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UK to send first long-range missiles to Ukraine despite Russia's threat

British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced that the UK will send its first long-range missiles to Ukraine despite a threat by Russian President Vladimir Putin to the West

High commodity prices continue to weigh on trade deficit: Acuite

The expectation of the expansion of current account deficit is not just driven by elevated global commodity prices, but is also linked to the unlocking of the economy, Acuite Ratings & Research said

Root reveals his relationship with Test captaincy had become very unhealthy

Root revealed that his relationship with Test captaincy, especially after England had won just one out of their last 17 matches under him, had become "very unhealthy".

Sikh should learn use of modern weapon: Akal Takht's Giani Harpreet Singh

Expressing concern over rise in Christianity and drug abuse in Punjab, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh said every Sikh should learn the use of modern weapon

Russia destroyed 43 religious buildings in Donetsk: Ukrainian official

A top Ukrainian official said that Russian troops have destroyed 43 religious building in Donetsk, most of which belonged to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate

Satellite phone calls tracked again in Karnataka, agencies on high alert

Intelligence agencies have alerted the Karnataka government after they tracked satellite phone calls made to foreign locations from state's coastal and Malnad regions, sources said on Monday.

Russian FM Lavrov's Serbia visit cancelled due to flight ban amid war

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's scheduled trip to Serbia this week has been cancelled due to a flight ban imposed by three of Belgrade's neighbouring nations

'Just overawed', says French Open champion Swiatek on meeting Lewandowski

Following her win over Gauff, Swiatek immediately went up to the stands and hugged Poland and Bayern Munich footballer Robert Lewandowski who was there in the crowd to cheer Swiatek

PM Modi addresses Rotary Convention, calls India land of Buddha, Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India is the land of Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi who showed in action what living for others is all about.

Queen Elizabeth II vows to keep serving people after 70-yr reign

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch of the UK, has vowed to keep serving the people after celebrations for her 70 years of reign.

3 dead, 14 injured after shooting outside nightclub in Tennessee

Three people died and 14 others were injured following a shooting outside a nightclub in Chattanooga, Tennessee

24 dead after bus en route Yamunotri falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

At least 24 people died after a bus carrying pilgrims fell into a gorge here on Sunday, officials said

Public Sector OMCs in Tamil Nadu to set up 900 e-charging stations

The e-charging station owners want the government to provide more subsidies to those who buy e-vehicles as this would increase the carbon footprint and thereby increase the environmental conditions

Taj Mahal still exposed to alarming levels of pollution: Green activists

Local activists say there has been no fundamental change in the environmental conditions in Agra, Mathura, Firozabad districts that come under the TTZ

Animal husbandry startups offer hi-tech solutions to livestock sector

The Startup developed a series of farms and the necessary ecosystem that ensures that the milk drawn from the cows reaches the collection centre faster and without contamination

Queen Elizabeth II kicks off coronation party over tea with Paddington Bear

"Perhaps you would like a marmalade sandwich?" Paddington Bear asks Her Majesty, procuring a sticky treat from his red bucket cap

Musk retracts statement over job cuts, says headcount will increase

Earlier this week, Musk gave an ultimatum to Tesla employees to either return to office or get out, saying they "should pretend to work somewhere else" if they disagree with the company's policy

NGT shifts camping site from Bengal's Buxa Tiger Reserve over violations

The green court held that the camping site was being used for commercial purposes which are not permissible in the core area of the tiger reserve as per provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act

Drought leaves more than 7.2 mn people needing food aid in Ethiopia: UNOCHA

UNOCHA said the climate-induced drought in the East African country is the most severe in 40 years following four consecutive failed rainy seasons since late 2020

1st Test, Day 3: Root, Stokes take England closer to victory against NZ

The hosts need only 61 more runs to win the opening Test but one more wicket in the morning session on Sunday could blow this game wide open again