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Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcoming ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron

Macron's China Visit: French President counts on Xi 'to bring Russia to senses', end Ukraine war

President Macron stated that he relies on President Xi to bring Russia back to its senses and end the war.

Apr 7, 2023

Govt approves new gas pricing formula, to cap prices of PIPED cooking gas

From April 1, APM gas will be priced at 10 per cent of the monthly average of Indian crude basket

Apr 7, 2023

Samsung Galaxy S23 series hot-seller in India; records 1.4 times more sales than predecessor [details]

India recorded a 1.4 times more sales of the newly-launched Samsung Galaxy S23 series compared to its predecessor S22 series last year, the company said on Thursday.

Apr 6, 2023

185 outsiders bought land in Kashmir after abrogation of Article 370 [details]

A total of 1559 Indian companies, including multinational companies, invested in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir during the last three years.

Apr 5, 2023

Kim Cotton becomes first woman on-field umpire in men's international cricket

Kim Cotton of New Zealand made history on Wednesday, becoming the first woman on-field umpire to stand in a men's international match between two ICC full-member countries.

Apr 5, 2023

US visa appointment in India: How long does it take in different cities [details]

US visa appointments test patience of Indians; Chennai has longest wait time [details]

Shockingly, the US visa wait time period is the longest in Chennai, with applicants having to wait nearly two years.

Apr 2, 2023

Finland is officially a NATO member; congratulatory messages pour in for Sanna Marin

After much wait, NATO has officially welcomed its 31st member - Finland, into its fold.

Apr 2, 2023

US court ends uncertainty over work permit for H-1B spouses

In major relief for thousands of Indian techies, a US court has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to deny work authorisation to spouses of H-1B visa holders in queue for Green Card, ending the uncertainty that has dogged them for years.

Apr 1, 2023

From Shehzada To Gaslight: All The Interesting OTT Releases This Week

In the international arena, James Cameron's blockbuster directorial Avatar The Way of Water is making its debut.

Apr 1, 2023

Prabhas from Prashant Neel's upcoming action movie Salaar

Prabhas' Salaar has a James Bond connection; here's how

Directed by Prashanth Neel, the film has Shruti Haasan playing the leading lady. Salaar is slated for release on September 28, 2023.

Mar 31, 2023

Millet dishes now onboard Indian Railways amid International Year of Millets celebration [details]

IRCTC's chief regional manager Ajit Kumar Sinha said that all the vendors in Uttar Pradesh -- including 78 static units at railway platforms -- have been asked to add millet-based food items in their menu.

Mar 30, 2023

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

"Doesn't matter who's next PM," says Mamata pitching for Oppn unity

Mamata reiterated her stand that instead of thinking of who will be their leader after the polls, the prime object of the opposition parties in the nation will be to oust the BJP from power.

Mar 30, 2023

The government on Thursday criticised a BBC series on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, terming it

UK-India ties strained after Sunak? BBC row to Khalistanis' vandalism to toilets at British High Commission speak volumes

The IT raid at BBC offices in February were not viewed as an attack on the UK government, although Labour Party condemned the raids

Mar 29, 2023

Unicef appeals for funding to respond to cholera outbreak in 11 African nations

The Unicef has appealed for $171 million to respond to the rise in cholera cases in 11 countries in eastern and southern Africa.