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US State Dept gives nod to $5bn in potential arms sales for Egypt
2 days, 15 hours ago

US State Dept gives nod to $5bn in potential arms sales for Egypt

Al Jazeera  

Huge sale likely to go through despite ongoing concerns over Egyptian government’s human rights breaches. The State Department informed Congress on Friday that it had approved the sale of $4.69bn worth of equipment for 555 US-made M1A1 Abrams tanks operated by Egypt, along with $630m in Hellfire air-to-surface missiles and $30m in precision-guided munitions. The deals come despite ongoing concern …

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Bears tighten grip on markets; Sensex tanks 1,176 points; Nifty falls below 23,500 level
3 days, 3 hours ago

Bears tighten grip on markets; Sensex tanks 1,176 points; Nifty falls below 23,500 level

The Hindu  

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty plunged about 1.5% on Friday, taking their downtrend to the fifth straight session, owing to risk aversion in the global markets after the hawkish stance of the U.S. Federal Reserve. From the 30 blue-chip Sensex pack, Tech Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, Larsen & Toubro, State Bank of India, …

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J Lo's latest film tanks at UK box office: Movie that made just £3,000 on opening weekend is latest in a line of flops for newly-divorced singer
4 days ago

J Lo's latest film tanks at UK box office: Movie that made just £3,000 on opening weekend is latest in a line of flops for newly-divorced singer

Daily Mail  

She's regarded as one of the most influential Latin singers of all time having sold millions of records worldwide. So, it might come as a surprise that LA-based singer Jennifer Lopez, 55, has suffered major career flops this year, including low ticket sales, and most recently, her new film tanking in the UK box office. Jennifer Lopez is likely looking …

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Sensex opens in red, tanks 1,162.12 points to 79,020.08 in early trade; Nifty tumbles
4 days, 15 hours ago

Sensex opens in red, tanks 1,162.12 points to 79,020.08 in early trade; Nifty tumbles

India TV News  

Sensex on Thursday tanked 1,162.12 points to 79,020.08 in early trade. Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty stayed on the back foot for the fourth straight session on Thursday as investors offloaded utility, capital goods and metal stocks amid foreign fund outflows. Whereas, the National Stock Exchange index Nifty was seen trading at 23,918 in the early trade, down 1.16 …

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Chennai Weather Update: Isolated rain in Tamil Nadu boosts water levels in dams
4 days, 15 hours ago

Chennai Weather Update: Isolated rain in Tamil Nadu boosts water levels in dams

India Today  

The rainy season in Tamil Nadu has turned into a growing concern, with more rainfall expected to lash parts of the state. This rainfall has played a crucial role in replenishing water levels in irrigation tanks and dams across Tamil Nadu. According to the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department, the storage in irrigation tanks has been significantly improved. The India …

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Taiwan receives first batch of 108 Abrams tanks from US
5 days, 23 hours ago

Taiwan receives first batch of 108 Abrams tanks from US

The Independent  

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At least 14 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, including 10 in one house
6 days, 7 hours ago

At least 14 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, including 10 in one house

Hindustan Times  

Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 14 Palestinians on Tuesday, at least 10 of them in one house in Gaza City, medics said as tanks pushed deeper towards the western area of Rafah in the south. Medics said the Israeli airstrike on the house in the Daraj suburb of Gaza City destroyed the building and damaged …

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Double-barrel fire: After Zorawar makes a point on LAC, Ajit Doval to talk border with China in Beijing
1 week ago

Double-barrel fire: After Zorawar makes a point on LAC, Ajit Doval to talk border with China in Beijing

India Today  

India’s national security landscape is witnessing pivotal developments as its military flexes muscle with the indigenous light tank Zorawar even as national security advisor Ajit Doval heads to Beijing for the long-awaited special representatives -level border talks. Meanwhile, in a parallel development, India has showcased the capabilities of the indigenous light tank Zorawar in high-altitude trials near the LAC. The …

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Rain in Tiruchi
1 week ago

Rain in Tiruchi

The Hindu  

Most tanks in Ariyalur district are brimming to their capacity, thanks to the copious rain from the northeast monsoon, particularly in the second week of December. Storage in several tanks was not on the expected line until the first week of December as the district received only moderate rainfall in October and November. Moreover, the heavy rain that lashed several …

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Tanks, bed dams in Puducherry reach full storage in recent rain
1 week, 2 days ago

Tanks, bed dams in Puducherry reach full storage in recent rain

The Hindu  

: All the 84 tanks and 25 bed dams in Puducherry are filled to its full capacity due to heavy rain and discharge of water from dams in neighbouring districts of Tamil Nadu. As per data available with the Public Works Department, the 84 tanks spread across two municipalities and five commune panchayats have a total storage capacity of 1,599.88 …

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Relief centres in Perambalur
1 week, 2 days ago

Relief centres in Perambalur

The Hindu  

The Perambalur district administration has opened temporary relief centres at six places to accommodate people, especially those residing in the low lying areas where water stagnation has been reported after heavy rain. A few government schools have been converted into temporary relief centres where food packets and drinking water was being distributed to the people. The district administration has compiled …

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India’s new light tank Zorawar carries out maiden firing in mountains
1 week, 3 days ago

India’s new light tank Zorawar carries out maiden firing in mountains

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India’s new light tank Zorawar, designed for rapid deployment and high mobility in the mountains, has achieved a “major milestone” by firing several rounds at different ranges at an altitude of more than 4,200 metres, with accurate results, the defence ministry said on Thursday. The user trials could take 12 to 18 months as the performance of the …

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Israeli warplanes pound Syria as troops reportedly advance deeper into the country
1 week, 6 days ago

Israeli warplanes pound Syria as troops reportedly advance deeper into the country

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — Israel carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advanced deeper into the country, a Syrian opposition war monitor said Tuesday, and the Israeli defense minister announced that his forces had destroyed Syria’s navy. An Israeli army tank maneuvers near the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights from Syria, in …

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Syria War Updates: Israel denies sending tanks to Damascus; HTS vows justice for Assad’s war crimes – Firstpost
1 week, 6 days ago

Syria War Updates: Israel denies sending tanks to Damascus; HTS vows justice for Assad’s war crimes – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Syria War News Updates: The Israeli military on Tuesday denied reports that its tanks were advancing towards Damascus, insisting that Israeli forces were stationed in a buffer zone near the Israeli-Syrian border Syrian citizens wave the revolutionary flag and shout slogans, as they celebrate during the second day of the take over of the city by the insurgents in Damascus, …

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India must strengthen security in growing economic hubs: Veteran K J Singh
2 weeks, 4 days ago

India must strengthen security in growing economic hubs: Veteran K J Singh

India Today  

India must prepare for potential security risks in its peninsular regions, given the rising economic significance of centres such as Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, said Lieutenant General K J Singh. The regional economic growth centres need security assessment with robust security arrangements,” Lt. General K J Singh said during a media interaction in the national capital. Lt. General Singh, who …

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Cathay Pacific apologises for inflight Family Guy episode with Tiananmen Square scene
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Cathay Pacific apologises for inflight Family Guy episode with Tiananmen Square scene

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cathay Pacific has apologised for airing an episode of the American series Family Guy that features …

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In pics: Protests, military tanks on streets after South Korea's martial law order
2 weeks, 5 days ago

In pics: Protests, military tanks on streets after South Korea's martial law order

Hindustan Times  

In pics: Protests, military tanks on streets after South Korea's martial law order In an unusual broadcast speech, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, prompting thousands of people to take to the streets to protest against the order.. 1 / 11 View Photos in a new improved layout A protester against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol outside the …

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In pics: Protests, military tanks on streets after South Korea's martial law order
2 weeks, 5 days ago

In pics: Protests, military tanks on streets after South Korea's martial law order

Hindustan Times  

In pics: Protests, military tanks on streets after South Korea's martial law order In an unusual broadcast speech, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, prompting thousands of people to take to the. In an unusual broadcast speech, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, prompting thousands of people to take to the streets to protest against the order. 1 …

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Military tanks on Seoul streets, protests outside Parliament amid martial law
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Military tanks on Seoul streets, protests outside Parliament amid martial law

India Today  

A state of chaos unfolded in South Korea on Tuesday evening when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, accusing the opposition-controlled Parliament of sympathising with communist North Korea and seeking to eliminate "anti-state" forces. Hours after the announcement, National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-sik declared the martial law "invalid", and lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to reject it. Amid the widespread unrest …

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Over 5,000 benefit from health camps in neighbouring districts
3 weeks ago

Over 5,000 benefit from health camps in neighbouring districts

The Hindu  

A day after Cyclone Fengal made landfall, health camps were held in Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpattu districts in which over 5,000 persons benefitted. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin visited a camp organised at Mamallapuram in Chengalpattu district and interacted with the medical personnel and residents there. The Pichathur dam was opened, which will allow more tanks to fill up.” The …

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Gang stealing electric motors from aqua tanks arrested; 34 motors recovered in Andhra Pradesh’s Krishna district
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Gang stealing electric motors from aqua tanks arrested; 34 motors recovered in Andhra Pradesh’s Krishna district

The Hindu  

The Nandiwada police arrested a three-member gang involved in stealing electric motors fixed at aqua ponds in the villages of Gudivada division in Krishna district. “The arrested include, G. Sashi Kumar, D. Rambabu and G. Shyam Praveen Kumar and an iron scrap dealer Asmatullah Baih, who bought the stolen motors from the accused,” the CI said. “The accused stole the …

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Stock Market Crash: Nifty 50 slips below 24K, Sensex tanks 1200 points — 5 reasons why Indian stock market fell today
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Stock Market Crash: Nifty 50 slips below 24K, Sensex tanks 1200 points — 5 reasons why Indian stock market fell today

Live Mint  

Stock market crash: Following weak global market trends after the heightened tension in the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hezbollah war, the Indian markets ended lower on Thursday, November 28, after experiencing some pullback in the previous session. According to stock market experts, the Indian stock market fell today after trading range-bound for nearly three sessions. Heightening tension in the Russia-Ukraine …

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26 Palestinians killed after Israel launches strikes in central Gaza
3 weeks, 4 days ago

26 Palestinians killed after Israel launches strikes in central Gaza

India Today  

Israeli military strikes killed at least 26 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, medics said, as forces stepped up their bombardment of central areas and tanks pushed deeper into the north and south of the enclave. GAZA DEATHS Israel's campaign in Gaza has killed nearly 44,200 people and displaced nearly all the enclave's population at least once, Gaza officials …

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One thing Vande Bharat trains to Kashmir will have that others don't
3 weeks, 5 days ago

One thing Vande Bharat trains to Kashmir will have that others don't

Firstpost  

The first train directly linking the Kashmir Valley is slated to begin operations this fiscal year, and special Vande Bharat trains would travel in locations where temperatures drop below zero degrees, according to authorities The rail link between Udhampur, Srinagar, and Baramulla would connect Kashmir to the rest of the country. PTI In the Vande Bharat trains that will go …

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