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November 22, 2023 4:50 PM

Drone views show smoggy Delhi as air quality descends back to ‘severe’

The air quality in the Indian capital slipped into the 'severe' category from 'very poor' category a day earlier, the country's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said on Wednesday (November 22). The world's most polluted capital resumed its ann...

November 22, 2023 3:38 PM

Pakistan’s top court accepts Imran Khan’s plea for bail

Pakistan's Supreme Court accepted on Wednesday a bail application from detained former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his lawyer said, a day after another court declared illegal his trial on charges of leaking state secrets. The former cricket star is...

November 22, 2023 2:57 PM

Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah militia says 5 killed by US strikes

Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah militia said five of its members were killed in its stronghold of Jurf al-Sakhar, south of Baghdad, in U.S. strikes that Washington said were in response to attacks by Iran-aligned militias against its forces in the region. T...

November 22, 2023 2:52 PM

Israel, Hamas agree four-day truce for hostage release and aid into Gaza

Israel's government and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to a ceasefire in Gaza for at least four days, to allow in aid and release at least 50 hostages captured by militants in exchange for at least 150 Palestinians jailed in Israel. The first truce in...

November 22, 2023 3:39 PM

UAE inaugurates world’s largest single-site solar power plant ahead of COP28

The United Arab Emirates has inaugurated the world's largest single-site solar power plant ahead of the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28). The 2-gigawatt Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project (IPP) is located ...

November 22, 2023 2:47 PM

Manipuri Film Andro Dreams opens Indian Panorama Non-Feature Film Section at 54th IFFI

The Manipuri Film Andro Dreams, a cinematic chronicle of 63 minutes, opened the Non-Feature Film Section of the Indian Panorama at 54th IFFI on Tuesday. The avant-gardist documentary is led by a trinity of a female director, producer and cast. The f...

November 22, 2023 2:40 PM

PM Modi to host virtual G20 leaders’ summit today

India will host the virtual G20 Leaders' Summit on Wednesday, bringing together world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The virtual meeting will see participation from leaders of all G20 members, including the Chair of the African Un...

November 22, 2023 2:30 PM

INS Sumedha deployed in Mozambique to reinforce maritime co-operation

Indian Naval Ship Sumedha arrived at Maputo, Mozambique on 21 November 2023 as a part of the ongoing Extended Operational Deployment to Africa. The port call is aimed at strengthening long standing diplomatic relations, reinforce maritime co-operatio...

November 22, 2023 12:25 PM

OpenAI restores Sam Altman as CEO after his tumultuous ouster

OpenAI on Tuesday said it reached an agreement for Sam Altman to return as CEO days after his ouster, capping frenzied discussions about the future of the startup at the center of the artificial intelligence boom. In addition to Altman's return, the...

November 22, 2023 12:23 PM

No link between Covid-19 vaccination and sudden deaths in young adults in India: study

A recent study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has concluded that COVID-19 vaccination does not increase the risk of unexplained sudden deaths among young adults in India. The findings bring relief amid concerns and anecdot...