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  US House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, Musk warns 'America headed for disaster'

  World | December 20, 2024 8:44 IST

  debate 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 | December 19, 2024 15:00 IST

  Dominique 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 | December 19, 2024 15:15 IST

  Ravichandran 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 | December 19, 2024 13:57 IST

  Khamenei'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 | December 19, 2024 13:46 IST

  Madurai 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 | December 19, 2024 10:51 IST

  At 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 | December 19, 2024 9:19 IST

  The 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 | December 19, 2024 8:07 IST

  In 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 | December 18, 2024 18:26 IST

  Prime 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 | December 18, 2024 15:58 IST

  Health 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 | December 18, 2024 14:40 IST

  CRS 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 | December 18, 2024 14:42 IST

  Iranian 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 | December 18, 2024 14:38 IST

  Delhi 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 | December 18, 2024 13:59 IST

  The 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 | December 18, 2024 12:49 IST

  The 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 | December 18, 2024 12:04 IST

  Vanuatu'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 | December 18, 2024 10:58 IST

  Caitlin, 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."

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  Pope's explosive claim on birthday: 'Suicide bombers planned to attack me during visit to Iraq but'

  World | December 17, 2024 16:44 IST

  Excerpts from his upcoming autobiography reveal that suicide bombers had plotted to attack him during his 2021 visit to Iraq but were eliminated before carrying out the strike.

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  Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri on increasing participation of women in Indian Foreign Service | Exclusive

  Originals | December 15, 2024 12:22 IST

  We interviewed Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri, Former UN Assistant Secretary General, who discussed the growing participation of women in India's Foreign Service and their key roles in foreign policy-making. She also highlighted 'Nari Shakti' and shared insights from her book, 'Swallowing The Sun'.

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  Chhattisgarh's Puwarti village gets access to television for the first time after Independence

  News | December 14, 2024 19:26 IST

  In a landmark development, villagers of Puwarti village, a Naxal-affected and remote area in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, watched national and international news, serials, and local films on Doordarshan for the first time since India’s independence. Watch to know more!