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HYDERABAD: A horrific incident unfolded in the town of New Castle, Washington, where an Indian techie allegedly shot and killed his wife and teenage son before dying by suicide. The man, identified as 57-year-old Harshavardhana S Kikkeri,…
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New Delhi: The number of U.S. student visas issued to Indian nationals has seen a sharp decline, with a 30% drop recorded this February compared to the same month last year. This reduction stands out even as the overall number of student…
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New Delhi: A massive wildfire in New Jersey has triggered large-scale evacuations and widespread damage, with over 3,000 people relocated to safety and more than 1,300 buildings affected. The fire, which broke out near Barnegat and Lacey…
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ISTANBUL: A powerful earthquake struck Turkey, registering a magnitude of 6.2 on the Richter scale. The country's emergency management agency reported that strong tremors were felt in Istanbul, one of Turkey's major cities. According to…
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VATICAN CITY: Catholic Church leader Pope Francis passed away on Monday at the age of 88, with his funeral scheduled to take place on April 26 at the Vatican. The Holy See confirmed his death and released the first image of his body, placed…
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JEDDAH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for a two-day official visit, marking his first trip to the Kingdom during his third term in office. His aircraft landed in Jeddah at 3:20 PM IST, where he was welcomed…
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TALLAHASSEE: Gunfire once again echoed across the United States as a shooting incident rocked Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee. The attack claimed two lives and left six others injured. According to reports, the assailant has…
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DELHI: An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan early Wednesday morning, with tremors reportedly felt as far as India’s capital region of Delhi-NCR. The epicentre was located at a depth of 121 kilometres,…
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HYDERABAD: The famed ‘Golconda Blue’ diamond, a 23.24-carat pear-shaped blue gem linked to India’s royal legacy, is set to go under the hammer for the first time. The diamond, set in a ring designed by celebrated Paris-based jeweller JAR,…
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DELHI: The African nation of Sudan continues to reel under intense internal conflict, as violent clashes between the national army and paramilitary forces plunge the country further into chaos. Deep-rooted disputes between rival generals…
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