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Droupadi Murmu takes oath as India’s first tribal president
The former school teacher and state governor was elected to the largely ceremonial position last week with 64 percent of the vote by members of India’s parliament and state assemblies.
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Imran Khan Says, Paying Price for Independent Foreign Policy
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has claimed that there was a “foreign conspiracy hatched by the United States” to topple his government through the opposition’s no-confidence motion.
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81 People Beheaded In Saudi Arabia In Single Day
Saudi Arabia on Saturday executed 81 people, most of them pro-democracy activists in what is now known as the largest known mass execution carried out in a single day in the modern history of conservative Arab kingdom.
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Worshippers Attacked During Friday Prayers in Pakistan, 56 Killed
One witness saw the attacker clad in black Shalwar-Kameez rush into the mosque during Friday prayers and open "fire with a pistol", picking out the worshippers "one-by-one". He "then blew himself up", Ali Asghar said.
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Israeli PM pledges help to Arab allies in struggle against Iran
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, who has become the first top Israeli leader to officially land in the Persian Gulf...
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Goa Records 79% Voting In Assembly Polls
Goa on Monday registered a very high voter turnout of 78.94 per cent in polling for the 40 Assembly seats which passed...
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A sea of red in Saudi shops — but don't mention Valentine's
Red clothing and underwear are displayed in Saudi shopfronts, but the increasingly popular Valentine's Day promotions...
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Bahrain to station Israeli military officer in the kingdom
Bahrain has confirmed that an Israeli naval officer will be stationed in the Gulf state, the first time an Israeli...
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Iranians get behind wheel to mark 43rd anniversary of Islamic Revolution
Demonstrators bore portraits of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as well as the Imam Ruhollah Khomeini,...
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Crucial Election In India's Largest State Begins
As the first phase of the 403-member Uttar Pradesh Assembly concluded on Thursday, the voter turnout for the Jat-...
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Israeli Troops Shoot and Kill 3 Palestinians
Israeli security forces have killed three Palestinians in the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian...
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Author Salman Rushdie Stabbed In US, Put On Ventilator
Salman Rushdie, the Indian-born British author whose writing led to death threats from Muslims in the 1980s, has been stabbed as he was about to give a lecture in southwestern New York state.
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From Subway Stations To Shopping Malls, Taiwan Prepares Its Air-Raid Shelters
Taiwan is preparing its air-raid shelters as rising tension with China and Russia's invasion of Ukraine raise new fears about the possibility of a Chinese attack on the democratic island.
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In Tehran, Putin, Raisi and Erdogan Discuss Changing Regional Situation
In only his second trip abroad since Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine in February, Putin met Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on pressing issues facing the region
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War In Ukraine: How The First Week Unfolded
After ringing Ukraine with tens of thousands of troops, Russia invades its neighbour in the early hours of February 24, setting off the worst conflict in Europe in decades.
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'We'll Denazify Them': Russia Invades Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, forcing residents to flee for...
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Russian Military Moves In, Asks Ukraine To Lay Down Arms
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a special "military operation" to protect Donbas, the separatist-held...
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Putin declares Lugansk and Donetsk Independent Republics
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, February 21, 2022 recognised the independence of separatist regions in...
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Russian-Backed Ukraine Separatists Call Full Mobilisation, Tensions High
The leaders of Ukraine's two breakaway regions announced a general mobilization Saturday, spurring fears of a further...
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Joe Biden now ‘convinced’ Russia will launch invasion of Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden says he is now “convinced” Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to invade Ukraine and...
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US Hopes Of Indian Support If Russia Attacks Ukraine
The US has hoped that India, which is committed to a rules-based international order, will stand by its side in case of...
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Russian Warship Chases Off US Submarine Near Pacific Islands
A Russian anti-submarine destroyer chased off a US submarine near the Kuril Islands, forcing it to leave the country's...
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How Uttar Pradesh Elections Will Determine PM Modi's Future
The outcome of the elections in Uttar Pradesh will be a litmus test for the BJP. This will largely determine the Hindu nationalist party’s political future.
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Biden is enabling America's indefensible history with Saudi Arabia
When Yemeni Houthi rebels struck Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, killing three people on Jan. 17, the Biden administration strongly condemned what it called “terrorist attacks.” It was the 14th time the State Department
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Afghanistan: The End of the Occupation
Fourth, the War on Terror has also been politically defeated in the United States. The majority of Americans are now in favor of withdrawal from Afghanistan and against any more foreign wars.
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The Reality Check
Israel has started talking tough about going to war with Iran. Then Hezbollah sent a reality check. 2006 will forever haunt Israel as it confronts the fact that, when comes to shove, it's not as capable as it claims to b
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Club World Cup on track despite Houthi attacks on UAE: FIFA
FIFA says the Club World Cup 2021, scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi in February this year, is scheduled to go ahead...
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U.S. rallies to top China in Tokyo Olympics gold medal tally
Team USA, whose 600-plus athletes competed in hundreds of events over 19 whirlwind days here, staged a thrilling...
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COVID-hit Tokyo Olympics open sans customary razzle and dazzle
The Olympics like no other opened in Tokyo on Friday sans the customary razzmatazz, the toned-down ceremony showcasing...
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Brisbane picked to host 2032 Olympics without a rival bid
We know what it takes to deliver a successful Games in Australia," Prime Minister Scott Morrison told International...
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Opening ceremony director fired over Holocaust joke on Tokyo Games eve
On the eve of the Tokyo Games, organisers fired the director of the opening ceremony over a joke he made about the...
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ICC Breaks Silence Over World Cup Final Controversy
he International Cricket Council (ICC) has broken its silence over the controversial end to the 2019 World Cup final.An...
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New Zealand coach wants rules review after 'hollow' World Cup defeat
New Zealand coach Gary Stead has called for the Cricket World Cup's rules to be overhauled, labelling the showpiece...
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Iran’s economy reveals power and limits of US sanctions
Today, no sector of Iran’s economy has been spared by Washington’s punitive measures, which helped propel the country...
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In a first, UAE to lift tax-free status, brings new rules on corporate earning
The United Arab Emirates plans to introduce a federal tax on corporate earnings for the first time next year, in its...
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Indian economy contracts by 6.6 per cent in 2020-21
Indian economy contracted by 6.6 per cent in 2020-21 on account of outbreak of Covid-19 and subsequent nationwide...
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Lankan dash brand enters international markets
Multichemi International Ltd, which manufactures and distributes a wide range of products under dash, one of Sri Lanka’...
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ComBank named ‘Most Sustainable Bank in Bangladesh’
Commercial Bank Bangladesh, Commercial Bank of Ceylon’s largest overseas operation, has been adjudged the ‘Most...
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Iran, Russia to ditch dollar in bilateral trade
Chairman of the Iran-Russia parliamentary friendship group says that Tehran and Moscow have reached good agreements in...
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'Unprofessional Move':Iran After Adani Ports Ban Container Trade
Iran has criticised the decision to ban the import and export of containerised cargo from Iranian ports to all...
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Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Ban On Publication Of Film 'Why I Killed Gandhi'
A plea filed has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking prohibition of any exhibition or publication of the film "Why I killed Gandhi" or any of its contents in any manner whatsoever on any OTT platform or Social Media
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Oman women demand ‘equal partnership’ as divorce rates rise
With better education opportunities and good office jobs, Omani women are now challenging tradition and questioning marriage more than ever before by demanding equal life partnerships.
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'Resurrection: Ertugrul' star dies from lung cancer
A prominent Turkish actor Ayberk Pekcan, also known as aka Artuk Bey in the popular Turkish series 'Resurrection: Ertugrul', has passed away due to lung cancer.
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Saudi Arabia's Social Revolution Arrives at Riyadh Dining Tables
David Burke's staff are busy putting up blue and green balloons. The places are set, glasses polished, and candles lit. Music from The Godfather plays in the background.
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Free Period Products' Access In This Country, A First In The World
Scotland will on Monday become the first country in the world to ensure universal access to free period products following the passing of landmark legislation in 2020.
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Regular Int'l Flights from India Likely to Resume Next Month
Regular international flights are likely to resume from March 15 and will follow the standard operating procedures effective at Indian airports for foreign arrivals and departure, government sources said on Monday.
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When Do Muslims Celebrate Fathers Day
In Islam, parents are given a high status yet Muslim children would wait for the days dedicated to parents as per Western customs to celebrate such occasions as no particular day was dedicated to father or mother
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Govt revises guidelines for international arrivals, does away with 7-day home quarantine
The government on Thursday issued revised guidelines for international arrivals, doing away with the mandatory seven-day home quarantine for those arriving from overseas and the need for them to undertake an RT-PCR test.
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What China Said After India Banned 54 More Apps That Threaten Security
China on Thursday expressed serious concerns regarding India's ban of Chinese apps over security reasons, adding that it hopes India would treat all foreign investors, including Chinese firms, in a transparent manner.
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Mark Zuckerberg Lost $29 Billion - In Just One Day
Mark Zuckerberg lost $29 billion in net worth on Thursday as Meta Platforms Inc's stock marked a record one-day plunge, while fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos was set to add $20 billion to his personal valuation.
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Turkish mini-submarines to be 'game-changer' like UAVs: Expert
After securing great success in developing, operating and exporting its domestic unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Turkey is preparing for similar success stories with mini-submarines in the near future.
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"Clearly Unacceptable Error": Facebook After Labeling Black Men "Primates"
Facebook on Friday said it disabled its topic recommendation feature after it mistook Black men for "primates" in video at the social network.A Facebook spokesperson called it a "clearly unacceptable error.
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Paralysed Man Walks Again, Thanks To Revolutionary Spinal Cord Implant
In 2017, Michel Roccati was in a motorbike accident that left his lower body completely paralysed. In 2020, he walked again, thanks to a breakthrough new spinal cord implant.
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Mount Everest's Highest Glacier Rapidly Losing Ice: Study
Ice on a glacier near the summit of Mount Everest that took millennia to form has shrunk dramatically in the last three decades due to climate change, a new study has shown.
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Air pollution: Dhaka ranks second worst, Lahore tops list
Dhaka’s air was classified as “poor” or “very unhealthy” as the mega city ranked the second worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Sunday morning. Dhaka’s AQI score was recorded at 212
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Lanka as it is will disappear in 200 million years
Sri Lanka as we know it today would disappear to become part of the new Indian subcontinent in 200 million years from now, says a new study.A research paper was published in the American Journal of Science.
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To Curb Copying In Exams, Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow "War Room" Plan
Mathura: A war room will soon be set up in Lucknow to curb the menace of copying in exams, Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay said on Saturday.
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Tirupati's Lord Venkateswara Temple Gets ₹ 9.2 Crore Donation
A 76-year-old devotee from Chennai, who died recently, made a donation of ₹ 9.2 crore to the ancient hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara near Tirupati.Her sister handed over documents of immovable property to the TTD Board.
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Saudi Job Ad for 30 Women Train Drivers Gets 28,000 Applicants
A job advertisement to recruit 30 female train drivers in Saudi Arabia has attracted 28,000 applicants, highlighting the scale of pent up demand as the kingdom opens up more opportunities to women.
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Assam Specialty Tea Auctioned At Record ₹ 99,999 Per Kg
A specialty tea from Assam's Dibrugarh district was on Monday auctioned at ₹ 99,999 per kg, a record price fetched for the second time in two months for such a high-end variety of the commodity from the state.
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