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'Chained' Patient Among 13 Who Died In Sri Lanka Nursing Home Fire
The fire-ravaged nursing home and two other nursing facilities run by the same management are unregistered but government officials and institutions have worked with them.
Zelenskyy's Letter To Putin Was Intended For Other Ears
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's open letter offering facetoface peace talks to end the war in Ukraine was addressed to Russian President Vladimir Putin but
"If He Wants A Deal...": Mojtaba Khamenei's Aide's "Test Of Trust" For Trump
He described the demand as a confidence-building measure and said Iran views the money as its own funds rather than a concession from the US.
'We Come Without Past Baggage': Nepal Foreign Minister To NDTV On Gen Z Support
On his maiden visit to New Delhi, Shisir Khanal signalled a decisive reset in bilateral relations, with energy, connectivity and digital cooperation topping the agenda.
Bar Owner Faces New Charge Over Swiss Ski Resort Fire That Killed 41
A co-owner of the Swiss bar ravaged by a deadly fire was charged with forgery on Friday, adding to the numerous charges she and her husband already face over the...
PM Modi's Yoga Guru To Lead Yoga Day Event At New York's Times Square
The theme for this year's International Day of Yoga (IDY) is 'Yoga for Healthy Aging,' which seeks to position yoga as a tool for promoting longevity, mobility, and preventive healthcare.
US Bill Seeks To End H-1B Visa Route To Green Card
Congressman Chip Roy introduced the American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act on Thursday. The proposed legislation also seeks to scrap the optional practical training (OPT) programme
Missiles, Sirens: Videos Show Kuwait, Bahrain's Response To Iranian Attacks
Visuals showed aerial projectiles being intercepted in the airspace above Kuwait, while sirens blared in Bahrain.
Cockroach Kingpin In Australia Caught With 1,00,000 Illegal Insects In Record Bust
The Madagascar hissing species is one of the world's biggest cockroaches, measuring 2 to 3 inches in length.
Putin Says Indian Coders Are Renowned Across The World. Here's Why It Matters
At SPIEF 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised India's coders and technology workforce, calling the country a leading player in the global software industry and highlighting its growing influence in the digital economy.
US Iran War Live Updates: Kuwait Responds To Missile, Drone Attacks, Sirens Sounded In Bahrain
US Iran War Live Updates:United States military officials said Iran launched seven ballistic missiles toward neighboring Gulf nations of Kuwait and Bahrain.
Who Are The Astronauts NASA Told To Evacuate During Leak On Space Station
Five astronauts on the Space Station were told to take shelter and prepare for possible evacuation as a Russian crew tried to fix a leak on its portion of the orbital laboratory.
Over 3,500 Indians deported From US In 2025, More Than 1,000 This Year
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said a total of 3,567 Indians were deported in 2025.
'False Narrative': India's Sharp Retort To Pak Over "Unwarranted" J&K Remark At UN
P Harish reiterated that all matters pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir are strictly internal to India, and the Union Territory "is and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India".
UN Food Agency Says Millions Are Being Pushed Into Hunger By Iran War
The World Food Program said an analysis in three vulnerable countries found that an additional 2.5 million people in Somalia, 2.3 million in Afghanistan and 1.3 million in Sri Lanka are struggling to meet their basic food needs.
US Court Strikes Down Trump Policies Targeting Immigrants From 39 Countries
A federal judge on Friday ruled that US President Donald Trump's administration had adopted a series of unlawful policies that have barred people from 39 countries from receiving decisions on applications for asylum, work permits, green cards and citizenship.
Iran Has Launched Multiple Drones Towards Strait Of Hormuz: Report
Iran has launched multiple drones towards the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported on Friday, citing a US official who also said at least four drones were shot down by US aircraft.
Inside Trump's Blitzy Washington Revamp: Ballroom, Gardens And More
Trump's building blitz is among the most dramatic by a US president since Theodore Roosevelt championed a structural overhaul of the National Mall in the early 1900s.
"Righteous Anger": JD Vance Blames EU Migration Policy For UK Student's Murder
JD Vance's comments on the case of 18-year-old Henry Nowak sparked a swift denunciation from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office, which rejected attempts to "interfere in our democracy."
