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  Women's Day 2025: Current female Presidents and Prime Ministers in world, here's the list

  March 07, 2025 17:05 IST

  Figures such as Droupadi Murmu, Mette Frederiksen, Ursula von der Leyen, and Maia Sandu, among others, have made significant contributions to their countries and beyond.

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  Women's Day Special: First woman President and PM in the world who etched their names in history boo

  March 07, 2025 13:14 IST

  Sirimavo Bandaranaike became the first prime minister in the world after she got the post in Sri Lanka. Isabel Perón, who became Argentina's president, was the first woman to get that post.

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  Indian students under risk as US seeks to tighten rules on OPT programme: Details inside

  March 07, 2025 12:53 IST

  The OPT programme provides opportunities to international students to work in the fields of their study. It helps them acquire practical experience that enriches classroom learning.

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  PM Modi likely to visit Sri Lanka in April; connectivity, economic ties to be on agenda: Report

  March 07, 2025 10:56 IST

  PM Modi is expected to embark on Sri Lanka visit this April. His visit follows Sri Lankan President Aruna Dissanayake's trip to Delhi in December last year.

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  US Court rejects Tahawwur Rana's extradition stay application, 26/11 accused to face Indian laws

  March 07, 2025 9:56 IST

  Tahawwur Rana, 26/11 Mumbai terror accused, had moved to the US Supreme Court to stop his extradition to India. His stay application has been rejected by the Court, clearing the way for his extradition.

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  Trump signs executive order to create 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve': Here's all you need to know

  March 07, 2025 8:14 IST

  The executive order signed by Trump seeks to establish a US Digital Asset Stockpile, which will consist of digital assets other than Bitcoin forfeited in criminal or civil proceedings.

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  Pope Francis thanks people for their prayers in audio message: 'From the bottom of my heart'

  March 07, 2025 7:08 IST

  Pope Francis, in an audio message on Thursday, thanked people for their prayers. Francis was hospitalised three weeks ago as he was suffering from double pneumonia.

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  10 Indian construction workers stranded in West Bank rescued by Israeli authorities

  March 07, 2025 6:44 IST

  These 10 Indian workers were stuck in A-Za'im for more than one month before the Population and Immigration Authority rescued them.

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  US, Ukraine will hold talks on ending war next week in Saudi Arabia: Zelenskyy

  March 07, 2025 6:31 IST

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that the US and Ukrainian officials will hold talks in Saudi Arabia to discuss the peace plan and ending the war.

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  NASA's Athena lander touches down near moon's South Pole, condition uncertain

  March 07, 2025 0:03 IST

  A US-based private space company confirmed that its lunar lander has successfully touched down on the Moon, but its status remains uncertain. Officials are currently analyzing telemetry data to determine whether the spacecraft landed safely or sustained damage.

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  Explosion at Tehran military site kills 1, injures 10 firefighters

  March 06, 2025 23:32 IST

  An explosion at a military site east of Tehran killed one military personnel and injured 10 firefighters as they battled a fire. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blast.

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  Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes near Antofagasta in Chile

  March 06, 2025 22:50 IST

  A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile near Antofagasta on Thursday, as reported by the US Geological Survey (USGS). No immediate damage or tsunami warning has been issued. Authorities are monitoring the situation for aftershocks.

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  Donald Trump lifts tariffs on goods from Mexico for four weeks amid economic fears from trade war

  March 06, 2025 23:44 IST

  US markets bounced of their lows for the day shortly after Lutnick spoke. Also Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau indicated that he expects his country will be in a trade war with the United States for the foreseeable future.

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  Delhi-bound Air India flight returns to Chicago mid-air due to technical issue

  March 06, 2025 19:57 IST

  The flight was operated with a Boeing 777-337 ER aircraft and returned to Chicago's ORD airport after being airborne for over ten hours, according to information available on flight tracking website flightradar24.com.

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  Two Indian nationals executed in UAE for murders, Centre informs families

  March 06, 2025 19:04 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs has identified them as Muhammed Rinash Arangilottu and Muraleedharan Perumthatta Valappil.

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  Trump slams Trudeau on tariffs, fentanyl crisis: 'He is trying to use this issue to stay in power'

  March 06, 2025 18:30 IST

  US President Donald Trump attacked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he said that Trudeau was not able to tell him when the elections will take place in Canada. Trump added he was using trade and other issues "to stay in power."

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  UK condemns security breach during Jaishankar's visit, calls it 'unacceptable'

  March 06, 2025 18:20 IST

  UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson condemned the security breach during EAM Jaishankar's visit to the European nation.

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  China-US face off over Fentanyl: What’s driving the conflict and why is America concerned?

  March 06, 2025 17:28 IST

  US regulators had earlier approved the usage of fentanyl for medical purposes as a pain reliever in the 1960s, a report claims. However, the US currently grapples with an unchecked inflow of the drug, which has resulted in several deaths.

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  Trump administration stops using military aircraft for deportation due to high costs: Report

  March 06, 2025 17:22 IST

  The Trump administration has reportedly decided to stop using military aircraft for deportation purposes. The decision is attributed to the high costs of using military planes for deportation.

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  Tahawwur Rana, 26/11 accused, approaches US Court to halt extradition to India, says 'I will be..'

  March 06, 2025 15:32 IST

  Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana has claimed that he will be tortured in India as he approached the US Supreme Court to halt his extradition.

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  US reacts to China's warning of 'ready for any war', Pentagon says 'we are prepared'

  March 06, 2025 14:48 IST

  The United States has reacted to Beijing's warning that it is ready to find any war with Washington. In a sharp response, Defence Secretary Hegseth said, "We’re prepared."

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  New Zealand's top diplomat in London loses job over remarks about Donald Trump

  March 06, 2025 12:43 IST

  Phil Goff, who has been New Zealand's envoy to the UK since January 2023, has lost his job over remarks about US President Donald Trump.

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  Cyclone Alfred hits eastern Australia; schools shut, transport halted in Queensland

  March 06, 2025 12:09 IST

  Tropical 'Cyclone Alfred' is forecast to cross the Queensland state coast somewhere between the Sunshine Coast region and the city of Gold Coast to the south on March 8. Alfred is expected to become the first cyclone to cross the coast near Brisbane since Cyclone Zoe hit Gold Coast in 1974.

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  DJ Daniel, 13-year-old 'Secret Service agent' visits Donald Trump in Oval Office, hugs President

  March 06, 2025 11:16 IST

  DJ Daniel, 13-year-old brain cancer survivor, paid a visit to US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office. Trump made him an honorary member of the US Secret Service.

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  South Korean fighter jet accidentally drops bombs, reportedly injuring five civilians, two soldiers

  March 06, 2025 10:43 IST

  After the accident, the South Korean Air Force said that a committee would be established to investigate the reasons behind the mishap.

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  Another blow to Ukraine as US suspends intelligence sharing with war-torn nation amid tensions

  March 06, 2025 9:15 IST

  Intelligence from the US and other allies also helps Ukraine prepare for Russian attacks, and supplied critical information in the war’s early days that allowed Ukraine to thwart Russian President Vladimir Putin’s hopes for a quick victory.

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  US plans to fire 80,000 Veterans Affairs workers, according to internal memo

  March 06, 2025 7:33 IST

  The internal memo accessed by AP, instructs top-level staff to prepare for an agency-wide reorganisation in August to "resize and tailor the workforce to the mission and revised structure."

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  Jaishankar on China: 'Peace, tranquility in border areas vital for relationship to flourish'

  March 06, 2025 7:20 IST

  Jaishankar emphasised that any disruption or instability along the border would inevitably affect the direction and momentum of diplomatic engagements between the two nations. His remarks come at a time when both countries continue to navigate complex geopolitical challenges.