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11 Mar 2024

Australia

Hyderabad woman found murdered in Australia, husband flees to India

A woman from Telangana's Hyderabad was reportedly found murdered in Australia on Saturday. Her body was discovered in a wheelie bin on the side of a road in Buckley.

11 Mar 2024

Kate Middleton

Why media agencies withdrew official, 'latest' photo of Princess Kate

For the past several days, social media has been abuzz with conspiracy theories about the "disappearance" of Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales and wife of Prince William.

10 Mar 2024

United Kingdom

UK world's second-least happy country in the world: Survey

United Kingdom is the world's second-least happy country, according to the 2024 Global Mind Project report by Sapien Labs.

Indian woman with 'bipolar disorder' goes missing in New York

An Indian woman, suffering from biploar disorder, has reportedly gone missing in New York City, United States (US), and the police are seeking information from the public to help locate her.

10 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

India's intervention made Russia abandon nuclear strikes on Ukraine: Report

India and China might have played a key role in preventing Russia from using nuclear weapons in 2022 during its war with Ukraine, CNN reported, citing United States (US) officials.

10 Mar 2024

Jerusalem

Tension grips Jerusalem ahead of Ramzan as Gaza war rages 

Renewed tension has gripped the holy city of Jerusalem just days ahead of Ramzan as concerns arise over Al-Aqsa Mosque, a sacred site for both Muslims and Jews, amid the Israel-Hamas war.

10 Mar 2024

Royal Family

Earl Spencer details harrowing sexual abuse experience in school 

Charles Spencer, the younger brother of Princess Diana, has recently opened up about the sexual abuse he faced while attending a prestigious boarding school, Maidwell Hall, in England.

09 Mar 2024

TikTok

11-year-old dies while attempting TikTok trend 'chroming': What is it?

In a heartbreaking incident, an 11-year-old boy named Tommie-Lee Gracie Billington passed away in the United Kingdom (UK) while attempting a dangerous TikTok challenge at a friend's house.

09 Mar 2024

Khalistani

Well-coordinated: Video of Hardeep Nijjar's killing in Canada surfaces

A video allegedly showing the assassination of Khalistani leader and Indian-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, on June 18, 2023, has emerged.

5 Palestinians killed in Gaza airdrop accident; US denies involvement

At least five people were killed and 10 others injured after a humanitarian aid airdrop malfunctioned in Gaza, according to reports.

US Army analyst arrested for selling military secrets to China

A United States (US) Army intelligence analyst was apprehended on Thursday for allegedly selling national defense data to China, the Justice Department stated in an official release.

08 Mar 2024

Rupert Murdoch

92-year-old billionaire Rupert Murdoch to marry retired scientist Elena Zhukova

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is set to marry Elena Zhukova after getting engaged to her recently.

Clinique, Proactiv, Clearasil acne products found to contain cancer-causing chemical

Independent testing laboratory Valisure has found high levels of benzene, a chemical causing cancer, in acne treatments from brands like Proactiv, Target's Up & Up, and Estee Lauder's Clinique.

07 Mar 2024

Pakistan Government

Meet Ramesh Singh Arora, 1st Sikh minister in Pakistan's Punjab

Ramesh Singh Arora, a 48-year-old legislator from Narowal, Pakistan, has created history by becoming the first Sikh minister of the country's Punjab province.

06 Mar 2024

Nikki Haley

Nikki Haley to drop out of presidential race, back Trump

Nikki Haley is ending her Republican presidential primary campaign after losing 14 Super Tuesday contests to Donald Trump, The Wall Street Journal reported.

06 Mar 2024

Coronavirus Vaccine

'Hypervaccinated' man gets 217 COVID-19 jabs for 'private reasons'

A 'hyper-vaccinated' German man—who received 217 COVID-19 vaccine jabs over 29 months—has been declared free of any side effects.

06 Mar 2024

Kate Middleton

UK army retracts statement on Kate Middleton attending June event

The British army has retracted a statement on its website that claimed Kate Middleton would attend the "Trooping the Colour" event on June 8.

06 Mar 2024

Elon Musk

Donald Trump meets Elon Musk for potential presidential campaign support

On Sunday, former US President Donald Trump met with Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of EV maker Tesla.

06 Mar 2024

Joe Biden

'Super Tuesday': Trump, Biden projected to win several state primaries

United States President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have emerged victorious in all of their respective party contests so far, as ballot counting continues on the crucial US election day—"Super Tuesday."

Explained: 'Super Tuesday' likely to kick off Biden-Trump rematch

The United States (US) residents in millions will come out to vote on "Super Tuesday," the day in the presidential primary cycle when most states hold party nominating contests.

05 Mar 2024

Lebanon

Israel: Kerala man killed in missile attack from Lebanon

An Indian man was killed, while two others were injured after an anti-tank missile from Lebanon struck an orchard close to Israel's northern border community in Margaliot on Monday, PTI reported.

04 Mar 2024

Donald Trump

US: SC rejects attempts to disqualify Trump from state primaries

The United States (US)'s Supreme Court on Monday rejected attempts to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the state primary ballots.

04 Mar 2024

Shehbaz Sharif

Sharif's 2nd stint as Pakistan PM begins: The challenges ahead

Shehbaz Sharif was sworn in as Pakistan's 24th prime minister, taking over the reins of the cash-strapped country for a second time since 2022.

04 Mar 2024

China

Explained: China's biggest annual political event, Two Sessions, begins

China's biggest annual political event, the Two Sessions, began in Beijing on Monday.

India seizes Karachi-bound ship with 'nuclear cargo,' Pakistan responds

Indian security agencies have seized a Karachi-bound ship on suspicion that it was carrying a dual-use consignment that could be used for Pakistan's nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

03 Mar 2024

Hamas

Ceasefire in Gaza possible within 24-48 hours: Hamas

A top Hamas official said on Sunday that a ceasefire in Gaza could be reached within "24 to 48 hours" if Israel agrees to the Palestinian terror group's demands, according to AFP.

03 Mar 2024

Shehbaz Sharif

Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistani PM for 2nd term 

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Shehbaz Sharif has been elected the prime minister for the second time in a vote by Pakistan's newly formed parliament.

03 Mar 2024

Taiwan

Stop bullying: Taiwan responds to China objecting Taipei official's interview

After the Chinese embassy in India objected to an interview of Taiwanese Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu conducted by an Indian news outlet, Taiwan slammed China for dictating how its neighbors operate.

India responds to Kolkata dancer Amarnath Ghosh's murder in US

The Indian government on Saturday announced that it has taken up the murder case of renowned Kuchipudi dancer Amarnath Ghosh with St. Louis Police for investigation.

02 Mar 2024

Joe Biden

US military to airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza, says Biden

United States (US) President Joe Biden on Friday said the US military would airdrop food and other supplies into Gaza to address the humanitarian crisis and potential famine, Reuters reported.

01 Mar 2024

Florida

Florida to release Jeffrey Epstein's grand jury report 

Florida is set to unveil grand jury proceedings from Jeffrey Epstein's 2006 sexual abuse case.

01 Mar 2024

Israel

Israeli troops fire at Palestinians waiting for aid; 112 killed

At least 112 people were killed and 760 injured in Gaza while waiting for food aid, as Israeli forces fired upon the crowd on Thursday, reported Al Jazeera.

29 Feb 2024

Mexico

Mexico: Groom's family sabotages wedding, red paint thrown at bride

A Mexican bride's wedding has gone viral for all the wrong reasons.

29 Feb 2024

Kate Middleton

Where is Princess Kate Middleton? All about her surgery recovery

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is presently staying away from public appearances.

US: Idaho execution delayed after failed lethal injection attempts

The execution of 73-year-old serial killer Thomas Eugene Creech was halted in Idaho, United States (US) after medics failed to give him a lethal injection.

29 Feb 2024

Texas

Wildfires in Texas, Oklahoma: Massive burn scar seen from space

At least one person has died in the massive fires that have been burning across the Texas panhandle and rapidly spreading into Oklahoma.

28 Feb 2024

Paris

Bag containing security plans for Paris Olympics stolen

Devices containing sensitive security plans for the upcoming Paris Olympics were stolen from a train at the city's Gare du Nord station on Monday, police sources said.

28 Feb 2024

Japan

'Get visa with student ID': Ambassador endorses Japan for Indians

Japan's Ambassador to India Hiroshi F Suzuki recently underscored that Indian students can secure a visa to Japan just by presenting their student ID.

28 Feb 2024

Japan

Japan's new births fall to record low in 2023

Japan experienced a record-low birth rate in 2023, marking a 5.1% decline compared to the previous year.

28 Feb 2024

Joe Biden

Israel, Hamas distance themselves from Biden's 'hope' on Gaza ceasefire

Israel and Hamas have downplayed the possibility of an immediate breakthrough in talks for a ceasefire in Gaza.