- newChina says balloon is for research, accidently strayed to US
The Pentagon decided not to shoot down the balloon, which was potentially flying over sensitive sites, because of concerns of hurting people on the ground. Beijing, Feb 03: China's Foreign Ministry said Friday that a balloon the U.S. suspects of conducting
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- newPak PM Shehbaz Sharif acknowledges failure to avert Peshawar carnage; calls for 'national unity'
In the Peshawar mosque attack on Monday, a Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up during the afternoon prayers, killing 101 people and injuring more than 200 others. Peshawar, Feb 03: Amidst a wave of terror attacks in Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz
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- newCovid PCR test requirement for cross-border travel between Hong Kong, China scrapped
Hong Kong, Feb 3: Travel between Hong Kong and China will no longer require COVID-19 PCR tests nor be held to a daily limit, authorities announced Friday, as both places seek to drive economic growth. Hong Kong's tourism industry has suffered
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- newRepublican-majority House ousted Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee over Israel comments
Washington, Feb 3: Democratic Party Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, known for her frequent anti-India tirade, has been voted out of the powerful foreign affairs committee by the Republican-majority House of Representatives, a move that was quickly condemned by the White House. The
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- newChinese spy balloon as big as size of three buses spotted over US airspace
Washington, Feb 03: An alleged Chinese spy balloon said to be the size of "three buses" was spotted over the United States' airspace, the Pentagon said. The development comes days ahead of the Beijing visit of Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
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- Why Pakistanis using #BoysWillBeBoys hashtag to target its politicians?
Pakistanis are criticising its political leaders using #BoysWillBeBoys hashtag. Islamabad, Jan 02: From the economic crisis to security issues, Pakistan is battling several issues. The dwindling forex reserves, nationwide power outages and political crisis expose the sorry tale of the debt-ridden
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- Taliban appreciates Indian Budget 2023, says \"It will help to improve ties and trust \"
India and Afghanistan's relationship strained following the Taliban takeover. Kabul, Jan 02: The Taliban welcomed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented 2013 budget, saying it helps to improve ties between India and Afghanistan. The Taliban has appreciated the BJP government's aid package of
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- UK defends BBC independence, says ‘investing heavily’ in relationship with India
London, Feb 02: The UK government has defended the BBC as a media outlet “independent in its output“ in the wake of widespread Indian diaspora protests against the controversial documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing reporters at
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- How India-US $3 Billion Predator drone deal will benefit India
The MQ-9B predator-armed drones 10 each for three services -are seen to be a key part of India's national security and defense needs. Washington, Feb 02: India and the United States have pushed for early closure of the 30 MQ-9B predator
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- Indian-American Pramila Jayapal named to top post in US Immigration subcommittee
Jayapal, 57, representing the 7th Congressional District of Washington State succeeds Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren to serve on the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security Washington, Feb 02: Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has been named Ranking Member of the powerful House Judiciary Committee's
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- Joe Biden invites PM Modi for state visit to US this summer: Report
Washington, Feb 02: US President Joe Biden is understood to have invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a state visit this summer, PTI has learnt. The invitation has been accepted in principle and officials on both sides are now working on
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- Pakistan warns Wikipedia of blocking for \"non-removal of 'blasphemous content'
Wikipedia is degraded for 48 hours in Pakistan for failing to remove "sacrilegious content". Islamabad, Feb 01: The Pakistan government on Wednesday degraded Wikipedia, a free online encyclopedia, for 48 hours for failing to do away with "blocking/removing sacrilegious content". The
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- US Deputy Secretary of Defence Kathleen Hicks meets National Security Advisor Ajit Doval
The two also discussed opportunities to increase bilateral defense industrial cooperation through innovative joint endeavors between US and Indian firms that support India's unique operational requirements. Washington, Feb 01: US Deputy Defense Secretary Dr Kathleen Hicks met National Security Advisor Ajit
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- Adani Group acquires Haifa port for $1.2 bn, Israeli PM Netanyahu lauds deal as 'enormous milestone'
Haifa, Jan 31: The Adani Group on Tuesday acquired the strategic Israeli port of Haifa for USD 1.2 billion and vowed to transform the skyline of this Mediterranean city as part of its decision to invest more in the Jewish
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- In treat for skygazers, a rare green comet to make closest pass by Earth tomorrow
Washington, Jan 31: Skygazers are in for a rare treat in coming days as a rare green-hued comet is expected to be the most visible as it passes Earth for the first time in about 50,000 years. According to National Aeronautics
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- Reaping what was sown: Pakistan saw rise in terror attacks, most of them by TTP
Islamabad, Jan 31: The death toll from a powerful suicide bombing at a crowded Peshawar mosque in northwestern Pakistan rose to 90 on Tuesday after rescue teams retrieved more bodies from the debris, police said. The outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) also
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- 61 killed, 150 injured in blast in Taliban suicide attack at mosque in Pakistan's Peshawar
Islamabad, Jan 30: A Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up in a mosque packed with worshippers during afternoon prayers on Monday in the high-security zone in Pakistan's restive northwestern Peshawar city, killing at least 61 people and wounding more than 150
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- Peshawar blast: PM Shehbaz appeals PML-N workers to donate blood
More than 46 people were killed and nearly 150 injured after a blast rocked a mosque inside Pakistan's Peshawar Police headquarters in Peshawar. Islamabad, Jan 30: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed Pakistan Muslim League (N) workers to donate blood
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- Informational war against independent policy: Russia on BBC's series on PM Modi
Moscow, Jan 30: Russia has extended support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over BBC's propaganda piece against him while accusing the UK's state broadcaster of waging informational war against "global centers of power pursuing an independent policy." "I'm not sure if
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- Hindu teacher suspended for allegedly insulting Islam in Bangladesh
Muslim students complained to the school principal that the biology teacher made insulting remarks against Islam and Prophet Muhammad. Dhaka, Jan 30: A Hindu teacher has been reportedly suspended over the allegations of insulting Islam in Bangladesh. The incident came to
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- Putin threatened UK with missile attack, claims Boris Johnson
Johnson emerged as one of the most impassioned Western backers of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. London, Jan 30: Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin had threatened to hit Britain with a missile just before
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- Imran Khan to contest from 33 seats in Pakistan National Assembly bypoll
Of the 33 vacant seats in lower house, 12 are from Punjab province, eight from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, three from Islamabad, nine from Sindh, and one from Balochistan. Lahore, Jan 30: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and former prime minister Imran Khan has
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- Imran Khan's helicopter rides cost Pakistan Rs 1 billion
Islamabad, Jan 29: Former Prime Minister of Pakistan and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan's helicopter rides cost the national exchequer Rs 1 billion, reported The Nation. The VVIP helicopter rides were carried out on the instructions of the Prime Minister's
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- US diplomat Blinken likely to travel to India in March
Washington, Jan 29: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will be coming to India in early March and the details of his travel are being worked out, ANI reported citing sources familiar with the deliberations. The State Department is planning to
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- Pakistan: Hindus' houses demolished, belongings thrown on streets in Rawalpindi
Islamabad, Jan 29: Houses of Hindus and Christians have been demolished in Rawalpindi in Pakistan and police and judiciary have become mute spectators to the harassment of minorities, ANI reported. They have been living in the Cantonment area of Rawalpindi for
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- Indian diaspora rejects \"BBC's sinister and biased documentary\" in US
Washington, Jan 29: The Indian diaspora has slammed the BBC's propaganda piece against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it a "sinister" and "biased documentary." About 50 members, under the banner of "Indian Diaspora", raised slogans against the UK's national broadcaster
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- India looking for solutions for many other countries: UN General Assembly President
United Nations, Jan 29: Describing India as “one of the leaders of the Global South”, UN General Assembly President Csaba Korosi has said there are large similarities between the Indian strategic thinking and that of the UN body on the need
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- Forget Kashmir, befriend India: Saudi, UAE blunt message to Pakistan
Pakistan has been continously raking up the Kashmir issue at the OIC an international organisation of Muslim countries. New Delhi, Jan 29: In yet another embarrassment for Pakistan, its close allies Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have asked Islamabad to
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- Officials: 6 die, 3 injured in crash in upstate New York
Louisville, Jan 29: Six people died in upstate New York when a freight truck and an express bus carrying more than a dozen people collided Saturday near the U.S.-Canada border, state police said. Three others were injured, including one
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- Trump opens 2024 run, says he's 'more committed' than ever
Washington, Jan 29: Former President Donald Trump kicked off his 2024 White House bid with stops on Saturday in New Hampshire and South Carolina, events in early-voting states marking the first campaign appearances since announcing his latest run more than two months
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