Month: March 2024

Israeli defence chief says ‘military edge’ at centre of U.S. trip

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Israeli defence chief says ‘military edge’ at centre of U.S. trip

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Sunday his visit to Washington this week would focus on maintaining Israel’s military superiority in the Middle East, as fighting rages in Gaza. Gallant is expected to meet his U.S. counterpart Lloyd Austin and other senior U.S. officials, as relations between the two allies become strained over the…

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IPL 2024 | KKR’s Harshit Rana fined 60% of match fee for breaching IPL Code of Conduct

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IPL 2024 | KKR’s Harshit Rana fined 60% of match fee for breaching IPL Code of Conduct

KKR’s Harshit Rana celebrates after winning the IPL 2024 T20 cricket match against SRH at the Eden Gardens Stadium, in Kolkata, on March 23, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Harshit Rana on Sunday was fined 60% of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his IPL…

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Caste Census Only Way To Ensure Equal Opportunity For All: Congress

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Caste Census Only Way To Ensure Equal Opportunity For All: Congress

“We cannot deny caste-based discrimination in India,” said Jairam Ramesh (File) The Congress on Sunday asserted that a caste census is the only way to ensure equal opportunity for all in the country. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said caste has been a socio-economic reality of Indian society for centuries. “We cannot deny caste-based discrimination…

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U.S. forces engage six Houthi unmanned aerial vehicles over southern Red Sea

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U.S. forces engage six Houthi unmanned aerial vehicles over southern Red Sea

U.S. forces engaged six Houthi unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) over the southern Red Sea after the group launched four anti-ship ballistic missiles toward a Chinese-owned oil tanker, the U.S. Central Command said on Saturday. Iranian-backed Houthis launched the missiles in the vicinity of M/V Huang Pu, a Chinese-owned oil tanker, the Central Command said in…

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Giving Tickets To Ministers’ Children, Relatives Not “Dynastic Politics”: Siddaramaiah

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Giving Tickets To Ministers’ Children, Relatives Not “Dynastic Politics”: Siddaramaiah

This is not dynastic politics but acknowledging people’s opinion, Siddaramaiah said (File) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said giving tickets to the children and relatives of ministers was not dynastic politics but acknowledging the recommendation of voters. In its second list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Congress on March 21…

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Somalia says arrests 16 suspects over hotel attack

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Somalia says arrests 16 suspects over hotel attack

Somali security officers hold position on their open trucks near Syl Hotel, the scene of an al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab group’s attack in Mogadishu, Somalia March 15, 2024. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Somalia’s intelligence agency said 16 suspects had been arrested over a deadly attack on a popular hotel in the capital Mogadishu 10 days…

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Simon Harris Set To Become Ireland’s Youngest PM

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Simon Harris Set To Become Ireland’s Youngest PM

Simon Harris entered politics by campaigning for autism services for his autistic younger brother Simon Harris, who is set to become Ireland’s youngest ever prime minister after being appointed party leader on Sunday, will be hoping his social media skills and fresh face can save his party’s flagging fortunes as elections loom. The 37-year-old, who…

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United Left Sweeps JNU Student Union Polls, Wins All 4 Posts

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United Left Sweeps JNU Student Union Polls, Wins All 4 Posts

Amid cries of ”Lal Salaam” and “Jai Bhim”, the winning students were hailed by their supporters. The United Left panel on Sunday effected a clean sweep in the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) election, defeating its nearest rival the RSS-affiliated ABVP. In the polls that happened after a hiatus of four years, Dhananjay from…

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Moscow court charges two suspects in concert hall attack – agencies

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Moscow court charges two suspects in concert hall attack – agencies

Members of the Russian Emergencies Ministry clear rubble at the Crocus City Hall concert venue after a shooting attack and fire, outside Moscow, Russia. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Moscow’s Basmanny district court on Sunday charged two suspects in Friday’s concert hall attack in which at least 137 people were killed with an act of…

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IPL 2024 | Just a matter of time before Pant regains form: Sidhu

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IPL 2024 | Just a matter of time before Pant regains form: Sidhu

DC’s Rishabh Pant during the IPL T20 Cricket match against PBKS at Mullanpur, Punjab, on March 23, 2024. | Photo Credit: Moorthy RV Former India opener Navjot Sidhu is confident wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant’s return to form is just a “matter of time” following his nearly 15-month-long absence from professional cricket after a horrific car…

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