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Ex-Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf passes away

Former President of Pakistan and Army chief Pervez Musharraf passed away at a private hospital in Dubai. He was 79.

Five Indians among 40 dead in Nepal plane crash

At least 40 people died in Nepal after a plane carrying about 72 people from capital Kathmandu crashed in Pokhara, news agency Reuters said.

Pharmexcil suspends Marion Biotech membership over Uzbek deaths

Ministry of Commerce, has suspended the membership of Marion Biotech after the company failed to reply on the report of children’s death...

India’s PV Sindhu 12th on list of highest paid female athlete this year

India’s Badminton spearhead PV Sindhu is the 12th highest paid female athlete in 2022, as per Forbes. She is also the only Indian female...

Country will sink otherwise: Ex-Pak premier calls for free and fair polls

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan warned that his "country is sinking" and demand for free and fair polls.

In a digital push, Singapore and EU eye biz gains

Singapore and the European Union announced a new partnership in the digital sector, which both parties described as having "transformative...

India important to emerging multipolar world: Russia Minister Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has described India as one of the most important poles of the emerging multipolar world order.

Singapore, New York most expensive cities to live in: Surveys

Multiple surveys have identified Singapore and New York as among the most expensive cities in terms of cost off living this year.

China had warned US not to meddle in its ties with India: Report

News: China has warned American officials not to interfere in its relationship with India, the Pentagon has said in a report to the US...

What to expect from India's G20 Presidency

News: With India all set to officially start its G20 Presidency term on December 1, 2022, a host of global opinions and predictions about...

Australia passes trade deal with India

The Australian Parliament passed legislation to give effect to a trade deal with India that will open up greater opportunities for Indian...

Indonesia launches hunt for quake survivors

The death toll in the earthquake that shook Indonesia's main island of Java climbed to 162 as rescuers desperately searched for survivors in...

Kim Jong-un reveals his daughter during nuclear missile test: Reports

News: North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un appeared with his young daughter in public for the first time. Kim Chu-ae, joined him at an...

India among four nations removed from US currency monitoring list

India, along with four other countries has been removed from the Currency Monitoring List by the US Department of Treasury last week.

India likely to double Russia trade

The increase in trade volume is coming mainly on India's increased import of Russian oil, a fact that has attracted much criticism from the...

Six dead, dozen injured in Istanbul blast

Breaking News: A strong blast of unknown origin shook the busy shopping street of Istiklal in Istanbul yesterday, leaving six people dead...

World population expected to cross 8 billion on November 15: UN report

According to a United Nations' estimate, the world's total population will reach eight billion by tomorrow. India will replace China as the...

‘Heatwaves may claim close to 100,000 lives in Europe every year’

If nothing is done, heatwaves could lead to the deaths of 90,000 Europeans each year by the end of the century, the European Environment...

Jaishankar begins two-day Russia visit

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Moscow for a two-day visit to Russia yesterday to hold talks with his counterpart...

Tanzanian flight crashes in Bukoba, 19 dead

A Tanzanian passenger flight has crashed into Lake Victoria as it attempted to land in the lakeside town of Bukoba, killing at least 19...

Seoul stampede: 151 dead in Halloween crush

Seoul stampede: At least 151 people died and more than 82 were injured in a crowd crush in Itaewon, Yongsan-gu, central Seoul during...

Singapore invites British billionaire Richard Branson to drug rules, death penalty debates

Singapore invited British billionaire Richard Branson to a live televised debate with Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam on the...

Jaishankar: Ensure that freedoms in a democratic society are not misused

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that India has flagged issues related to Khalistani separatist forces operating out of...

Nobel Prize list for 2022 out

You can view the full list of Nobel Prizes winners, Nobel Prize laureates, and Nobel Peace Prizes for 2022.