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PM Modi bestowed Dominica's highest award at India-CARICOM Summit | 69-year-old Delhi man, a St. Stephen's alumnus, arrested for conning govt officers by posing as ex-IPS | 'Baseless': Adani Group denies US charges of bribery and fraud against Gautam Adani | AAP's first list of candidates for Delhi polls feature six turncoats | PM Modi is incapable to arrest Gautam Adani: Rahul Gandhi after tycoon charged with bribery and fraud in the US | Gautam Adani charged with bribery and fraud in the US | Ludicrous statement: India slams Canada over fresh report on Nijjar killing | Order of Excellence: Narendra Modi receives Guyana's highest civilian honour | Exit polls predict advantage for Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, close fight in Jharkhand | Amid standoff with Delhi, Canada implements extra security screening for fliers travelling to India

Russian government is planning to establish Ministry of Sex to combat falling birth rate

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

The Russian government is planning to set up a Ministry of Sex to deal with the falling birth rate in the country.

Moscow summons Canada envoy to protest 'false accusations' of sabotage against NATO countries

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Moscow/IBNS: Russia on Friday summoned Canada’s envoy in Moscow to protest what it described as “false accusations” that claimed Russia planned subversive mail-based attacks in Canada and NATO countries.

Qatar agrees to remove Hamas from Doha after US requests: Reports

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Qatar has agreed to remove Hamas from its country after the US government asked the Middle East nation to do so.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirms deadly clashes with North Korean troops 

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday confirmed his country's forces were involved in a fight with North Korean troops deployed in Russia recently.

Amsterdam: Israeli soccer fans attacked by suspected pro-Palestine supporters after match between Maccabi and Ajax

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Authorities said Israeli football fans were attacked by suspected pro-Palestine supporters in the Dutch city of Amsterdam on Friday, forcing officials to send planes to evacuate the affected citizens.

Khalistan rally falls flat in Auckland in front of Sikh unity

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

A pro-Khalistan protest in Auckland on Saturday turned out to be a near no-show, as just about everyone from New Zealand’s Sikh community showed no interest in the demonstration.

'Constructive engagement', says Russian foreign ministry on Trump win amid reports claiming Putin privately congratulated president-elect on victory

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Moscow/IBNS: In the wake of the United States presidential election results, Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement recognizing the significance of the event and reiterating the Kremlin's stance on its relationship with the US.

Australia plans to ban social media for children under 16

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Canberra/IBNS: The Australian government is set to put a 'world-leading' social media ban on children who are under the age of 16.

Middle East conflict: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu fires Defence Minister Yoav Gallant

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu has fired Defence Minister Yoav Gallant amid the ongoing war against Hamas and Hezbollah.

USA: Meet 24-year-old Chea who shucks oysters at parties now after she was laid off from tech firm where she worked as data analytics engineer

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

An American techie, who was recently laid off from her organisation, chose to pursue an alternative career of shucking oysters for partygoers at lavish events.

North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles as US prepares for presidential polls

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

North Korea shot multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Tuesday, South Korea claimed on Tuesday.

IDF claims it eliminated high-ranking Hezbollah commander Abu Ali Rida

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

The Israel Defense Forces on Monday said it has eliminated a high-ranking Hezbollah commander who was responsible for planning and executing rocket and anti-tank missile attacks on IDF troops.

Fourteen die after lightning hits refugee camp during prayer service in Uganda

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

At least 14 people died after lightning hit a refugee camp in Uganda during a prayer service on Saturday, police said on Monday.

IDF claims it eliminated Hezbollah's Aerial Unit member Ali Barakat

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

The Israel Defense Forces on Monday claimed it has eliminated Hezbollah’s Aerial Unit member Ali Barakat.

Eighty-five per cent of journalist killings go unpunished, reveals UNESCO report

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Between 2006 and 2024, over 1,700 journalists have been killed around the world, and around 85 percent of the cases did not make it to court, according to a report by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Iranian woman strips down to underwear at university in protest against hijab mandate

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

A young woman stripped down to her underwear at an Iranian university on Saturday, apparently in protest of Iran's strict Islamic dress code, online videos showed and media outlets reported.

Israel eliminates Hezbollah commander Jaafar Khader Faour

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

The Israel Defense Forces on Sunday confirmed the elimination of a top commander of Hezbollah's Nasser Brigade rocket unit in southern Lebanon.

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei vows 'tooth-breaking' retaliation against Israel, US as conflict intensifies in Lebanon

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Tehran: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has pledged retaliation for Israeli attacks, while an Israeli military official confirmed that naval commandos had captured a suspected Hezbollah operative in a raid on Lebanese territory, AFP reported.

UK: Kemi Badenoch succeeds Rishi Sunak after she is elected as Conservative Party leader

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Kemi Badenoch was elected Conservative Party leader in a fiercely contested election where she defeated rival Robert Jenrick by 12,418 votes.

Elon Musk calls Joe Biden govt 'mindless, heartless' after euthanasia of internet-sensation squirrel 'Peanut'

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Billionaire businessman Elon Musk has slammed Joe Biden's administration calling it a 'mindless and heartless killing machine' following the internet-famous squirrel Peanut's confiscation and euthanisation by New York state officials to test for rabies after it bit a government worker.

IDF confirms eliminating Hamas’ Political Bureau head Izz al-Din Kassab

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

The Israel Defense Forces on Friday said Hamas’ Political Bureau head Izz al-Din Kassab has been eliminated.

UK: Rishi Sunak celebrates Diwali in Leicester a day after quitting as Opposition leader of Parliament

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Former British PM Rishi Sunak on Thursday celebrated Diwali in Leicester, a day after he quit as the Opposition leader in the Parliament.

North Korea test-fires Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile that has potential to hit US mainland

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

North Korea on Friday said it successfully test-fired the new Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) which has the potential possibility of hitting the US mainland, media reports said.

Israel: Seven die after Hezbollah rocket attacks target Metula and Haifa

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

At least seven people died in two separate Hezbollah rocket attacks in northern Israel on Thursday, media reports said.

Israeli couple arrested for spying on behalf of Iran: Report

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Jerusalem/IBNS: Israel police Thursday claimed to have arrested an Israeli couple, suspected of spying on behalf of Iran, media reports said.

New Zealand authorities keep tight surveillance on upcoming Khalistan referendum

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

A proposed non-binding referendum advocating for an independent Sikh homeland within India is under close scrutiny by the New Zealand government, as activists from the US-based organization Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) ramp up efforts to hold the poll in Auckland.

Hezbollah's new leader ready to accept truce with Israel under 'appropriate' conditions: Report

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Beirut: Hezbollah's new leader said Wednesday that the group may agree to a ceasefire if specific conditions are met, as Israeli forces intensified their assault on Hezbollah strongholds, reported news agency AFP.

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk buys USD 35 million Texas mansion for his 11 children and their mothers

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who is known for making headlines due to unconventional reasons apart from his business ventures, has planned to bring all his 11 children and their mothers under one roof.

Temporary appointment, reacts Israel's Defence Minister after Naim Qassem named as Hezbollah's new secretary general

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Israel's Defence Minister  Yoav Gallant has reacted to the appointment of Naim Qassem as Hezbollah's new secretary general as a 'temporary appointment'.

Amid ongoing war with Ukraine, Russia begins nuclear drill; calls it 'most difficult phase'

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

Moscow/IBNS: Acting on President Vladimir Putin's orders, Russia's nuclear forces on Tuesday began a special drill exercise amid its ongoing war with Ukraine, media reports said.