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October 31, 2024 9:03 AM

PM Modi extends Diwali greetings amid nationwide festivities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasion of Diwali. On Thursday, he took to X to convey his wishes for a healthy, happy, and prosperous life for all citizens. "Many happy wishes to the countrymen on Deepawali. On this divine festival of lights, I wi...

October 29, 2024 11:11 AM

What is ‘Taiwan independence’ and is Taiwan already independent?

Chinese President Xi Jinping asked U.S. President Joe Biden last year to toughen the language the United States uses when discussing its position on Taiwanese independence, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the private conversation. Below are some questions and answers about what is mea...

October 29, 2024 10:19 AM

Ballon d’Or 2024: Man City midfielder Rodri wins Men’s Player of the Year

Manchester City’s midfielder Rodri has been awarded the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or following a remarkable 2023-24 season. The Spanish international was instrumental in securing Manchester City’s fourth consecutive English Premier League title, combining defensive resilience with precise passing that...

October 29, 2024 10:18 AM

Israel votes to ban UN relief agency aiding Palestinians

Israel's parliament passed a law on Monday to ban the UN relief agency UNRWA from operating inside the country, alarming some of Israel's Western allies who fear it will worsen the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. Israeli officials cited the involvement of a handful of the United Nat...

October 28, 2024 10:36 PM

US states push to end voting ban on Americans with felony records

As the U.S. braces for a fiercely competitive election, Checo Yancy has helped register 20,000 fellow formerly incarcerated individuals to vote, just a fraction of the people in his home state of Louisiana who have had their civil right restored. "It's taken on a special urgency. Everyone is trying...

October 27, 2024 10:56 AM

PM Modi Honors “Indomitable Spirit and Courage” of Infantry on Infantry Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the "indomitable spirit and courage" of all Ranks and Veterans of the Infantry on the occasion of Infantry Day. In a post on X PM Modi wrote, "On Infantry Day, we all salute the indomitable spirit and courage of all Ranks and Veterans of the Infantry, w...