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China tightens control over people inside Tibet, escape to India is not an
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
China's intensified control over Tibet has made it increasingly difficult for Tibetans to escape to India. In 2024, only eight Tibetans managed to flee to Dharamshala, a significant decline from over 40 in 2023 and the 3,000 who crossed into India annually from the 1990s to 2008.
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UK: PM Keir Starmer defends his work as top prosecutor amid reignition of
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended his role as the UK's top prosecutor from 2008-2013 amid the reignition of the alleged UK Rape scandal which revolved around child sexual abuse and exploitation which took place in the United Kingdom.
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Russia's FSB thwarts bomb attack in Yekaterinburg, detains four
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) prevented a bomb attack in Yekaterinburg, detaining four teenagers reportedly planning to detonate a homemade explosive in a crowded area. According to Reuters, the FSB seized bomb-making materials, and investigators in the Sverdlovsk region have opene
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Hedge Group partners with Lead IAS Academy to innovate on competitive exam
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Kerala [India], December 30: Hedge Group has made an investment in Lead IAS Academy, the largest civil services training institute in Kerala. This partnership aims to enhance skill development and elevate the standards of competitive exam training in India. Founded in 2008 by Alex K. Babu, H
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Haryana Cabinet approves key amendments to civil services rules, increases
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Haryana Cabinet met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini in Chandigarh on Saturday. The Cabinet approved the proposal of the Finance Department to amend the Haryana Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, and the Haryana Civil Services (Assured Career Progression)
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"I'm pretty much done now": Nicole Kidman on why she thought of quitting a
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Actor Nicole Kidman, who recently received her 20th Golden Globes nomination, in the Best Performance by Female Actor in Motion Picture (Drama) category for 'Babygirl', shared that she thought of retiring after welcoming her daughter Sunday Rose Kidman Urban with husband Keith Urban in 2008.
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India's exports to US touch USD 77.5 bn in FY24, growing at 10.3 % CAGR ov
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Notably, the growth in exports to the USA was higher than aggregate exports until FY00. However, the global financial crisis in 2008 slowed down growth until FY10.
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Gemma Arterton thinks female James Bond is "too outrageous"
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
As the debate around a potential female James Bond continues to captivate fans, actor Gemma Arterton, known for her role in 'Quantum of Solace' (2008), has shared her thoughts on the controversial idea.
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"Final product that you see is because of my family": Former India captain
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Former India football captain Sunil Chhetri hailed his family and especially his wife, Sonam Bhattacharya, for helping him reach astonishing heights during his phenomenal career on the global stage.
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EAM Jaishankar highlights wide ranging India-Oman ties during meeting with
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed the strong strategic partnership between India and Oman during his meeting with Khalifa Alharthy, Under Secretary for Political Affairs of Oman. The partnership, rooted in history and elevated to a Strategic Partnership in 2008, has expand
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India "unlikely" to travel Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025: MEA
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Due to strained political relations between the two nations, India has not toured Pakistan since 2008, when they participated in the Asia Cup. The two arch-rivals last played a bilateral series in 2012-13 in India, comprising white-ball matches. After that, India and Pakistan have primarily
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Suntek Solar launches TRUZON SOLAR to Drive India's Renewable Energy Revol
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], November 23: TRUZON SOLAR, a new brand by Suntek Energy Systems Pvt Ltd, a leader in solar energy solutions since 2008, is set to redefine the renewable energy landscape in India. Launching with the vision of achieving 10x growth over the next five years, Sunte
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