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January 9, 2025 3:01 PM

Democracy ingrained in our lives: PM Modi at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention on Thursday in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, lauding the Indian diaspora as the nation's "ambassadors to the world." Highlighting India's democratic ethos, he said, "I...

January 9, 2025 9:16 AM

Greenland independence is possible but joining the US unlikely, Denmark says

Greenland may become independent if its residents want, but is unlikely to become a U.S. state, Denmark's foreign minister said on Wednesday after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out force to take control of the Arctic island. Gree...

January 8, 2025 3:27 PM

18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention begins in Bhubaneswar

The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is being held in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10, celebrating the significant contributions of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and the global Indian diaspora to India’s development. This year’s them...

January 7, 2025 5:25 PM

Why does Trump want to end US daylight saving time?

Daylight saving time, a practice affecting almost 400 million people across North America, is once again in the spotlight as debates over its necessity continue. This twice-a-year ritual of adjusting clocks forward in spring and back in autumn has be...

January 7, 2025 11:41 AM

Battle rages in western Russia as Moscow reports gains in Ukraine

Russia said on Monday its forces had made important gains in eastern Ukraine while continuing to fend off a new Ukrainian offensive inside the Kursk region of western Russia, where a second day of fierce fighting was under way. The Russian defence m...

January 7, 2025 11:43 AM

US Congress certifies Trump election victory with Harris presiding

The U.S. Congress formally certified Republican President-elect Donald Trump's election victory on Monday during a session presided over by Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost the November contest. The quadrennial ritual, clearing th...

January 6, 2025 1:14 PM

DOGE vs MAGA: H-1B visa row splits Trump supporters

Donald Trump addressed the nation as the U.S. welcomed the New Year; not with fireworks but with a bold defence of the H-1B visa programme. “I didn't change my mind. I've always felt that we have to have the most competent people in our country. W...

January 6, 2025 10:48 AM

What options does PM Trudeau face in Canada’s leadership crisis?

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is increasingly likely to announce he intends to step down, though he has not made a final decision, a source familiar with Trudeau's thinking has said. Trudeau has been under increasing pressure to quit since ...

January 6, 2025 12:06 PM

Canada PM Justin Trudeau likely to announce resignation: report

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is increasingly likely to announce he intends to step down, though he has not made a final decision, a source familiar with Trudeau's thinking said on Sunday. The source spoke to Reuters after the Globe and Mai...

January 6, 2025 9:09 AM

South Korean police asked to execute arrest warrant for impeached president

South Korea's anti-corruption agency said on Monday that it had asked police to take over the execution of an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. The request comes after a failed attempt to execute an arrest warrant on Friday ...

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