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  KIIT suicide row: Nepal Foreign Minister speaks to Odisha CM, calls for 'impartial' probe

  February 22, 2025 20:48 IST

  Nepal Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba held a telephonic conversation with Odisha CM Mohan Charan Manjhi. She discussed matters relating to the death of Nepali student at KIIT University with CM Majhi.

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  Russia claims Trump-Putin face-to-face meeting preparations underway: US ends Moscow's isolation?

  February 22, 2025 20:03 IST

  Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's deputy foreign minister, said that the preparations for the face-to-face meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump is underway.

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  Where does US store its maximum gold reserves? Trump's interest in unlocking its doors explained

  February 22, 2025 19:15 IST

  Fort Knox is a famous location where the US keeps its maximum gold reserves. Trump wants to inspect the location to ascertain whether it contains the gold it is famous for.

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  Covid returns? China finds new bat coronavirus with animal-to-human transmission risk: Report

  February 22, 2025 18:30 IST

  A media report underscores that the virus, found by a Chinese team of virologists, uses the same human receptor as the virus that causes Covid-19.

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  Watch: Thunderous applause in Mauritius Parliament as PM Modi set to be National Day Chief Guest

  February 22, 2025 18:31 IST

  PM Modi and Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam share a personal rapport. Last year, PM Modi congratulated Ramgoolam on his electoral victory.

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  Gaza ceasefire updates: Hamas releases all six Israeli hostages in latest exchange

  February 22, 2025 21:35 IST

  As three Israeli hostages, including Omer Wenkert, Omer Shem Tov, and Eliya Cohen, were released on Saturday, their families turned emotional. Shem Tov's grandmother exclaimed, "Omer, my joy! My life!”

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  US Embassy in Israel issues security alert to employees, families; urges to avoid public transport

  February 22, 2025 16:17 IST

  The US mission in Israel has issued a security alert to employees and their families. In a statement, the embassy advised employees to avoid using public transport.

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  Hamas hands over first two of six Israeli hostages to Red cross in latest exchange

  February 22, 2025 14:02 IST

  The two hostages including Tal Shoham, 40, and Avera Mengistu, 39, were put into Red Cross ambulances after being brought out onto a stage by masked and armed Hamas fighters.

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  Trump removes iconic 145-year-old resolute desk from Oval Office after Musk visit | Here's why

  February 22, 2025 12:50 IST

  US President Donald Trump has temporarily replaced the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office with the C&O Desk. The move followed Elon Musk’s visit with his son, X Æ A-12. Here's what happened.

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  US softens UN Ukraine resolution, clashes with Europe over Russia's withdrawal

  February 22, 2025 11:47 IST

  The US has proposed a softer UN resolution on the Russia-Ukraine war, clashing with Europe's demand for Moscow's immediate withdrawal. As tensions rise ahead of the UN vote, the Trump administration's shifting stance on Ukraine adds to the divide.

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  Trump fires Joint Chiefs chairman CQ Brown, nominates Lt Gen Dan Caine in Pentagon shake-up

  February 22, 2025 10:23 IST

  President Trump has fired Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen CQ Brown in a dramatic Pentagon shake-up, nominating Lt Gen Dan Caine as his replacement. The move, just 16 months into Brown’s tenure, is part of Trump’s efforts to reshape military leadership.

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  Pakistan issues visas to 154 Indian pilgrims to visit Katas Raj Temples

  February 22, 2025 7:49 IST

  Under the Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974, each year thousands of Indian pilgrims visit Pakistan to attend various religious festivals.

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  Pope Francis not out of danger but his condition isn't life-threatening, says doctor

  February 22, 2025 7:43 IST

  The 88-year-old Pope Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 after a case of bronchitis worsened, doctors have suggested 'absolute rest' for him.

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  Salman Rushdie stabbing: New Jersey man Hadi Matar convicted of attempted murder by New York court

  February 22, 2025 8:02 IST

  Hadi Matar, the man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie over a dozen times during a 2022 lecture, has been convicted of attempted murder. A jury found the New Jersey resident guilty after two hours of deliberation.

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  Kash Patel takes oath as FBI director on Bhagvad Gita, says 'I am the living American dream'

  February 22, 2025 6:43 IST

  Kash Patel was sworn in as the ninth director of the FBI. His appointment to the position was confirmed by the US Senate. After his oath, President Donald Trump said that he would go down as best-ever FBI director.

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  Zelenksyy gets rare praise from US envoy after recent rebukes from Trump: 'Courageous leader at war'

  February 22, 2025 6:05 IST

  Previously, a war of words broke out between Trump and Zelenskyy after Russia and the US agreed to start working toward ending the war in Ukraine.

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  Oarfish spotted: Mysterious 'doomsday fish' appears in Mexico; will it bring disaster? Watch video

  February 21, 2025 22:08 IST

  The oarfish, which is also referred to as the doomsday fish, is a deep-water creature and spends most of its time floating vertically in the water column in its bid to camouflage itself.

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  Trump claims BRICS 'broke up' after he threatened with 150 per cent tariff: 'Not heard from them'

  February 21, 2025 20:44 IST

  Trump has remained in staunch opposition to BRICS states over their de-dollarisation attempts. He threatened to impose tariffs on BRICS countries even before assuming the Presidential Office in the US.

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  MEA on Nepal student death at KIIT: 'India accords high-priority to safety of all students'

  February 21, 2025 19:03 IST

  Responding to a query on KIIT student death row, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that India accords high priority to the safety, security, and well-being of all international students in the country.

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  India rejects Turkiye President Erdogan's comments on Kashmir: 'Unwarranted, unacceptable'

  February 21, 2025 18:00 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that India rejects Türkiye President Erdogan’s recent comments over Kashmir.

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  Bangladesh should not normalise terrorism: MEA quotes Jaishankar as it attacks Pakistan over SAARC

  February 21, 2025 17:55 IST

  Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that EAM Jaishankar conveyed to Bangladesh "to not normalise terrorism" when he met the interim government's Foreign Affairs Advisor in Muscat.

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  Jaishankar meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang, discusses Kailash Mansarovar yatra, other issues

  February 21, 2025 16:40 IST

  The meeting between S Jaishankar and Wang Yi comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts between India and China to address bilateral issues and regional challenges.

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  MEA reacts to information provided by Trump admin on US funding in India: 'Deeply troubling'

  February 21, 2025 17:59 IST

  Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in the weekly media presser said that the revelations that have surfaced are "deeply troubling"

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  Netanyahu warns Hamas to 'pay full price' as it handovers 'Gazan' body in place of Israeli hostage

  February 21, 2025 15:44 IST

  Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu lashed out at Hamas alleging it of returning wrong remains in place of Israeli hostage's body. Netanyahu called it a “cruel and malicious violation” of the ceasefire agreement.

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  Jaishankar takes a veiled dig at China during G20 ministers meet, says there is no room for coercion

  February 21, 2025 11:17 IST

  Highlighting the complexities of the current geopolitical landscape, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the G20's ability to harmonise viewpoints is key to advancing the global agenda.

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  'World War III not far away', says Donald Trump, claiming his leadership will prevent it

  February 21, 2025 8:40 IST

  Trump said that if former US President Joe Biden's administration had continued, the world would have been at war but that will not happen as the country will not partake in them and prevent people from the 'never-ending' wars.

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  Series of explosions on three parked buses rattle Israel, militant attack suspected

  February 21, 2025 7:04 IST

  Police said the bomb disposal units are scanning for additional suspicious objects and urged the public to avoid the areas and remain alert for any suspicious items.

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  Kash Patel promises to make FBI transparent, accountable after being confirmed as director

  February 21, 2025 6:30 IST

  Kash Patel thanked President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi for their support and emphasised his commitment to restoring public trust in the FBI.