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N Korea's Kim Jong-un touts leadership of China's Xi in b'day greetings

Kim also said he is pleased to see Xi's achievements and wished him more success in his "important and responsible work" in leading China

Meta introduces text-based 'world chat' feature for Horizon Worlds

Users will be able to connect with or follow others participating in the chat by simply clicking the person's name to view their profile and inviting them to connect

'Extremely fierce battles' rage in Ukraine as counter-offensive continues

Since Ukraine launched its much-anticipated counter-offensive on June 10, officials said seven settlements and at least 90 sq km of land have been recaptured

Pakistan farmer seeks newly developed rice seeds for cultivation from BHU

A farmer from Pakistan has sought seeds of newly developed 'Malviya Manila Sinchit Dhan-1' paddy variety for cultivation from the Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

India offers Pak 'utmost sympathy' for its ignorance of peace culture

India's Permanent Representative Ruchira Kamboj has offered Pakistan the utmost sympathy for what she described as its mindset of ignorance and inability to comprehend the culture of peace

India denounces attacks on all religions, calls for inclusive dialogue

India has denounced attacks on all religions and called for inter-religious dialogue encompassing all faiths to counter the rising climate of bigotry

Turkey, Sweden agree to hold more talks on NATO bid ahead of summit

Sweden and Finland applied to join NATO last year but faced objections from Turkey on the grounds that the two countries harbour members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party and the Gulen movement

Nato set to boost troops on high alert and increase ammunition production

NATO is set to boost the number of troops on high alert and increase ammunition production, its Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said

Israeli Oppn leaders freeze settlement talks on Netanyahu's overhaul

Israeli opposition leaders have announced that they had suspended the negotiations on settling a controversial judicial overhaul spearheaded by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

UN unanimously backs India's proposal for monument to honour peacekeepers

PM Modi formally made the proposal for the memorial in 2015 at the UN summit and offered to pay for it

Israel's export of military equipment hits record high of $12.55 bn in 2022

Some 120 Israeli companies signed "hundreds" of new sales deals in 2022, with about half of them valued at over $100 million, according to the statement

Genuine students victimised by fraud won't face deportation: Canadian Min

We recognise the immense contributions that international students make to our country, and we are committed to providing a path to Canada that is honest and transparent

On violations of Hindu temples in US, spokesperson says Guterres concerned

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is concerned about the attacks that we've seen around the world on various religions and especially on places of worship, his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said

GMR Airport to contribute 10% for Hyderabad Airport Metro Project

Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) and GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd will contribute 10 per cent each for Rs 6,250 crore Hyderabad Airport Metro Project.

Sitharaman reviews preparedness of Guj banks in view of cyclone Biparjoy

During the meeting, Sitharaman said that all disaster management protocols should be followed and the staff should be made aware of them

Apple's racial equity, justice initiative surpasses $200 mn in investments

Apple said that its Racial Equity and Justice Initiative has surpassed $200 million in investments, supporting education, economic empowerment, and criminal justice reform work in five countries

Manipur violence: Attackers burn lone woman minister's official residence

In a fresh incident of violence, assailants burnt the official residence of Manipur's Industry Minister Nemcha Kipgen in the Lamphel area in Imphal West

Scindia loyalist's return to Congress a setback for Union Minister

Sources have claimed that several other Scindia loyalists are in touch with the Congress leadership and willing to come back but the Congress is not giving much attention to them

2,000-bed hospital to come up in Hyderabad, efforts on to robust healthcare

Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao laid foundation stone for Dashabdi block which will be constructed at a cost of Rs. 1,571 crore

India made 'liquid cornea' to soon undergo human trials to treat blindness

After seeing about 80 per cent success in animal trials, a team of Indian doctors are soon set to launch human trials on the made in India 'liquid cornea' for people with corneal blindness