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Biden to confront Russia as acute threat, China as challenger
Washington, May 6: US President Joe Biden has been determined to confront Russia as an "acute threat" and see China as "our military's most-consequential strategic competitor and pacing challenge", Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks…
India envoy in Kyiv hands over 7,000 kg of humanitarian aid
Kyiv/New Delhi, May 6: Newly-appointed Indian Ambassador to Kyiv Harsh Kumar Jain on Friday handed over 7,725 kg of humanitarian aid comprising essential medicines and medical equipment to Oleksii Yaremenko, Deputy Minister of Health of…
Sri Lanka’s President declares emergency amid resignation calls
Colombo, May 6: Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday evening declared emergency as protests intensified calling for his resignation amid a sharp economic downturn. The declaration came as the country was brought to a…
BJP stages protest over arrest of Tajinder Bagga
New Delhi, May 6: The Delhi unit of BJP on Friday staged a protest outside the Aam Aadmi Party's office here over arrest of its leader Tajinder Singh Bagga by Punjab police. Scores of members, leaders of BJP led by its Delhi
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US provided Ukraine intelligence for targeting Moskva cruiser – Reports
Washington, May 6: The United States provided Ukraine with intelligence to target Russia's flagship in the Black Sea, the Moskva, The New York Times reported citing US officials. The Russian Defense Ministry has said the guided missile…
Delimitation Comm’ gives 47 seats for Valley, 43 for Jammu
New Delhi, May 5: Jammu and Kashmir will henceforth have five Lok Sabha seats, not six, while the Kashmir and Jammu regions will account for 43 and 47 Assembly constituencies respectively. A notification was issued on Thursday which…
Warner, Powell power brings comfortable win to Delhi Capitals
Mumbai, May 5: David Warner and Rovman Powell caused havoc with their exemplary batting at the Brabourne Stadium as Delhi Capitals posted 207/3 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match on Thursday. Warner, who had an unceremonious…
Ukraine discussed during PM Modi’s talks with Nordic leaders
Copenhagen, May 4: The Ukraine conflict was discussed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bilateral meetings with the leaders of Nordic countries of Finland, Norway, Sweden and Iceland today, as well as during the Second India-Nordic…
BCCI slaps 2-year ban on journalist Boria Mazumdar
Mumbai, May 4: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday slapped a two-year ban on journalist Boria Majumdar for intimidating wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha. The veteran India wicket-keeper had alleged that he was…
Delhi Police files NCR report against AAP members
New Delhi, May 4: Delhi Police have filed a Non-Cognizable offence (NCR) report against some members of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for allegedly using derogatory language against Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). The NCR report has been…
PM Modi receives warm hug from President Macron at Elsee Palace
Paris, May 4: In a sign of their close friendship and the strong bilateral strategic relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron at Elysée Palace, with the two leaders shaking hands…
All-round show takes RCB into top 4
Pune, May 4: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) returned into top 4 of the IPL 2022 standings after defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 13 runs here at the MCA Stadium on Wednesday. Mahipal Lomror (42 off 27) and Dinesh Karthik's (26…
LIC IPO opens today, targets Rs. 21,000 crores
Mumbai, May 04: India's largest insurance public sector company Life Insurance Corporation of India's much awaited IPO opens today. Key business strategy of LIC is to capitalize on the growth opportunities in the Indian life insurance…
Modi to attend 2nd India-Nordic Summit, meet Macron in Paris
New Delhi, May 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday will participate in the 2nd India-Nordic Summit being hosted by Denmark and later go to Paris and meet France President Emmanuel Macron on the final day of his three nation…
Denmark Queen Margrethe II hosts dinner for PM Modi
Copenhagen, May 3: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark received Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday night at the historic Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen. Prime Minister Modi felicitated the Queen on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of…
Punjab Kings shocked Gujarat Titans in a spirited display by Dhawan, Livingstone
Mumbai, May 3: Gujarat Titans (GT) knew they were not even close to par. They didn't have a competitive total to defend. Punjab Kings (PBKS) not only beat the table-toppers by eight wickets and 24 balls to spare, but climbed up in…
Putin may undergo cancer surgery: NY Post
Moscow, May 3: Russian President Vladimir Putin would be undergoing cancer surgery and temporarily hand over power to hardline former federal police chief, according to a latest report. Putin will transfer control of Russia's government…
Danish PM: Want to see India use its ‘influence with Putin’ to end Ukraine conflict
Copenhagen, May 3: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday urged India to use its influence with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine conflict. In her press statement following talks with Prime Minister…
India’s achievements in every sphere benefit the world: PM Modi
Copenhagen, May 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India's achievements in every sphere – whether it be welfare measures for its people, its vaccination drive, free healthcare, housing and sanitation – are achievements not…
Could North Korea ‘pre-emptively’ use nuclear weapons?
Threats by North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un that his nuclear arsenal could be used in a pre-emptive strike against his enemies, made as he paraded the country’s latest military hardware through the streets of capital Pyongyang, have set…
