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Hamas willing to agree to a truce with Israel, but unlikely to disarm, amid ongoing conflict April 25, 2024 11:08 am | Updated 11:08 am IST – ISTANBUL Khalil al-Hayya, a high-ranking official with the Palestinian militant group, who has represented it in negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal, speaks during an interview…
The Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT) on Wednesday announced its decision to not contest the Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat in the ensuing elections. MBT office-bearer Majeed Ullah Khan Farhat said that the decision was taken in the best interests of the community, and not on account of being under pressure from any quarter. “The [Majlis Bachao]…
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Israeli and Lebanese flags are seen in this illustration | Photo Credit: Reuters Israeli forces are carrying out “offensive action” across southern Lebanon, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said Wednesday without specifying whether ground troops had crossed the border. “Many forces are deployed on the border and IDF (army) forces are carrying out offensive action currently…
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The T20 World Cup is just around the corner and the stakes are high, as far as India’s squad is concerned, with multiple players fighting for a single spot in the team. However, the national selection committee is unlikely to select any rookie IPL performer for the showpiece event in the Americas. The likes of…
Image used for representative purpose only | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices declined in early trade on April 25, giving up their gains of last four days, amid heavy selling in Kotak Mahindra Bank and foreign fund outflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 296.79 points to 73,556.15. The NSE Nifty dipped 97.15 points to…
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On April 24, Rupee consolidated in a narrow range and settled two paise lower at 83.33 against the U.S. dollar. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Rupee depreciated six paise to 83.39 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on April 25, tracking a negative trend in domestic equities and elevated crude oil prices. Forex…
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Police in riot gear were deployed to face off with students at the University of Texas. Pro-Palestine protests have spread to more college campuses in the US, denouncing the mounting deaths in Gaza. Over a hundred students have been arrested for campus occupation, which Jewish students claim to be antisemitic. Here are the top 10…
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Virender Sehwag is among the few stars who never shies away from calling a spade, a spade. In a recent interaction, he revealed how an English broadcaster’s request to include him in its panel was turned down by him. He made the revelation while talking to Australian cricket great Adam Gilchrist. Famous broadcaster Sky Sports…
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Image used for representative purpose only | Photo Credit: Reuters The United States slammed Russia on April 24 for vetoing a U.N. Security Council resolution on the Outer Space Treaty that put a legally-binding obligation that countries should not be putting weapons of mass destruction (WMD), including nuclear weapons, in orbit. “As we have noted…
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Two accused have been arrested and the kidnapped bank manager safely rescued New Delhi: A bank manager, who was kidnapped at gunpoint Saturday from his Faridabad home to Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur and then Mathura, has been rescued, thanks to swift action by Haryana police’s crime branch. The investigation has revealed a chilling plan under which…
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