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CMS holds Global Interfaith Convention to promote communal harmony

US focused on disrupting finances for Somalia’s al-Shabab

2:59 pm October 29, 2020

Washington: The United States strongly backed efforts to disrupt the illegal financing methods used by Somalia’s al-Shabab extremist group, which according to U.N. experts raised more than the USD 21 million it spent last year on fighters, weapons and intelligence. US Ambassador Kelly Craft told the Security Council on Wednesday the Trump administration is committed to partnering with other […]

Trump or Biden? US presidential race reaches climax; long lines seen outside polling stations

Nov 3 poll choice between super recovery and Biden depression: Trump

10:53 am October 24, 2020

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday said this election for Americans is a choice between a “super recovery” by his administration and a “depression” by his Democratic challenger Joe Biden. Hitting the campaign trail from the battleground State of Florida, a day after the final presidential debate, Trump said “Biden proved last night that […]

Biden to meet Putin in Geneva on June 16: White House

Putin: Russia-China military alliance can’t be ruled out

1:39 am October 23, 2020

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday there is no need for a Russia-China military alliance now, but noted it could be forged in the future. Putin’s statement signaled deepening ties between Moscow and Beijing amid growing tensions in their relations with the United States. The Russian leader also made a strong call for extending […]

China’s economy accelerates as virus recovery gains strength

2:29 pm October 19, 2020

Beijing: China’s shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions. The world’s second-largest economy expanded by 4.9% over a year ago in the three months ending in September, official data showed Monday. Retail spending rebounded […]

Plea in HC to direct CBSE affiliated schools to publish docs on criteria to calculate class 10 marks

Same sex couple moves HC for getting married under SMA

7:36 pm October 8, 2020

New Delhi: A same sex couple has moved the Delhi High Court seeking they be allowed to get married under the Special Marriage Act saying they have been living together as a couple for 8 years, in love with each other sharing the highs and lows of life, but unable marry as they are both […]