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  Wanted Indian drugs smuggler killed in US in 'revenge attack', Bishnoi gang claims responsibility

  World | Dec 24, 2024, 01:26 PM

  A Facebook account, named Rohit Godara, who claimed to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claimed responsibility for the attack. In a social media post, Godara claimed that Yadav was killed as he was sharing "sensitive" information.

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  Bangladesh probes USD 5 billion corruption charges in nuclear plant case in a BIG blow to Hasina

  World | Dec 24, 2024, 11:18 AM

  Indian companies are involved in the construction of Bangladesh's Rooppur nuclear power plant, a project led by Russia's state-owned corporation, Rosatom.

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  Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets top US diplomats ahead of Jaishankar US's visit

  World | Dec 24, 2024, 11:02 AM

  Prior to Jaishankar's visit to the United States, India’s Foreign Secretary held discussions with senior American diplomats, covering a broad spectrum of bilateral, regional, and global issues.

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  US NSA Sullivan dials Yunus, expresses concerns over human rights situation in Bangladesh

  World | Dec 24, 2024, 10:44 AM

  Biden administration re-iterated the United States' support for a prosperous, stable, and democratic Bangladesh, and offered their continued support in meeting the challenges Bangladesh faces.

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  Yearender 2024: The Fall of Assad's Government in Syria and its global impact

  World | Dec 23, 2024, 03:02 PM

  While the country’s conflict lines have been largely stalemated since 2020, Syria’s economic woes have only multiplied in the past few years.

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  Yearender: What does Trump's return mean for world- tariffs, mass deportations, nightmare for Canada

  World | Dec 23, 2024, 01:59 PM

  As 2024 draws to a close, Donald Trump has not reclaimed the White House, but his impact on American politics remains profound. He continues to shape the Republican Party’s narrative and polarise both the domestic political landscape and the global order like never before.

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  US shocker: New York woman sleeping on subway train burned alive by stranger

  World | Dec 23, 2024, 01:19 PM

  A sleeping subway rider was burned to death on an F train in Coney Island on Sunday morning after a maniac tossed a lit match onto her, causing her to burst into flames.

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  US Navy warship 'mistakenly' shoots down its own fighter jet amid Yemen airstrikes, pilots safe

  World | Dec 23, 2024, 11:57 AM

  It wasn’t immediately clear how the Gettysburg could mistake a F/A-18 for an enemy aircraft or missile, particularly as ships in a battle group remain linked by both radar and radio communication.

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  'We've already moved on to plant explosives...': Ex-Israeli spies reveal plan against Hezbollah

  World | Dec 23, 2024, 11:11 AM

  The former Israeli spy said Mossad tested numerous ringtones to find one that sounded urgent enough to make someone pull the pager out of their pocket. He revealed the agency had started planning around a decade ago. Read more.

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  'Out of stock': Air India Express passengers finish entire liquor supply on inaugural Bangkok flight

  Business | Dec 23, 2024, 09:13 AM

  Alcohol consumption is prohibited in Gujarat. However, officials from the budget airline clarified on Sunday that while there were brisk alcohol sales during the Surat-Bangkok flight, the stock was not depleted, contrary to claims circulating on social media.

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  Indian-origin man asks King Charles about his health, Monarch witty reply, 'I'm still alive' | WATCH

  World | Dec 23, 2024, 08:42 AM

  Harvinder Rattan, an Indian-origin man, asked King Charles about his health and was met with the monarch's characteristically witty response.

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  Trump appoints Indian American entrepreneur Krishnan as senior policy advisor on AI

  World | Dec 23, 2024, 07:40 AM

  Krishnan, who has previously led product teams at Microsoft, Twitter, Yahoo!, Facebook, and Snap, will collaborate with David O. Sacks, the White House AI and Crypto Czar.

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  Yearender 2024: India and China, two nuclear powers, returned to the negotiating table

  World | Dec 21, 2024, 08:18 PM

  India achieved a big diplomatic victory in Russia's Kazan this year after years of negotiations on border issues with China. The major development came as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to the negotiating table.

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  'Come up with alternatives, something more engaging, more interesting than porn': Putin | WATCH

  World | Dec 20, 2024, 02:17 PM

  The Russian President suggested that banning or restricting adult content may not be the answer, advocating instead for the development of "interesting and engaging" alternatives.

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  Yearender 2024: A world altered by climate change | IN PICS

  World | Dec 20, 2024, 12:30 PM

  After heat records were smashed and a torrent of extreme weather events rocked countless countries in 2023, some climate scientists believed that the waning of the El Nino weather pattern could mean 2024 would be slightly cooler. It didn’t happen that way.

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  China and India agree to work on solution to their border dispute in Himalayas: Foreign Ministry

  World | Dec 20, 2024, 12:03 PM

  China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Lin Jian said a meeting between China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday reached six agreements on the boundary issue between the two.

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  Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco, drummer Sivamani pays tribute at final rites | WATCH

  World | Dec 20, 2024, 10:04 AM

  Zakir Hussain, the exuberant maestro of tabla who once called the instrument his "mate, brother and friend" and embodied the universality of music in his 60-year career, died in a San Francisco hospital early Monday. He was 73.

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  Canada's Trudeau to shuffle his Cabinet today amid resignation calls and rising discontent: Report

  World | Dec 20, 2024, 09:16 AM

  Trudeau has said he plans on leading the Liberal Party into the next election, but many party members have said they don't want him to run for a fourth term, and Freeland's departure was a huge blow.

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  Pakistan developing missiles capable of reaching US: White House after imposing sanctions

  World | Dec 20, 2024, 08:58 AM

  In light of the continuing proliferation threat of Pakistan's long-range missile development, the United States is designating four entities for sanctions which target proliferators of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery, the State Department said.

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  US House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, Musk warns 'America headed for disaster'

  World | Dec 20, 2024, 08:44 AM

  debate over the debt ceiling is at the centre of a dispute over funding that is pushing Washington to the brink of a federal government shutdown.