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Why Shouldn’t Europe Enjoy Indian Mangoes? German Ambassador Cheers New Imports

28 Jun 2024 00:31 AM IST

German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann celebrated the arrival of North Indian mangoes in European markets, asserting that Europeans “deserve to have good mangoes” too. Ackermann expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I’m very excited because everybody knows how much I like mangoes.” He pointed out the current dominance of mangoes from Brazil and

India Alongside Authoritarian Regimes? IMF Slams USCIRF’s International Religious Freedom Report

27 Jun 2024 23:03 PM IST

The Indian Minorities Foundation Fund (IMF) has condemned the latest International Religious Freedom report released by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). The IMF has expressed significant concerns regarding the report’s inclusion of India in the same category as authoritarian regimes such as Afghanistan, Cuba, North Korea,

Scorching Heat And Power Outages: Pakistan’s Struggle Amid Deadly Heatwave

27 Jun 2024 23:01 PM IST

Pakistan is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with record-breaking temperatures causing significant disruption to both lives and infrastructure. Karachi, the largest city in Pakistan, has been enduring extreme heat since Saturday, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius for the third consecutive day. High humidity levels are exacerbating the situation, according

Biden And Trump’s Move Away From The Debate Commission: What Does It Mean For Voters?

27 Jun 2024 21:44 PM IST

The tradition of televised presidential debate in the United States has evolved significantly since its inception in 1960, with changes in management reflecting broader shifts in political strategy and media influence. Initially, the control of televised debates rested with television networks during the landmark 1960 debates between Richard Nixon and

Jaishankar Assures Action On Indian Fishermen Detained In Sri Lanka

27 Jun 2024 20:16 PM IST

On Thursday, Minister for External Affairs S Jaishankar responded to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s concerns regarding the detention of Indian fishermen in Sri Lanka. Jaishankar acknowledged that 34 Indian fishermen are currently under judicial remand in Sri Lanka, with six others already serving sentences. He emphasized the proactive efforts

Sindhi Foundation Urges UNHRC Action To Locate Abducted Minor

27 Jun 2024 19:34 PM IST

The Sindhi Foundation, headquartered in Washington, DC, has appealed to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for assistance in locating Priya Kumari, a young Sindhi Hindu girl who has been missing for three years. Sufi Munawar Laghari, the foundation’s executive director, made this plea from Geneva, stating that the

Night At The Museum Actor Bill Cobbs Passes Away At 90

27 Jun 2024 19:32 PM IST

Bill Cobbs, the esteemed US actor known for his roles in Night at the Museum and The Bodyguard, has passed away at the age of 90. His agent confirmed to the PA news agency that Cobbs died on Tuesday evening in California, surrounded by his family. Cobbs portrayed Bill Devaney,

UK Parliament Elections: Sunak And Starmer Clash in Final Debate

27 Jun 2024 18:44 PM IST

In a heated final debate before next week’s election, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer exchanged sharp, personal attacks regarding their own and their parties’ credibility. With Sunak’s Conservative Party trailing Labour by approximately 20 points in the polls, the prime minister launched an aggressive offensive.

Heatwave In Pakistan Kills 500, Temperatures Soar past 40 Degrees

27 Jun 2024 18:35 PM IST

The world is sweltering under an unprecedented heatwave. More than 100 people have died from heat-related issues in India alone. Now, casualties are increasing across the border too. 568 people have died in the past six days, with 141 on Tuesday alone. This was verified by the Edhi ambulance service,

Islamabad Court Rejects Imran Khan & Bushra Bibi’s Plea To Suspend Seven-Year Sentences

27 Jun 2024 18:04 PM IST

In Islamabad, a district and sessions court recently declined requests from former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to suspend their seven-year sentences in the Iddat Case, as reported by Dawn. The Additional District and Sessions Judge, Afzal Majoka, announced the verdict after it had been

Meet The Highest-Paid Indian Origin CEO In US, No… It’s Not Sundar Pichai Or Satya Nadella

27 Jun 2024 16:49 PM IST

Not Sundar Pichai or Satya Nadella but his Indian origin CEO has clinched a spot among the till 10 highest paid CEOs in the US Silicon Valley. Nikesh Arora, CEO and chairman of Palo Alto Networks, is ranked as the 10th highest-paid CEO in the United States, according to a

Islamabad Court Rejects Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi’s Bail Plea In Iddat Case

27 Jun 2024 16:23 PM IST

An Islamabad district and sessions court on Thursday rejected jailed Pakistan PM Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi’s pleas to suspend their sentences in the Iddat case, reported Pakistan’s Geo English. The couple was sentenced to seven years in prison in February after the court found their nikah (marriage)