Month: September 2024

Indonesia arrests seven over Pope Francis ‘terror threats’

September 6, 2024 admin

Pope Francis waves as he is farewelled at Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Indonesia, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Indonesia arrested seven people for making “terror threats” online against Pope Francis during his visit to the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country this week, police said on Friday (September 6, 2024). The 87-year-old pontiff…

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Joe Biden Calls For Assault Weapons Ban A Day After Georgia School Shooting In United States

September 6, 2024 admin

US President Joe Biden has called for a complete ban on assault weapons. Washington: A day after a shooting incident in United State’s Georgia left four people dead, US President Joe Biden has called for a complete ban on assault weapons. Speaking at an event on Thursday, President Biden said, “I’d like to say a…

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France’s new PM tackles first challenge of forming cabinet

September 6, 2024 admin

France newly appointed Prime minister Michel Barnier (R) delivers a speech next to rance outgoing Prime minister Gabriel Attal (L) during the handover ceremony at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on September 5, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP France’s new right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier started consulting all sides Friday (September 6, 2024) to cobble…

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Bajrang Punia Gets Key Post Within Hours Of Joining Congress

September 6, 2024 admin

Bajrang Punia joins Congress New Delhi: In a major development, Olympian wrestler Bajrang Punia was appointed the Working Chairman of the All India Kisan Congress on Friday. “Hon’ble Congress President has approved the proposal of the appointment of Shri Bajrang Punia as the Working Chairman of All India Kisan Congress with immediate effect,” read the…

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Vinesh Phogat Gets Haryana Poll Ticket Hours After Joining Congress

September 6, 2024 admin

Haryana Polls: Vinesh Phogat will contest from Julana Vinesh Phogat has been given a ticket by the Congress to contest Haryana polls from Julana, marking a new beginning in the life of the famous sportstar whose Olympic disqualification broke the country’s heart. Former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda will contest from Garhi Sampla-Kiloi and state…

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One dead, dozens injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Pavlograd

September 6, 2024 admin

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out a fire following a Russian missile attack in Pavlograd, Ukraine, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Russian strikes on the Ukrainian central city of Pavlograd on Friday killed one person and injured more than 50 others, including three children, authorities said….

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German FM says ‘purely military approach’ not the solution in Gaza

September 6, 2024 admin

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock reacts during a meeting with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa in the West Bank city of Ramallah, on September 6, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Friday (September 6, 2024) that a military approach alone was not the solution to Israel’s war against Hamas…

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Woman Shot Dead In Broad Daylight At Bus Stand In Haryana: Police

September 6, 2024 admin

A case has been registered and the investigation is going on, say cops (Representational) Mahendragarh: A woman was shot dead in broad daylight at a bus stand here on Friday, the police said. The shooting triggered a commotion as people at the bus stand ran helter-skelter in panic. The victim has been identified as Munni…

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Powerlifter Kasthuri Rajamani Finishes 8th At Paralympic Games

September 6, 2024 admin

File photo of Kasthuri Rajamani.© X (Twitter) India’s Kasthuri Rajamani equalled her personal best lift but failed to make an impact, finishing eighth among nine competitors in the women’s 67kg powerlifting event at the Paralympic Games in Paris on Friday. The 40-year-old from Tamil Nadu lifted 106kg in her second attempt after failing…

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India Successfully Launches Agni 4 Ballistic Missile In Odisha Test Range

September 6, 2024 admin

The Agni missile is a ballistic missile developed by India. New Delhi: Ministry of Defence on Friday said that they have successfully launched the intermediate-range ballistic missile Agni 4. “The launch was successfully carried out from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha,” an official of the ministry said. He said that the launch successfully…

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