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Popular South Korean actress Jung Chae-yul passes away at 26

  Seoul: Actress Jung Chae-yul, best known for featuring in South Korean dramas, has died at the age of 26.…

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Saudi Arabia announces Eid Al Fitr holidays

Riyadh: The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Saudi Arabia has announced Eid Al Fitr holidays. As per…

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New spyware with capabilities similar to Pegasus deployed on journalists and political opposition figures

According to a report in The Guardian, a new spyware called ‘Reign’ has emerged with capabilities similar to those of…

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Egyptian women are being arrested on charges such as overlooking ‘public morals’ and ‘undermining family morals’

A TikTok influencer named Salma Elshimy was arrested at Cairo International Airport on April 3, 2023, as she was returning…

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Stone scoreboard believed to be 1,000 years old discovered at the famous Mayan Chichen Itza archaeological site

A 1,000-year-old stone scoreboard used in an ancient ritual ball game has been discovered at the famous Mayan Chichen Itza…

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Pedro Pascal opens up about the hardships he faced before his rise to fame in an interview

Pedro Pascal has become a household name due to his acclaimed performances in TV shows like Game of Thrones, The…

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Meet India’s latest export to K-pop, Aria

Aria, a young Indian singer, has become the latest addition to the K-pop scene and is now part of the…

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Broccoli to boost intestinal activity and keep disease away

Researchers have discovered details about the mechanism by which broccoli protects the lining of the small intestine, preventing disease development…

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OpenAI to offer rewards of up to $20,000 to users who can spot and report the vulnerabilities present in its AI systems

On Tuesday, OpenAI, the creator of the popular chatbot ChatGPT, announced its Bug Bounty program, which will reward users up…

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Keshub Mahindra, pioneer in Indian automobile industry dies at 99

Keshub Mahindra, a pioneer of the Indian auto industry and the Chairman Emeritus of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, died of…

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Man sentenced to imprisonment for offensive video

UK court sentenced a 68-year-old Indian-origin man to 18 months in prison for a video he posted on social media…

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Citadel becomes the second most expensive show of all time behind ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’

The upcoming spy thriller series, Citadel, starring Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden, has received a significant investment from Amazon Studios.…

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BJP in confusion over candidates list; former deputy CM to resign

Protests broke out in many areas of the state hours after the BJP released its initial list of candidates for…

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Internet is obsessed with memes on Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated film Barbie

If you have been following the latest trend on the internet, you would have noticed the excitement around the upcoming…

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China reports its first case of H3N8 bird flu death in the country in 2023

A 56-year-old woman in Guangdong province, China has died from H3N8 bird flu, becoming the first known human fatality from…

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U.S. judge denies Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’ request to remain free on bail

A judge in the United States has rejected Elizabeth Holmes’ request to be granted bail while she appeals her conviction…

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Hailstorms and rains damaged more than 100,000 acres of crops

Ajit Pawar, the leader of the opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, claimed on Wednesday that the state’s recent unseasonal…

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Due to trade strike, normal life in the Andamans affected

A 12-hour strike called by an industry body over a number of demands disrupted daily life in Port Blair, the…

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Private sector bank reduces interest rates

Mumbai: Leading private sector bank in the country, HDFC Bank reduced its marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR). The…

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RBI publishes guidelines for banks and NBFCs to accept green deposits

The Reserve Bank of India published detailed guidelines on Tuesday for banks and NBFCs to follow when accepting green deposits…

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Indian Railways announces new special train: Details

New Delhi: The Indian Railways has decided to operate a special train. The national transporter will operate a special train…

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Indian-origin executives found guilty of $1 billion in corporate fraud

A federal jury in the US found two Indian-origin executives of a Chicago-based start-up guilty of orchestrating a USD 1…

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Stock Market: Equity indices open flat

Mumbai: Indian equity indices opened flat today. The Sensex was up 102.71 points or 0.17% at 60,260.43, and the Nifty…

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Commodity Market: Gold prices edge higher sharply

Mumbai: Price of gold edged higher sharply in the Kerala market. Sovereign gold is trading at Rs 44,960, higher by…

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Centre relaxes the wheat quality standards

The CentRE has relaxed the required quality standards for procurement up to 18% instead of the previous limit of 6%,…

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Indian rupee gain against US dollar, UAE dirham

Mumbai: The Indian rupee edged higher against the US dollar and the UAE dirham. A positive trend in the equities…

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Four people killed in shooting at the Bathinda military base in Punjab

On Wednesday morning, shooting broke out at the Bathinda military base in Punjab, killing four people. The Southwestern Command, headquartered…

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President Zelenskyy writes to PM Modi requesting more humanitarian aid

Emine Dzhaparova, the first deputy foreign minister of Ukraine, has expressed to her Indian counterparts Kiev’s desire to forge a…

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Prime Minister to flag off Rajasthan’s first Vande Bharat Express train: Know fare, route and timings

Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today flag off Rajasthan’s first Vande Bharat Express train. The Delhi-Jaipur-Ajmer train service will…

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Kuwait announces Eid Al Fitr holidays

Kuwait City: Kuwait has announced a 5-day Eid Al Fitr break for public sector employees. The break will begin  from…

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Dubai announces 3-day online sale with upto 95% discounts

Dubai: Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has launched a 3-day online sale in the emirate. This will be the…

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India records the most COVID-19 cases in over 7 months with 7,830 new cases

The number of new coronavirus infections in India rose by 7,830 in a single day, the most in 223 days,…

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Indian Railways cancels several trains today: Know how to check full list

New Delhi: Indian Railways cancelled and diverted several trains on Wednesday, April 12  due to maintenance and operational works. Indian…

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LIC increases its stake in the scandal-plagued Adani Group during the March quarter

Despite a 50-80% drop in share prices, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) increased its stake in four Adani companies…

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Over 100 people killed in military airstrike in Myanmar

According to a witness, a member of a local pro-democracy group, and independent media, airstrikes by Myanmar’s military on Tuesday…

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