India on Sunday rejected UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ offer to mediate on the Kashmir issue and said the only issue to be addressed is the vacation of territories illegally occupied by Pakistan. Guterres made the offer to mediate while addressing a news conference in Islamabad after his meeting with […]
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Karachi-bound ship held in Gujarat over cargo that can be used in missile launch
The spectre of nuclear proliferation between China and its all-weather ally Pakistan was revived this month when Indian Customs officials detained a ship — bearing a Hong Kong flag and bound for Port Qasim in Karachi — for wrongly declaring an autoclave, which can be used in the launch process […]
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Here is your horoscope for 17 Feb, 2020
Aries The Moon spends the day in your spirit sector, dear Aries, encouraging you to seek out a little more adventure, learning, or experience. You can feel quite drawn to activities that inspire and feed your energy today. Still, your ruler, Mars, has just moved into your professional and public […]
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40 US nationals infected with coronavirus on Japan ship as others fly home
Forty Americans are among hundreds infected with the new coronavirus on a cruise ship quarantined off Japan, a US official said on Sunday, after other Americans on board left for chartered flights home. The evacuation coincided with stepped-up warnings from Japanese authorities over the deadly outbreak, urging citizens to avoid […]
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Daytona 500 starts following Donald Trump’s parade lap, rain halts it again
The Daytona 500 is being delayed by rain for the second time, dampening NASCAR’s season opener that started with a visit from President Donald Trump. The first delay lasted 50 minutes and came moments after the presidential motorcade completed a ceremonial parade lap around the 2 1/2-mile track. Trump’s armored […]
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Chennaiyin FC beat ATK 3-1 to continue remarkable turnaround
With India coach Igor Stimac in attendance, central midfielder Edwin Vanspoul put in solid shift and Chennaiyin FC produced a team effort to beat ATK 3-1 at Salt Lake stadium here on Sunday. Vanspoul’s ability to play full back should also do his bid to be among India probables against […]
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Emotional storyline can reduce virtual reality cybersickness
A storyline with emotionally evocative details may reduce feelings of nausea, disorientation, and eye strain associated with virtual reality (VR) in some people, according to a study. Researchers from the University of Waterloo in Canada found that storylines that provide context and details can help users feel immersed in VR experiences, and […]
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Tax department to settle all legacy disputes without overreach
The Centre is targeting the resolution of all 483,000 income tax-related legacy disputes worth Rs 9.32 lakh crore that are pending in various tribunals, and expects to unlock about 50% of the amount through its proposed one-time amnesty scheme Vivad se Vishwas (no dispute but trust), two officials said on […]
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Google Pixel 5 XL leak reveals a strange camera setup on the back
It may have been just a few months since Google launched its Pixel 4 smartphones, but a new image has leaked that shows the purported Pixel 5 XL with a unique-looking design language. The phone is reported to keep the same texture finished on both the frames and the rear glass, both […]
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Iran says Donald Trump is wrong if he thinks Tehran regime will collapse
Iran’s foreign minister said Saturday that US President Donald Trump is receiving bad advice if he believes an American “maximum pressure” campaign against his country will cause the government in Tehran to collapse. Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told a group of top defence officials and diplomats at the Munich […]
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New Twitter plugin deletes naked pictures from messages
In a bid to prevent users from receiving unsolicited images, Twitter has launched a plugin called “Safe DM”. According to reports, a developer named Kelsey Bressler came up with the idea after she received an unwanted nude picture from a man. On Friday, the plugin — called Safe DM — […]
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Turkey’s Erdogan says his country has ‘no intention to invade Syrian territory’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that Turkey has “no intention to invade or annex the Syrian territory.” Speaking at an event of his ruling party in Istanbul, Erdogan noted that the problem in Idlib, the last rebel-held stronghold in Syria, would not be resolved until the government […]
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Manish Sisodia looks at second innings after reforming Delhi govt schools
AAP’s founding member and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s trusted lieutenant Manish Sisodia is set to be part of the state government again. Sisodia, who held several key portfolios including finance and education in the last government, is credited with transforming the government-run schools in the city in the last five […]
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NATO chief dismisses French president Macron’s nuclear call
The head of NATO dismissed French president Emmanuel Macron’s call for a European “strategic dialogue” about the role of France’s nuclear weapons, saying a “tried and tested” deterrent was already in place. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Saturday that thanks to the US and Britain’s atomic weapons, Europe was […]
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‘Nayak 2 is back again,’ reads poster at Arvind Kerjiwal’s swearing-in venue
Delhi’s iconic Ramlila Maidan was awash with creative banners and posters ahead of Aam Admi party chief Arvind Kejriwal’s swearing in as chief minister for the third consecutive time on Sunday. Among the posters that drew attention was one that read: “Nayak 2 is Back Again”. It has a photograph of […]