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Tuesday, Apr 30

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White House acknowledges India’s commitment to probe Pannun assassination plot

The White House has affirmed India’s commitment to thoroughly investigate allegations surrounding the assassination plot of Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre emphasized…

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IMF approves £796 million for Pakistan

PM Shehbaz Sharif attended the World Economic Forum in Riyadh where he discussed a new loan programme with IMF Managing Kritalina Georgieva. The IMF also appreciated Pakistan’s policy and fiscal measures to achieve the targets under the…

Monday, Apr 29

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SUV crash claims lives of 3 Gujarati women in South Carolina

Three Gujarati women residing in the United States tragically lost their lives in a car crash in South Carolina. The incident occurred on April 26 at noon on the Staunton Bridge along Interstate 85 near Lakeside Road. The SUV they were…

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Sri Lanka faces ‘dilemma’ over open skies policy and national carrier’s future

The government is contemplating adopting an open skies policy alongside plans to privatise its national carrier, Sri Lankan Airlines. The move aims to boost tourism and transform the country into a regional air hub. Six bids have been…

Judge kidnapped in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rescued later

Judge Shakirullah Marwat of a sessions court in South Waziristan, located in the north-western region of Pakistan, was abducted by militants and his car was set ablaze after the kidnapping. A video was released of the judge requesting the…

Saturday, Apr 27

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Sri Lanka hands over Rajapaksa Airport to Indian and Russian companies

Sri Lanka’s Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), dubbed the “White Elephant Airport,” has been handed over to Shaurya Aeronautics Pvt. Ltd. of India and Airports of Region Management Company of Russia. The decision comes amidst…

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Anoushka Shankar to be honored with prestigious Oxford degree

Anoushka Shankar, a British-American sitar player and musician of Indian descent, is set to receive an honorary degree from the University of Oxford in June. Shankar, daughter of Indian sitar maestro Ravi Shankar, has garnered global…

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PM Sharif to attend WEF summit in the Saudi capital

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to participate in a special session on the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Riyadh scheduled for April 28 and 29. Sharif accompanied by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will be travelling to Saudi Arabia…

Friday, Apr 26

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San Antonio Police fatally shoot Indo-American during arrest attempt

An Indo-American man was shot dead by police in San Antonio during an attempt to arrest him. Sachin Kumar Sahoo, 42, was pronounced dead at the scene after striking two officers with his vehicle. Chief Bill McManus of San Antonio police…

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Sri Lanka implements IMF-backed law to seize proceeds of crime

Sri Lanka has introduced a new law allowing the state to seize proceeds of crime, backed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to Bandula Gunawardana at a cabinet briefing. The law is part of the conditions Sri Lanka must…

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Simone Ashley to be honoured at Monte-Carlo Television Festival

Simone Ashley, the talented British actress who captured hearts with her portrayal of Kate Sharma in Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton, is set to receive a prestigious honor at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival. She will receive this…

Benegal’s restored ‘Manthan’ to premiere at Cannes

The restored version of veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal’s 1976 film Manthan will be screened at the upcoming edition of the Cannes Film Festival, said Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, founder of Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) on Thursday.…

Pakistani girl gets a new life at India’s Chennai hospital

The medical advancement has reached at peak and is still growing. The proof of this advancement is Ayesha Rashan, a 19-year-old girl from Karachi who aspires to become a fashion designer. Ayesha was admitted to a hospital in 2019 when she…

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif talks about economic indicators, calls them ‘positive signs’

The newly elected PM, Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, gave a statement on Pakistan’s economic indicators. Ahead of the IMF board which is scheduled on Monday, where it will be decided whether the IMF will be lending £88 million funding to the…

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Bottom-placed Bengaluru end losing streak with win over Hyderabad

In an IPL showdown on Thursday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, positioned at the bottom of the league table, triumphed over Sunrisers Hyderabad by 35 runs, aided by spinners Karn Sharma and Swapnil Singh’s crucial four wickets. With this…

India’s top court rejects plea to change vote-counting process

INDIA’s Supreme Court declined on Friday (26) to order any change to the vote-counting process, rejecting petitions seeking a return to the ballot system or to tally all paper slips generated as proof of voting for votes recorded by…

India votes in second phase as contest heats up

India began voting on Friday in the second phase of its massive elections, with prime minister Narendra Modi and his rivals ramping up their campaigns on issues such as religious discrimination, affirmative action, and taxes. In this phase…

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Channel deaths: Two charged with immigration offences

THE police have charged two men with immigration offences after five migrants, including a child, died when a small boat crossed the English Channel from France earlier this week. Three men, a woman and a seven-year-old girl lost their…

Eminem announces twelfth studio album ‘The death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grace)’

Detroit’s rap legend Eminem is set to shake the music industry once again with the announcement of his forthcoming album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace), slated for release this summer. The unveiling of this highly anticipated…

AR Rahman congratulates Taylor Swift for ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ release

Music Maestro AR Rahman recently gave a shoutout to Taylor Swift’s latest album The Tortured Poets Department. Rahman stirred up social media by sharing the album art and a Spotify streaming link, sparking a frenzy among fans who started…

Sanjay Leela Bhansali says set for ‘Heeramandi’ biggest in his career

In a star-studded affair in Mumbai, renowned filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali unveiled his much-anticipated debut web series Heeramandi, on Wednesday (24). The event witnessed a glittering ensemble of Bollywood’s elite, with the cast of the…

Comment: North-south splits in India make BJP’s majority hard to predict

ALTHOUGH almost everyone says prime minister Narendra Modi will be elected for a third term with a huge majority in India’s general election, currently in full swing, it’s wiser to wait until the results are officially declared on June 4.…

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Asia still most-disaster hit region during 2023, says UN

ASIA was the world’s most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in 2023, the United Nations (UN) said on Tuesday (23), with floods and storms the chief cause of casualties and economic losses. Global temperatures hit record…

Rising tuberculosis cases in Leicester spark concern

LEICESTER has the secondhighest rate of tuberculosis (TB) of all council areas in the UK, the city’s director of public health has said. While precise numbers were not given, Rob Howard told Leicester city council’s public health committee…

‘Actress’ shelf life not limited anymore’: Manisha Koirala

Actress Manisha Koirala who will be seen in Netflix’s series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar spoke about the evolving landscape of the film industry. In a conversation with ANI, Manisha shared how the traditional notion of a limited shelf…

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Jane Campion to receive Pardo d’Onore Manor Award at Locarno Film Festival

Oscar-winning director Jane Campion will be honoured with the Pardo d’Onore Manor Award for lifetime achievement at this year’s Locarno Film Festival. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the New Zealand-born filmmaker will receive the…

‘Bridgerton’ star Nicola Coughlan hits back at critics for bold fashion choices

In the ever-glamorous world of Bridgerton, where opulent fashion reigns supreme, one of its stars, Nicola Coughlan, has confidently responded to critics questioning her recent outfit choice. The Irish actress, known for her portrayal of…

Scottish Greens back no-confidence motion against Yousaf

Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf’s future is in balance after the Scottish Greens threatened to help vote him out of power following a rift with his Scottish National Party (SNP). Yousaf announced his plan to sever ties with the…

Former Post Office executive forgets key email on remote access, inquiry hears

FORMER Post Office executive Angela van den Bogerd has said that she had forgotten about an email from 2010 which mentioned the possibility of remotely accessing cash balances in subpostmasters’ branch accounts. Van den Bogerd had…

India’s IndiGo orders 30 long-range Airbus A350 jets

India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is set to diversify its fleet with the acquisition of 30 A350 long-range jets from Airbus, marking its debut order for wide-body passenger planes. “Airbus confirms that IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has…