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UN spokesperson condemns PAK's acquittal of Omar Saeed in Daniel Pearl's murder

Stephane Dujarric reacted to Pakistan Supreme Court upholding the acquittal of Ahmad Omar Saeed Sheikh, who had been convicted by a lower court of the murder of the South Asia bureau chief of The Wall Street Journal.

Jan 30, 2021

India projects economic growth of 11% for 2021/22 | Details inside

India forecast robust economic growth of 11% for the fiscal year beginning on April 1 in its annual economic survey on Friday, on the back of the beginning of a nationwide coronavirus vaccination drive and a rebound in consumer demand.

Jan 29, 2021

Daniel Pearl case: Pakistan SC acquits terrorist Omar Saeed Sheikh

Pakistan Supreme Court on Thursday, January 28 ordered the release of terrorist Ahmad Omar Saeed Sheikh who kidnapped and murdered American journalist Daniel Pearl in 2002.

Jan 28, 2021

NSA Ajit Doval holds telephonic talk with US counterpart Sullivan

In a customary telephonic talk with Ajit Doval, US National Security Advisor Sullivan reaffirmed President Biden's commitment to a strong and enduring US-India strategic partnership based on mutual shared commitment to democracy

Jan 28, 2021

Sensex plunges by 1,000 points mid-day, closes 938 points down due to heavy selling

Sensex closed on Wednesday, down 937.66 points or 1.94% at 47,409.93, and the Nifty at 271.40 points or 1.91% down at 13,967.50

Jan 27, 2021

Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal wedding: Inside pictures from the wedding scene

Varun Dhawan married his longtime girlfriend Natasha Dalal at the Mansion House in Alibaug on Sunday with close family members and friends attending the private ceremony. Let's take a look at some of the inside pictures and videos

Jan 25, 2021

As China gave virus to the World, India gave the vaccine

India has undertaken a massive operation of dispatching millions of doses of Covid-19 vaccine to South Asian neighbours, African nations and Brazil with praise showering from all corners of the world

Jan 23, 2021

Asia's largest slum Dharavi is now COVID free [Watch]

Asia's largest slum Dharavi has reported zero new cases on Friday and has only 10 active cases, BMC has revealed.

Jan 23, 2021

Parliamentary panel grills Twitter for blocking Amit Shah account in Nov

Officials of microblogging site Twitter, who appeared before a parliamentary panel on Thursday, faced rigorous questioning for blocking the account of Home Minister Amit Shah in November last year.

Jan 22, 2021

Sensex crosses 50,000-mark on Thursday; Markets upbeat after Biden swearing-in

Led by RIL scrip, healthy buying in auto and telecom stocks, coupled with a positive trend in the global markets broke Sensex's psychological barrier

Jan 21, 2021

PAK desperate for US attention; test-fires ballistic missile hours before Biden-Harris inauguration

Pakistan might be taking a page out of North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un's playbook to get America's attention as new administration takes over.

Jan 20, 2021

Indian-American Uzra Zeya named Under Secy at US State Dept

Zeya, who has more than two decades of experience with the Department of State and has expertise in Near East, South Asian, Europe, human rights and multilateral affairs, was nominated Under Secretary at State Department by Biden

Jan 17, 2021

Who is Vidur Sharma; COVID testing adviser appointed by Biden

Vidur Sharma, like many Biden nominees, is an old White House hand having served in the administration of former President Barack Obama, when Biden was Vice President.

Jan 16, 2021

Indian American Sonia Aggarwal chosen to be Biden's climate policy adviser

Born in Indian immigrant family and raised in Ohio, Aggarwal has a masters at Stanford University in civil engineering.

Jan 15, 2021

Makar Sankranthi 2021: History, significance, traditions, wishes for harvest Hindu festival

Sankranti or Makar Sankranthi is a Hindu festival celebrated on January 14th of every year. The farmers celebrate this festival most importantly, by dedicating their crops to the Sun God. Sugarcanes, rangolis, kites, and sweets are the most famous things related to Sankranthi.

Jan 13, 2021

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