Russia was willing to assist the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) with a potential visit to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant but the United Nations Secretariat refused to approve such a visit, Russian Foreign Ministry Nonproliferation and Arms Control Department Deputy Director Igor Vishnevetsky said. “We were prepared to assist the IAEA in […]
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McDonald’s worker shot in New York over cold fries
A 20-year-old man in New York has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting dead an employee of American fast-food giant McDonald’s for allegedly serving his mother cold fries, according to police and media reports. The deceased identified as Kevin Holloman, 23, died from three gunshot injuries at 771 Herkimer […]
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CWG 2022, Day 7: Exciting action in Athletics, Hockey, Boxing and Table Tennis set to entertain fans
After yet another action-filled day of Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham which saw India capture more medals in Weightlifting, Squash and Judo, the nation’s contingent will be looking forward to progress well in sports like Athletics, Hockey, Boxing, Table Tennis etc. Action will start with Table Tennis from 2:00 PM […]
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Delhi reports 4th Monkeypox case, India tally goes up to 9
A 31-year-old woman tested positive for Monkeypox in the national capital on Wednesday, taking India’s tally to nine. This is the first case of the disease among women in India. She is under treatment in one of the government hospitals in Delhi. Earlier on Tuesday, another 35-year-old Nigerian man living […]
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Congress takes jibe at Centre, responds to Har Ghar Tiranga with Nehru’s picture
As the centre launched its ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign under the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, various leaders from the Congress party took a jibe at the central government over the campaign by adding former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s picture to their Twitter display picture and said that it was good that […]
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Madhya Pradesh: World’s largest floating solar power plant to be built on Narmada’s Omkareshwar Dam
With an aim to increase the power generation capacity of the central state of Madhya Pradesh and address the electricity problems in the region, a floating solar power plant is going to be built in Khandwa which will generate 600 Megawatt power by 2022-23, informed the officials on Wednesday. Said […]
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Sri Lankan SC extends travel ban on Mahinda Rajapaksa, Basil Rajapaksa
Sri Lankan Supreme Court on Wednesday extended the travel ban imposed on country’s former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Basil Rajapaksa until August 11. The Sri Lankan Supreme Court had earlier issued an interim order that prevented former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa from leaving the country without the court’s permission until July 28. Meanwhile, three […]
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US expresses deep concern over escalation of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
The United States has expressed deep concern over reports of intensive fighting around Nagorno-Karabakh, including casualties and the loss of life and has urged immediate steps to reduce tensions and avoid further escalation. “The recent increase in tensions underscores the need for a negotiated, comprehensive, and sustainable settlement of all […]
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US Senate approves NATO membership of Finland, Sweden
Amid threats from Russian President Vladimir Putin that Sweden and Finland would face unspecified retaliation should they join NATO, US Senate on Wednesday (local time) approved the applications of both countries to join the alliance. The Senate voted overwhelmingly to approve a treaty that would expand NATO to include Finland and Sweden. However, the […]
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Odisha: 6 detained in a minor’s rape case
As many as six persons were detained for allegedly raping a minor in Sambalpur, said the officials on Tuesday. The incident came to light when the police received a call regarding the incident. The medical examination of the victim has been conducted. “We came to know about a girl who […]
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Arunachal Pradesh: Security forces apprehend active ENNG member
A member of the East Naga National Group (ENNG) cadre has been arrested, said officials on Wednesday. The arrest was made based on specific inputs by troops of Digboi Battalion of Red Shield Division under the aegis of Spear Corps. The officials also recovered incriminating material from the ENNG cadre including a […]
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Air Marshal DK Patnaik completes a 4-day visit to Assam
With an aim to improve jointmanship and synergy, Air Marshal Dilip Kumar Patnaik, AOC in Chief, Eastern Air Command visited Air Force Station Tezpur, Assam, said officials. Patnaik was on a four-day visit in the territory between July 31 and August 3. The Air Marshal also flew a sortie in […]