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  All Voice of America employees put on leave as Trump prepares to cut staff at US-funded media groups

  March 16, 2025 12:12 IST

  After coming to power in the US, the Trump administration has taken several steps to assert its authority over Voice of America. Recently, it cancelled contracts that allowed VOA to use material from independent news organisations, such as The Associated Press.

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  Two Indian-origin ministers inducted into new Canadian PM's cabinet: Meet the leaders and portfolios

  March 16, 2025 11:04 IST

  Anita Anand and Kamal Khera are two Indian-origin ministers who have found place in new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet. Khera is one of the youngest leaders to be elected to the Canadian Parliament.

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  Canada to review purchase of F-35 fighter jets from US, PM Carney asks to look for 'other options'

  March 16, 2025 10:18 IST

  Canada previously agreed to purchase 88 F-35s two years ago, and has also made a legal commitment of funds for the first 16 aircraft. However, given the current relations between US and Canada, the Canadian PM has ordered to review the deal.

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  US strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen kill 31, Trump warns 'your time is up'

  March 16, 2025 13:24 IST

  Houthis have targeted over 100 merchant vessels with missiles and drones, sinking two vessels and killing four sailors in recent times in the Middle East. These attacks have obstructed the traffic of navy and commercial vessels, prompting Trump's latest move.

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  LeT terrorist Abu Qatal, close ally of Hafiz Saeed, killed in Pakistan

  March 16, 2025 10:29 IST

  Abu Qatal, a key terrorist linked to Hafiz Saeed and involved in the 2017 Reasi bomb attack, was killed in Pakistan, ending years of pursuit by Indian agencies.

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  Trump’s deportation plan under 18th-century law blocked by federal judge Hours after invocation

  March 16, 2025 7:17 IST

  A federal judge blocked President Trump's use of the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act to expedite the deportation of Venezuelan gang members, halting the plan just hours after it was invoked.

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  US: Severe storms and tornadoes devastate multiple states, leaving 26 dead

  March 16, 2025 6:32 IST

  A powerful storm system has caused widespread destruction across the US, killing at least 26 people and triggering tornadoes, dust storms, and wildfires.

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  India TV Chairman Rajat Sharma, CM Rekha Gupta, and Parvesh Verma attend Iftar party in Delhi

  March 16, 2025 0:00 IST

  Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, India TV's Rajat Sharma, and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju attended a grand Iftar party at the India Islamic Centre. The event, hosted by Delhi Haj Committee Chairperson Kaushar Jahan, emphasised unity and communal harmony.

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  Trump signs government funding bill, averts shutdown amid Democratic divisions

  March 15, 2025 23:46 IST

  President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill on Saturday, preventing a partial shutdown and securing funding through September 2025. The bill, which passed with a 54-46 Senate vote, revealed deep divisions among Democrats, as some argued it prioritised defense spending.

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  At least 17 killed as deadly storm tears through US triggering tornadoes, wildfire | Alert issued

  March 15, 2025 23:32 IST

  The deaths come as a massive storm system moving across the country unleashed winds that triggered deadly dust storms and fanned more than 100 wildfires.

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  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa mosque blast: 4 Injured in Peshawar, another explosion in South Waziristan

  March 15, 2025 19:54 IST

  A blast at a seminary mosque in Peshawar's Urmur Bala village injured four, including a cleric, less than a day after an explosion at a mosque in South Waziristan. Rising attacks on religious institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan raise security concerns.

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  UK PM Starmer urges global leaders to 'keep pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine

  March 15, 2025 17:40 IST

  As US President Donald Trump decides to halt the military assistance and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, Europe takes the pivotal role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In that regard, EU nations have undertaken several engagements to pave a way for the peace process in Ukraine.

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  Trump admin likely to put travel restrictions on 43 countries; Pakistan, Russia on list: Report

  March 15, 2025 17:46 IST

  The US is looking to put travel restrictions on 43 countries, as it has reportedly grouped the countries into three categories, namely, the red list, the orange list, and the yellow list.

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  'China's longstanding acts of genocide': US slams Beijing over 'crimes committed against Uyghurs'

  March 15, 2025 17:21 IST

  The US has announced new visa restrictions for foreign officials responsible for forceful return of Uyghurs and other groups facing persecution in China.

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  Putin 'agrees' to Trump’s request of sparing Ukrainian soldiers, but with a condition..

  March 15, 2025 13:49 IST

  Russian President Vladimir Putin has put forth a condition to spare Ukrainian soldiers after Trump "strongly" appealed for the same. Putin wants Ukrainian soldiers to surrender.

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  India slams Pakistan over 'unjustified reference' to Jammu and Kashmir: 'Fanatical mindset of..'

  March 15, 2025 17:23 IST

  India's permanent representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, slammed Pakistan for making "unjustified" references to Jammu and Kashmir.

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  Trump admits he was 'bit sarcastic' as he promised to end Russia-Ukraine conflict in 24 hours

  March 15, 2025 12:03 IST

  US President Donald Trump on Friday admitted that he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he, as a candidate in the run-up to the US presidential election, claimed that he would have the Russia-Ukraine war solved within 24 hours.

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  Head of Islamic State in Iraq, Syria killed, Trump says 'his miserable life was terminated'

  March 15, 2025 11:02 IST

  Iraqi Prime Minister Shia al-Sudani made the announcement on Friday that head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria was eliminated in a joint operation with US-led coalition forces.

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  Watch: Trump's death stare to a reporter as boom microphone bumps into his face

  March 15, 2025 10:32 IST

  US President Donald Trump appeared visibly annoyed as the tip of a boom microphone bumped into his face during a press interaction. It was followed by a death stare to the reporter the microphone belonged to.

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  Trump orders clean-up of Washington DC: 'Did not want PM Modi, world leaders to see tents, potholes'

  March 15, 2025 17:28 IST

  US President Donald Trump has ordered to clean up Washington DC, the American capital. In his remark, Trump said he did not want PM Modi and other world leaders to see tents, potholes in the capital.

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  Indian student Ranjani Srinivasan self-deports after US revokes visa, here is why

  March 15, 2025 7:32 IST

  Trump administration has intensified its campaign against foreign students for participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University last year. While the Indian national self deports herself, another woman was arrested in Newark after she failed to leave despite her visa expired.

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  Putin acts on Trump’s 'strong' appeal to spare lives, urges Ukrainian troops to surrender

  March 14, 2025 23:29 IST

  Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region to surrender, shortly after former US President Donald Trump appealed to him to spare their lives. While Putin claims the soldiers are surrounded, Ukraine denies this and says its troops are only repositioning.

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  Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's new Prime Minister amid strained US ties

  March 14, 2025 23:55 IST

  Mark Carney has officially taken over as Canada's new Prime Minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau in a crucial political transition. The former Bank of Canada governor steps into office at a challenging time, as Canada-US relations face fresh tensions under President Donald Trump's new administration.

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  'Thank you, Canada': Justin Trudeau formally resigns as PM, Mark Carney takes over

  March 14, 2025 20:55 IST

  Justin Trudeau formally resigned as Canada's Prime Minister, paving the way for Mark Carney’s leadership. Carney prioritised strengthening Canada-US ties, with early outreach to President Trump.

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  Why is Balochistan seeing a surge in violent attacks? What's driving separatists to strike now?

  March 14, 2025 17:31 IST

  The local population in Balochistan has accused Pakistan of exploiting the region's resources while neglecting the local communities. Additionally, the Chinese investment has also alienated the Baloch population further.

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  Blast targets mosque in northwestern Pakistan, Islamist leader among injured

  March 14, 2025 23:58 IST

  A powerful blast hit a mosque in South Waziristan, Pakistan, injuring JUI-F leader Abdullah Nadeem and three others, including children. Police are investigating the attack amid rising militant activity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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  Sri Lanka's first animal census: From purple-faced langurs to giant squirrels, why it matters

  March 14, 2025 16:13 IST

  The animal census to be undertaken in Sri Lanka is aimed at assessing annual crop damage in the island country. Officials said that forms have been distributed to the households in the country to fill in the data.

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  PIA flight lands in Lahore with missing wheel, investigation underway

  March 14, 2025 15:46 IST

  A PIA flight from Karachi to Lahore landed safely despite missing a rear wheel. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, with initial reports suggesting the wheel may have detached before takeoff. No casualties were reported.