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Maharashtra polls' nomination deadline ends but uncertainty looms over 15 seats | Denied poll ticket Eknath Shinde's MLA Srinivas Vanga regrets leaving Uddhav faction, goes missing | Haryana election counting was flawless: Poll body slams Congress's claims of irregularities | Hyderabad: Visually challenged elderly couple lives with son's body for 4 days not knowing he is dead | 'I am not a saint': Spiritual leader Jaya Kishori responds to criticisms over her Rs. 2 lakh worth Dior bag | Nawab Malik files 2 nominations for Maharashtra polls, later confirms to be NCP Ajit Pawar-faction candidate | Police arrest man from Noida for allegedly giving death threats to Salman Khan, Baba Siddique | Kashmir: Three terrorists killed after group of militants opened fire at Army vehicles in Akhnoor | India-China disengagement at two Ladakh points to be completed by today: Report | Kerala: Fireworks accident in Kasargod injures 150, 8 in critical condition

Global call to equip youth with skills for a peaceful and sustainable future

Jul 16, 2024, at 11:41 pm

The UN Secretary-General has underscored the need to empower young people globally with the skills they need to shape a more peaceful, sustainable future for all.

The triple planetary crisis: Global Foresight Report shows global shifts

Jul 16, 2024, at 11:37 pm

Eight critical global shifts are accelerating a triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature loss, pollution and waste, according to the new Global Foresight Report produced by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Science Council (ISC) released on Monday.

Pakistan: Eight security personnel killed in suicide blast as terrorists target Bannu Cantonment

Jul 16, 2024, at 11:27 pm

At least eight security personnel were killed after terrorists targeted Bannu Cantonment in Pakistan on Monday.

Fresh airstrikes reported in centre, south Gaza as conflict intensifies

Jul 16, 2024, at 08:18 pm

New Israeli airstrikes reportedly struck southern and central areas of Gaza on Monday as UN humanitarians and partners continued to treat the victims of a deadly strike on Al Mawasi in southwest Gaza on Saturday that reportedly left at least 90 dead and around 300 injured.

England and Wales registered the biggest rise in annual population in 75 years, reveals latest data

Jul 16, 2024, at 04:14 pm

Driven by record immigration, the population of  England and Wales witnessed the biggest annual increase in 75 years, official data revealed on Monday.

Kenyan Police arrest 'serial killer', who confessed to killing 42 women in past two years, while he was watching Euro 2024 final

Jul 16, 2024, at 03:49 pm

Kenyan police said a man has confessed to murdering 42 women in the past two years.

Pakistan: Woman, 3 daughters killed ‘in the name of honour’ in Swat

Jul 16, 2024, at 12:09 am

A mother and their three daughters were found dead in their home in Pakistan's  Swat district on Saturday with authorities fearing that they were killed in the name of honour.

China forcefully closes Tibetan school in Golok

Jul 15, 2024, at 11:43 pm

China has decided to forcibly close a Tibetan school named Jigme Gyaltsen Nationalities Vocational High School in Golok, media reports said.

The price of silence on extremism: Why Canadian politicians must act now

Jul 15, 2024, at 11:24 pm

Yesterday’s shocking assassination attempt on President Trump serves as a grim wake-up call for political leaders around the world.

KP Sharma Oli takes oath as Nepal PM, Narendra Modi greets him

Jul 15, 2024, at 10:42 pm

KP Sharma Oli on Monday took oath as the Prime Minister of Nepal during an event at the president’s residence in Sheetal Niwas, Kathmandu.

Pakistani government decides to ban Imran Khan's PTI

Jul 15, 2024, at 08:54 pm

Pakistan's government has decided to ban jailed former PM Imran Khan's  Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party, just months after Shehbaz Sharif came to power in the country.

Pakistan: Journalist shot dead by unknown people in Nowshera

Jul 15, 2024, at 08:16 pm

Unknown people shot dead a journalist from Peshawar city in Pakistan's Nowshera district on Sunday, media reports said.

Donald Trump shooting: Former classmate reveals 20-year-old attacker Thomas Matthew Crooks was bullied in school

Jul 15, 2024, at 03:57 pm

The  Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has officially identified the man who attacked former US President Donald Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks whose former classmates described him as a 'quiet' boy who faced bullying in school.

Israel confirms killing key Hamas commander and one of the masterminds behind October 7 massacre

Jul 15, 2024, at 02:39 pm

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday confirmed the killing of a key Hamas commander during the airstrike in Gaza. 

Chinese online markets are flooding with Donald Trump attack t-shirts just hours after shooting

Jul 15, 2024, at 04:53 am

US President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania but the injured former President's defiant image with his fist up in the air attracted business owners in China who quickly captured the moment to produce and sell T-shirts with the picture on them.

US: Four people die, nine hurt during shooting incident in Birmingham nightclub

Jul 15, 2024, at 12:23 am

At least four people were killed and nine others were injured in a shooting incident in a nightclub in the US city of Birmingham on Saturday, police said.

She was guarding bags of Cheetos: Elon Musk slams Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle over attack on Donald Trump

Jul 15, 2024, at 12:13 am

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk slammed Secret Service officers responsible for Donald Trump’s safety after the former US President escaped an assassination attempt during his rally in  Pennsylvania.

Italy: Police arrest two gangmasters, free 33 Indian labourers from slave-like working conditions in Verona

Jul 14, 2024, at 10:54 pm

The Italian police have arrested two alleged gangmasters accused of enslaving 33 Indian farm labourers in Verona province, media reports said.

Internet users claim The Simpsons once predicted the attack on Donald Trump

Jul 14, 2024, at 07:45 pm

Hours after an assassination attempt was made on former US President Donald Trump, some internet users tried to find a lighter side to the incident and said the popular TV show The Simpsons had predicted that such an act would happen in one of its episodes.

Donald Trump assassination attempt: 20-year-old shooter identified

Jul 14, 2024, at 07:08 pm

American law enforcement agencies have identified the man who attempted to assassinate former US president Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park.

'Thank you for your love, prayers for my father': Ivanka after assassination attempt on Donald Trump

Jul 14, 2024, at 06:27 pm

After former US President Donald Trump received injuries on his right ear during a Saturday election campaign rally at Pennsylvania's Butler, in what is seen as an assassination bid that left the 78-year-old Republican presidential candidate's face streaked with blood, his daughter Ivanka Trump conveyed gratitude for the outpouring of support and concern following the violent incident.

Donald Trump injured in assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally, shooter among 2 dead

Jul 14, 2024, at 05:50 pm

Butler (Pennsylvania)/IBNS: Former US President Donald Trump received injuries on his right ear during a Saturday election campaign rally at Pennsylvania's Butler, in what is seen as an assassination bid that left the 78-year-old Republican presidential candidate's face streaked with blood with his alert security agents rushing him off the stage even as he pumped his fist in the air, mouthing the words "Fight! Fight! Fight!"

No place for this kind of violence: Biden, US leaders condemn assassination attempt on Donald Trump

Jul 14, 2024, at 04:40 pm

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Joe Biden condemned the assassination attempt on his rival election candidate Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, which led to his injury and left a bystander dead.

Former US President Donald Trump injured in assassination bid at Pennsylvania rally

Jul 14, 2024, at 12:32 pm

Butler (Pennsylvania)/IBNS: Former US President Donald Trump was rushed off stage after a series of gunshots were fired at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania Saturday. 

Ukrainian Prez dismisses Biden's 'Putin' reference as 'mistake'

Jul 14, 2024, at 02:32 am

Shannon (Ireland): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that US President Joe Biden's accidental reference to him as Russian President Vladimir Putin was an error that could be forgotten, especially because the US has provided extensive support to Ukraine, Reuters reported.

UK: Human remains found in dumped suitcases, one arrested

Jul 14, 2024, at 12:32 am

British police have arrested a person in connection with an investigation into the discovery of human remains on Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.

Hamas claims 71 killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

Jul 13, 2024, at 11:26 pm

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza said at least 71 Palestinians died during an Israeli air strike in the strip on Saturday, media reports said.

Pakistan: Three tribesmen die during clash between two groups

Jul 13, 2024, at 11:16 pm

At least three tribesmen died during an armed clash between two groups in  Dera Murad Jamali area of Nasirabad district of Pakistan on Friday.

Three security personnel die in targeted attacks in Pakistan

Jul 13, 2024, at 11:00 pm

At least five people, including three security personnel, died in different incidents which occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday and Friday, media reports said.

Pakistan: Quetta blast leaves one Frontier Corps driver killed

Jul 13, 2024, at 09:27 pm

A roadside blast in Quetta city of Pakistan on Saturday left at least one Frontier Corps driver killed  Akhtarabad area of Pakistan's Quetta city, media reports said.