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India will stay on course; projected to grow at 7 pc in 2022-23: FM Sitharaman
Both the IMF and World Bank project India to be the fastest-growing major economy in 2023.
In first, Iran’s president addresses Palestinians in Gaza
In his speech, Raisi struck a hard line against the Palestinian Authority’s recent bilateral meetings with Israel in Aqaba, Jordan, and Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
Toll in Tunisia shipwreck tragedy rises to 32
On Wednesday, the day after the sinking off the Tunisian port of Sfax, the authorities said 10 people had died. That toll was revised to 24 a day later, after another 14 bodies were found.
UN unable to feed refugees in Chad next month
The UN's World Food Programme said that despite refugees being a priority, it had to reduce its plans to support 455,600 refugees down to only around 270,000 in April.
7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia’s main island
Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency said there was no danger of a tsunami but warned of possible aftershocks.
China vows not to sell arms to any party in Ukraine war
In February, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. had intelligence suggesting China was considering providing arms and ammunition to Russia
Biden says he’s expanding some migrants’ health care access
“They’re American in every way except for on paper,” Biden said in a video released on his Twitter page. “We need to give Dreamers the opportunities and support they deserve.”
‘FBI wants to speak with guardsman in leaks probe’: Report
The Biden administration has been working to assess the diplomatic and national security consequences of the leaked documents since they were first reported last week.
Norway expels 15 Russian diplomats suspected of spying
Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said the move was “an important measure to counter and reduce the scope of Russian intelligence activities in Norway, and thereby secure our national interests.”
Suryakumar Yadav maintains top spot in ICC T20I rankings
DUBAI: The battle for the top spot of the ICC Men's T20I Batter Rankings continues to heat up as Suryakumar Yadav maintained his no. 1 position and Pakistan duo Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam get the chance to close in on the Indian batter…
North Korea fires ICBM that may have been new type of weapon
South Korea's military believes North Korea launched a new type of ballistic missile, possibly using solid fuel, a defense official said under anonymity because of office rules.
Bomb threat at school turns out to be a hoax
An email was sent to the school claiming that a bomb had been planted on its premises. The school was evacuated as a precaution, they added.
Ukraine’s outrage grows over video seeming to show beheading of soldier
Zelenksyy said the violence in the latest video would not be forgotten, and that Russian forces would be held responsible.
First quarter of 2023 witnessed 441 migrant deaths, deadliest since 2017: IOM
“The persisting humanitarian crisis in the central Mediterranean is intolerable,” said Vitorino.
Brazil’s Lula visits China, seeking ties and Ukraine support
China and Brazil are expected to sign at least 20 bilateral agreements during Lula's two-day stay, according to the Brazilian government.
South Korea to conduct launch of its first commercial-grade satellite
The main satellite is tasked with verifying imaging radar technology and observing cosmic radiation in near-Earth orbit.
Indian-origin candidates line up for Leicester Mayor role in UK
Conservative Party councillor Sanjay Modhwadia will compete with Rita Patel, a former Labour councillor who announced her bid recently in order to scrap the role.
Philippines, US kick off largest-ever joint military drills
It will be the first time the exercises have been held under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, who has sought to strengthen ties with the US after his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte trashed the alliance.
The Philippines and the United States…
UP too sees rise in tiger population
The report released on Sunday showed 804 “camera-trapped tigers” in the Shivalik hills and Gangetic plains landscape, which spans several states and includes five important tiger reserves.
UP too sees rise in tiger population
In Suhelwa…
India will surpass China’s population this month
India has a much younger population, a higher fertility rate and a decrease in infant mortality over the last three decades.
India will surpass China’s population this month. Or maybe in July. Or, perhaps it’s happened already?…