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4 dead, 3 critical after 2 choppers collide in Aus
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4 dead, 3 critical after 2 choppers collide in Aus

Brisbane, Jan 2: Four people were killed and three others are currently in critical condition after two helicopters on Monday collided at the Gold Coast in the Australian state of Queensland, authorities have confirmed. "At about 2 p.m. today, police and emergency services were called to a...
Indian-American takes oath as Texas county judge
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Indian-American takes oath as Texas county judge

New Delhi, Jan 2: Indian-American Democrat Juli A. Mathew took oath as a judge in Fort Bend County, Texas, for a second consecutive term. Mathew, a native of Thiruvalla in Kerala, was sworn-in via videoconferencing from Bheemanady in Kasaragod and will continue to serve as presiding judge for...
Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95
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Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

Vatican City, Dec 31: Former Pope Benedict XVI passed away at his residence in the Vatican on Saturday. He was 95, according to an official announcement. In a statement, The Vatican said: "With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9.34 a.m. in the Mater...
India completes UNSC term turning spotlight on terrorism, reforms
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India completes UNSC term turning spotlight on terrorism, reforms

United Nations, Dec 30: India has capped its two-year term on the Security Council by turning the spotlight on its two issues of paramount interest, fighting terrorism and reforming the world organisation. Assuming the presidency of the Council in the final month of its term as an elected member,...
Russia launches massive missile barrage across Ukraine
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Russia launches massive missile barrage across Ukraine

Kyiv, Dec 29: Multiple regions of Ukraine, including its capital, faced a massive Russian missile attack on Thursday, the biggest wave of strikes in weeks targeting power stations and other critical infrastructure during freezing weather. Air raid sirens rang out across the country. Mykhailo...
Massive fire at Cambodia hotel casino kills at least 16
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Massive fire at Cambodia hotel casino kills at least 16

Phnom Penh: A massive fire that lasted more than 12 hours in a Cambodian hotel casino killed at least 16 people and injured about 50, while other victims were apparently not yet accounted for Thursday, as neighbouring Thailand sent firetrucks to help fight the blaze in a bustling border town. Videos...
Indian-American IT professional convicted in US of making illicit profits worth USD 7.3 million
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Indian-American IT professional convicted in US of making illicit profits worth...

New York, Dec 29: An Indian-American former IT professional was convicted of four counts of securities fraud in the US state of California for using a company's confidential information for trading in its securities, making an illicit profit of USD 7 million, authorities said. Sivannarayana Barama...
Lack of info on Chinas COVID outbreak stirs global concerns
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Lack of info on China's COVID outbreak stirs global concerns

Beijing, Dec 29: Moves by the US, Japan and others to mandate COVID-19 tests for passengers arriving from China reflect global concern that new variants could emerge in its ongoing explosive outbreak — and the government may not inform the rest of the world quickly enough. There have been no reports...
Indian student wins top UK univ scholarship worth 5,000 pounds
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Indian student wins top UK univ scholarship worth 5,000 pounds

New Delhi, Dec 26: An Indian student from Bengaluru has won a prestigious scholarship worth 5,000 pounds, which is awarded to an undergraduate pursuing any of the 24 subjects offered at the University of Dundee, UK.Rajvir Singh, 18, who studies Psychology and French at the University of Dundee, will...
Indian-origin scientist named to STEM expert panel in Australia
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Indian-origin scientist named to STEM expert panel in Australia

Melbourne, Dec 25: An Indian-origin biotechnologist has been appointed to the Australian government's expert panel to boost diversity and increase women's participation in STEM sectors.Associate Professor Parwinder Kaur, a University of Western Australia Public Policy Institute Fellow, who hails...
Indian national shot dead in Nepal
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Indian national shot dead in Nepal

Kathmandu, Dec 25: An Indian national has been shot dead by 5 unidentified gunmen in Southern Nepal, police said on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Shiva Pujan Yadav, 45, a resident of Motihari Chhaudadano. He was shot in Mahagadhimai Municipality, police said. ...
China woefully underprepared for Covid chaos: Report
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China woefully underprepared for Covid chaos: Report

Beijing, Dec 23: China is woefully underprepared for the chaos that is inevitably unfolding since the Covid controls were lifted, as seen in other countries, the media reported on Friday.According to South China Morning Post, Since Beijing's sudden U-turn on ending the zero-Covid policy more than...
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