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ATP condemns Wimbledon's decision to bar Russian players; calls it discriminatory [details]

The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) -- the governing body of the men's professional tennis circuits -- has strongly condemned the All England Club's decision to bar Russian and Belarusian players from competing at Wimbledon 2022 because of the invasion of Ukraine, saying that "it has the potential to set a damaging precedent for the game".

Apr 21, 2022

Mia Khalifa bares it all, says "Tourist energy at home"

Mia Khalifa raising temperature again

Apr 21, 2022

Europe halts moon exploration partnership with Russia, amid Russia-Ukraine war

The European Space Agency has announced discontinuation of its cooperation on Russia's Luna series of robotic moon missions, amid the country's invasion into Ukraine.

Apr 14, 2022

SC upholds Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020; what it means for NGOs [details]

The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the validity of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Act, 2020, which imposes new conditions on the receipt and use of funds by NGOs.

Apr 8, 2022

Sensex crosses 60K again as FIIs return to Indian Markets after 6-month hiatus, here's why

FIIs return to Indian markets after pulling out a net Rs 1.48 lakh crore between October 2021 and March 2022.

Apr 6, 2022

The universe is expanding at a faster rate than previously calculated

Anti-universe where time runs backward could be real, scientists say

Scientists believe that there could be a mirror image of our universe, which is very crucial to maintaining the symmetry of the universe

Mar 23, 2022

WHO launch new child mental health program in Covid-19 recovery

A new program launched by the World Health Organization's (WHO) Regional Office for Europe in cooperation with the Greek government will place the support for and promotion of the quality of mental health care for children and adolescents in all the region's 53 countries "at the heart of the Covid-19 recovery", the office said in a press release.

Mar 22, 2022

India and Taiwan must enhance cooperation to keep authoritarian China at bay

In Southeast Asia, China has repeatedly bent the rules in the South China Sea while violating its neighbor states' sovereign rights in those waters. Even middle powers like Australia and India have become the targets of Beijing's wolf-warrior diplomacy for failing to kowtow to the Chinese authorities.

Mar 21, 2022

Plea challenging K'taka HC verdict on hijab: SC to take it up after Holi vacations

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to grant an urgent hearing on a plea challenging the Karnataka High Court order on hijab

Mar 16, 2022

Hijab verdict: J&K's ex-CMs Mehbooba, Omar term Karnataka HC ruling "disappointing" [details]

Two former chief ministers of J&K observed that the order of the Karnataka High Court is against the rights of women.

Mar 15, 2022

Selective killing of Shia Muslims go unabated in PAK; massive protest in Kargil against Peshawar killings [details]

Condemning "genocide" of Shias religious leaders of Kargil ask Union Government to mount pressure on Pakistan to protect lives of their community members

Mar 6, 2022

Too late: US Congress eyes $600 mn weapons assistance to Ukraine

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday that lawmakers on Capitol Hill want to provide Ukraine with "lethal defense weapons" worth $600 million to help Kiev defend itself against military attack from Russia.

Feb 25, 2022

Ramanujan Prize awarded to Prof Neena Gupta of ISI, Kolkata

Prof Neena Gupta of ISI, Kolkata gets prestigious Ramanujan Prize [Details]

Professor Neena Gupta, a mathematician of the Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata, was on Tuesday awarded the Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians for 2021 for her outstanding work in affine algebraic geometry and commutative algebra.

Feb 23, 2022

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Supreme Court to take up case on physical Board exams for Class 10, 12 CBSE & other boards

The Supreme Court will hear a plea on Wednesday seeking urgent listing of a petition demanding cancellation of physical exams for Class 10 and 12 scheduled to be conducted by all state boards.

Feb 22, 2022

US warns Russia of large-scale sanctions over Ukraine, Putin tells Biden it will be a 'grave mistake'

Crisis Deepens As Russia Recognizes 2 Breakaway Ukrainian Territories as Independent; US Yet to React

After recognizing the independence of the Lugansk and Donetsk, Putin instructed the Russian armed forces to ensure peace in the two "countries."