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Columbia student Ranjani Srinivasan flees US: How she managed to escape amid immigration crackdown
World | Mar 16, 2025, 05:11 PM ISTRanjani Srinivasan, Indian student who was pursuing doctoral degree at the Columbia University, had to flee the United States after her student visa was revoked by the Department of State.
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PM Modi to inaugurate Raisina Dialogue 2025 on March 17, New Zealand PM Luxon to be Chief Guest
India | Mar 16, 2025, 03:29 PM ISTThe Raisina Dialogue is India's flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics. The 10th edition of the geopolitical event will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 17.
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Massive fire breaks out in North Macedonia's nightclub; 51 killed, 100 injured
World | Mar 16, 2025, 02:51 PM ISTThe fire in southern town of Kocani in North Macedonia has killed 51 people and injured 100 others. The interior minister said that the clubgoers used pyrotechnics, which would have caused the roof to catch fire.
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Pakistan: Bomb explodes near bus carrying security forces; kills 5, injures 10 in Balochistan
World | Mar 16, 2025, 03:00 PM ISTA bomb exploded near a bus carrying security forces in Pakistan's restive southwestern region of Balochistan's Naushki. The incident is reported to have killed 5 security personnel, injuring 10 others.
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Zambia's river 'dies' overnight as dead fish wash up on banks; environmentalists blame Chinese mine
World | Mar 16, 2025, 01:17 PM ISTKafue river serves as the major water way in the southern African country of Zambia. The Zambian government has deployed helicopters to drop lime into the water to counteract the acid and roll back the damage caused by the Chinese-owned mine.
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All Voice of America employees put on leave as Trump prepares to cut staff at US-funded media groups
World | Mar 16, 2025, 12:12 PM ISTAfter coming to power in the US, the Trump administration has taken several steps to assert its authority over Voice of America. Recently, it cancelled contracts that allowed VOA to use material from independent news organisations, such as The Associated Press.
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Two Indian-origin ministers inducted into new Canadian PM's cabinet: Meet the leaders and portfolios
World | Mar 16, 2025, 11:04 AM ISTAnita Anand and Kamal Khera are two Indian-origin ministers who have found place in new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet. Khera is one of the youngest leaders to be elected to the Canadian Parliament.
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Canada to review purchase of F-35 fighter jets from US, PM Carney asks to look for 'other options'
World | Mar 16, 2025, 10:18 AM ISTCanada previously agreed to purchase 88 F-35s two years ago, and has also made a legal commitment of funds for the first 16 aircraft. However, given the current relations between US and Canada, the Canadian PM has ordered to review the deal.
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US strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen kill 31, Trump warns 'your time is up'
World | Mar 16, 2025, 01:24 PM ISTHouthis have targeted over 100 merchant vessels with missiles and drones, sinking two vessels and killing four sailors in recent times in the Middle East. These attacks have obstructed the traffic of navy and commercial vessels, prompting Trump's latest move.
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UK PM Starmer urges global leaders to 'keep pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine
World | Mar 15, 2025, 05:40 PM ISTAs US President Donald Trump decides to halt the military assistance and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, Europe takes the pivotal role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In that regard, EU nations have undertaken several engagements to pave a way for the peace process in Ukraine.
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Trump admin likely to put travel restrictions on 43 countries; Pakistan, Russia on list: Report
World | Mar 15, 2025, 05:46 PM ISTThe US is looking to put travel restrictions on 43 countries, as it has reportedly grouped the countries into three categories, namely, the red list, the orange list, and the yellow list.
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'China's longstanding acts of genocide': US slams Beijing over 'crimes committed against Uyghurs'
World | Mar 15, 2025, 05:21 PM ISTThe US has announced new visa restrictions for foreign officials responsible for forceful return of Uyghurs and other groups facing persecution in China.
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Putin 'agrees' to Trump’s request of sparing Ukrainian soldiers, but with a condition..
World | Mar 15, 2025, 01:49 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin has put forth a condition to spare Ukrainian soldiers after Trump "strongly" appealed for the same. Putin wants Ukrainian soldiers to surrender.
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India slams Pakistan over 'unjustified reference' to Jammu and Kashmir: 'Fanatical mindset of..'
World | Mar 15, 2025, 05:23 PM ISTIndia's permanent representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, slammed Pakistan for making "unjustified" references to Jammu and Kashmir.
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Trump admits he was 'bit sarcastic' as he promised to end Russia-Ukraine conflict in 24 hours
World | Mar 15, 2025, 12:03 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump on Friday admitted that he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he, as a candidate in the run-up to the US presidential election, claimed that he would have the Russia-Ukraine war solved within 24 hours.
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Head of Islamic State in Iraq, Syria killed, Trump says 'his miserable life was terminated'
World | Mar 15, 2025, 11:02 AM ISTIraqi Prime Minister Shia al-Sudani made the announcement on Friday that head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria was eliminated in a joint operation with US-led coalition forces.
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Watch: Trump's death stare to a reporter as boom microphone bumps into his face
World | Mar 15, 2025, 10:32 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump appeared visibly annoyed as the tip of a boom microphone bumped into his face during a press interaction. It was followed by a death stare to the reporter the microphone belonged to.
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Trump orders clean-up of Washington DC: 'Did not want PM Modi, world leaders to see tents, potholes'
World | Mar 15, 2025, 05:28 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has ordered to clean up Washington DC, the American capital. In his remark, Trump said he did not want PM Modi and other world leaders to see tents, potholes in the capital.
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Why is Balochistan seeing a surge in violent attacks? What's driving separatists to strike now?
World | Mar 14, 2025, 05:31 PM ISTThe local population in Balochistan has accused Pakistan of exploiting the region's resources while neglecting the local communities. Additionally, the Chinese investment has also alienated the Baloch population further.
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Sri Lanka's first animal census: From purple-faced langurs to giant squirrels, why it matters
World | Mar 14, 2025, 04:13 PM ISTThe animal census to be undertaken in Sri Lanka is aimed at assessing annual crop damage in the island country. Officials said that forms have been distributed to the households in the country to fill in the data.