than just carrying things, as women use high-end handbags and other expensive accessories to signal other women... read more »

Foodies beware! Junk food could make you ‘depress...

If you love gorging on fast food, chances are that you might end up being depressed, claims a new study. San Diego State University researchers analysed almost... read more »

Working moms readily accepted now

Societal acceptance of working mothers is now a given and is at an all-time high, says a new study. Researchers analysed data from nearly 600,000 respondents... read more »

Say no to vitamin B12 to keep pimples at bay

Tired of pimples on your skin? A new research claims that staying away from vitamin B12 will keep off painful acne. According to the new UCLA research, the... read more »

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Middle East

Gaza official: Israel Navy arrests Gaza fishermen

An official in the Gaza Strip says the Israeli Navy has arrested four Palestinian fishermen and seized their boat in one of the first instances of friction between the sides since the Gaza war ended... read more »

Egypt ex-President Morsi charged over Qatar files ...

Ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi is being charged with handing over national security documents to Qatar, the state prosecutor... read more »

50 days of war leave Israelis and Palestinians only mor...

JERUSALEM: Only time will tell whether Israel will maintain the quiet it so desperately sought during 50 days of war with Palestinian militants in the Gaza... read more »

IS struggling to control its new-found oil riches: Expe...

DUBAI: Though the dreaded Islamic State is earning over $3 million daily by producing about 80,000 barrels of oil in Iraq and Syria, experts say the group is... read more »

The rise of ISIS: Group of 10,000 fighters now controls...

ISIS now controls territory the size of the UK, is making £600,000 a day from selling oil and ransoming hostages and has a fighting force of 10,000 militants,... read more »

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Putin told Bush Ukraine was part of Russia in 2001

Putin told Bush Ukraine was part of Russia in 2001 ## Early Hints of Expansionism: Putin’s 2001 Ukraine Remarks Resurface Revelations surrounding a previously undisclosed conversation between... read more »

AI spending frenzy reaches India, sparking enthusi...

AI spending frenzy reaches India, sparking enthusiasm and concern ## India Poised for AI-Driven Transformation as Tech Giants Unleash Investment... read more »

Carol of the Bells was born in a Ukrainian city destroy...

Carol of the Bells was born in a Ukrainian city destroyed by Russia ## From the Ashes: Ukrainian Music School Rebuilds Legacy After Devastation The echoes of... read more »

Venezuelas Maduro using U.S. military threat to crack d...

Colombian held for plotting to kill Venezuelan president

Venezuelas Maduro using U.S. military threat to crack down on dissent ## Heightened Tensions in Venezuela as Government Cites External Threat to Justify... read more »

Navi Mumbai International Airport Begins Commercial Ope...

Navi Mumbai International Airport Begins Commercial Operations, Ushering in New Era for Air Travel Navi Mumbai, India – December 25, 2025 – After years of... read more »

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Obama names acting Pentagon deputy chief

Obama names acting Pentagon deputy chief

Washington – US President Barack Obama has named Christine Fox, the former chief programme and budget analyst with the department of defence, to serve as Pentagon’s acting deputy... read more »

US condemns shelling of Russian embassy in Damascus

US condemns shelling of Russian embassy in Damascu...

Washington – The Obama administration has denounced the shelling of the Russian embassy Thursday in the Syrian capital of Damascus, calling for... read more »

U.S. plans to destroy Syrian chemical weapons at sea

Syrian chemical weapons disposal plan to be released next week: UN

Washington – The United States is planning to destroy some of Syria’s deadliest chemical weapons in international waters aboard a government-owned... read more »

NSA snooped on porn habits of Islamist radicals to disc...

NSA snooped on porn habits of Islamist radicals to discredit them: Report

Washington – The documents revealed by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden have reportedly indicated that the US’ spy agency allegedly spied on the porn... read more »

Obama calls Saudi king over Iran: White House

Obama calls Saudi king over Iran: White House

Washington – US President Barack Obama Wednesday called King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia to discuss the negotiations over Iranian... read more »

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Samajwadi Party splits:Shocking announcement of Shivpal Yadav to ...

NEW DELHI: After months of infighting, compounded by a crushing electoral defeat in UP, the Samajwadi Party (SP) today split, as Shivpal Yadav announced the launch of a new party called the Samajwadi... read more »

national executive members of Mahila Congress inte...

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will interact with the national executive members of the All India Mahila Congress on Thursday. Rahul ji is... read more »

Amit Shah blows poll bugle in Bengal, says trained work...

Cabinet approves inquiry into Gujarat snooping

BJP national president Amit Shah today said the party’s trained workforce will win the 2016 assembly polls in West Bengal and its road to victory in the... read more »

Brinda Karat says Kalyan Singh like spoke ‘RSS pr...

Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Brinda Karat on Wednesday said Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh had spoken ‘like an RSS pracharak’ when he... read more »

UP Police to deal with dissent, claims BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party, referring to the Barabanki incident, where a woman was allegedly set ablaze by two policemen, claimed that the Uttar Pradesh police... read more »

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Sci - Tech

‘God particle’ could demolish the universe, :Hawking

The elusive ‘God particle’ discovered by scientists in 2012 has the potential to destroy the universe, famed British physicist Stephen Hawking has warned. According to Mr. Hawking, 72, at very... read more »

Mars Mission completes 300 days in space

In a major boost to the Indian scientific community, the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), on its maiden tryst with the red planet, has completed... read more »

NASA’s Mars rover gets ready to have its ‘m...

NASA’s Mars rover team has decided to reformat Opportunity’s flash memory, it has been reported. An increasing frequency of computer resets on... read more »

New experiment to test the nature of our universe

WASHINGTON: A unique experiment called theHolometer has started collecting data that will answer some mind-bending questions about our universe — including... read more »

How Do Monster Black Holes Form? New Find May Provide &...

Black holes are some of the strangest objects in the universe, and they typically fall into one of two size extremes: “small” ones that are dozens... read more »

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South Asia

Bangladesh: Does it really matter that Khaleda Zia is not contesting elections

Bangladesh: Does it really matter that Khaleda Zia is not contest...

Dhaka – December 2, 2013 was the last date for the filing of nominations for the tenth parliamentary elections being held on January 5, 2014. The BNP, which had declared its intention of not... read more »

Indian dam will affect Neelum-Jhelum project: Pakistan

Don’t talk of war with India: Pakistani dail...

Islamabad – With tension along the Indian border abating, “all talks of war” should! be avoided, said a Pakistani daily... read more »

Nelson Mandela’s funeral to be held Dec 15

Mukherjee, 52 other leaders to attend Mandela-linked memorial events

Johannesburg – The South African government announced Fri! day that the country’s former president Nelson Mandela’s funeral will be held Dec... read more »

Nepal to deploy security force at customs points

Nepal to allow private investment in power transmission

Kathmandu – Amid rising complaints from the private sector about feeble security situation and cases of anomalies at customs points, the Nepal government... read more »

Pak’s new army chief Gen Raheel has no presence o...

Pak's new army chief Gen Raheel has no presence on Facebook, Twitter

Islamabad – Pakistan’s new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif does not maintain any account on Facebook and Twitter. Director General... read more »

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Smooth end to Messi India tour after Kolkata chaos

Smooth end to Messi India tour after Kolkata chaos ## Messi’s Indian Exhibition Marred by Initial Fan Frustration, Concludes Peacefully KOLKATA – Lionel Messi’s highly anticipated... read more »

Villa keep pressure on top two thanks to Rogers do...

Villa keep pressure on top two thanks to Rogers double ## Villa Display Resilience, Rogers’ Brilliance Seals Victory Over West... read more »

Haaland scores twice as Man City win at Crystal Palace

Haaland scores twice as Man City win at Crystal Palace ## Haaland Double Propels Manchester City Past Crystal Palace in Pursuit of Arsenal **London, UK**... read more »

Forest pile more pressure on Frank after comfortable wi...

Forest pile more pressure on Frank after comfortable win at City Ground ## Forest Dominate Spurs, Ratcheting Up Pressure on Tottenham’s... read more »

Match of the Day

Match of the Day ## Premier League Action Heats Up as Arsenal Secure Narrow Victory Amidst Fixture Frenzy The Premier League witnessed a flurry of action this... read more »

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Travel

Discover the Konkan Coast

Discover the Konkan Coast

Every few kilometres, different sights, scenes and flavours await you on the Konkan coastline. Lonely, bone-white beaches and sandy stretches with attitude embrace the blue Arabian Sea. Brawny forts,... read more »

Follow these simple tips to travel safe this holiday season!

Follow these simple tips to travel safe this holid...

New Delhi – With the holiday season at its peak, International SOS has issued guidelines for travellers to stay healthy and have safe and... read more »

Get these apps for stress-free travel this holiday seas...

Get these apps for stress-free travel this holiday season!

Washington – In time for the holiday season, apps like RoadNinja, SpotHero and FlightAware can help travellers save time and money while heading to a new... read more »

Top 5 must carry clothes while travelling

Top five must carry clothes while travelling

New Delhi – Holiday season is the time for people to pack their bags and hit the road. Before you do that, it is essential to choose the must have... read more »

Hawaii ‘most searched’ holiday destination ...

Hawaii 'most searched' holiday destination on Bing!

Washington – With the travel industry expected to be 300 billion dollars worth in the US alone and the Internet being the most handy tool while searching... read more »

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World

Arsenal boss Wenger desperate to sign Benzema in January

Desperate mum jumps off dock to rescue girl, 4, who fell into wat...

Desperate mum jumps off dock to rescue girl, 4, who fell into water by Carnival Sunrise **Bahamian Port Incident: Mother’s Swift Action Saves Child Near Cruise Ship** Celebration Key, Bahamas... read more »

Two South Korean firms in Kaesong to close operations

U.S. operations in Syria against Islamic State kil...

U.S. operations in Syria against Islamic State kill seven, capture fighters **U.S. Military Operations in Syria Intensify Following Soldier... read more »

Tensions between Saudi Arabia and UAE spike with bombin...

Kerry denies tensions between U.S., Saudi Arabia

Tensions between Saudi Arabia and UAE spike with bombing of port **Widening Rift: Saudi Airstrike in Yemen Signals Deepening Divide with UAE** The complex... read more »

3 stories our photographers witnessed in 2025

Know what stories do to your brain?

3 stories our photographers witnessed in 2025 **A Year Through the Lens: Photojournalists Reflect on Defining Moments of 2025** As the final days of 2025 draw... read more »

Khaleda Zia: Slain leader's widow who went on to l...

Khaleda Zia: Slain leader's widow who went on to lead Bangladesh **Khaleda Zia: A Legacy of Power and Turmoil in Bangladesh** Khaleda Zia, a name... read more »

Dust to data centers: The year AI tech giants, and billions in debt, began remaking the Am...

Dust to data centers: The year AI tech giants, and billions in debt, began remaking the American landscape **Title: The Rise of AI Infrastructure: Tech Giants Transform the American... read more »

A 5 million percent return in 60 years leaves Warren Buffetts legacy unmatched

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