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Chopper with two top officers makes emergency landing, Army denies protocol violation

A Dhruv helicopter with two top officers on board made an emergency landing in Kheda district of Gujarat on Saturday, but their presence attracted criticism about possible violation of protocols.

Mar 8, 2021

Olivier Dassault, French billionaire MP died in chopper crash; Macron calls it "great loss"

Calling the sudden death of French billionaire politician Olivier Dassault, President Emmanuel Macron said "he never ceased to serve our country."

Mar 8, 2021

Pope Francis Compares Abortion To Hiring A Hitman

In Iraq's ruined city of Mosul, Pope Francis hears of life under Islamic State

Muslim and Christian residents in the ruined Iraqi city of Mosul told Pope Francis of their lives under brutal Islamic State rule on Sunday as the pontiff blessed their vow to rise up from ashes and told them that "fraternity is more durable than fratricide."

Mar 7, 2021

Protests erupt across Myanmar; Suu Kyi party official dies in custody

An official from the party of deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi died overnight in police custody, associates said, while protests were held in at least half a dozen cities in some of the most widespread action against the coup last month.

Mar 7, 2021

India launched electronic visa (e-visa) facility for tourists from 43 countries on Thursday to boost tourism sector and offer hassle-free travel to foreign visitors.

Japanese held at detention centre in Bengaluru for overstaying

A Japanese student has been sent to a detention centre on the citys outskirts for overstaying in the country after his visa expired and an exit permit lapsed, a police official said on Friday.

Mar 5, 2021

Vanniyar quota forces DMK to concede more seats to VCK; Congress may get 25

The DMK, which is aiming for a victory in the upcoming Assembly elections, is currently on the backfoot following the AIADMK decision to provide 10.5 per cent reservation to the Vanniyar community under the Most Backward Class (MBC) quota.

Mar 5, 2021

Citing Swati Mohan, Biden says: Indian-Americans are taking over US

After Swati Mohan's presence in NASA landing Perseverance on Mars successfully, US President Joe Biden praised Indian Americans for restoring confidence in the country's future

Mar 5, 2021

UK opens Graduate route for Indian students; what it means and how to apply

Great news for Indian students in the UK. The British government opens "Graduate route," which allows them to work in the country after completing studies.

Mar 5, 2021

Freedom House chops J&K from Indian map; Anti-India bias evident [details]

Freedom House is facing a lot of heat for its latest report, where it has used the wrong Indian map without J&K and Ladakh.

Mar 4, 2021

'Everything will be OK': Slain Myanmar teen's T-shirt slogan spurs defiance

"Everything will be OK," read 19-year-old Angel's T-shirt as the dancer and taekwondo champion joined anti-coup protesters in Myanmar on Wednesday. "Everything will be OK," read 19-year-old Angel's T-shirt as the dancer and taekwondo champion joined anti-coup protesters in Myanmar on Wednesday.

Mar 4, 2021