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EU Targets Putin Ally Accused Of US Poll Interference
The European Union on Thursday slapped sanctions on a Russian tycoon, who has close ties to President Vladimir Putin and is accused of interfering in a U.S. election, for helping undermine the security of Libya and breaking the U.N. arms embargo on the co...
24 Indicted In Probe Of White Supremacist Prison Gang
Twentyfour people, including alleged members of a white supremacist prison gang, have been indicted in federal courts in Texas, Kentucky and Mississippi on charges related to shootings, stabbings and killings, according to authorities.
Nagorno-Karabakh Volunteers Get Weapons As Clashes Intensify
As the fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces rages on in the separatist territory of NagornoKarabakh, its residents are joining volunteer squads to defend their towns.
Business Events Scheduled For The Coming Week
Business events and economic reports scheduled for the coming week.
Pope Taps Cardinal From Congo To Join Group Of Key Advisors
Pope Francis named the archbishop of Kinshasa, Congo, to his core group of cardinal advisers Thursday, giving the African prelate an influential new role in helping shape Vatican policy.
IMF Warns Global Economy Could Be Permanently Scarred
The global economy's recovery from the pandemic recession is tentative and uneven and marked by significant uncertainty as confirmed coronavirus cases spread in many countries, international finance ministers warned Thursday.
Two More COVID-19 Deaths In Chandigarh, Toll Crosses 200-mark
Two more deaths due to COVID-19 in Chandigarh took the toll to 201 while 83 fresh cases pushed the infection count to 13,477 in the Union territory on Thursday, a health bulletin stated. There are 1,044 active cases in the city as of now, as per the me...
NCB Conducts Nationwide Raids, Mumbai Found to Be One of the Prime Destinations for Narcotics
The NCB is conducting massive operations against drug traffickers and regular raids on their possible hideouts after identifying their modus operandi and whereabouts, a Home Ministry statement said.
Pak To Celebrate Guru Nanak's 551th Birth Anniversary From Nov 28-30
Pakistan will celebrate the 551th birth anniversary of Sikh faith's founder Guru Nanak Dev from November 28 to 30, the Foreign Office said on Thursday. Every year, a large number of Sikh pilgrims from India and different parts of the world gather at the...
933 People Treated Till Now in 800+ Railways Covid Care Coaches Deployed in Three States, Shows Data
As on October 14, there are 503 such coaches stationed in Delhi, 270 in Uttar Pradesh and 40 in Bihar. The three states together have been provided more than 12,000 additional beds through these coaches, official data shows.
BJP Chief Nadda Ridicules RJD Promise of Development in Poll-bound Bihar
Addressing election rallies at Karakat and Aurangabad, the BJP chief said NDA under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in Bihar "freed the state from jungle-raj.
South Africa Extends Relief Grants To Help Poor Amid Virus
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Thursday that his government will extend relief grants to 6 million of the countrys unemployed who have been hurt by the economic downturn caused by the COVID19 outbreak.
Philippines Lifts Ban On South China Sea Energy Exploration
The Philippine president has approved the lifting of a ban on oil and gas exploration in or near disputed areas of the South China Sea that was imposed six years ago because of escalating territorial tensions with China, an official said Thursday.
Never Faced Gender-based Discrimination in IAF: Former Flt. Lt. Gunjan Saxena to Delhi HC
Saxena said the IAF gave her an opportunity to serve the nation, including in the Kargil War, and she will forever remain grateful for the opportunities given to her by the force.
Stephen King's Thriller 'Mr. Mercedes' Gets Another Chance
One of Stephen Kings most creepy and tense stories was hiding in plain sight.
Laxmi Vilas Hotel Case: Rajasthan HC Adjourns Hearing Till Monday
The Rajasthan High Court here adjourned till Monday the hearing into the pleas seeking quashing of FIRs against former Union minister Arun Shourie and four others in connection with the sale of Udaipur's Laxmi Vilas Palace Hotel two decades ago. The...