Month: October 2023

Morning Digest | Fourth flight with 274 Indians flies out from Israel; India will bid to host 2036 Olympics, PM Modi confirms, and more

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Morning Digest | Fourth flight with 274 Indians flies out from Israel; India will bid to host 2036 Olympics, PM Modi confirms, and more

Indian nationals evacuated from war-hit Israel arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport as part of ‘Operation Ajay’, in New Delhi on October 14, 2023. | Photo Credit: ANI Fourth flight with 274 Indian nationals flies out from Israel A special flight carrying 274 Indian nationals wanting to leave Israel amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict left for home on…

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Indian-Origin Teen Athlete’s Death Not Linked To Covid Vaccine: Singapore Ministry

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Indian-Origin Teen Athlete’s Death Not Linked To Covid Vaccine: Singapore Ministry

Singapore: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has dismissed speculations that the death of a 14-year-old Indian-origin student at a premier Singapore Sports School student earlier this week is linked to COVID-19 vaccination. It is “untrue and irresponsible”, reported TODAY newspaper, citing the ministry statement on Saturday. Secondary 2 student-athlete Pranav Madhaik died on Wednesday after…

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‘Not ICC, Seemed Like BCCI Event’: Pakistan Team Director’s Unique Response After Loss To India In World Cup

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‘Not ICC, Seemed Like BCCI Event’: Pakistan Team Director’s Unique Response After Loss To India In World Cup

The India vs Pakistan ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 was hyped up to be one of the biggest contests in the mega event. But ultimately, it was too one-sided a contest with the Indian cricket team coming out victorious by seven wickets against the Babar Azam-led side. Five Indian bowlers including Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav picked…

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As Israel-Hamas War Drags On, US Colleges Become Flashpoints For Protests

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As Israel-Hamas War Drags On, US Colleges Become Flashpoints For Protests

The campus climate may only become more tense in coming days. New York: At Columbia University on Thursday, two groups of hundreds of students tensely faced each other in dueling pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations, while university officials blocked public access to the New York City campus as a safety measure. Supporters of Palestinians, many of…

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Virat Kohli Gifts Babar Azam India Jersey After Pakistan’s Loss, Has Lengthy Discussion. Watch

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Virat Kohli Gifts Babar Azam India Jersey After Pakistan’s Loss, Has Lengthy Discussion. Watch

It was forgettable outing for Pakistan vs India in the ODI Cricket World Cup match in Ahmedabad on Saturday. India dominated with the bat and ball in the marquee encounter. India had also scored a comprehensive win against Pakistan in the Asia Cup last month. Babar Azam (50), and Mohammad Riawan (49), stepped up for…

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Israel Gaza, Israel Palestine: Hamas Using Innocent Palestinians As Human Shields: Joe Biden

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Israel Gaza, Israel Palestine: Hamas Using Innocent Palestinians As Human Shields: Joe Biden

The US has expressed strong solidarity with the people of Israel. Washington: US President Joe Biden on Sunday said that Hamas is using innocent Palestinian families as human shields in its assault on Israel. He said that the majority of Palestinians have anything to do with Hamas. Speaking at a gala dinner for the Human…

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Tallest BR Ambedkar Statue Outside India Unveiled In Washington

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Tallest BR Ambedkar Statue Outside India Unveiled In Washington

Washington: The tallest statue of Dr B R Ambedkar, the principal architect of India’s Constitution, outside India was formally inaugurated in a Maryland suburb of the US capital Washington. Amidst chants of “Jai Bhim”, more than 500 Indian-Americans from various parts of the United States and some from India and other countries attended the unveiling…

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Israel Military’s Canine Unit Rescues 200 People Amid Conflict

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Israel Military’s Canine Unit Rescues 200 People Amid Conflict

Oketz is the Israel Defense Force’s canine unit. (File) Tel Aviv: The Israel Defense Force’s canine unit, Oketz, was credited with helping rescue 200 Israelis while killing 10 Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Be’eri. But a separate encounter on Kibbutz Kfar Aza had a more tragic outcome. A dog named Nauru sent to locate terrorists and…

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ISRO To Conduct Three More Test Flights For Gaganyaan Mission

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ISRO To Conduct Three More Test Flights For Gaganyaan Mission

The test vehicle development flight (TV-D1) will be conducted at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. Madurai: ISRO will conduct three more test vehicle missions under the ambitious Gaganyaan programme after the maiden TV-D1 test flight, which is scheduled on October 21, the space agency’s chairman S Somanath said on Saturday. The Gaganyaan project envisages a…

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