China’s domestic air traffic is faltering because of the zero-COVID policy that has led to tighter travel rules in Beijing resulting in weaker consumer confidence after repeated small outbreaks of COVID. Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited analysts mentioned that potential downside risk to combined fourth-quarter estimates that have a […]
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Canada plans to resume its consular operations in Kabul
Canada plans to resume its consular operations in Kabul and will dispatch a number of its diplomats to the crisis-torn country, local media reported on Saturday. Canadian authorities have told Global News that the country’s Special Forces (JTF2) will be responsible for ensuring the security of the diplomats, The Khaama Press reported. This comes more than a […]
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Two, including child, killed in armed attack in Afghanistan
Two people, including a 12-year-old child, have been killed in an armed attack on their car in Afghanistan, a police source in the southern province of Kandahar told Sputnik on Saturday. The attack also resulted in four people getting injured, including a member of the Taliban, Russian News Agency reported […]
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CBI arrests GST official in Andhra’s Vijayawada for demanding bribe
Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday arrested GST Superintendent for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe from a businessman for issuing a Registration Certificate to his shop in Vijayawada. The arrested accused has been identified as John Moses, Superintendent of GST. In the FIR, CBI stated that on December 10, they received a complaint […]
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CM Pushkar Singh Dhami meets daughters of CDS General Bipin Rawat, Madhulika Rawat in Haridwar
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met the daughters of late Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and Madhulika Rawat – Kritika and Tarini, at VIP Ghat in Haridwar on Saturday afternoon. Daughters of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat immersed the ashes of their parents in the Ganga in Haridwar on Saturday afternoon. […]
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‘Disabling cyberattack’ on Taiwan by China possible during war, say experts
As China continues to mount pressure in the Taiwan Strait, cyber experts have warned of a possible “disabling cyberattack” on the island from China. Beijing claims full sovereignty over Taiwan despite separate governance for more than seven decades. China has threatened that “Taiwan’s independence” means war. Experts believe that a straight-up military invasion would cost lives and mobilize US forces for Taiwan’s defence, […]
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PM Modi inaugurates Saryu Nahar National Project in Balrampur UP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Saryu Nahar National Project in Uttar Pradesh’s Balrampur. The Prime Minister carefully reviewed the project prior to the inauguration. A large number of people had gathered to participate in the inauguration event. PM Modi had also greeted the crowd as he arrived […]
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Daughters of CDS General Bipin Rawat immerse ashes of parents in Ganga in Haridwar
Daughters of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat immersed the ashes of their parents in the Ganga in Haridwar on Saturday afternoon. Earlier in the morning today, daughters of CDS General Rawat, Kritika and Tarini, collected the ashes of their parents from Brar Square crematorium in Delhi Cantonment and reached Haridwar to immerse them in the Ganges. The […]
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Earth is getting a Black Box to tell future civilisations how humanity ended
Doomsday preparation has begun, fellow Earthlings! Earth is getting its own black box. Rings a bell? A black box is essentially an electronic recording device placed in aircraft to help with investigations in case of accidents and mishaps. As the effects of climate change become more pronounced, Earth will see extreme weather events […]
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USA sanctions on China, Bangladesh, Myanmar and North Korea
Canada and the United Kingdom joined the United States in imposing sanctions related to human rights abuses in Myanmar, while Washington also imposed the first new sanctions on North Korea under President Joe Biden’s administration and targeted Myanmar military entities, among others, in action marking Human Rights Day. The United […]
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Chopper crash: Andhra CM announces Rs 50 lakh ex-gratia to family of Lance Naik B Sai Teja
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy announced Rs 50 lakh ex-gratia to the family of Lance Naik B Sai Teja, who lost his life in the Tamil Nadu chopper crash. Official communication from the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister’s office stated that Teja was serving as a personal security officer (PSO) to the CDS General […]
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‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore’ Trailer gives first glimpse of Mads Mikkelsen he replaces Johnny Depp
Warner Bros. Pictures recently released a new teaser for its upcoming film, ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’, giving the movie buffs the first glimpse into the continued ‘Fantastic Beasts’ series and ‘Harry Potter’ prequel. The teaser shared on Warner Bros. Pictures’ official Instagram page also gives ‘Harry Potter’ fans their […]
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Saudi Arabia Bans Tablighi Jamaat says ‘ one of the gates of terrorism’
The Saudi government has banned Tablighi Jamaat, a Sunni Islamic movement, calling it “one of the gates of terrorism”. The Saudi Ministry of Islamic affairs said in a tweet that the preachers in the mosque have been directed to allocate the next Friday sermon to warn people about the Tablighi […]
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Revisiting Dilip Kumar’s remarkable films on his 99th birth anniversary
When veteran star Dilip Kumar passed away on July 7, 2021, an entire era in Bollywood came to a sudden end. In a career spanning nearly six decades, the star delivered many unforgettable movies and moments that touched the hearts of many. On the 99th birth anniversary of the ‘Tragedy King’, here are some of his most remarkable films to […]
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President Kovind at IMA passing out parade says Indian flag shall always fly high because brave men like CDS Bipin Rawat
President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday said that the Indian flag shall always fly high because brave men like the Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, who were trained at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), would always preserve and protect its honour. Addressing cadets at IMA’s passing out parade […]