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Singapore President visits Konark temple, Raghurajpur village in Odisha, interacts with artists
World | Jan 18, 2025, 05:55 PM ISTSingapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam paid a visit to the Sun Temple at Konark in the Odisha's Puri district on Saturday. He was accompanied by the First Lady of Singapore. The President inquired about the Pattachitra arts as he saw paintings and interacted with artists.
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Nirbhau, Nirvair: United Sikhs launches Langar initiative, provides free meals amid LA wildfires
World | Jan 18, 2025, 05:01 PM ISTUnited Sikhs, a UN-affiliated group, has launched a Langar initiative amid the ravaging Los Angeles wildfires. A report suggest that the group served over 1,300 meals on Sunday as part of its initiative.
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UK considers relaxing work visa rules for AI workers: How will it benefit Indian techies | Explained
Explainers | Jan 18, 2025, 04:09 PM ISTAs the UK has published its AI Opportunities Action Plan, aimed to ease its visa policy for highly skilled AI talent. India is braced to benefit the most as it has a huge pool of talent, nurtured by Indian Institutes of Technology.
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Capitol Hill rioters back to their 'crime scene' as court clears way to attend Trump inauguration
World | Jan 18, 2025, 02:43 PM ISTSeveral rioters involved in the Capitol Hill attacks of January 6, 2021 are expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Donald Trump after they got the permission of the court. Notably, Trump is expected to issue mass pardons to Capitol rioters.
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Israel-Hamas ceasefire to go into effect in less than 24 hours: Qatar's Foreign Ministry
World | Jan 18, 2025, 06:52 PM ISTQatar's foreign ministry on Saturday announced that the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect in less than 24 hours. Earlier, Israel's cabinet approved the deal which will see release of hostages and cessation of hostilities in the Gaza strip.
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Impeached South Korean president to appeal against formal arrest, supporters rally for release
World | Jan 18, 2025, 01:30 PM ISTYoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's impeached president, will appear at a court hearing to appeal against his formal arrest. The investigative agencies have detained Yoon over the imposition of martial law in the country.
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Love of my life: Obamas dismiss rift rumours as former President celebrates Michelle's birthday
World | Jan 18, 2025, 12:51 PM ISTAmid rumours of separation, Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama were seen together on the occasion of latter's birthday. Recently, the former first lady skipped some gatherings in the US, giving wings to rumours regarding her divorce with the former president.
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Sheikh Hasina says escaped death by 20-25 minutes as Bangladesh Awami League shares audio note
World | Jan 18, 2025, 06:54 PM ISTFormer Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has alleged that she and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana escaped death by 20-25 minutes as her party, the Bangladesh Awami League shares audio note on Facebook.
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Trump to break 40-year record with January 20 inauguration: Here's timing, venue, and other details
World | Jan 18, 2025, 02:40 PM ISTPresident-elect Donald Trump is likely become the first President in the last 40 years to not be sworn in on the Capitol steps. Earlier, it was Ronald Reagan who took the oath of office from inside the Capitol Rotunda.
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'Only Greenland': Denmark PM tells Trump amid President-elect's repeated assertions to buy Island
World | Jan 17, 2025, 07:03 PM ISTIn a telephonic conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump, Denmark's PM Mette Frederiksen said that 'only Greenland' should decide its future. She reminded Trump of strong trade ties between the US and Denmark over the phone call.
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Budget needs to give extra impetus to fighter jet acquisition to match adversaries beyond Himalayas
Budget | Jan 17, 2025, 06:01 PM ISTAs the central government is slated to present the Union Budget, the depleting squadrons of the Indian Air Force is a crucial issue that needs attention. Clearly, the Budget 2025 this time needs to focus on an enhanced outlay to the Air Force, especially aimed at capital investment.
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MEA says 12 Indians fighting in Russian Army killed, 16 missing in conflict with Ukraine
World | Jan 17, 2025, 07:15 PM ISTMEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that of the total 126 Indians fighting for Russia in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, 12 have lost their lives while 16 are reported missing.
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Michelle Obama not to attend Trump's inauguration: Why is she skipping recent public events?
World | Jan 17, 2025, 04:36 PM ISTFormer US first lady Michelle Obama will not attend the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Donald Trump. This comes after she skipped the last week's state funeral in Washington for former President Jimmy Carter.
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Singapore President Shanmugaratnam embarks on two-day visit to Odisha, likely to sign MoUs
World | Jan 17, 2025, 03:41 PM ISTSingapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived in Odisha on Friday, where he was welcomed by Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other officials of the state.
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Pineapple pizza for Rs 10,000! This UK restaurant deliberately hikes price | Here's why
Trending | Jan 17, 2025, 02:54 PM ISTA restaurant in the UK has deliberately hiked the price of pineapple pizza as it puts a taunting caption for the item on its website. The caption reads, "Yeah, for £100, you can have it. Order the champagne, too. Go on, you Monster!"
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Why is Morocco reportedly planning to kill 3 million stray dogs in most 'brutal' way? Explained
World | Jan 17, 2025, 01:12 PM ISTSome disturbing reports have surfaced which claim that Morocco plans to slaughter almost 3 million dogs as it braces to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Reports say that dogs are being killed by injecting them with strychnine, which is a highly toxic chemical.
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Imran Khan, former Pakistan PM, sentenced to 14 years in jail in land corruption case: Reports
World | Jan 17, 2025, 03:37 PM ISTFormer Pakistan PM Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been convicted in the 190 million pounds al-Qadir Trust case. While Imran was given a 14-year sentence, his wife was handed over a seven-year sentence.
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Boat carrying over 40 Pakistanis capsizes near Morocco as 'they spent 13 days of anguish'
World | Jan 17, 2025, 01:35 PM ISTA boat carrying over 40 Pakistanis, who were attempting to reach Spain, capsized near Morocco. The Pakistani Foreign Office in a statement said that its embassy in Morocco is in touch with the local authorities.
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Netanyahu clears way for Israeli approval of agreement with Hamas: Deal to release hostages reached
World | Jan 17, 2025, 01:49 PM ISTBenjamin Netanyahu has cleared Israel's approval of the deal reached with Hamas for a ceasefire and release of hostages. Earlier, his office said that the deal was facing last minute hiccups and accused Hamas of a last-minute dispute.
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to be chief guest at Republic Day celebrations
World | Jan 16, 2025, 09:15 PM ISTAt the invitation of PM Modi, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will pay a state visit to India, where he will be the chief guest at 76th Republic Day celebrations.