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FDI in India growing rapidly

Investors from Middle East, EFTA region, Japan, EU & the US are all realising that India continues to be the most preferred FDI destination

Indian-origin tech firms corner 1/5th of H1B visas issued by US

In April-Sept 2024 period, out of total 1.3 lakh H1B visas issued to different employers, about 24,766 visas were issued to Indian-origin companies

State's spending in healthcare up by seven times in last 10 years

WITH AN INVESTMENT OF RS 1.5 LAKH CRORE

Bangladesh Cancels Judges' Training in India

Bangladesh's interim government on Sunday cancelled a planned training programme for 50 judges and judicial officers in India, scrapping a previous notification.

Hezbollah leader Nasrallah killed last year inside war ops room: Aide

Israeli airstrikes flattened several buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs on Sept 27, 2023, killing Nasrallah

Israel Kills Member of Palestinian Security Forces Who It Says Was a Militant

Israeli forces killed a member of the Palestinian security services in the West Bank whom they accused of being a militant.

Survivor of 1945 Nagasaki atomic bomb, who devoted his life for peace, dies at 93

Fukahori was only 14 when the U.S. dropped the bomb on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, killing tens of thousands of people, including his family

Ukraine Will Ask Allies to Boost Its Air Defenses at Germany Meet

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will again call on allies to boost his country's air defenses at a meeting this week in Germany, as US President-elect Donald Trump takes over later this month with a vow to end the almost three-year war quickly.

New Syrian foreign min visits Qatar

AUTHORITIES SEEK REGIONAL, GLOBAL DIPLOMATIC TIES

B'desh CEC says 180 mn people have been denied voting rights

Bangladesh's Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Sunday said that almost 180 million people have been denied their voting rights and the Election Commission wants to end their deprivation, The Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported.

Success Can Isolate You And Lead To Failure

Shah Rukh Khan is self-critical but doesn't show moments of weakness to anyone

Making Sense of a Wise Saint

In The Notebook of Kabir, Anand, disenchanted by caste, sets forth on a soulful journey of self-discovery through Kabir's timeless songs that rekindle his love for music, poetry, and a broader spiritual exploration. Excerpts:

Dimitrov retires with groin injury during Brisbane Int'l semi-final

Defending Brisbane International champion Grigor Dimitrov retired from his semifinal match Saturday to give Jiri Lehecka a shot at a second Australian title.

'Players are made of steel, outside noise doesn't affect us, focus on retaining trophy'

WE CAN'T CONTROL CERTAIN THINGS, AND WE DON'T WANT TO FRET ABOUT THOSE THINGS. WE DON'T WANT TO WASTE TIME ON IT

Devajit Saikia Set to Take Over as BCCI Secretary

Devajit Saikia on Saturday filed his nomination for the post of the BCCI secretary whereas Prabhtej Bhatia applied for the post of the treasurer, with both officials being the only applicants for the two roles.

Pant's subdued first innings was surprising

Pant had laboured to 40 off 98 balls, taking multiple blows on his body during his 149-minute stay on the wicket

Calcutta's Amara Singh Shines at Junior Nationals Equestrian Championship 2024

Calcutta's 12-year-old Amara Singh has brought laurels to the city by excelling at the Junior Nationals Equestrian Championship, held at the Army Polo and Riding Club (APRC) in Delhi 21-30 December 2024.

Pant's breathtaking fifty keeps India afloat in decisive 5th Test

Pant entrained packed SCG with four monstrous sixes, six boundaries

Pak Limps to 64-3 After Rickelton's Double Ton Leads Proteas to 615

Pakistan, already a batter short after Saim Ayub broke his ankle in the field on Friday, trails by 551 runs

Spanish League Again Denies Barcelona's Request to Register Olmo

The Spanish league and Spain's soccer federation on Saturday again denied Barcelona's request to register Dani Olmo and Pau Victor for the rest of the season.

Saurabh Chaudhary, Varun Tomar enter air pistol final at shooting nationals

Saurabh will be vying for title with Varun at Dr Karni Singh Shooting range on Sunday

Venezuela opposition leader, recognised by US as election victor, starts his Latin America tour

González, a retired diplomat, fled into exile in Spain in Sept

Fire at food market in northern China kills 8

A fire at a food market Saturday in northern China killed at least eight people and injured 15 others, state media said.

Japanese woman, world's oldest at 116, passes away

Itooka became the oldest person last year following the death of a 117-year-old woman

Reminders of Jan 6 attack fade in Capitol

Inside the Capitol, reminders of the violence are increasingly hard to find.

Myanmar releases thousands of prisoners

TO MARK INDEPENDENCE DAY

Tesla explosion at Trump Hotel: Soldier left 'wake-up call' notes

Says the US is 'terminally ill & headed towards collapse'

Regional emergency declared after oil spill

SEVASTOPOL, RUSSIA

6 Indian Americans sworn into US House, largest group to date

In a momentous occasion for Indian Americans, six of their leaders on Friday were sworn in as members of the US House of Representatives, the largest so far for this minority ethnic community in the United States.

New Israeli airstrikes in southern Gaza kill 15, hospital workers say

WAR HAS DISPLACED 90% OF GAZA'S RESIDENTS