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MEA condemns Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan civilians, slams Islamabad for 'blaming neighbours'
World | Jan 06, 2025, 02:29 PM ISTIn response to media queries regarding airstrikes on Afghan civilians, the Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack saying, "Pakistan has an old habit of blaming neighbours for its internal matters."
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Bangladesh and its reckless actions jeopardise Delhi-Dhaka ties | Explained
Explainers | Jan 06, 2025, 01:41 PM ISTBangladesh in recent times has taken steps which are detrimental to New Delhi-Dhaka relations. On January, it scrapped a notification regarding the training of judges in India, citing Supreme Court's directive.
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Buddha Air plane, with 76 people on board, makes VOR landing at Tribhuvan International Airport
World | Jan 06, 2025, 01:47 PM ISTBuddha Air flight, with 76 people on board including the crew, makes VOR landing at Tribhuvan International Airport. Recently, Buddha Air announced to increase its flights from Kathmandu to Varanasi to three per week.
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Biden confirms attendance at Trump's inauguration event, reminds nation of Capitol Hill attack
World | Jan 06, 2025, 12:48 PM ISTUS President Joe Biden has ensured peaceful transition of power as Trump is set to assume presidency. In an opinion piece, Biden reminded Americans of the Capitol Hill attacks, stressing that history should not be repeated.
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North Korea fires ballistic missile into eastern sea amid Blinken's presence in Seoul: South Korea
World | Jan 06, 2025, 10:37 AM ISTNorth Korea has fired at least one missile into the eastern sea while US Secretary of State Antony Blinken undertakes Seoul visit, claims South Korea. However, there's no confirmation about the number of missiles fired and the extent to which it travelled.
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Moscow is getting what it deserves: Ukraine launches counterattack in Russia's Kursk
World | Jan 06, 2025, 09:50 AM ISTUkraine has launched a counterattack in Kursk region what it calls 'surprise attacks' against the Russian forces. Last year, Russian forces had conducted an incursion into Kursk.
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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau likely to resign this week amid mounting dissent within Liberal Party
World | Jan 06, 2025, 10:44 AM ISTJustin Trudeau, Canadian PM, is expected to resign this week, a report says. The report cites three sources to claim that his resignation can come as early as Monday (January 6).
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South Korean police asked to detain impeached President Yoon after anti-corruption agency fails
World | Jan 06, 2025, 07:41 AM ISTThe South Korean anti-corruption agency after failing to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, has asked the police to take over efforts to bring Yoon into custody. The agency is expected to ask for another warrant from the court.
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Heaviest snowfall in at least a decade: Bitter cold puts areas in US on high alert
World | Jan 06, 2025, 06:55 AM ISTThe United States is currently battling bitter cold conditions as travelling became dangerous in some parts of the central US. A disruptive storm hints at the possibility of the “heaviest snowfall in a decade” in some areas.
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Shigemi Fukahori, survivor of Nagasaki atomic bombing, dies at 93: The saga of peace and resilience
World | Jan 05, 2025, 06:57 PM ISTShigemi Fukahori, the survivor of nuclear bombing in Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, died at the age of 93. Japan was attacked by the United States during the second World War in 1945, which saw the first use of atomic bombs in the history of mankind.
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Bangladesh cancels judges training programme in India, cites 'Supreme Court directive'
World | Jan 05, 2025, 06:19 PM ISTBangladesh on Sunday cancelled the judges training programme in India, which was scheduled to be organised from February 10 at the National Judicial Academy and the State Judicial Academy in Madhya Pradesh.
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Elon Musk slams Biden for presenting highest civilian honour to George Soros, calls it 'travesty'
World | Jan 05, 2025, 04:26 PM ISTTesla CEO Elon Musk has attacked US President Joe Biden for presenting the US' highest civilian honour to controversial philanthropist George Soros. Musk says it is a 'travesty' that Biden is giving Soros the Medal of Freedom.
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In pics | Biden honours notable personalities with US' highest civilian award
World | Jan 05, 2025, 03:43 PM ISTUS President Joe Biden has presented the United States' highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to notable personalities for their exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the nation as well as world peace, or other significant endeavours.
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Biden administration acts against China, likely to ban Chinese-made drones; Beijing warns Washington
World | Jan 05, 2025, 02:16 PM ISTChina has reacted on Biden administration's plans to restrict Chinese-made drones in the US as it said that actions like these disrupt normal ties between two nations. The Foreign Ministry spokesperson added that China will take all possible measures to safeguard its interests.
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Italian PM Meloni meets Trump amid heightened tensions with Iran over Cecilia Sala's arrest
World | Jan 05, 2025, 01:18 PM ISTItalian PM Giorgia Meloni met US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday. The meeting is crucial as it comes in the backdrop of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala's arrest.
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Kamala Harris makes gaffe during senators' swearing-in ceremony, JD Vance spotted laughing: Watch
World | Jan 05, 2025, 12:30 PM ISTA video has gone viral on social media showing US Vice President making a fumble while reading out Pledge of Allegiance during the swearing-in ceremony of new senators at Capitol Hill. This drew reaction from incoming Vice President JD Vance, who was spotted laughing.
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India's reminder to China over Brahmaputra Dam: Activities upstream shouldn't harm downstream states
World | Jan 05, 2025, 11:55 AM ISTIndia has responded to China's plan of constructing the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet, saying that New Delhi has urged Beijing to ensure that activities upstream don't harm the interests of downstream states.
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President Biden confers US' highest civilian award on Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Lionel Messi
World | Jan 05, 2025, 10:59 AM ISTUS President Joe Biden has awarded 19 people with US' highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. It is presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States.
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Imran Khan makes big claim: Was offered a 'big opportunity' to leave country, but...
World | Jan 04, 2025, 06:43 PM ISTFormer Pakistan PM Imran Khan said that he was offered a big opportunity to leave the country which he declined. Khan has been kept in Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail since 2023.
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US NSA Sulivan to visit India on January 5: Nuclear technology to China | Key agenda highlights
World | Jan 04, 2025, 05:33 PM ISTIn his last official visit to India, US NSA Jake Sulivan will travel to New Delhi on January 5. He will hold discussions with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and also meet EAM S Jaishankar.