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  Canada brings changes in visa rules; how it will affect Indian students, workers? Check details

  February 25, 2025 10:52 IST

  It is crucial to consider the perspectives of international students. Their insights matter for helping to shape policies and practices that affect their educational experiences, future opportunities in Canada and the very social fabric of the country.

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  Delta Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Atlanta after smoke fills cabin | Watch

  February 25, 2025 9:03 IST

  The Delta Airlines flight took off from the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta on Monday but returned after a chaotic situation emerged.

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  Trump, Macron discuss Ukraine war endgame, Putin open to European Peacekeepers

  February 25, 2025 7:07 IST

  US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. Trump claimed Putin is open to European peacekeepers, but Macron warns against any peace deal that undermines Ukraine’s sovereignty.

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  UNSC adopts US resolution demanding end of war in Ukraine without mentioning Russian aggression

  February 25, 2025 7:15 IST

  Two resolutions were tabled for voting in the UNGA against 'Russian aggression in Ukraine' where the US voted against one while abstaining on its own draft after it was amended. The same original draft was taken to UNSC where it was adopted.

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  UN adopts resolution demanding immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, India abstains

  February 25, 2025 6:14 IST

  The European-backed Ukrainian resolution was approved ahead of a vote on a dueling US proposal that calls for a swift end to the war but never mentions Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022.

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  Explosion rocks Russian consulate in France's Marseille, Moscow terms it 'terrorist attack'

  February 24, 2025 17:47 IST

  As per media reports, unidentified attackers threw two Molotov cocktails inside the consulate. A stolen car was also found near the scene.

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  Bangladesh Air Force base in Cox's Bazar attacked, 1 killed and several injured

  February 24, 2025 15:19 IST

  The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the public relations division of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, said in a statement that some criminals from Samity Para, adjacent to the Cox’s Bazar Air Force base, launched an attack on the Cox’s Bazar Air Force base and Bangladesh Air Force is taking the

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  American Airlines New York-Delhi flight diverted over security concern, later cleared for departure

  February 24, 2025 14:37 IST

  While apologising for the inconvenience caused to the passengers, the airline said the flight landed safely in Rome, and law enforcement authorities inspected and cleared the aircraft to re-depart.

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  Who is Friedrich Merz, CDU leader set to become Germany's new chancellor

  February 24, 2025 14:18 IST

  Friedrich Merz: The 69-year-old head of the centre-right Union bloc, which won the country's national election with 28.6 per cent of the votes, has by far the best chance of forming a new government.

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  Benjamin Netanyahu warns Israel ready to return to intensive combat: ‘Hamas won't rule Gaza'

  February 24, 2025 6:53 IST

  Benjamin Netanyahu vowed total victory, stating, "All of our hostages, without exception, will return home," he says. "Hamas won't rule Gaza. Gaza will be demilitarized, and its fighting force will be dismantled," The Times of Israel quoted Netanyahu as saying.

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  Pope Francis remains critical with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure: Vatican

  February 24, 2025 7:17 IST

  Pope Francis, who continues to receive oxygen, took part in the Holy Mass from the apartment set up on the 10th floor of Gemelli Hospital on Sunday morning, according to the statement. Those taking care of him during his hospitalisation also took part.

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  Trump fires 2,000 workers at USAID, places thousands on leave after legal clearance

  February 24, 2025 6:34 IST

  The Trump administration has issued an official notice placing all, but designated personnel responsible for mission-critical functions, core leadership and/or specially designated programmes, on leave.

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  Germany's conservative alliance led by Friedrich Merz claims victory, say exit polls

  February 23, 2025 23:57 IST

  German election 2025: The contenders have made contrasting proposals to turn around the German economy, which has shrunk for the past two years and hasn't managed real growth in much longer.

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  American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi diverted to Rome

  February 23, 2025 23:27 IST

  Inquiries left with American Airlines as well as the Federal Aviation Administration regarding the status of the flight and the reason for diversion were not immediately answered.

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  Zelenskyy 'ready' to quit as President if Ukraine gets Nato membership

  February 23, 2025 21:39 IST

  President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is willing to step down 'immediately from his post if it secures Nato membership for Ukraine

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  Russia launches record number of drones on Ukraine day before war's 3rd anniversary

  February 23, 2025 20:08 IST

  Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine's air force said 138 drones had been shot down over 13 Ukrainian regions, with 119 more lost en route to their targets.

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  Muhammad Yunus invites Elon Musk to visit Bangladesh for Starlink satellite service launch

  February 23, 2025 17:15 IST

  Earlier, Muhammad Yunus held an extensive telephonic discussion with Elon Musk to explore future collaboration and to make further progress in introducing Starlink satellite internet services in Bangladesh.

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  'Leaked' chats suggest Ashley St Clair planned to 'baby trap' Elon Musk, reports claim

  February 23, 2025 15:57 IST

  St Clair, 26, has now reportedly filed for full custody of the child and requested a court-ordered genetic test to confirm Musk's paternity.

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  Germany elections: Voting ends, Opposition leader Merz claims victory, Chancellor Scholz concedes

  February 23, 2025 23:34 IST

  The voting for the German Parliamentary elections started at 8:00 am. Former Chancellor Olaf Scholz is eyeing to retain the power after the confidence vote debacle. However, the polls suggest that height not be able to make a comeback.

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  Pakistan’s new Gwadar airport has links to China | Know about the hush-hush inauguration, details

  February 23, 2025 12:46 IST

  Pakistan's mysterious Gwadar International Airport has been entirely funded by China, built at a high cost of USD 240 million, drawing a sharp contrast to the impoverished Balochistan province that houses it.

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  Italy's Meloni lauds PM Modi, Trump, hits out at 'liberal network': 'All mud they throw at us'

  February 23, 2025 12:30 IST

  Italian PM Giorgia Meloni praised Narendra Modi, Donald Trump and other conservative leaders at CPAC while criticizing the Left's hypocrisy and defending global right-wing collaboration.

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  New FBI Director Kash Patel expected to be also named acting head of the ATF: Officials

  February 23, 2025 11:46 IST

  Patel was sworn in Friday as FBI director after winning Senate approval despite Democrats' concerns about the steadfast Trump ally's plans to radically overhaul the FBI.

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  Pennsylvania hospital shootout: Officer killed, five injured as gunman takes staff hostage

  February 23, 2025 9:18 IST

  The shooting is part of a wave of gun violence in recent years that has swept through US hospitals and medical centres, which have struggled to adapt to the growing threats.

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  France: 1 dead, 3 injured in knife attack at Mulhouse market, Macron calls it 'Islamist terrorism'

  February 23, 2025 7:02 IST

  The accused was identified as an Algerian man, who was heard saying "Allahu akbar" and "God is great" in Arabic, during the attack.

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  Pope Francis in critical condition amid prolonged respiratory crisis, sepsis threat loons

  February 23, 2025 6:56 IST

  Pope Francis has been hospitalised for over a week after he suffered pneumonia. His condition is critical as, according to the Vatican, doctors have said that the main threat facing Francis would be the onset of sepsis.

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  Watch: 22 Indian fishermen return to India from Pakistan via Attari-Wagah border

  February 22, 2025 23:58 IST

  According to the latest prisoner exchange lists shared between India and Pakistan on January 1, 2025, Pakistan held 266 Indian prisoners, while India held 462 Pakistani prisoners.

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  Jaishankar reacts to Biden admin's 'voter turnout' fund: 'Country should know the people involved'

  February 23, 2025 6:09 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has termed the revelations made by US President Donald Trump regarding the Biden administration's 'voter turnout' funding as 'worrisome.'

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  France: Thieves use stolen card to buy a USD 523,000 lottery ticket, victim wants to share winnings

  February 22, 2025 21:20 IST

  While the thieves face the risk of arrest, the state lottery operator La Francaise des Jeux said that no one had submitted the ticket to cash out.