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Iraq steps up repatriations from Islamic State campin Syria, hoping to reduce militant threats

Iraq is stepping up repatriation of its citizens from a camp in northeastern Syria housing tens of thousands of people, mostly wives and children of Islamic State fighters but also supporters of the militant group.

Ukrainian forces reclaim a village in the east as part of counteroffensive

Ukraine's forces have recaptured a village in the country's east after intense battles with Russian troops, the military said Friday as the invaded nation pursues a multipronged counteroffensive.

Hunter Biden is indicted on federal firearm-purchasing charges after plea deal fails

Hunter Biden was indicted Thursday on federal firearms charges, the latest step in a long-running investigation into the president's son that puts the case on track toward a possible high-stakes trial as the 2024 election looms.

Libya evacuates flooded city as searchers look for 10K missing; death toll passes 11,000

The unusual flooding and Libya's political chaos contributed to the enormous toll

Soldier injured inJ-K gunfight succumbs

Total of five Army and police casualties in gunbattles in Kokernag, Rajouri

Govt projects overall trade deficit to improve by 37.85 pc during April-August

India's overall exports in August 2023 were estimated at USD 60.87 Billion while the merchandise exports were estimated at USD 34.48 Billion in August 2023, despite global sluggish growth, statistics from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said on Friday.

Sensex, Nifty close in green, reach new highs

Nifty scaled fresh life highs on Friday, rising for the third consecutive session to close at 20,192, Sensex climbed 320 pts to close at 67,838

China's real estate woes hit tourism

Once upon a time - in 2019 tourists from China were among the best-travelled in the world.

Cyberabad police deny permission for pro Naidu protestsin IT hub

Cyberabad police have not only denied permission for holding protest meetings against the arrest of TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu in the IT hub but also warned organisers that stern action will be taken against violators circulating the messages in social media platforms.

Congress says KCR pretendsto be anti-BJP for Muslim votes

CwCwillbe meeting outside Delhi for first time to discuss the strategy for the upcoming elections

JUestablishes an anti-ragging committee and squad to safeguard students

Jadavpur University formed an anti-ragging committee and anti-ragging squad to prevent incidents of ragging among first-year students.

VC appt row: SC asks state govt, Guv, UGC to submit names for search panel

Ruling comes amidstspat between Guv, govton issue

Manipur clashes: SC extends protection to Editors' Guild team

The Supreme Court on Friday questioned the Manipur Police for booking the president and three editors of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) for allegedly releasing a \"biased and factually inaccurate\" report on the ethnic strife in the state.

CM pitches Bengal astop investment destination

She invited Spanish businessmen tojoin Bengal Global BusinessSummit

HC fines state govt 5 lakh

For failing tohand over probe papers to CBlin Alipurduarscam case

Will Didi Lead The INDIA Coalition Then?

When the Sri Lankan President bumped into West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee at the Dubai Airport and asked if she will be the one to lead the newly-formed I.N.D.I.A bloc, it became quite clear that the question is now being raised not just throughout India but also across the globe.

Wenger confirms visit to India in October

Former Arsenal head coach and one of the most successful managers in the history of Premier League Arsene Wenger on Thursday confirmed his visit to India in the month of October.

India aim to continue winning run against Bangladesh

Iyer was out of action since the home series against Australia in March due to a back condition

Whole families drowned in Libya's flood as dams burst

The wall of water several stories high smashed into apartment buildings, drowning entire families in minutes.

Appeals court to consider Donald Trump's presidential immunity claim in sex abuse case

A federal appeals court will quickly consider former President Donald Trump’s claim that presidential immunity protects him from being held liable for statements he made in 2019 when he denied that he sexually attacked a New York writer in the 1990s, the court said Wednesday.

Apple must take iPhone 12 off the market, French agency says

French regulators ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12, saying it emits electromagnetic radiation levels that are above European Union standards for exposure. The company disputed the findings and said the device complies with regulations.

No sign of Kim on his Russian travels as Seoul expresses concern over meetings with Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was expected to tour a Russian plant that builds fighter jets and visit the country’s Pacific Fleet, but his exact whereabouts remained uncertain Thursday following a summit at which he expressed unconditional support for Moscow.

Prez Biden brushes off White House impeachment inquiry

The President did not respond early in the day to questions about impeachment during a WH event

Will retire if allegations are proven: Sarma on subsidy row

Congress leader Gogoi & CM Sarma have engaged in heated exchange on 'X' since Wednesday

WPI to enter positive zone next month from negative in August

Even though the wholesale price index (WPI) inflation (WPI) for August 2023 was minus 0.52 per cent, it will enter the positive zone from next month onwards, said a top economist at CARE Ratings.

India is best performing market in Sept

This move to record highs breaching the psychological 20000 mark on the Nifty has been achieved with an impressive 4.3 per cent rise in Bank Nifty

After G20 success, India must initiate some changes at home

India’s international stature has been rising with its thoughtful, balanced policy on the Ukraine-Russia conflict and this rise culminated with the success in achieving consensus for a joint declaration at the G20 summit.

Energy Pact

In an era dominated by climate change concerns and the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between India and Saudi Arabia on cooperation and investment in renewable energy has ignited global interest.

AI rules

The American state of California, home to 35 of the top 50 Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies in the world, is once again living up to its reputation as the trendsetter on public policy. Both for the USA and, by implication, for the rest of the world, as the Digital Revolution unfolds globally at an ever-dizzying pace. The state has moved to the forefront of AI planning through Governor Gavin Newsom's new executive order which has among its key features creative efforts to rethink regulation, government procurement, ethics, and workforce development.

Environmental protection need of the hour, media has to play greater role: Ex President Kovind

“Most of the television journalists are busy for a dope on election narrative. They find issues like religion that will deviate the viewer or reader from the core issues. However there are more pressing issues on which the media need to pay attention.