View of India from space is breathtaking, says Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla
Chandigarh, Dec 6 (IANS) The four-day India International Science Festival commenced in Panchkula, near here, on Saturday, with children enthusiastic to have Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla present among them. Sharing his experiences from his space mission, Group Captain Shukla said, “The view of India from space is breathtaking, and the country appears to […]
‘Don’t intimidate, I will not bow down’: Shivakumar on notice in National Herald case (Lead)
Bengaluru, Dec 6 (IANS) In a sharp defiance, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said on Saturday that he will not be intimidated by the notices issued against him by the Delhi Police in the National Herald case. “The Delhi Police have asked for information by December 19. I will go for one day […]
Indian Railways to run 89 special trains in next 3 days amid flight chaos, winter demand
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) To help support smooth travel amid flight disruptions and ensure adequate connectivity amid rising demand in the winter season, the Union government on Saturday announced to run 89 special train services (more than 100 trips) across multiple zones, in the next three days. The Central Railway will operate 14 special […]
President Trump awarded FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup draw
Washington, Dec 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday was presented with the inaugural 2025 FIFA Peace Prize during the World Cup draw ceremony in the American capital, where football’s global governing body credited him with advancing a series of high-profile peace agreements and “exceptional and extraordinary actions to promote peace and unity around […]
Iraqi presidency denies knowledge of ‘terror’ designation of Hezbollah, Houthis
Baghdad, Dec 6 (IANS) The Iraqi presidency denies any knowledge of or approval for the designation of Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthi group as terrorist groups subject to asset freezes. In a statement issued by its media office on Friday, the Iraqi presidency clarified that it has not received such decisions, adding that only laws […]
US Supreme Court agrees to decide legality of Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship
Washington, Dec 6 (IANS) The US Supreme Court agreed to decide the legality of President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship, which has been treated as settled law for more than a century. After taking office on January 20, Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to halt recognition of […]
negotiators meet in Miami: Report
Washington, Dec 6 (IANS) US and Ukrainian negotiators held the second day of talks in Miami, the US state of Florida, continuing discussions on the US-proposed peace plan for the Ukraine crisis, US and Ukrainian officials said Friday, according to a report from US online media outlet Axios. The report said that the talks came […]
PM Modi most influential leader in geopolitics, says Mary Millben
Washington, Dec 6 (IANS) African American singer and longtime India admirer Mary Millben has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “the most influential and the most important leader right now in geopolitics,” praising his handling of this week’s New Delhi summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and urging Washington to reset its approach toward India. […]
Netflix to acquire dream merchant Warner Bros; pending approval from US govt regulators
New York, Dec 6 (IANS) Netflix has announced it is buying Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) in a deal valued at about $82.7 billion to create a media behemoth that combines streaming and movie and entertainment production. However, the merger will need the approval of US government anti-trust regulators because of the size and span of […]
Authority declares total fire bans in 9 areas including Greater Sydney Region
Sydney, Dec 6 (IANS) New South Wales Rural Fire Services (NSW RFS), the lead combat agency for bush fires in the Australian state of NSW, declared on Saturday morning that a total fire ban is in place for the Greater Sydney Region and eight other areas for the day. “Today, hot, dry and windy conditions […]
