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Indians form third largest illegal immigrant population in US: Pew Research estimates

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 18:43:24 S O Correspondent

WHO seeks more data on respiratory illness outbreak affecting China since mid-October

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 18:38:00 S O Correspondent

To save the climate, the oil and gas sector must slash planet-warming operations, says IEA report

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 18:35:32 S O Correspondent

Israel agrees to 4-day ceasefire, Hamas to release 50 hostages

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:19:36 S O Correspondent

The Israeli Cabinet has agreed to a four-day ceasefire and a deal with the Hamas to secure the release of 50 hostages, including women and children, being held in Gaza since the war eruptIsrael’s government and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to a four-day pause in fighting to allow the release of 50 hostages held in Gaza in exchange for 150 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel, and the entry of humanitar

India resumes e-Visa services for Canadians after two-month pause: Sources

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:10:31 S O Correspondent

India has resumed electronic visa services for Canadian nationals after a nearly two-month pause, sources said on Wednesday.

"Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham": UK Leader On Free Trade Deal Talks With India

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:52:29 S O Correspondent

The UK's Opposition Leader Keir Starmer has described the ups and downs of the government's negotiations towards a free trade agreement (FTA) with India as 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' and committed the Labour Party to pursuing an "always happy" bilateral relationship.

Bangladesh reels under worst dengue outbreak; cases cross 300,000 mark

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:11:03 S O Correspondent

Dengue cases in Bangladesh have crossed the 300,000 mark as the nation grapples with its worst outbreak of the vector-borne disease, media reports said on Monday.

At least 21 dead in torrential Dominican Republic rains

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:43:39 S O Correspondent

At least 21 people, including three children, died after heavy rainfall inundated the Dominican Republic over the weekend, authorities said Sunday, warning the downpours were linked to worsening climate change.

Bangladesh's cricket captain Shakib bids to be lawmaker

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:15:24 S O Correspondent

Bangladeshi cricket superstar Shakib Al Hasan has formally entered politics, seeking a nomination from the ruling Bangladesh Awami League to run in the upcoming general election on January 7.

New Maldives President formally asks India to withdraw military personnel from his country

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 11:44:07 S O Correspondent

Less than 24 hours after taking oath as the President of Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday formally requested India to withdraw its military personnel from his country, saying the Maldivian people have given him a “strong mandate” to make this request to New Delhi.

Mohamed Muizzu, to be sworn in as Maldivian president, vows to expel Indian troops, says will not allow China, any other nation to replace them

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:03:01 S O Correspondent

The Maldives's incoming president Mohamed Muizzu has vowed to expel Indian troops after taking office later this week, but told AFP he does not want to redraw regional balance by bringing in Chinese forces instead.

Five members of Indian-origin family die in London house fire; were celebrating Diwali

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:11:08 S O Correspondent

Five members of a family, including three children, have died in a house fire in west London, the Metropolitan Police said on Monday as it announced an investigation into the tragic incident.