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‘Sare Jahan Se Achha Hindustan Hamara’ played at the White House

Washington: The White House’s Marine Band on Monday played “Sare Jahan Se Achha Hindustan Hamara” before scores of Asian Americans as they gathered to celebrate the annual Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and…
UN aid worker killed in Gaza identified as Waibhav Anil Kale from India

Tel Aviv: The aid worker of the United Nations (UN) who was killed while travelling in a vehicle to a hospital in the Khan Younis area from the Rafah region has been…

Indian national pleads guilty to attacking White House with rented truck

Washington: An Indian national living in the United States as a permanent resident has pleaded guilty to attacking the White House with a rented truck with the intent to replace the democratically…
UN chief condoles death of security staffer in Gaza

United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condoled the death of a UN Department of Safety and Security (DSS) staff member and injury to another DSS staffer in an attack in Gaza, said…
Pak election body suspends 77 lawmakers elected on reserved seats

Islamabad: Pakistan’s top election body on Monday suspended 77 lawmakers who were elected on reserved seats amidst a legal and political row. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) was forced to revoke…
Economic superpowers like India reshaping global economy: UK PM Rishi

London: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday cited India’s rise as an ‘economic superpower’ as he pledged to create a dynamic, innovative economy fuelled by technological progress. Insisting that “more will…
India signs 10-year pact to operate Chabahar Port in Iran

New Delhi: India on Monday signed a 10-year contract with Iran to develop and operate the Shahid Beheshti terminal at Chabahar port on Iran’s south-eastern coast. The contract was signed in Tehran…

Ecosystem can be saved by detecting invasive fish in early stage

CCMB scientists have developed a technique to detect invasive fish that threaten ecosystems and lead to loss in fish catch. They have developed an eDNA-based quantitative PCR assay to map the presence…
Dharwad mangoes ready to fly to Saudi Arabia, America

Dharwad, this north Karnataka district, famous for its milk peda and Dharwad Aposa, boasts a unique treasure among its mango groves: the famed Alphonso mango. While mangoes are ubiquitous, the Alphonso variety…
Tehran open to talks with Washington: Top Iran official

Tehran: Iran has shown itself to be open to direct talks with the US and appears to be ready for a change of course in its policy towards its arch-enemy. “The Americans…
Indian athlete Deeksha sets new record in Los Angeles event

New Delhi: Indian track athlete K M Deeksha set a new national record in the women’s 1500m, while Avinash Sable finished second in the men’s 5000m event at the Sound Running Track…
Blinken asks Israel to protect civilians, aid workers in Gaza

Tel Aviv: The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken has called upon the Israeli government to urgently take steps to prevent the loss of lives of civilians and aid workers in Gaza…
Saudi Crown Prince postpones visit to Pakistan

Islamabad: The much-awaited visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud to Pakistan on May 19 has been postponed, yet again. While the Pakistan government, which has been preparing for…
Vladimir Putin approves structure of Russia’s new government

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the structure of Russia’s new government, which will consist of one first deputy prime minister and nine deputy prime ministers. According to the new decree “On…
Biden sees Hamas as responsible for negotiations on hostage deal

Washington: US President Joe Biden has emphasised the responsibility of the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas about the negotiations in the Gaza war over a ceasefire and the release of hostages. “You know,…