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CMs Revanth, Naidu to attend WEF in Davos next month

At least three chief ministers -- Devendra Fadnavis, Chandrababu Naidu and Revant Reddy -- will join over 100 CEOs and other leaders from India in Davos next month for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025. Naidu will also be joined by his son and senior Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh, while Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, Tamil …

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15 hours, 16 minutes ago

AP PHOTOS: The scars of a 9.1 earthquake and tsunami continue to haunt Indians for decades

Associated Press

NAGAPATTINAM, India — He was a young boy playing cricket with friends on a beach around 9:30 in the morning when a 9.1 magnitude earthquake violently shook the earth, and a tsunami struck from Indonesia to India two decades ago. The southern Tamil Nadu state government undertook repair, restoration, and rehabilitation activities with help from the Asian Development Bank and …

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18 hours, 33 minutes ago

Uttarakhand launches first wine tourism initiative

New Indian Express

DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand government has officially launched its first wine production unit in Kotdwar to promote wine tourism under its new excise policy. An official from the Excise Department stated, “Under the wine tourism initiative, wine enthusiasts will have the opportunity to tour the wine production unit and its premises. Wine tourism has gained significant popularity in several countries, and …

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18 hours, 33 minutes ago

Private hospitals benefit most from insurance schemes: CMA president

New Indian Express

COIMBATORE: “The Indian healthcare system ranks good in aspects like accessibility and the number of doctors available but struggles with treatment quality,” said Dr J A Jayalal, president of the Commonwealth Medical Association. Without increasing budget allocation, improving the quality of health care will remain a challenge.” Dr Jayalal also said that the penetration of government health insurance schemes is …

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18 hours, 33 minutes ago

Scrabble pro claims Spanish title without knowing the language

India Today

Nigel Richards, a New Zealand-born Scrabble prodigy based in Malaysia, has once again left the world of competitive Scrabble in awe. At the Spanish World Scrabble Championships held in Granada, he clinched the title, beating out over 150 competitors from 20 countries -- all without speaking a word of Spanish. This triumph is just the latest in a series of …

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18 hours, 33 minutes ago

From Canada to Europe: Why Indian students are shifting their study abroad dreams

India Today

Amid diplomatic unrest and sudden immigration policy changes, higher education in Canada is increasingly becoming a turbulent affair for Indian students. For example, the Erasmus Mundus Scholarships allow a fully-funded education, covering tuition, travel as well as other living expenses, while Germany's DAAD Scholarships ensure financial aid for students pursuing Masters and research programmes. In addition to a country-wide and …

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18 hours, 33 minutes ago

Teachings of Christ celebrate love, harmony, and brotherhood: PM Modi at Christmas event

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The teachings of Lord Christ celebrate love, harmony and brotherhood and it is important for all to work to make this spirit stronger, Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi said here on Monday. Citing the Christmas market attack in Germany and the 2019 Easter bombings in Sri Lanka, Modi said it is important to come together and fight such challenges. …

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18 hours, 33 minutes ago

Bangladesh tells India it wants ex-PM Hasina back for ‘judicial process’

Al Jazeera

Dhaka sends formal request to New Delhi to extradite Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August amid protests that ended her 15-year rule. Bangladesh has told India it wants former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to New Delhi in August, back in the country for “judicial process”, says the acting head of the country’s foreign ministry. “We sent …

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18 hours, 33 minutes ago

Pakistan picks Dubai as ICC Champions Trophy neutral venue for India games

Al Jazeera

The venue change follows weeks of wrangling after India refused to visit ICC tournament hosts Pakistan for their matches. India will play their Champions Trophy matches in the United Arab Emirates next year after hosts Pakistan selected the Gulf country as a neutral venue for their rivals, the Pakistan Cricket Board has said. “The Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen the …

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23 hours, 47 minutes ago

The global warming fight has a challenge for India

The Hindu

The outcome of the climate conference in Azerbaijan has been disappointing. Developed countries have accepted 2050, China 2060, and India 2070 as the deadline for energy transition to net zero emissions by 2070. We need to rapidly ramp up electricity generation to establish our claim to an energy level that is sufficient to sustain future growth before we are constrained …

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23 hours, 53 minutes ago

Away from home: On the plight of the Indian worker

The Hindu

The story of 16 Indian workers allegedly deceived into working under inhumane conditions in Libya highlights the persistent issue of labour exploitation faced by millions of Indians abroad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Kuwait has brought attention to the plight of Indian workers, particularly those in labour camps. Despite Mr. Modi’s acknowledgment of Kuwait’s support for its over …

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In special gesture, Kuwait PM sees off PM Modi at airport

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday left for home after wrapping up his two-day "successful" visit to Kuwait during which the two countries elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership, marking a new era of bilateral cooperation and growth. I also thank the PM of Kuwait for the special gesture of coming to the airport for the see-off," Mr. Modi …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

PM Modi meets founder of first licenced yoga studio in Kuwait

India Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Shaikha AJ Al-Sabah, an avid yoga practitioner and founder of the first licenced yoga studio 'Daratma' in Kuwait, and other influencers from the Gulf country. PM Modi, who arrived here on Saturday on a two-day trip - the first to this Gulf nation by an Indian prime minister in 43 years, also met …

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India, Kuwait share multifaceted ties rooted in history: PM Modi

India Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Kuwait, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf country in 43 years, on Sunday said that India and Kuwait share multifaceted ties rooted in history, culture and mutual respect. Talking to X, PM Modi shared highlights of his interview with Kuwait News Agency and …

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Prominent Lebanese figure meets Syrian insurgent who led Assad’s ouster, seeking better relations

LA Times

Women look at photos of people reported to be missing, in the Marjeh square in Damascus, Syria. A prominent Lebanese politician held talks on Sunday with the insurgent who led the overthrow of Syria’s President Bashar Assad, with both expressing hope for a new era in relations between their countries. He expressed hope that Lebanese-Syrian relations “will return to normal.” …

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Albania to close TikTok for a year blaming it for promoting violence among children

Associated Press

TIRANA, Albania — Albania’s prime minister said Saturday the government will shut down the video service TikTok for one year, blaming it for inciting violence and bullying, especially among children. The company said it had “found no evidence that the perpetrator or victim had TikTok accounts, and multiple reports have in fact confirmed videos leading up to this incident were …

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Gukesh’s World chess championship title is triumph of the system

The Hindu

The last seven minutes tell us a lot. “Gukesh’s face told me I had made a blunder,” Ding was to say later. In an interview to Straits Times he had said that those born after 2000, “play fearlessly and are willing to try strategies previous generations might not have.” Fearlessness is an important element in any champion’s make-up. His father …

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2 days, 18 hours ago

Israel kills 7 children from one family in air strike on Gaza

Al Jazeera

UNRWA says Gaza has become a ‘graveyard’ as Israel continues its bombing campaign amid worsening living conditions. An Israeli air strike has killed 12 members of a family, including seven children, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian Civil Defence rescue agency has reported. “All of the martyrs are from the same family, including seven children, the …

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2 days, 18 hours ago

Ex-Muslim, doctor, pro-far right: Many shades of man behind Germany market attack

India Today

German police arrested a 50-year-old doctor from Saudi Arabia who they believe rammed a car into a bustling Christmas market in Magdeburg, which killed two people and left 68 others injured. 'LONE WOLF ATTACKER' Speaking about the incident, which authorities are treating as a terror attack, and Taleb's arrest on Friday, premier Haseloff said, "We have arrested the perpetrator, a …

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2 days, 20 hours ago

Four Visakhapatnam students win U.S. fellowship for restoring coastal ecosystem with seagrass

The Hindu

Four city-based students got selected for a 10-day US fellowship tour for restoring the city’s coastal ecosystem with seagrass that is available on the Odisha coast. They are final-year B.Sc., students of Dr. Lankapalli Bullaya College, Visakhapatnam, and their environmental-friendly project is ‘Pioneering Blue Carbon Ecosystems: Restoring Seagrass Meadows in Visakhapatnam Coast’, in a Climate Tank Accelerator competition meant for …

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3 days ago

Trump adds Europe to the list of US trade partners he’s threatening with tariffs

Associated Press

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday added the 27 countries that make up the European Union to the list of trade partners he’s threatening with tariffs — unless the group takes steps to import more U.S. goods. EU Commission spokesman Olof Gill said in reaction to Trump’s post that “we are ready to discuss with President-elect …

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What will Syria’s future look like? The answer could lie in other Arab countries’ recent pasts

Associated Press

CAIRO — Even with hopes running high, so much can go wrong when a country ousts a longtime dictator and tries to start anew. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print So far, Syria’s transition has been surprisingly smooth. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook …

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Affordable, experiential travel destinations on Bengalureans’ itineraries for holiday season

The Hindu

The end of the year usually means travel for most people as schools declare holidays and working employees do their best to utilise their leaves left for the year. Private travel agencies have noted that apart from families and couples planning tours, this year, millennial and Gen-Z groups are also booking group packages as they look to balance their year-end …

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3 days, 4 hours ago

Sargaalaya arts and crafts festival begins at Iringal

The Hindu

The 12th edition of the Sargaalaya International Arts and Crafts Festival began at the Sargaalaya Arts and Crafts Village at Iringal in Kozhikode on Friday. The 18-day festival features around 300 artisans from 15 countries and 24 Indian States, as well as around 200 craft hubs. A salient feature of the festival this year is the eight theme villages set …

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CMs Revanth, Naidu to attend WEF in Davos next month

AP PHOTOS: The scars of a 9.1 earthquake and tsunami continue to haunt Indians for decades

Uttarakhand launches first wine tourism initiative

Private hospitals benefit most from insurance schemes: CMA president

Scrabble pro claims Spanish title without knowing the language

From Canada to Europe: Why Indian students are shifting their study abroad dreams

Teachings of Christ celebrate love, harmony, and brotherhood: PM Modi at Christmas event

Bangladesh tells India it wants ex-PM Hasina back for ‘judicial process’

Pakistan picks Dubai as ICC Champions Trophy neutral venue for India games

The global warming fight has a challenge for India

Away from home: On the plight of the Indian worker

In special gesture, Kuwait PM sees off PM Modi at airport

PM Modi meets founder of first licenced yoga studio in Kuwait

India, Kuwait share multifaceted ties rooted in history: PM Modi

Prominent Lebanese figure meets Syrian insurgent who led Assad’s ouster, seeking better relations

Albania to close TikTok for a year blaming it for promoting violence among children

Gukesh’s World chess championship title is triumph of the system

Israel kills 7 children from one family in air strike on Gaza

Ex-Muslim, doctor, pro-far right: Many shades of man behind Germany market attack

Four Visakhapatnam students win U.S. fellowship for restoring coastal ecosystem with seagrass

Trump adds Europe to the list of US trade partners he’s threatening with tariffs

What will Syria’s future look like? The answer could lie in other Arab countries’ recent pasts

Affordable, experiential travel destinations on Bengalureans’ itineraries for holiday season

Sargaalaya arts and crafts festival begins at Iringal