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African traveller calls India a 'fantasy world' after solo trip, shares 5 lessons
Trending | May 25, 2026 11:16 ISTA 21-year-old African solo traveller has gone viral after sharing five emotional lessons from travelling across India. Calling the country a “fantasy world”, he reflected on spirituality, colonial history, chaos and the resilience he experienced during the journey.
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International Cheetah Day 2025: 7 wildlife safaris around the world for big-cat lovers
Travel | December 04, 2025 12:03 ISTOn International Cheetah Day 2025, explore seven stunning wildlife safaris where the world’s fastest big cat still thrives. From the Serengeti to the Okavango, here’s where to spot them.
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1925 cartoon predicting rise of China, India and Africa resurfaces amid Trump tariff row
World | August 10, 2025 12:18 ISTA 1925 cartoon by American artist Bob Minor on the global power shift has gone viral amid Donald Trump's tariff policies.
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Two Indians killed, one abducted in south-west Niger following terror attack on construction site
World | July 19, 2025 17:25 ISTThis incident comes months after five Indian nationals were kidnapped in Niger following an attack by armed men in Sakoira. The five migrants were from Jharkhand's Giridih district and were working for an Indian firm for the Kandadji dam project.
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Why is PM Modi visiting Namibia? Key focus on minerals, diamonds and strategic ties
India | July 09, 2025 14:18 ISTPM Modi's July 9 visit to Namibia aims to deepen ties through critical mineral cooperation, uranium trade revival and digital infrastructure rollout. The trip also marks a symbolic moment in India-Namibia relations, with a focus on clean-tech investments, direct diamond exports and UPI expansion.
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Rare facts you did not know about India's historical connection with Ghana
World | July 02, 2025 14:48 ISTIndia and Ghana share a longstanding relationship rooted in shared anti-colonial values and strong diplomatic ties. India has supported Ghana in various sectors, including building key infrastructure like the Jubilee House. Cultural links are also strong, with a visible Indian diaspora.
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PM Modi departs for 5-nation tour: 'Visit will reinforce India's friendship across Global South'
India | July 02, 2025 9:32 ISTOver the next eight days, the Prime Minister will be visiting Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia.
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Why is PM Modi visiting Ghana? Key agendas behind Indian PM's first-ever visit in over 30 years
Explainers | July 01, 2025 17:59 ISTGhana is one of West Africa's fastest-growing economies; its relationship with India is marked by robust and expanding trade and investment. India is the largest destination for Ghanaian exports; gold accounts for more than 70 per cent of India's imports from Ghana.
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Nigeria: 27 dead, over 100 missing after boat capsizes in Niger River
World | November 30, 2024 7:10 ISTThe boat with nearly 200 people on board was on its way to a weekly market in Niger state when the boat capsized. No survivors were found even after 12 hours of search and rescue operations while at least 27 died in the accident.
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Dominica announces its highest civilian award to PM Modi, lauds his contribution during COVID-19
World | November 14, 2024 13:31 ISTHer Excellency Sylvanie Burton, President of the Commonwealth of Dominica will confer the award during the upcoming India-CARICOM Summit, scheduled to take place in Georgetown, Guyana from November 19 to 21.
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Chad: 96 rebels killed in Boko Haram attack, army says 17 soldiers martyred in counter-operation
World | November 11, 2024 16:58 ISTAt least 17 Chadian soldiers were killed and 32 others wounded in clashes between the army and Boko Haram fighters on Saturday, the army's spokesman said, adding that 96 Boko Haram members were also killed.
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SHOCKING! This country's 29 children likely to get death sentence | Know why
World | November 02, 2024 9:04 IST"The chief justice of Nigeria should be ashamed, she is a woman and a mother," said the executive director of Enough is Enough, a civil society organisation promoting good governance in Nigeria.
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China planning to train 3,000 foreign police officials | What is the motive behind this?
Originals | September 12, 2024 13:45 ISTChina has announced a plan to train 3,000 foreign law enforcement officers over the next year. This initiative is part of the Global Security Initiative (GSI) introduced by President Xi Jinping in 2022. But what is the motive behind this?
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Nigeria: 100 killed as Boko Haram Islamic radicals opened fire on market, homes in deadliest attack
World | September 04, 2024 16:58 ISTLocal media reported that the extremists claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was in reprisal for villagers informing security operatives about their activities.
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Burkina Faso massacre: Al-Qaida group kills more than 100 people in one of the worst jihadi attacks
World | August 27, 2024 6:48 ISTAl-Qaida took responsibility for the attack, announcing in a statement that it had seized “complete control over a militia position” in Barsalogho, a key location in Kaya. The town is strategically important as security forces have used it to defend against jihadis.
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Massive 2,492-carat diamond located in THIS country, largest in over 100 years
World | August 22, 2024 18:38 ISTThe Canadian mining company located the giant diamond with the use of Mega Diamond Recovery X-ray technology in the Karowe mine. It is the second-largest diamond in the world after the 3,106-carat Cullinan Diamond discovered in South Africa in 1905.
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Malawi: Plane crashes close to shallow water lake, pilot missing, fisherman saves a Dutch passenger
World | August 21, 2024 6:41 ISTThe plane was a Cessna C210-type aircraft, which can typically carry six people, going from the central town of Nkhotakota on the shore of the lake to the southern town of Liwonde.
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WHO declares Mpox a global health emergency again amid Congo outbreak
World | August 15, 2024 6:40 ISTThe World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global public health emergency for mpox for the second time in two years, following an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread to neighbouring countries.
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Mpox outbreak in multiple African countries; know causes, signs, symptoms, treatment and prevention
Health | August 06, 2024 8:39 ISTKnow about the Mpox outbreak in multiple African countries, including its causes, signs, symptoms, treatment, and prevention strategies. Stay informed to protect yourself and others.
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'Breast ironing' leaves women pained, devoid of normal life in Africa | Know why it's done
World | August 02, 2024 23:44 IST'Breast ironing' has left a scar in the lives of women in several parts of Africa. It is usually performed by the mother of the girls who experienced continued pain even after the procedure.
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