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Rishi Sunak mocked for excruciating’ exchange with homeless man

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been criticised over an awkward exchange with a homeless person while volunteering at a soup kitchen in front of television cameras, according to a media report.

Pelé’s family gathers at hospital in Sao Paulo

Family members of Brazilian soccer great Pelé are gathering at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo where the 82-year-old global icon has been since the end of November.

22 deadin fire atillegal shelter in Russia

A fire Saturday at a private shelter in the Siberian city of Kemerovo that was operating illegally killed 22 people, Russian officials said.

Some Ukrainians move Christmas to detach again from Russia

Ukrainians usually celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7, as do the Russians. But not this year, or at least not all of them.

Pope's lament: icy winds of war buffethumanity at Christmas

Urbi et Ordbi: Francis makes impassioned plea for end to the senseless’ conflictin Ukraine

Twitter not going bankrupt, but isn't secure yet: Musk

Responding to a Twitter user, Elon Musk has said that the microblogging platform is not going bankrupt but is not secure yet.

Trend seems to have reversed

Markets in the week gone by opened on a positive note and were up on Monday. The optimism seemed to have then disappeared as we fell on each of the remaining four days of the week.

Akasa Air begins service in Uttar Pradesh

Akasa Air is commencing its air service from Lucknow on Sunday.

Traders' body tolaunchstir, seeks streamlining of e-commerce rules, GST rationalisation

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has announced a three-month nation-wide agitation from January 1, 2023 till March 31, 2023, seeking streamlining of e-commerce and simplification as well as rationalisation of GST structure in the country.

Ludhiana division tops GST collection

The division registered net GST revenue of Rs 3,354 crore till November-end and agrowth rate of 23.17 per centas compared to thesame period of FY 2021-22

Chinese & Pakistani grenades, cache of AK rifles dumped by terrorists along LOC recovered by Army

In a major success, the Indian Army and J&K Police along the Line of Control (LOC) in north Kashmir's Uri recovered a huge cache of Chinese and Pakistani grenades, AK rifles and Chinese pistols.

‘New Congress office bearers to be appointed on basis of merit, loyalty’

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has set out parameters for the appointment of new office bearers, ahead of the party's plenary session.

Denied discussionon China, Congress cites Vajpayee and Nehru

Remembering Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary, the Congress attacked the BJP for denying a discussion on China in Parliament.

Christmas Zeal returns to North-East India after 2 yrs of Covid restrictions

Christmas is always a season of cheer, joy, and festivities for most northeastern states, specially in Mizoram, Meghalaya, and Nagaland.

Muslims join Christmas celebrationsin Kashmir

In a bid to strengthen the bonds of communal harmony and pluralistic traditions for which Kashmir was known, Muslim men, women and Children on Sunday joined the Christian community to celebrate the Christmas in freezing temperatures across the valley.

SKM to hold Kisan Maha Panchayat

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) is all set to hold the 'Kisan Maha Panchayat' in Haryana's Jind on 26 January next year.

Thakur elected leader of Opp in HP

Six-time MLA and former Chief Minister JaiRam Thakur has been unanimously elected as the leader of opposition

3,000 students to march in parade inremembrance of Sahibzadas today at Veer Bal Diwasevent

Delhi is all set to celebrate 'Veer Bal Diwas' tomorrow in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in remembrance of the sons of Guru Gobind Singh - the 'Sahibzadas'.

2 cops extort ₹50L worth gold from businessmen at IGI airport

Two Delhi Police personnel allegedly extorted gold worth Rs 50 lakh from two businessmen who had arrived at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport from Muscat and Qatar.

Random post-arrival testing begins at Delhi airport

Following the advisory 'Guidelines for International Arrivals', issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has commenced random postarrival testing for International arrivals at Delhi Airport, said Dr Gauri Agarwal, Founder, Genestrings Diagnostic Center on Sunday.

Drone falls on Delhi Metro track, disrupts service

Delhi Metro services were briefly affected on its Magenta Line on Sunday afternoon after a drone belonging to a medical supply company in Noida fell on a metro track.

Delhi shivers at 5.5 degrees Celsius

The Met department warns of severe cold conditions over the next few daysin north Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhiand Himachal Pradesh

Maoist chief Prachanda strikes deal with Oli, named new PM of Nepal

Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Sunday evening appointed Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal ‘Prachanda’ Dahal as the new Prime Minister of the Himalayan nation.

China ready to work with India: Wang Yi

Amidst ongoing tensions over the recent clashes between Indian and Chinese troops at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi today said Beijing was ready to work with India for a steady and sound growth of bilateral ties.

For India, a year of achievements: PM

In last Mann Ki Baat of 2022, Modi urges caution against Covid

'Everyone Would Love To See It': Watson On Possible T20 WC Final Between India, Pak

The idea of a possible India versus Pakistan final at the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup excites legendary Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, who said that "everyone would love to see" the arch-rivals in the summit clash.

Biden, Trump To Make Final Appeals Ahead Of Midterms

Economic turmoil, elimination of federal abortion rights marked the year

5th season of Delhi-NCR corporate cricket tournament 'The PCF Cup' launched

Sportzon and The Ponty Chadha foundation have jointly launched the 5th season of Delhi-NCR corporate cricket tournament ‘The PCF Cup’ here.

T20 WC: Pant can bring x-factor angle into semifinal, says Shastri

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said he would include young Rishabh Pant ahead of the seasoned Dinesh Karthik in India's playing eleven for their Men's T20 World Cup semifinal against England at Adelaide Oval on November 10, citing the x-factor brought in by the left-hander.

Liverpool to face Real Madrid in Champions League

Last season's finalists Liverpool and Real Madrid have been drawn to face each other in the last 16 of the Champions League, which will be played across February and March 2023, with the English club getting a chance to avenge their defeat in that match.