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Do-or-die for Madrid, Bayern, Dortmund & Villa in UEFA Champions League QF leg 2
New Delhi, April 14: Following a thrilling first leg filled with goals, the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals now head into the decisive second leg, where Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa face uphill battles to overturn unfavourable results.
UAE, US to deepen strategic partnerships as Energy Secretary concludes visit
Abu Dhabi, April 11: The United States Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, has concluded his first official international trip to the UAE since assuming office, reinforcing the longstanding and constructive bilateral ties between both countries.
US Energy Secretary lauds UAE as 'strategic partner' in energy, AI
Abu Dhabi, April 11: The US Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, emphasised the strong and growing strategic partnership between the United States and the United Arab Emirates in the fields of energy, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced technology during his visit to the UAE.
Thousands of Rwandans attend commemorative activities to honour genocide victims
Kigali, April 8: Thousands of Rwandans joined President Paul Kagame in a 'Walk to Remember' and a night vigil to mark the start of the 31st commemoration of the 1994 genocide against Tutsi.
Assam's Kaziranga witnesses an all time high of over 4.06 lakh tourists in 2024-25
Guwahati, April 2: Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), a UNESCO World Heritage site, witnessed an all-time high record number of 4,06,564 tourists, including 17,693 foreign visitors, in 2024-25, officials said on Wednesday.
Cyanocobalamin safe, Vitamin B12 deficiency may impact brain, joints, skin health: Experts
New Delhi, April 2: Amid social media debate on Cyanocobalamin, a synthetic form of Vitamin B12, being toxic for humans, experts on Wednesday deemed Cyanocobalamin safe, and stressed the need to not miss the key vitamin linked to the brain, joints, and skin health.
Myanmar mourns earthquake victims, observes a minute's silence
Naypyidaw, April 1: Myanmar on Tuesday observed a one-minute silence to honour the victims of the devastating earthquake that has claimed over 2,000 lives.
Litton Das to skip Zimbabwe Tests for PSL 2025
New Delhi, March 29: Bangladesh's wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das is set to miss the upcoming two-match Test series against Zimbabwe after securing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the entire Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 season starting on April 11.
Karisma Kapoor steals the show in monochrome belted sari at Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI
Mumbai, March 28: Bollywood actor Karishma Kapoor stole the show as she turned showstopper for Satya Paul at Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI on Thursday.
It's my job I have to do that: Quinton de Kock on his match-winning knock against Rajasthan Royals
New Delhi March 27: After giving a match-winning performance against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opener Quinton De Kock expressed his feelings on the role of an opener in guiding the match forward.
Despite Season two renewal, Jake Gyllenhaal starrer 'Presumed Innocent' to submit as Limited Series in Emmy 2025
Washington DC, March 21: The first season of Apply TV+ legal thriller 'Presumed Innocent' will compete in the Limited or Anthology Series categories at the 2025 Emmy Awards, reported Deadline.
Cyclone Jude leaves 14 dead, thousands of families displaced in Mozambique
Maputo, March 15: The passage of Tropical Cyclone Jude through northern Mozambique has claimed 14 lives and affected over 100,000 residents across several provinces, according to a preliminary report released by the Mozambican government.
CT 2025: Will Shami's knockout punch give Kiwis the Wankhede trauma again?
Dubai, March 8: As Team India takes to the field for the ICC Champions Trophy title in Dubai, pacer Mohammed Shami will be a key player in focus, with a strong record in ICC knockouts. He is just one five-wicket haul away from overtaking Zaheer Khan's record for most wickets by an Indian in ICC knockout stages in ODIs.
Foxconn's subsidiary Ennoconn set to enter India to boost industrial automation
New Delhi, March 4: In yet another boost for the 'Make in India' initiative, Ennoconn, which is a Foxconn subsidiary, is set to start operations in the country with a focus on industrial automation and digital transformation market.
I wouldn't say mindset changes: Marco Jansen on South Africa's game plan for knockouts in Champions Trophy
Karachi, March 2: After securing the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Saturday, South Africa's left-arm seamer, Marco Jansen, revealed the national team's game plan for the upcoming knockout games in the marquee event.
Champions Trophy: With Australia-SA clash called off, England-Afghanistan face knockout scenario
Rawalpindi, Feb 25: Reigning ODI World Champion Australia's Group B encounter against South Africa in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain, with both teams sharing a point each.
ETGE President criticises Colombia University professor's pro-China remarks
Washington DC, February 24: The President of the East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE), Dr Mamtimin Ala, has sharply criticised Dr Jeffrey Sachs, a Harvard PhD and Professor at Columbia University, for his recent pro-China comments.
Indian researchers develop novel technique to enhance next-generation lighting
New Delhi, Feb 21: Researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) in Bengaluru, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have developed an innovative method to minimise anion migration in CsPbX₃ perovskite nanocrystals.
Europa League knockout play-offs: Roma edge past Porto, Ajax survive Union SG scare
Rome, Feb 21: Paulo Dybala guided Roma to a 3-2 knockout playoffs second-leg win over 10-man Porto in the Europa League, clinching a 4-3 aggregate victory move into the last 16.
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs meeting of Executive Committee of ADNOC Board of Directors
Abu Dhabi, February 20: Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired a meeting of the Executive Committee of the ADNOC Board of Directors.
UCL knockout play-offs second leg: Madrid host City, Celtic eye historic night at Allianz
New Delhi, Feb 18: Eight teams will have sealed their spot, to complete the list of teams, in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 on Thursday. Manchester City's trip to the Santiago Bernabeu headline the second leg of the knockout phase play-offs.
Human Rights activists slams UK government over China ties amid Wang Yi's visit
London: Human rights advocates have slammed the UK government for welcoming Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in an attempt to "normalise" ties between the UK and China. Rahima Mahmut, Executive Director of Stop Uyghur Genocide, has denounced the move as a capitulation to a dictatorship involved in transnational repression, according to a post shared by Stop Uyghur Genocide on X.
Energy Week 2025: India signs multiple pacts for resilient, sustainable energy future
New Delhi, Feb 14: Multiple strategic agreements during the 'India Energy Week 2025' reaffirm the country's commitment to securing affordable, sustainable and diversified energy supplies while fostering global collaborations in cutting-edge energy solutions, Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has stressed.
Union Minister Hardeep Puri announces key energy deals at India Energy Week 2025
New Delhi, February 13: Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday announced a series of key energy agreements signed during India Energy Week 2025, in New Delhi.
The Silent Struggle: How China is systematically erasing Tibet's identity (IANS Analysis)
New Delhi, Feb 12: China's coercive and violently assimilationist policies towards its religious and racial minorities are not unknown. Despite the regular condemnation that it receives from the international community and civil society regarding its egregious violations of human rights, China disregards all opposition and persists unabated on its path.
Juliette Binoche named President of Cannes 2025 Jury
Washington, February 4: French actor Juliette Binoche has been named President of the International Jury for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Activist highlights state oppression on Baloch Genocide Remembrance Day
Balochistan, February 2: Baloch leader Mahrang Baloch talked about the sufferings of the Baloch community on 'Baloch Genocide Remembrance Day' at Dalbandin National Gathering, a statement by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee said on Sunday.
Baloch Genocide Remembrance Day: Dalbandin rallies amid security clampdown
Balochistan, January 26: Thousands of people gathered in Dalbandin, Balochistan, to observe "Baloch Genocide Remembrance Day" despite a heavy security deployment and internet shutdown, reported Balochistan Post.
Youth in North-East Syria Express Solidarity with Balochistan on Baloch Genocide Day
Balochistan, January 25: As people in Balochistan marked January 25 as "Baloch Genocide Day," youth in North-East Syria expressed solidarity, recognising the day as a painful reminder of the 2014 discovery of over 100 mutilated bodies in Tootak, Balochistan, the Balochistan Post reported.
British MP tables motion to mark 35th anniversary of 'genocide' of Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu and Kashmir
London, Jan 19: A British Member of Parliament (MP) has tabled a parliamentary motion to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the "genocide of Kashmiri Pandit Hindus from Jammu and Kashmir in India".
UK MP tables motion to mark 35th anniversary of 'genocide' of Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu and Kashmir
London, January 18: Conservative UK MP Bob Blackman tabled a motion in the UK Parliament to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the 'genocide' and exodus of the Kashmiri Pandits from Jammu and Kashmir in 1990.
Baloch Human Rights Committee holds rally, gathering to honour martyrs of Balochistan
Balochistan, January 17: Leading Baloch Human rights group, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) organised a rally and held a gathering in Manguchar area on Thursday to honour the martyrs of Balochistan.
South Africa to leverage World Economic Forum to increase global visibility
Johannesburg, Jan 17: South African Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana called for a concerted effort by government and business to use the upcoming World Economic Forum (WEF) to raise the country's global profile and showcase its G20 presidency.
UAE: Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure drafts new legislations to enhance hydrogen sustainability
Abu Dhabi, January 16: Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, announced that the ministry, in collaboration with the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE), is currently drafting new legislations and policies to support the sustainability of hydrogen production.
Sammi Baloch gives call to gather on January 25 to mark Baloch Genocide Remembrance Day
Balochistan, January 13: Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) on Sunday shared the video message of leading Baloch Human Rights leader, Sammi Baloch which brought to attention the travesties faced by Baloch people at the hands of the State and motivated people to gather in large numbers for marking the Baloch Genocide Remembrance Day on January 25.
Counsel General of Israel to Midwest India calls Ireland's joining South Africa in ICJ naivety
Mumbai, January 9: Kobbi Shoshani, the Counsel General of Israel to Midwest India expressed his disappointment at the move of Ireland joining South Africa at ICJ in case against Israel.
UK Parliament hosts forum on genocide and human rights violations in East Turkistan
London, January 9: The UK Parliament's House of Lords on Wednesday hosted a significant event focusing on the ongoing genocide and human rights violations against Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, and other Turkic peoples in East Turkistan, which China refers to as the "Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region."