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Maharashtra polls: Ex-cop accuses Supriya Sule of being involved in Bitcoin scam, BJP says opposition 'unmasked' | PM Modi urges swift extradition of Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi in talks with UK PM Starmer at G20 summit: Report | G20 Summit: Narendra Modi, Macron discuss ways to advance India-France Strategic Partnership during meeting in Brazil | MeToo case: SC grants anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique noting 'complainant posted on Facebook but not reached Hema Committee' | Tirumala trust asks non-Hindu staffers to retire or opt for transfer | Manipur unrest: Civil society sets 24-hr deadline for BJP MLAs to take 'decisive action' | Delhi chokes as air quality remains in 'severe plus' category amid curb on several daily activities | 'India is focused on inclusive development, youth power': PM Modi addresses G-20 session in Brazil | All schools in Delhi, NCR shift to online classes after Supreme Court's rap on air pollution | Maharashtra ex-minister Anil Deshmukh receives injuries after stones hurled at his car

Pakistani court sends mastermind, female aide responsible for suicide bombing in Karachi, which killed two Chinese nationals, to 10-day police remand

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan on Tuesday remanded two suspects, including the mastermind behind the suicide blast close to Karachi airport that left two Chinese national dead, to 10-day police remand.

Middle East: Mike Huckabee to be Donald Trump's envoy in Israel

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as the country's new envoy to Israel.

Pakistan: Bride only survives after bus plunges into river, 26 dead

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

At least 26 people died after a passenger bus that was carrying wedding guests veered off the Thalichi Bridge and plunged into a river in Pakistan, media reports said on Wednesday.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over sexual abuse scandal involving Church of England

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

London/IBNS: Church of England head Justin Welby on Tuesday resigned after he was held responsible for not taking action against attorney John Smyth, who is accused of sexually and physically abusing 100 boys and men for over five decades, media reports said.

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead DOGE, announces Donald Trump

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

US President-elect Donal Trump has announced tech billionaire Elon Musk and Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Ryanair flight en route to Manchester makes emergency landing at London airport after passenger dies midair

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

A Ryanair flight en route to Manchester Airport from Albania's Tirana made an emergency landing at London Stansted on Sunday after a passenger died onboard, media reports said.

Pakistan: Karachi airport bombing mastermind, that left two Chinese citizens dead, arrested

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

The mastermind behind the suicide bombing that took place close to the Karachi airport in Pakistan and left two Chinese citizens dead has been arrested, media reports said on Tuesday.

China: 35 people killed after car rams crowd in Zhuhai

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

At least 35 people died and 43 others were injured after a car rammed into people in Zhuhai city of China on Tuesday, media reports said n Tuesday.

Rising concerns over Khalistan referendum in New Zealand

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

As extremist groups prepare to host the Khalistan Referendum event in New Zealand, authorities and community leaders are expressing deep concerns over alarming displays by Khalistani extremists.

President-elect Donald Trump likely to name Stephen Miller as Deputy Chief of Staff for policy

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed immigration hawk Stephen Miller as his Deputy Chief of Staff for policy, confirmed Vice President-elect JD Vance.

US President-elect Donald Trump may name Florida Senator Marco Rubio as new Secretary of State

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Florida Senator Marco Rubio as the new Secretary of State, CNN reported on Tuesday.

UK PM approves world's second 6th-gen stealth fighter aircraft developed to counter Russia, China

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

London/IBNS: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has given his approval for the world's second 6th-generation fully-stealth fighter aircraft built for the strategically important project that is being co-developed by G7 member states - UK, Italy, and Japan.

Israel Defense Forces releases video clips showing Hamas members torturing civilians in Gaza

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

Israel Defense Forces has released video footage showing alleged Hamas members torturing civilians in Gaza, media reports said.

Taliban to attend UN Climate Conference for first time after annexing Afghanistan

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

Kabul/IBNS: Afghanistan will be participating in the United Nations Climate Conference for the first time after it was taken over by the Taliban rule in 2021, media reports said.

Chinese woman dies after undergoing six cosmetic surgeries in 24 hours, family gets compensation

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

A Chinese woman died after undergoing six cosmetic surgeries in a span of 24 hours.

US: Man, who shared posts against Trump, kills wife, ex-partner and sons

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

An American man, who often wrote social media posts against US President-elect Donald Trump, killed his wife, ex-partner, and his two sons before turning the gun on himself in the US state of Minnesota, media reports said.

Bangladesh: Interim government inducts three new advisers

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

The Bangladeshi interim government has inducted three new advisers including film director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.

Donald Trump offers Elise Stefanik to become US envoy to UN

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

US President-elect Donald Trump has offered Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik the job of US ambassador to the UN, media reports said.

Donald Trump urges Vladimir Putin not to escalate war in Ukraine during telephonic conversation: Report

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

US President-elect Donald Trump asked his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over the telephone that the ongoing war against Ukraine should not be escalated.

American mother sets Guinness World Record by donating 2,600 litres of breastmilk to help premature babies

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

An American woman has set a new Guinness World Record by donating 2,600 litres of breastmilk to help premature babies.

Britain's armed forces chief claims 1500 Russian troops killed or injured every day in October during war with Ukraine

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

The UK chief of defence staff Sir Tony Radakin has said Russian forces suffered an average of about 1,500 deaths and injuries on 'every single day' in October.

US: Couple brutally kills each other while child remains busy playing video game in another room

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

A married couple stabbed and shot each other which eventually killed them during a gruesome fight inside a Washington State home in the USA while their 11-year-old son was playing video game in the other room, media reports said.

Ukraine launches largest drone strike on Moscow; Russia intercepts over 70 drones amid rising tensions

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

Kyiv: Ukraine on Sunday launched its largest drone attack on Moscow since the war’s onset in 2022, deploying at least 34 drones, which resulted in flight diversions from Moscow’s three main airports and left one person injured, Reuters reported.

Bangladesh govt seeks Interpol's assistance to repatriate Sheikh Hasina

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

The Bangladesh government is trying to seek Interpol's red notice to bring back those involved in the mass killings during July and August, including former PM Sheikh Hasina.

Pakistan: Several countries condemn Quetta railway station blast

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

Several countries, including the USA and the UK, condemned Saturday's suicide blast at a railway station in Pakistan's Quetta region which left at least 26 people dead.

Bangladesh: Police arrest 10 people belonging to ousted Awami League with Donald Trump's posters for sharing Sheikh Hasina's audio clip

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

Bangladeshi Police have detained 10 men from Dhaka for their alleged involvement in making viral an audio clip of former PM Sheikh Hasina with US President-elect Donald Trump's posters.

USA: Massive protests erupt across various cities against Donald Trump's recent victory in Presidential polls

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:05 pm

Thousands of people marched in various cities across the US, including New York, to protest against Donald Trump's victory in the presidential polls.

Brampton Hindu Temple attack: Canadian Police arrest Khalistani protest organiser Inderjeet Gosal

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Canadian Police have arrested a person on charges of being involved in the violent demonstration at a temple in Toronto's Brampton region where pro-Khalistan supporters attacked Hindu devotees last Sunday.

Donald Trump wins Arizona sweeping all 7 swing states in US presidential polls

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Washington DC/IBNS: Republican candidate Donald Trump won Arizona on Saturday, clinching a clean sweep in all seven swing states in the recently concluded US Presidential elections. 

PM Justin Trudeau admits presence of Khalistani elements in Canada, says they do not represent all Sikhs

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has admitted that Khalistani supporters are present in his country but said they do not represent the entire Sikh community of the nation as a whole.