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Mystery Drone Sightings: Pentagon focuses on anti-drone measures as drones fly in New Jersey
News | Dec 20, 2024, 11:31 AM ISTA large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over New Jersey and across the eastern US. Officials have reiterated that the increase in drone sightings does not indicate a national security threat. Watch to know more!
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Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco, drummer Sivamani pays tribute at final rites | WATCH
World | Dec 20, 2024, 10:04 AM ISTZakir Hussain, the exuberant maestro of tabla who once called the instrument his "mate, brother and friend" and embodied the universality of music in his 60-year career, died in a San Francisco hospital early Monday. He was 73.
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Canada's Trudeau to shuffle his Cabinet today amid resignation calls and rising discontent: Report
World | Dec 20, 2024, 09:16 AM ISTTrudeau has said he plans on leading the Liberal Party into the next election, but many party members have said they don't want him to run for a fourth term, and Freeland's departure was a huge blow.
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US House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, Musk warns 'America headed for disaster'
World | Dec 20, 2024, 08:44 AM ISTdebate over the debt ceiling is at the centre of a dispute over funding that is pushing Washington to the brink of a federal government shutdown.
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Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband found guilty of mass rapes, sentenced to 20 years in prison in France
World | Dec 19, 2024, 03:00 PM ISTDominique Pelicot admitted that for years he knocked his then-wife of 50 years out with drugs so that he and strangers he recruited online could abuse her while he filmed the assaults.
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Sports Wrap: R Ashwin returns to Chennai within 24 hours Of retirement, gets a warm welcome
News | Dec 19, 2024, 03:15 PM ISTRavichandran Ashwin reaches Chennai within 24 hours after retirement and receives a warm welcome. On the other hand, South Africa is to face Pakistan in the second ODI today at Newlands, Cape Town. All of this and much more in today's sports wrap.
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'Woman is a delicate flower, they're responsible for childbearing...': Iran Supreme Leader
World | Dec 19, 2024, 01:57 PM ISTKhamenei's depiction of women as "flowers" feels disingenuous. While the statement appears to honour women's dignity and contributions, the reality for women in Iran is one of repression and severe restrictions.
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Madurai Junction Undergoes Facelift: Redevelopment work begins under Amrit Bharat Station scheme
News | Dec 19, 2024, 01:46 PM ISTMadurai junction redevelopment work under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) is underway. Launched in February 2023 by the Ministry of Railway, ABSS is dedicated to redeveloping railway stations across India. Watch to know more!
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Nigeria: Stampede during holiday funfair at Islamic High School reportedly kills 30 children
World | Dec 19, 2024, 10:51 AM ISTAt least 30 children were killed and dozens of others injured on Wednesday in a stampede at a children's carnival organised in Ibadan. The victims are mostly children.
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'We're out of control...': Pilot's last words to ATC, seconds before it crashed in Hawaii | VIDEO
World | Dec 19, 2024, 09:19 AM ISTThe FAA and NTSB are investigating how the single-engine Cessna plane made a hard left turn and slammed into an abandoned building moments after taking off from Honolulu's airport.
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Mumbai terror attack case: US govt urges SC to reject Rana's petition for writ of certiorari
World | Dec 19, 2024, 08:07 AM ISTIn response to an extradition request from India, Rana was detained in the US for his involvement in the attacks, in which 10 Pakistani terrorists besieged Mumbai for more than 60 hours, killing more than 160 people, including six Americans.
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PM Modi set to visit Kuwait this week, marking first Indian Prime Ministerial visit in 43 years
World | Dec 18, 2024, 06:26 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Kuwait on December 21-22, 2024. This marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years.
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Malaysia's Foreign Minister fined for smoking at restaurant, Hasan apologises after pic goes viral
World | Dec 18, 2024, 03:58 PM ISTHealth Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed that an officer from the Seremban District Health Office will meet Mohamad to serve a violation notice under the Tobacco Control for Public Health Act 852.
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Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Project: CRS conducts preliminary survey of Reasi-Katra rail link
News | Dec 18, 2024, 02:40 PM ISTCRS Commissioner Shri Dinesh Chand Deshwal recently inspected the Reasi-Katra rail link thoroughly, marking a significant step forward for the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla project. This inspection aimed to ensure safety compliance, a crucial aspect of the project.
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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says Iran hopes to see peaceful transition of government in Syria
News | Dec 18, 2024, 02:42 PM ISTIranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Tuesday that Iran hopes for a peaceful transition in Syria, ultimately leading to the establishment of an inclusive government representing all Syrians. Watch to know more!
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Delhi Winter Delhi shivers at 5°C dense fog disrupts visibility GRAP Stage IV in effect
News | Dec 18, 2024, 02:38 PM ISTDelhi woke up to dense fog and chills as mercury further dipped on December 18. As per IMD, the minimum temperature in Delhi today is 5°C. Visuals near India Gate show dense fog. Watch to learn more!
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Russia detains suspect who planted bomb and live-streamed killing of nuclear protection forces chief
World | Dec 18, 2024, 01:59 PM ISTThe suspect was described as an Uzbek citizen recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services. Russia's Federal Security Service, or FSB, didn't name the suspect but said he was born in 1995.
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Good news for Indians: US relaxes rules to hire foreign workers with H-1B visas | KEY POINTS
World | Dec 18, 2024, 12:49 PM ISTThe revised H1-B visa rule aims to help US employers recruit the highly skilled workers essential for growth and innovation while strengthening the program's integrity.
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Vanuatu earthquake VIDEO: CCTV captures shocking moment when person and dog thrown by massive quake
World | Dec 18, 2024, 12:04 PM ISTVanuatu's capital was without water on Wednesday, a day after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake that wrought havoc on the South Pacific island nation, killing at least 14 people and injuring hundreds, with the figure expected to rise.
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Indian beauty shines abroad: Chennai-born Caitlin Neil crowned Miss India USA 2024 | All about her
World | Dec 18, 2024, 10:58 AM ISTCaitlin, 19, a second-year student at the University of California, Davis, shares her aspirations: "I want to make a meaningful and lasting impact on my community by promoting women's empowerment and advancing literacy."