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Pak uses nuke shield to back terror: All-party delegation in Algeria

Terrorism is a global menace to be addressed by humanity in unison was the all-party delegation's message to Algeria as it concluded its visit to the North African country on Sunday. IMAGE:...

Op Sindoor: Diplomatic missions push for decisive anti-terror action

All-party parliamentary delegations on Friday met leaders and diplomats from several countries to galvanise international action against terrorists and decisively counter the tactics of those who...

Operation Sindoor Outreach What Did Panda & Co Achieve In West Asia?

'It is high time that the 'war on terror' is removed from our diplomatic toolbox.' 'Certainly, our parliamentarians have no role in it,' asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata...

Why Is The Camel Wearing A Hat?

Scenes from around the world as heatwaves engulf different parts of the globe. IMAGE: A camel wears a hat amidst a heatwave in front of the Great Pyramids of Giza, on the outskirts of...

Gaddafi's family holed up in Algerian villa

Embattled Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's immediate family members are living under 'close confinement' at a luxurious villa in Algeria, it has emerged. According to the Telegraph,...

Rupee good run continues, gains 3 paise against dollar

Persistent selling of the American currency by exporters and bank supported the rupee Continuing its good run for the sixth day at a stretch, the rupee appreciated by 3 paise to 66.43 against the...

World's 10 cheapest cities to live in, 3 are from India

Image: A woman wearing a mask blows bubbles as she sells toys at along the roadside in Mumbai Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters Some of the world’s most expensive cities and...

No stone to be left unturned to beef up aviation safety: IATA

With three air crashes in a week claiming over 460 lives, airlines' body IATA on Friday said the industry would leave no stone unturned to beef up aviation safety and security. "This has been a...

4 Indian cities among the world's cheapest

Singapore retained its title as the world's most expensive city for the fourth consecutive year, while Hong Kong remained second, closely followed by Zurich at the 3rd place. Bengaluru skyline...

Oil India in talks to buy stake in Petroceltic's Algerian asset

Oil India Ltd is in talks with Irish exploration firm Petroceltic International Plc to acquire up to 20 per cent in an Algerian asset of the company for $170 million (Rs 1,010 crore today). This...

'Treated Jallianwala Massacre With Sensitivity'

'When you are taking on something which is this big in India, there are so many pressures about wanting to do justice to them, so I am still scared.' IMAGE: Ram Madhvani explains a scene to Nikita...

Will Paris Champ Be Stripped Of Gold Medal?

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won gold in the women's 66kg boxing event at Paris 2024, is facing mounting calls to be stripped of her medal.A leaked medical report reveals that Khelif has...

Cameroon retain Africa Games soccer title

Cameroon retained the All Africa Games soccer title following a laboured 1-0 victory over Guinea at the Blida stadium, 50 km (30 miles) east of the capital. Striker Ene Otobong received a pass...

17 Indian athletes for Afro-Asian Games

India will send a 17-member team to represent Asia in the second Afro-Asian Games, to be held in Algiers from July 28 to August 6. The list includes names such as Anju Bobby George, Krishna Punia,...

Australia's Vinod Kumar set to miss Rio after failed dope test, to fight ban

IMAGE: Wrestler Vinod Kumar is pictured during a workout session at a gym in Melbourne. Photograph: Ian Ransom/Reuters. Australian wrestler Vinod Kumar failed a doping test during an Olympic...

Ebola fears won't affect African Nations Cup schedule

A health worker brings a woman suspected of having contracted the Ebola virus to an ambulance in Monrovia, Liberia. Photograph: James Giahyue/Reuters African Nations Cup's organisers reportedly...

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