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Sex education to be banned for children under nine in England schools

Thu, 16 May 2024 18:26:12 S O Correspondent

Cellphones of Indian crew on board Dali seized as part of FBI probe: Non-profit organisation

Tue, 14 May 2024 11:35:02 S O Correspondent

Fire almost burns down entire shopping centre housing 1,400 outlets in Warsaw

Sun, 12 May 2024 18:45:49 S O Correspondent

Hamas Holds Talks With Egypt, Qatar As Hope Grows For Gaza Truce Deal

Sun, 05 May 2024 10:28:35 S O Correspondent

Hamas negotiators began intensified talks on Saturday on a possible Gaza truce that would see the return to Israel of some hostages, a Hamas official told Reuters, with the CIA director present in Cairo.

57 Killed After Heavy Rains In Brazil, Dozens Still Missing

Sun, 05 May 2024 10:20:17 S O Correspondent

The death count from rains in Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul rose to 57, local authorities said on Saturday afternoon, while dozens still have not been accounted for.

Sadiq Khan Re-Elected For A Record Third Term As London Mayor

Sun, 05 May 2024 10:18:17 S O Correspondent

Sadiq Khan, who was Saturday re-elected for a record third term as London mayor, rose from humble roots to spar with world leaders and bring consequential change to the British capital.

Probe Agency Arrests Man, Seizes Bitcoin Worth ₹ 130 Crore In US Requested Probe

Sat, 04 May 2024 18:29:08 S O Correspondent

The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday said it has seized cryptocurrency worth more than ₹ 130 crore and arrested a Uttarakhand-based man as part of a drugs trafficking-linked money laundering probe initiated on the request of US authorities. Parvinder Singh was taken into custody on April 27 from Haldwani in the state's Nainital

Brazil's Southern region grapples with deadly rains, mudslides; 37 killed

Sat, 04 May 2024 18:09:51 S O Correspondent

In what authorities are describing as the worst disaster in its history, Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul is reeling from the devastating effects of heavy rains and mudslides. The death toll has surged to 37, with 74 individuals reported missing, according to the state's civil defence agency, Al Jazeera reported.

Iran releases all crew members of seized vessel including 17 Indians on 'humanitarian' grounds'

Sat, 04 May 2024 12:20:46 S O Correspondent

Iran has released all crew members of the Portuguese-flagged cargo ship MSC Aries, which had 17 Indians aboard among 25 crews. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian held a telephone conversation with its Estonian counterpart Margus Tsahkna on Friday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.

"Remain Vigilant": India Issues Travel Advisory Over Israel-Iran Tensions

Sat, 04 May 2024 12:15:01 S O Correspondent

Amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday advised Indian nationals travelling to the two countries to "remain vigilant" and stay in contact with the Indian Embassy.

Indian Couple, 3-Month-Old Killed In Crash During Police Chase In Canada

Sat, 04 May 2024 12:00:52 S O Correspondent

An Indian couple visiting Canada and their three-month-old grandchild were among four people killed on the spot in a multi-vehicle collision when Ontario police pursued a liquor store robbery suspect driving the wrong way.

Indian Expats Urge US Government To Reject Religious Freedom Report

Sat, 04 May 2024 11:57:08 S O Correspondent

Observing that the USCIRF's recent annual report that criticised India for alleged violations of religious freedom is based on omission and commission of facts utilising partial data, an Indian expatriates' think-tank has urged the US State Department to reject it.