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27 Apr 2023
PennsylvaniaUS: Pennsylvania recognizes Diwali as official holiday
The Pennsylvania state of the United States (US) declared the Hindu festival of Diwali as an official holiday on Wednesday.
27 Apr 2023
Donald Trump'Donald Trump raped me': US writer testifies in NY court
A writer named E Jean Carroll on Wednesday testified in a civil trial in the United States (US) that an alleged sexual assault by Donald Trump almost 30 years ago left her feeling "ashamed" and unable to have romantic relationships.
26 Apr 2023
United States of AmericaLow-skilled Indians see 500% income gain in US: Report
Low-skilled Indians, who migrated to the United States (US), tend to see a 500% increase in their income, a recent study by the World Development Report found.
26 Apr 2023
SingaporeSingapore executes Indian-origin man for supplying cannabis
Singapore hanged an Indian-origin man convicted of drug trafficking on Wednesday despite calls from the United Nations (UN) and other international organizations to reconsider the execution.
26 Apr 2023
TalibanTaliban killed ISIS mastermind of 2021 Kabul airport bombing: US
The Taliban administration killed the alleged mastermind behind the suicide bombing at Kabul airport in August 2021, according to United States (US) officials.
25 Apr 2023
KenyaStarve-to-meet-Jesus cult case: 83 bodies found in Kenyan pastor's land
The police on Tuesday recovered 10 more bodies from mass graves in Shakahola forest near the coastal town of Malindi, Kenya, taking the death toll to 83, reported AFP.
25 Apr 2023
Australia'Overseas Friends of BJP' ex-chief convicted of raping 5 women
A 43-year-old Indian-origin man in Australia, Balesh Dhankhar, was convicted of drugging and raping five Korean women and recording the act.
25 Apr 2023
United States of AmericaUS: Joe Biden announces his 2024 presidential run
United States (US) President Joe Biden on Tuesday officially launched his campaign for the 2024 presidential election. He announced the news in a three-minute video that began with the word "Freedom."
22 Apr 2023
TalibanTaliban prohibits women from taking part in Eid celebrations
In yet another harsh decision against women, the Taliban banned women from attending Eid celebrations in two provinces of Afghanistan— Baghlan and Takhar, ANI reported, quoting Khaama Press.
22 Apr 2023
Narendra ModiWorld's climate crisis success will partly depend on India: US
The world's success in battling the climate crisis will partly depend on decisions taken by India, according to a senior official of the United States (US).
21 Apr 2023
United States of AmericaUS: Bill passed to ban transgender athletes from female teams
In a major development that could shake up the United States's (US) sports scene, the Republican-led House passed a bill that would bar transgender women and girls from participating in athletic programs designated for women.
21 Apr 2023
OhioUS: Indian student shot dead during robbery attempt
An Indian student, who was pursuing his Master's degree in the United States (US), was allegedly shot dead in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday.
21 Apr 2023
Dominic RaabUK: Deputy PM Dominic Raab resigns after bullying investigation
United Kingdom (UK) Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Dominic Raab resigned on Friday following the conclusion of an investigation into bullying allegations.
21 Apr 2023
RussiaRussia's war jet 'accidentally' bombs its own city, damages buildings
A Russian warplane "accidentally" dropped a bomb on its own city of Belgorod, just 40 km from the border with Ukraine, on Thursday.
20 Apr 2023
China'Quality matters': China takes jibe at India over increasing population
China took a sharp dig at India after a United Nations (UN) report predicted India would overtake China as the world's most populous country by mid-2023.
20 Apr 2023
Pakistan NewsPakistan's FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to visit India in May
Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is set to visit India to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Goa on May 4-5, officials said on Thursday.
20 Apr 2023
DinosaursSomeone just bought a dinosaur skeleton for Rs. 50 crore
A 67 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton, of a Tyrannosaurus rex, has been purchased for CHF 5.55 million (nearly Rs. 50 crore) by a private individual in Europe.
20 Apr 2023
LondonLondon: Indian arrested on suspicion of terror funding, faces extradition
Sundar Nagarajan, a 66-year-old Indian citizen, has been arrested in London, United Kingdom, for his alleged involvement in funding the banned terrorist organization Hezbollah, reported ANI.
20 Apr 2023
YemenYemen: 85 killed, hundreds injured in stampede during charity event
Around 85 people died and hundreds were injured in a stampede during a charity distribution event in war-torn Yemen's capital Sanaa on Thursday, news agency AFP reported, quoting Huthi officials.
19 Apr 2023
SudanWhy are Sudan's military and paramilitary forces fighting
At least 270 people have been reportedly killed in Sudan after clashes broke out between the country's military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group, on Saturday, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
19 Apr 2023
Joe BidenJoe Biden, Kamala Harris release tax returns. Know their salaries
United States President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris released their federal tax returns on Tuesday, which showed their salaries for 2022 to be $400,000 and $219,171, respectively.
19 Apr 2023
ChinaChina preparing supersonic spy drone unit to target US: Report
A leaked assessment of the United States (US) military has revealed that China is planning to deploy a supersonic high-altitude spy drone to greatly increase its capacity to conduct surveillance activities, The Washington Post reported.
18 Apr 2023
Pakistan NewsPakistan closes businesses run by Chinese nationals: Report
The Karachi Police have resorted to temporarily shutting down businesses run and frequented by Chinese nationals in Pakistan in an attempt to counter terrorist attacks, ANI reported, quoting Nikkei Asia.
18 Apr 2023
Antonio GuterresSudan: 185 killed in army-paramilitary clashes, UN appeals for ceasefire
The death toll from three days of severe battle between the regular army and paramilitaries in Sudan has risen to at least 185, with more than 1,800 injured, according to the United Nations Special Representative for Sudan Volker Perthes.
17 Apr 2023
SudanSudan: Nearly 100 people dead in RSF v/s army clashes
Per a release from the doctors' union, the number of casualties due to the intense clashes between the regular army and paramilitaries in Sudan has increased to at least 97, with many more injured.
16 Apr 2023
SudanSudan: Indian among 56 civilians killed in army-paramilitary clashes
At least 56 civilians were killed and nearly 600 others injured in clashes across Sudan between the army and paramilitary forces, Associated Press reported.
16 Apr 2023
United States of AmericaUS: 6 female teachers arrested for sexual misconduct with students
As many as six female teachers across the United States (US) have reportedly been detained within two days for allegedly having sex with students.
15 Apr 2023
SudanSudan: Indians asked to 'stop venturing outside' amid paramilitary-army clashes
The Indian Embassy in Sudan issued an alert on Saturday asking Indian nationals in the capital city Khartoum and other places to take precautions and stay indoors following the clashes between the country's army and paramilitary forces.
15 Apr 2023
BangladeshBangladesh: Massive fire at Dhaka's shopping center, military forces deployed
A massive fire broke out at a popular shopping center in Bangladesh's Dhaka, spreading to nearly 1,500 shops and forcing the country's military to intervene, reported Reuters.
15 Apr 2023
Mehul ChoksiBig relief for Mehul Choksi, can't be extradited from Antigua
Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi—who is wanted in India for his involvement in a Rs. 13,500 crore fraud case—got a big relief from the High Court of Antigua and Barbuda, reported ANI.
15 Apr 2023
Japan'Smoke bomb' attack during Japan PM's speech, 1 arrested: Report
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated unharmed from a port in the Kansai region's Wakayama city after a blast was heard while he was delivering a speech there, as per local media reports on Saturday.
14 Apr 2023
Dalai LamaTibetan exile leader defends Dalai Lama's 'suck my tongue' video
Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong or political leader of the Central Tibetan Administration (government-in-exile), defended the Dalai Lama on Thursday after a video clip of him asking a boy to suck his tongue surfaced.
14 Apr 2023
Indonesia7.0 magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia, authorities warn of aftershocks
An earthquake of 7.0 magnitude on the Richter scale jolted Indonesia at 4:55pm local time on Friday.
14 Apr 2023
AustraliaCyclone Ilsa: Australia hit by biggest storm in decade
A severe tropical cyclone hit northwestern Australia on Friday with the country's strongest sustained winds ever recorded. However, officials said cities and towns appeared to have escaped the worst of it.
14 Apr 2023
Royal FamilyPrince George to 'protect king' during coronation; will carry sword
All hail the king's new protector!
14 Apr 2023
San FranciscoTech entrepreneur arrested for killing Cash App founder Bob Lee
The police on Thursday arrested a self-described tech entrepreneur for allegedly killing Bob Lee, Cash App's founder.
14 Apr 2023
PentagonWho is 21-year-old Jack Teixeira arrested over Pentagon leak
Jack Douglas Teixeira, a 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, has been arrested in connection with the leak of several highly classified Pentagon documents containing national security secrets.
14 Apr 2023
United States of AmericaUS: Florida lawmakers approve 6-week abortion ban
The Republican-led Florida Legislature approved a six-week abortion ban on Thursday, paving the way for abortion access to be curtailed drastically in the state and south of the United States (US).
13 Apr 2023
ChinaWhy is China reportedly using spies on Uyghur Muslims
In a new campaign of repression against Uyghur Muslims, Chinese police are reportedly using spies to ensure Uyghur Muslims do not fast during the holy month of Ramzan.
13 Apr 2023
EnglandEngland: Woman speaks even after having 90% of tongue removed
A 37-year-old woman from March town of Cambridgeshire, England, defied doctors by learning to talk again following a stage-four cancer surgery that removed 90% of her tongue.