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Donald Trump Appoints WWE Co-Founder Linda McMahon to Key Role

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Donald Trump Appoints WWE Co-Founder Linda McMahon to Key Role

President-elect Donald Trump has named Linda McMahon as his Secretary of Education, despite being initially considered for the Commerce Department. McMahon, a former administrator of the Small Business Administration and co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment, will reallocate the agency’s functions to the states. The Education Department is responsible for funding public schools, administering federal student … Read more

PM Modi Becomes First Indian PM to Visit Guyana in Decades

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PM Modi Becomes First Indian PM to Visit Guyana in Decades

PM Narendra Modi became the first Indian PM to visit Guyana in 56 years and he was received at the airport with a warm welcome. In an unprecedented gesture, he was received at the airport by President Irfan Ali and over a dozen cabinet ministers. On PM’s arrival, the President of Guyana shared a hug … Read more

G20: Modi and Lula Commit to Enhanced India-Brazil Cooperation

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G20: Modi and Lula Commit to Enhanced India-Brazil Cooperation

On the margins of the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had bilateral discussions on Tuesday. During their discussions, the leader voiced strong support for Brazil’s “Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty” project. The two presidents discussed a range of bilateral matters during their talks, reaffirming India’s … Read more

Ukraine Strikes Russia With US-Approved Missiles

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Ukraine Strikes Russia With US-Approved Missiles

Russia claimed on Tuesday that Ukraine launched US-supplied long-range missiles against a military site near the Bryansk border, marking the first such attack since Washington authorized such strikes. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov condemned the attacks, accusing Washington of assisting Kyiv in operating the missiles and claiming that the attack on its territory marked the … Read more

Putin Plans India Visit, Kremlin Confirms Dates Under Discussion

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Putin Plans India Visit, Kremlin Confirms Dates Under Discussion

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India soon, as part of a reciprocal annual visit structure between the two countries. The announcement came on the 1,000th day of the war in Ukraine and the same day that Russia updated its nuclear doctrine for a second time, allowing Moscow to target non-nuclear states. The … Read more

UK-India Free Trade Discussions to Begin Soon

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UK-India Free Trade Discussions to Begin Soon

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the resumption of delayed discussions for a free trade deal with India, stating that Britain will seek a “new strategic partnership”. “A new trade deal with India will support jobs and prosperity in the UK – and represent a step forward in our mission to deliver growth and … Read more

Russia Plans Nuclear Doctrine Update

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Russia Plans Nuclear Doctrine Update

Changes to Russia’s nuclear policy have been developed and would be codified when needed, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, expressing Moscow’s alarm about the latest US decision on missile strikes from Ukraine. “They (the reforms) are already basically formulated. They will be formalized as needed,” Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin’s press secretary, told the TASS state … Read more

PM Modi Meets Italian PM Giorgia Meloni for Bilateral Talks

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PM Modi Meets Italian PM Giorgia Meloni for Bilateral Talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (local time) held a bilateral meeting with his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil. PM Modi stated that their discussions focused on strengthening ties in defence, security, trade, and technology. He remarked, “India-Italy friendship can greatly contribute to a better planet.” “Glad … Read more

G20 Summit in Rio Ends Without Breakthrough on …

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G20 Summit in Rio Ends Without Breakthrough on Climate Issues

The G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro concluded on Monday (November 18), with leaders failing to break key deadlocks in UN climate negotiations, as geopolitical tensions, notably the war in Ukraine and Donald Trump’s return to the White House, dominated discussions. Climate commitments falter Prior to the conference, the UN had urged G20 governments to … Read more

PM Modi Meets Joe Biden at G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro

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PM Modi Meets Joe Biden at G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with departing US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil and posted a photo of the encounter on his X account. “Always a pleasure to meet him,” PM Modi remarked while posting the photo. A video leaked online of the two presidents shaking hands during … Read more

China’s Robotic Fish: Cutting-Edge Science or Strategic Move?

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China’s Robotic Fish Cutting-Edge Science or Strategic Move

At Xiaomeisha Sea World in China, a life-size artificial whale shark has sparked controversy. While the aquarium’s reopening has garnered throngs, the fake monster has left some visitors feeling misled and upset, particularly given the costly 230 yuan (Rs 2680) admission cost, according to the South China Morning Post. Videos circulating online depict a life-size … Read more

Indian Coast Guard Chases Pakistani Vessel, Rescues Fishermen

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Indian Coast Guard Chases Pakistani Vessel, Rescues Fishermen

Seven Indian fisherman were saved by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) after they were captured by a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) vessel close to the India-Pakistan Maritime Boundary. The search and rescue was conducted on Sunday, November 17. According to an ICG announcement, the incident occurred in the afternoon when an Indian fishing boat … Read more

US Returns Looted Artefacts Worth Millions to India

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US Returns Looted Artefacts Worth Millions to India

The United States said Wednesday that it had returned more than 1,400 stolen artifacts valued at $10 million to India as part of a continuous effort to repatriate stolen art from nations around South and Southeast Asia. CNN reports that pieces that were previously on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York … Read more

Mass Migration to Bluesky: Why Users Are Leaving Elon Musk’s X

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Mass Migration to Bluesky: Why Users Are Leaving Elon Musk’s X

Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter has seen millions flock over to another micro-blogging platform called the Bluesky. Does the name ring any bells? That’s because the platform is a brainchild of the former Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey. The recent US Presidential elections have sparked interest in Elon Musk’s association with President Trump, leading … Read more

Biden’s Missile Decision Could Lead to World War III, Russian Officials Say

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Biden’s Missile Decision Could Lead to World War III, Russian Officials Say

Maria Butina, a Russian politician, warned on Monday that President Joe Biden’s administration was risking World War III by allowing Ukraine to employ US-made weaponry to strike deep into Russia. “These guys, Biden’s administration, is trying to escalate the situation to the maximum while they still have power and are still in office,” Ms Butina … Read more