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ADXC 3: Athletes overcome the scales and guarantee the show

In the middle of the jam-packed BC Fight Week, the ADXC 3 athletes faced their very first challenge in Balneario Camboriu ahead of the tournament: The dreaded scales in the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship ceremonial weigh-ins.

2024-03-02T17:49:21.335932+00:00 IST

2019 volcano: New Zealand court orders millions in fines

A New Zealand district court on Friday ordered tour operators and the company that owns the New Zealand island where a volcanic eruption killed 22 people, to pay a fine of USD 1.6 million (NZ$2.6 million) and to pay compensation of USD 6.2 million (NZ$10.2 million), CNN reported.

2024-03-01T11:57:24.769477+00:00 IST

Canadian parliamentarians celebrate ‘International Mother Languag

Canadian parliamentarian Jeremy Patzer hosted a Sindhi Round Table on Thursday to celebrate 'International Mother Language Day' at the Parliament of Canada, where he offered a very warm welcome to the Sindhi community and members of the Sindhi Foundation, a press release from the Sindhi Foundation stated.

2024-03-01T10:31:35.931402+00:00 IST

Brazil: No joint statement at G20 finance chiefs meeting

A meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of 20 advanced and emerging economies came to an end without issuing a joint closing statement after their meetings in Sao Paulo.

2024-03-01T07:08:37.171625+00:00 IST

Nicaragua recognises Indian pharma standards

With this MoU, Nicaragua has become the first nation in Spanish speaking world to recognise Indian Pharmacopeia.

2024-02-29T06:44:15.978433+00:00 IST

Ghana passes controversial anti-homosexuality bill

Introduced in 2021, the bill not only criminalises LGBTQ relationships but also targets individuals who advocate for LGBTQ rights.

2024-02-28T22:00:55.722435+00:00 IST

Mauritius to conserve marine park around Chagos Archipelago

Pravind Jugnauth made the remarks while attending a workshop on the creation of a zone to protect the marine environment around the Chagos Islands at the Intercontinental Resort in Balaclava.

2024-02-28T04:44:12.612388+00:00 IST

Australia sanctions Russian prison officials over Navalny's death

In a statement, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said, "Australia holds President Putin and the Russian Government responsible for Mr Navalny's treatment and death in custody."

2024-02-26T07:41:13.355457+00:00 IST

Former Brazil PM denies coup plot as thousands rally in Sao Paulo

Thousands of Bolsonaro's supporters, adorned in the green and gold of Brazil's national flag, gathered on Paulista Avenue, a key thoroughfare in the nation's largest city, to express solidarity amid growing legal challenges.

2024-02-26T06:21:43.195780+00:00 IST

Burkina Faso: At least 15 killed in attack on Catholic church

The region where the attack unfolded has been plagued by armed groups, responsible for numerous assaults. Some incidents targeted Christian churches, while others involved the abduction of clergy.

2024-02-26T05:16:23.067754+00:00 IST

"World trading rules have been gamed" Jaishankar

At the Raisina Dialogue discussion today, Jaishankar also took a veiled jab at China, one of the five permanent members of the 15-member UN Security Council for being the "biggest" opponent of its reforms.

2024-02-22T12:54:55.744178+00:00 IST

MoS Muraleedharan represents India at G20 Foreign Ministers Meet

Union Minister of State V Muraleedharan represented India at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Brazil, and affirmed New Delhi's steadfast support for Brazil during its presidency of the summit.

2024-02-21T19:44:02.635967+00:00 IST

MoS Muraleedharan meets Uruguay's Foreign Minister

The two leaders held talks on exploring opportunities to strengthen India-Uruguay cooperation across various areas including tourism, trade and investment.

2024-02-21T18:19:21.892664+00:00 IST

Australia to build largest navy since WW II amid Chinese threat

Australia announced its plans to build its largest navy since the Second World War, allocating more than USD 35 billion for the defence project over the next 10 years, CNN reported.

2024-02-21T00:11:22.424962+00:00 IST

Navalny’s wife accuses Putin of killing her husband with Novichok

"I want to live in a free Russia. I want to build a free Russia," Navalnaya said.

2024-02-19T23:13:30.354455+00:00 IST

UAE: 'Art of Architectural Ornamentations in Emirate of Sharjah'

The Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) announces the opening of its latest exhibition, "The Art of Architectural Ornamentations in the Emirate of Sharjah - A Photography Exhibition," hosted at Bait Al Naboodah.

2024-02-19T00:27:33.562601+00:00 IST

Canada: Indian student dies of cardiac arrest, family urges help

An Indian student named Shaik Muzammil Ahmed died of cardiac arrest in Canada after which his family has requested External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to arrange for the student's mortal remains to be sent back to Hyderabad.

2024-02-16T05:46:10.108283+00:00 IST

Canada: Police forms national team to investigate extortion cases

A national team of police forces has been formed in Canada to coordinate investigation and information sharing about extortion cases targeting South Asian people and businesses.

2024-02-16T04:23:01.936346+00:00 IST

Australia: Indian national found dead in floodwater in Queensland

An Indian national in Australia was found dead in floodwaters near Mount Isa, Queensland amid inclement weather in the region, the Indian High Commission in Canberra said on Friday.

2024-02-16T02:51:09.281310+00:00 IST

PM Modi inscribes 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' at BAPS temple in UAE

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who inaugurated the majestic Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir here on Wednesday, inscribed the message of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' on a stone in premises of the religious place

2024-02-14T16:44:21.020442+00:00 IST

US Congresswoman garners support for Uyghur Policy Act 

A Congresswoman representing California's 40th district, Young Kim, while speaking at a foreign committee meeting, urged the US to take action against the atrocities faced by the Uyghur community at the hands of the China Communist Party in Xinjiang.

2024-02-14T15:49:54.630187+00:00 IST