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Blinken Says Trump Can Negotiate To Stop Iran From Getting Nuclear Bomb

December 18, 2024 admin

Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that President-elect Donald Trump had a window to negotiate with Iran, saying the development of a nuclear weapon by Tehran was not inevitable. The outgoing top US diplomat acknowledged that the cleric-run state may be more seriously considering a nuclear weapon after military setbacks in the…

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Indian-origin man jailed for life for mother’s murder at U.K. home

December 18, 2024 admin

A 48-year-old Indian-origin man who attacked his 76-year-old mother in their family home in Leicester, eastern England, has been found guilty of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. Sindeep Singh was arrested after Leicestershire Police discovered the deceased, Bhajan Kaur, with significant injuries to her head and face on May 13. Following a 16-day trial at Leicester Crown…

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US Sanctions 4 Firms Aiding Pakistan’s Ballistic Missile Program

December 18, 2024 admin

Washington: The US sanctioned four entities that were contributing to Pakistan’s Ballistic Missile Program on Wednesday (local time). The State Department Spokesperson, Matthew Miller announced that the US has been consistent about their concerns. In a post on X, Miller said, “Today, the United States is designating four entities that are contributing to Pakistan’s ballistic…

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U.S. imposes more sanctions over Pakistan’s missile program

December 18, 2024 admin

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller. File | Photo Credit: AP The United States said on Wednesday it was imposing new sanctions related to nuclear-armed Pakistan’s long-range ballistic-missile program, including on the state-owned defense agency that oversees the program. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement that the measures slapped on the National Development…

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PM Modi Condoles Loss Of Lives In Mumbai Boat Accident; Announces Rs 2 Lakh Aid

December 18, 2024 admin

Mumbai Boat Accident: PM Modi also announced Rs 50,000 for injured people. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the loss of 13 lives following a collision between two boats in Mumbai while announcing an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 assistance for…

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Indians opt for lighter, lower carat jewellery as gold prices soar

December 18, 2024 admin

Indians traditionally prefer jewellery made in 22-carat gold, which contains 91.7% pure gold, while 18-carat gold contains 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Soaring gold prices have led many Indian families to opt for lightweight and lower-carat jewellery to stay within their budgets, industry officials said. “I wanted to…

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Fraudster Arrested In Rajasthan In Rs 56 Lakh Cyber Scam Case

December 18, 2024 admin

The police also seized a mobile phone and Rs 15,000 from the accused. (Representational) Jaipur: The Kota City Cyber Police in Rajasthan on Wednesday arrested a 22-year-old youth Sohail Khan in connection with a cyber fraud case amounting to Rs 56 lakh, an official said. The accused was on the wanted list for a long…

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World Bank approves $2 billion for Ukraine including funds from new U.S. loan fund

December 18, 2024 admin

World Bank approves $2.05 billion in funding for Ukraine, including $1 billion grant from new U.S. loan fund. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters The World Bank said on Wednesday (December 18, 2024) its executive board approved $2.05 billion in Development Policy Operation funding for Ukraine that includes the first grant from a new $20 billion…

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Tejashwi Yadav’s Jibe Ahead Of Nitish Kumar’s Pragati Yatra

December 18, 2024 admin

Tejashwai Yadav said that upcoming ‘yatra’ was nothing more than a farewell tour of Nitish Kumar. Patna: Days ahead of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Pragati Yatra which will begin on December 23, Tejashwi Yadav, the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly criticised the JD-U leader while calling the CM’s proposed programme an “Alvida…

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U.S. Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year

December 18, 2024 admin

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point. File. | Photo Credit: AP The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate on Wednesday by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year than it previously envisioned, largely because of…

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