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September 9, 2024 3:44 AM

NSA Ajit Doval likely to visit Russia next week, discuss peace efforts

Security Advisor Ajit Doval is scheduled to visit Russia next week to attend the BRICS NSA meeting in Moscow, as per sources. The meeting of BRICS and BRICS Plus High-Level Security Officials will take place in St. Petersburg from September 10-12. R...

September 8, 2024 1:49 PM

Air raid sirens, explosions as rocket barrages from Lebanon fly into Israel

Rocket barrages were launched from Lebanon into Israel overnight, an Israeli army statement said on Sunday (September 8). Video obtained by Reuters showed two barrages, the first about an hour after midnight and the other about two hours later. Laun...

September 8, 2024 1:45 PM

Gaza teacher offers ray of hope with classroom in rubble

Gaza's schools lie in ruins or have been turned into shelters for families displaced by a war that has killed tens of thousands. Yet teacher Israa Abu Mustafa refuses to let death and destruction deprive traumatized children of an education. After a...

September 8, 2024 1:36 PM

India sees gold demand surge after duty cut as US elections and fed rate cut loom

As global markets brace for potential economic turbulence, the outlook for gold has become increasingly uncertain with the upcoming US elections and possible Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cuts, according to the World Gold Council. The global s...

September 8, 2024 1:23 PM

Elon Musk announces SpaceX to launch first Starships to Mars in two years

Texas SpaceX will launch its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years when the next Earth-Mars transfer window opens, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has announced on Saturday. Elon Musk stated that these will be uncrewed to test the reliabil...

September 8, 2024 1:20 PM

Diet has significant impact on risk of Alzheimer’s disease: Research

A detailed study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease highlights the impact of diet on reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The research shows that plant-based diets, such as the Mediterranean diet and traditional Chinese, Japanes...

September 8, 2024 10:50 AM

Paris Paralympics: Navdeep’s silver gets upgraded to gold after Iran’s Sadegh gets disqualified from men’s javelin F41 final

India para-athlete Navdeep's silver has been upgraded to a gold medal after the initial winner, Islamic Republic of Iran's Sadegh Beit Sayah, got disqualified from the men's javelin F41 final at the Paris Paralympics. Navdeep had initially finished ...

September 8, 2024 5:00 PM

Jaishankar arrives in Riyadh to attend India-Gulf Cooperation Council Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday arrived in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, to attend the First India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister for Protocol Affairs, Abdulmajeed Al Smar...

September 8, 2024 1:51 PM

India can play a role in resolving Ukraine conflict, says Italian PM Meloni after meeting Zelenskyy

Italian PM Meloni Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Saturday that India can play a role in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict. She made the remarks after meeting Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. "China and India have a role to p...

September 8, 2024 10:26 AM

Sabalenka survives Pegula storm to win U.S. Open women’s title

Belarusian n Aryna Sabalenka hoisted the trophy in New York at last after years of close calls, as she outplayed American sixth seed Jessica Pegula 7-5 7-5 in the U.S. Open women's final on Saturday. Sabalenka won her first title at Flushing Meadows...