International
- Feb- 2023 -8 February
Indian-American Apsara Iyer at Harvard Law School elected president of Harvard Law Review in a first
Apsara Iyer, an Indian-American student in her second year at Harvard Law School, was chosen as the distinguished Harvard Law…
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UK’s Sunak reorganises the cabinet to support his economic commitments
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reorganised his cabinet on Tuesday, combining two departments into one, in order to better advance…
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Study finds that Google promotes anti-abortion centre ads targeting low-income women
Contrary to common misconception, abortion is a medical procedure that should be accessible to all women, regardless of their financial…
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Report reveals that the earthquakes in Turkey may have shifted the tectonic plate it sits on by up to three metres
On Monday, strong earthquakes shook Turkey and several areas of Syria, wreaking havoc on both human life and property. The…
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Suspected Chinese ‘spy balloon’ in the airspace of the US escalates geopolitical tensions between the US and China
Geopolitical tensions between the US and China increased as a result of the alleged Chinese ‘spy balloon’ entering US airspace.…
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US approves sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System launchers to Poland
The sale to Poland of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers and associated hardware for an estimated price…
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EU considers ban on ‘forever chemicals,’ encourages the search for alternatives
The European Union began considering a proposal to ban widely used substances known as PFAS or ‘forever chemicals’ on Tuesday,…
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The only statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji in North America From California Park Taken
From a park in San Jose, California, the sole statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in North America was stolen. The…
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Anti-corruption code: Pak cricket board bans all-rounder Asif Afridi from all cricket for 2 years
Pakistan banned all-rounder Asif Afridi from all cricket for a period of two years on Tuesday after he pleaded…
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Microsoft attributes yet another Outlook and Teams outage to ‘recent change’
Microsoft Corp. stated that it was investigating issues with users in North America accessing, sending, or searching emails on the…
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Macron faces third round of strikes over pension reform in France
As the bill began its rocky passage through parliament on Tuesday, President Emmanuel Macron and his administration prepared for a…
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Boeing announces elimination of about 2,000 white-collar jobs in finance and human resources
Boeing Co expects to cut about 2,000 white-collar jobs in finance and human resources this year through attrition and layoffs,…
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European Commission intends to ban single-pilot flights by 2030
The European Aviation Safety Agency has ruled out an industry push to allow planes to be crewed by a single…
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Wishes, quotes, and messages for Happy Rose Day in 2023 that you can send to your loved ones
The seventh of February is recognised as Rose Day each year. The week leading up to Valentine’s Day begins on…
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Russian troops are pouring into eastern Ukraine, says the governor
Russian reinforcements were pouring into eastern Ukraine ahead of a possible new offensive, according to a Ukrainian governor, but British…
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Pakistan denies airspace to Indian aircraft carrying humanitarian aid and rescue teams to earthquake-hit Turkey
According to sources, Pakistan has refused to allow Indian planes delivering rescue teams and humanitarian aid to earthquake-stricken Turkey access…
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US based planemaker Boeing confirms 2,000 job cuts in finance and human resources departments
According to media reports, the American aircraft manufacturer Boeing acknowledged on Monday, February 6, that it will eliminate around 2,000…
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UK PM Sunak anticipated to initiate a reshuffle
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is anticipated to announce a minor reorganisation on Tuesday, splitting up two departments to better…
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Labour claims that the United Kingdom needs a new ‘stockpile’ strategy to support Ukraine
To better support Ukraine and send a message to Russia that ‘things will get worse,’ Britain needs to lay out…
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Hollywood blocked me from starring funny in films because of her ‘sexy’ image: Says Salma Hayek
Los Angeles: Salma Hayek revealed in a new interview with GQ UK that Hollywood blocked her from starring in…
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United States imposes security zone to search for remnants of Chinese balloon
The US Coast Guard imposed a temporary security zone in waters off South Carolina on Monday while the military searched…
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Elon Musk plans to launch Starship in March.
Elon Musk, SpaceX’s billionaire CEO, said in a tweet on Saturday that the company’s Starship rocket system could be launched…
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Report says that British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak may announce a cabinet reshuffle
Just over 72 hours after reaching 100 days in office, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak might propose a cabinet reshuffle.…
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Marvel’s superheroes return to China’s massive movie market after an apparent ban of nearly four years
Fans flocked to theatres on Tuesday to watch ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ marking the start of Marvel superheroes’ re-entry into…
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Over 4,400 people killed in major earth quake in Turkey and Syria, severe weather affects survivors
On Monday, a massive earthquake killed over 4,400 people across Turkey and northwest Syria, with freezing winter weather compounding the…
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Astronomers discovered a planet that is the same size as Earth. 72 Light Years from us
K2-415b, an exoplanet the size of Earth orbiting a M dwarf star, has been discovered by a team of astronomers.…
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In upcoming ‘Hogwarts Legacy’, the wizarding world to get first transgender character
Washington: The upcoming ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ game, set in J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World more than a century ago, is set…
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‘He made an argument out of it…’: Michelle Obama explains the way Barack Obama proposed to her!
Former US President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are one of the favourite couples, and we keep on gushing…
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Hajj pilgrimage: Three embarkation stations in Kerala; the ministry reports package expense reduced to Rs. 50k
Three of the 25 embarkation ports for this year’s pilgrimage, which are located in Kerala, were notified by the Ministry…
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Salman Rushdie talks about his mental trauma after being stabbed, ‘I get down to write, and nothing happens.’
In his first interview since being stabbed in New York last year, British author Salman Rushdie said he finds it…
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India dispatches its first batch of earthquake relief items to Turkiye
At least 30,000 people were killed and thousands of buildings were destroyed in Turkiye after a powerful earthquake, the worst…
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Russia’s deputy foreign minister discusses the New START nuclear arms control treaty with US ambassador
Sergei Ryabkov, Russia’s deputy foreign minister, reportedly said on Monday that he addressed the New START nuclear arms limitation deal…
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IIT-M and ISRO developes VR and augmented reality solutions to train Indian astronauts for space emergencies
To prepare Indian astronauts for the harsh unknowns of space, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) and the Indian…
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Lubomir Strougal, who served as the PM of communist-ruled Czechoslovakia in 1970-1988 dies at the age of 98
The Czech news outlet Seznam Zpravy reported on Monday that Lubomir Strougal, who presided as prime minister of communist-run Czechoslovakia…
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declares seven-day period of national mourning after deadly earthquake
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has established a seven-day period of national mourning following the tragic earthquakes that erupted on…
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