Cheney consistently defended the extraordinary tools of surveillance, detention and inquisition employed in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Author: Press Trust of India
North Korea’s longtime ceremonial leader Kim Yong Nam dies at 97
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Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani emerges front-runner in New York City Mayoral Race
Mamdani, 34, born in Uganda and raised in New York City, is a New York State Assembly member and democratic socialist running for Mayor.
Donald Trump refuses to negotiate as longest-ever US government shutdown drags on
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Indian women’s cricket team makes history, lifting ODI World Cup after beating South Africa by 52 runs
The Indian women’s cricket team kept its date with history by winning its first-ever ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup with a 52-run victory over South Africa. The Women in Blue, playing before a packed stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, scripted a golden chapter in the country’s book of sporting achievements. The Indian win came […]
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The CMS-03 satellite will travel onboard the 43.5 metre tall LVM3-M5 rocket, dubbed “Bahubali (Strong arms)” for its heavylift capability. The previous mission of the LVM3 rocket was the successful launch of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, wherein India became the first country to land successfully near the lunar South Pole in 2023, according to ISRO.
Prince Andrew loses title, to vacate royal lodge as King Charles acts on scandal-hit brother
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Singapore Airlines reaffirms support to Air India amid reports of USD 1.12 billion fund request
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Lucknow joins UNESCO’s list of creative cities in gastronomy category
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Zubeen Garg death case: Singapore hands over reports, SIT to file chargesheet by December 17
He maintained that the Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing Garg’s death, has made substantial progress and will submit the chargesheet in court within the stipulated time.
