New Delhi, March 25 Rajya Sabha Congress MP Neeraj Dangi on Wednesday made a strong case for India to develop its own indigenous internet search engine to reduce dependence on foreign companies, such as Google, and strengthen digital sovereignty.Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in the...
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Madrid, March 23 – Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann will leave the club at the end of the season to join Major League Soccer side Orlando City.Spanish sports dailies Diario AS, Sport, and El Mundo Deportivo are among the outlets reporting that Griezmann has been given permission by...
New Delhi, March 22 Bharat Innovates 2026 aims to bring research and development-driven innovations from every corner of the country to the global stage, showcasing cutting-edge technologies while unlocking investment opportunities and building lasting global partnerships, Union Education...
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New Delhi, March 22 – In an incident that highlights China's heavy-handed approach to silencing dissenting narratives that seek to undermine its own, the Chinese consulate in Strasbourg recently attempted to pressure a local theatre to cancel a planned performance with Taiwan's National Theatre...
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March 21, New Delhi – Donald Trump has criticized NATO allies for not supporting the U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran, calling the alliance a "paper tiger" without American backing.In a social media post on March 20, Trump accused allies of refusing to join efforts to secure shipping...
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South Korea has stated that it is ready to participate in efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which is responsible for 20% of global oil and gas supply. The South Korean foreign ministry announced that it will join 7 countries, including European nations and Japan, in...
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In the Orleans Masters Badminton tournament, India's Tanvi Sharma will face former world champion Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in the women's singles semi-final at the Palais des Sports in France this evening. Tanvi defeated Japan's sixth-seeded Natsuki Nidaira 21-14, 21-14 in yesterday's...
In the Orleans Masters Badminton tournament, Indian shuttler Tanvi Sharma has advanced to the women's singles semifinal. She defeated Japan's Natsuki Nidaira 21-14, 21-14 in the quarterfinal match held at the Palais des Sports in France this evening. In another women's singles quarterfinal match...
New York, March 20 – The rift between US President Donald Trump and NATO deepened on Friday as he called members of the alliance “cowards” and warned that he would “remember” their refusal to help open the Strait of Hormuz.“Without the USA, NATO IS A PAPER TIGER,” he wrote on Truth Social.He...
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New Delhi, March 19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with leaders from Qatar, France, Jordan, Oman, and Malaysia on Thursday, expressing concern over the evolving situation in West Asia.Seeking de-escalation in the conflict in West Asia, Modi strongly condemned the attacks on the region's...
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New Delhi, March 19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the leaders of France, Jordan, Oman, and Malaysia on Thursday, and discussed the West Asia situation with them.Expressing concern over the evolving situation, he sought de-escalation of the conflict in the region.In separate phone...
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March 19, New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron today.In a post on the social media platform X, the PM said, “I had a conversation with my friend, President Emmanuel Macron, about the situation in West Asia and the urgent need for de-escalation...
Paris, March 19 – French President Emmanuel Macron called on Thursday for an immediate end to military strikes on civilian infrastructure, particularly energy and water supply facilities, in the ongoing conflict with Iran.In a message posted on social media, Macron said he had spoken with US...
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March 18, New Delhi – India's top badminton players will kick off their campaigns at the Orleans Masters tournament in France today.Former world number 1, Kidambi Srikanth, and rising star, Ayush Shetty, will compete against Lee Chia Hao and Magnus Johannesen, respectively, in Paris.In the...
New Delhi, March 17 The British Film Institute's Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, in partnership with the British Council, announced the return of "Five Films For Freedom," the annual online short film program, which will run from March 18 to 29.The program will feature films from...
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March 17, New Delhi – Neymar has been excluded from the Brazil squad for the upcoming friendlies, as the five-time World Cup champions continue their preparations for the 2026 World Cup.Brazil is scheduled to play France on March 26 and Croatia on March 31 in Orlando, ahead of the tournament...
New Delhi, March 17 As the world grapples with the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday recalled the 1956 Suez crisis and how the then Indian envoy to the UN, VK Krishna Menon, was at the center of the diplomatic efforts to resolve it, even succeeding admirably...
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Washington, March 17 Key US allies have pushed back against President Donald Trump’s call to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal, exposing widening rifts within the Western alliance as tensions escalate in the Gulf.Trump has been pressing partners...
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Washington, March 16, President Donald Trump on Monday criticised some US allies for hesitating to assist Washington in securing the Strait of Hormuz, saying that several nations whose economies heavily depend on the waterway had been reluctant to contribute ships or equipment.Speaking at the...
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Paris, March 16 – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that it is "unacceptable" for France to be targeted amid the regional escalation following joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran.Macron made the remarks in a post on X after speaking by phone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian...
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