Iran President Raisi, Pak Army chief Munir discuss border security issues after conducting tit-for-tat air strikes

Iran President Raisi, Pak Army chief Munir discuss border security issues after conducting tit-for-tat air strikes

Islamabad: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir discussed regional peace, stability and border security, months after the two neighbours carried out tit-for-tat air strikes against alleged terrorist hideouts on rival lands. Gen Munir called on Raisi, the first head of state of any country to visit Pakistan after the February 8 general elections, and emphasised the need for “improved coordination” against the terrorists, the Inter-Services Public...

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India’s first bullet train set to run in 2026: Railways Minister

India's first bullet train set to run in 2026: Railways Minister

New Delhi: Significant progress has been made in the construction of various stations for India’s first bullet train and we are geared up to run the first train in one section in 2026, Union Railways and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Tuesday. In an interview with IANS, the Union Minister said the work on bullet trains is progressing very well on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai route. “More than 290kms of work has already...

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At least 10 killed as two Malaysian military helicopters collide mid air 

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Kuala Lumpur: Ten people were killed following a mid-air collision involving two Malaysian military helicopters Tuesday morning in Perak state, the country's Navy said. The incident occurred at 9:32am local time over the Lumut Royal Malaysian Navy base while undergoing a flypast rehearsal, the Royal Malaysian Navy said in a brief statement. One helicopter carried seven personnel while the other had three on board, Xinhua news agency reported. "All victims died...

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Hezbollah fires 35 rockets at Israel: Army

Jerusalem: Lebanese armed group Hezbollah launched about 35 rockets toward northern Israel while Israel carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon, the Israeli military said in a statement. The rockets triggered air raid sirens in the city of Safed and other communities in northern Israel, but no injuries have been reported, Xinhua news agency reported. The Israel Defense Forces struck the rocket launchers and Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, the Israeli military...

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Kolkata: Former West Indies bowling all-rounder Sunil Narine, who is having a terrific IPL season, won't be reversing his retirement decision for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and USA, insisting that the "door is now closed". The 35-year-old last played for the West Indies in a T20 International in August 2019 before retiring from...

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New Delhi: The Space Exploration & Research Agency (SERA) Tuesday announced a partnership with Blue Origin to develop a human spaceflight programme that will provide the opportunity for "everyday citizens from around the world to become astronauts and participate in space science". The programme's first flight has reserved all six seats on a future Blue Origin New...

Iran President Raisi, Pak Army chief Munir discuss border security issues after conducting tit-for-tat air strikes

Iran President Raisi, Pak Army chief Munir discuss border security issues after conducting tit-for-tat air strikes

Islamabad: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir discussed regional peace, stability and border security, months after the two neighbours carried out tit-for-tat air strikes against alleged terrorist hideouts on rival lands. Gen Munir called on Raisi, the first head of state of any country to visit Pakistan after the February 8 general...

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Two women BJD leaders quit party ahead of LS, Assembly polls in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Two prominent women BJD leaders have quit the ruling party, weeks ahead of the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha. While Hindol MLA Simarani Nayak resigned from the BJD Monday, former Sambalpur legislator Raseswari Panigrahi announced her decision to quit Tuesday. Nayak resigned from the primary membership of the party, hours after being denied...

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Mumbai: On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti Tuesday, renowned names from the Indian film fraternity, including Chiranjeevi Konidela, Ram Charan, Anupam Kher, and B Praak, among many others, extended their wishes. Superstar Chiranjeevi Konidela wished everyone a happy Hanuman Jayanti on X (formerly known as Twitter). The actor said: "Hanuman's incessant initiation, efficiency, intelligence, and bravery are...

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India’s economic activity surges to 14-year high in April: HSBC survey

Mumbai: India's economic activity surged close to a 14-year high this month on the back of a strong performance of the manufacturing and services sectors, according to an HSBC survey released Tuesday. The HSBC composite purchasing managers' index compiled by S&P Global for India, increased to 62.2 in April from the final reading of 61.8 for March....

India's first bullet train set to run in 2026: Railways Minister

India’s first bullet train set to run in 2026: Railways Minister

New Delhi: Significant progress has been made in the construction of various stations for India’s first bullet train and we are geared up to run the first train in one section in 2026, Union Railways and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Tuesday. In an interview with IANS, the Union Minister said the work on bullet trains is...

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Mumbai: Allu Arjun-starrer Sarrainodu has clocked eight years, prompting the star to celebrate the Telugu-language vigilante action film directed by Boyapati Srinu on social media. Thaman, the music composer for Sarrainodu, took to his Instagram stories and shared a film poster featuring the Pushpa star. He wrote: "What a transformation for the mighty Allu Arjun brooooooo… Masssss...

 

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An investigative report published recently by Public Eye, a Switzerland-based non-governmental organisation, has revealed disconcerting findings on infant food products...

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