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Republican House Speaker McCarthy faces ouster threat for avoiding shutdown

October 1, 2023 admin

But soon after the House action, hardline Republican conservatives began targeting McCarthy’s role as speaker, claiming he had scored a victory for the “Uniparty” of Washington. | Photo Credit: AP Top U.S. House Republican Kevin McCarthy could face an untimely end to his role as speaker if party hardliners oust him, for averting a costly…

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Afghanistan Ceases Embassy Ops In India, Lists “Factors” Behind Move

October 1, 2023 admin

The Afghan embassy in New Delhi was led by Ambassador Farid Mamundzay. New Delhi: The Afghanistan embassy in India has announced that it will suspend its operations from today, citing “lack of support” from the Indian government, its inability to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan’s interests, and a shortage of staff and resources. The Afghan…

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MS Dhoni’s Skills On Tennis Court Amazes Internet. Fans Can’t Keep Calm. Watch

October 1, 2023 admin

Legendary India captain and wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni was spotted in a tennis court. In a couple of old videos that are going viral on social media, Dhoni could be seen showing his tennis skills, sending netizens in a frenzy. While some of the fans praised the skill of Dhoni in the sport which is way…

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PCB Wants ICC To Expedite Visa Process For Media And Fans For Cricket World Cup 2023 – Report

October 1, 2023 admin

File photo of the Pakistan Cricket Board logo© X (formerly Twitter) The Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday wrote to the sport’s governing body ICC for expediting the visa process for journalists and fans who wish to travel to India for the World Cup beginning October 5. Pakistan, who are based here in the run-up to…

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US Congress’ Go-Ahead To Stopgap Funding Bill Averts Government Shutdown

October 1, 2023 admin

Joe Biden is set to sign the measure into law in the coming hours. Washington, United States: The US Congress passed an 11th-hour funding bill Saturday to keep federal agencies running for another 45 days and avert a costly government shutdown — although the deal left out aid to war-torn Ukraine requested by President Joe…

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UN to vote on resolution to authorise one-year deployment of armed force to help Haiti fight gangs

October 1, 2023 admin

The U.N. Security Council has unanimously approved 3,500 extra troops and police officers to beef up security in Haiti and ensure that desperately needed aid gets to earthquake victims. File | Photo Credit: AP The U.N. Security Council is scheduling a vote Monday on a resolution that would authorize a one-year deployment of an international…

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Morning Digest | Afghanistan Embassy in India to cease operation from today; Threat of government shutdown ends as Congress passes a temporary funding plan and sends it to Biden

October 1, 2023 admin

The U.S. House approved a 45-day funding bill to keep federal agencies open as Speaker Kevin McCarthy dropped demands for steep spending cuts and relied on Democratic votes for passage to send the package to the Senate. | Photo Credit: AP Afghanistan Embassy in India announces decision to cease operations from October 1 The Afghanistan…

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China’s economy stabilises, factory activity returns to expansion

September 30, 2023 admin

China’s factory activity expanded for the first time in six months in September, an official survey showed on Saturday. file photo for representation | Photo Credit: AP China’s factory activity expanded for the first time in six months in September, an official survey showed on Saturday, adding to a run of indicators suggesting the world’s…

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3.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Assam’s Dhubri, No Deaths Reported

September 30, 2023 admin

National Center for Seismology said that the earthquake occurred at 3:01 am at a depth of 17 Km Dhubri, Assam: An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 occurred in Assam’s Dhubri district in the early hours of Sunday, an official statement said. National Center for Seismology said that the earthquake occurred at 3:01 am at a depth…

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Arvind Kejriwal Meets Students Who Cleared National Defence Academy Exam

September 30, 2023 admin

Arvind Kejriwal said it was not expected that such excellent results would be achieved New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday met the students of the Armed Forces Preparatory School who cleared the National Defence Academy exams this year. After 32 students from the batch of 76 from the Delhi government’s school cleared…

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