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Biden won't have access to government secrets: Trump's payback for former president's 2021 act
World | Feb 08, 2025, 04:09 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has revoked former President Biden's access to government secrets. The latest move is aimed at effectively ending the daily intelligence briefings that Biden receives.
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US has notified about 487 Indian nationals with 'final removal orders': Foreign Secretary Misri
World | Feb 07, 2025, 06:53 PM ISTIndia's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Friday that the US has notified about 487 Indian nationals with removal orders. He added that details of 298 individuals have been shared with the Indian government.
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Brazil: Small plane crashes into vehicles in Sao Paulo, two reported dead
World | Feb 07, 2025, 06:58 PM ISTA small plane in Brazil's Sao Paulo is reported to have crashed while making an emergency landing. It collided with a bus, leaving dead and two others severely injured.
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PM Modi to visit France from February 10-12 to co-chair AI Action Summit with French President
World | Feb 07, 2025, 06:54 PM ISTPM Modi, who will be on a visit to France in the upcoming week, will co-chair the AI summit in France, the MEA said. PM will also visit the war cemetery to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers in World War 1.
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What is Dunki route? Here's the painful account of Indians who pursued it to reach America
World | Feb 07, 2025, 04:37 PM ISTAgents, who help in pursuing the Dunki route, often change routes and ways of reaching the destination. Those pursuing the Dunki route, in this case, are left with no option but to obey the agents.
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Indian Army foils Pakistan's infiltration bid, Pak Army Captain among 7 casualties: Sources
World | Feb 07, 2025, 03:34 PM ISTThe Indian Army is reported to have foiled an infiltration bid on the night of February 4-5. The operation has resulted in the elimination of at least seven Pakistani infiltrators.
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Trump's new order on Iran and its potential impacts on India's Chabahar Port aspirations: Explained
World | Feb 07, 2025, 02:27 PM ISTPreviously, while responding to a question on Chabahar port, the government said in Rajya Sabha that India Ports Global Limited (IPGL), through its wholly owned subsidiary, India Ports Global Chabahar Free Zone (IPGCFZ), took over the operations of the Port.
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US plane with 10 passengers on board vanishes midair in Alaska, search operations underway
World | Feb 07, 2025, 04:43 PM ISTA US plane, from Unalakleet to Nome, carrying 10 passengers went missing in Alaska and the search operations are underway.
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PM Modi likely to co-chair AI Summit with France, US Vice President expected to be present
World | Feb 07, 2025, 12:43 PM ISTPM Modi, who will be on a visit to France in the upcoming week, is slated to co-chair the AI summit in France. The event is likely to witness the presence of US Vice President JD Vance and China's Deputy Prime Minister Ding Xuexiang.
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Trump sanctions International Criminal Court for issuing 'baseless warrants' against Netanyahu
World | Feb 07, 2025, 11:30 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump signed an executive order to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court. The order accuses ICC of engaging in “illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel."
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Dramatic cut likely in USAID jobs as Trump plans to keep less than 300 staff for agency
World | Feb 07, 2025, 11:02 AM ISTAfter President Donald Trump implemented a 90-day freeze on foreign assistance on his first day in office, the US government is planning to take the number of USAID staff to less than 300.
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Netanyahu's 'golden' present to Trump is a surprise: Here's what US President offered as return gift
World | Feb 07, 2025, 07:02 PM ISTNetanyahu's golden pager gift to US President Donald Trump is gaining prominence as it is being seen as a reference to Israel's pager attack on Iran in September last year.
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France delivers first batch of Mirage fighter jets to Kyiv, Ukrainian forces attack Russian airfield
World | Feb 06, 2025, 06:28 PM ISTFrance says it has delivered the first batch of Mirage fighter jets to Ukraine as promised by French President Emmanuel Macron in June last year. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces are reported to have attacked an airfield with long-range drones in southern Russia.
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Bangladesh lodges protest with Indian envoy over Sheikh Hasina's 'hostile activities' in India
World | Feb 06, 2025, 06:33 PM ISTBangladesh has lodged a strong protest against what it calls 'hostile acts' of Sheikh Hasina towards the country. Notably, this follows after protestors burnt Hasina's father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's house in Dhaka.
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Why Pakistan wants to normalise relations with India after Trump returns to power in US | Explained
Explainers | Feb 06, 2025, 05:09 PM ISTThe policymakers in Islamabad are aware of the fact that with Trump, a Republican, in the White House, who is known for taking a tough stance against terrorism, normalisation of ties with India is the only way out. Notably, Trump is known for his hard stance against 'Islamic fundamentalism'.
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How many Indians have been deported from US since 2009? Jaishankar gives data in Rajya Sabha
World | Feb 06, 2025, 05:13 PM ISTIn a statement made in Rajya Sabha on Thursday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared the details of deportation from the United States since the year 2009. The Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned amid vociferous protests by opposition members over the same issue.
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What is USAID and why Trump and Musk want to dismantle it: Here's everything you need to know
World | Feb 06, 2025, 03:40 PM ISTThe USAID was established by former US President John F. Kennedy. He wanted to counter Soviet influence via foreign assistance as he considered US State Department too much bureaucratic in doing that.
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MEA confirms return of 18 Indians stranded in Benghazi as security situation deteriorates in Libya
World | Feb 06, 2025, 02:01 PM ISTMinistry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed the return on 18 Indians who were stranded in Libya. He added that the Indian Embassy in Libya facilitated the return of Indians.
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Hamas punishes, tortures gay members for homosexuality and raping Israeli hostages: Report
World | Feb 06, 2025, 01:24 PM ISTA report makes shocking revelation that Hamas has tortured its own members for allegedly indulging in same-sex relations. The charges against them included flirting with girls without a legal relationship, homosexual conversations, and sodomy.
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Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha on Indians deported from US: 'It is the obligation of all countries...'
World | Feb 06, 2025, 02:31 PM ISTOver the issue of deportation of Indians from the US, the Lok Sabha proceedings have been adjourned till noon following an uproar by the opposition members. The US military plane carrying 104 Indians landed at an airport in Amritsar on Wednesday.