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Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore Face Risks Of Muscle And Bone Loss In Space: What Does It Mean?

02 Aug 2024 11:29 AM IST

Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore have been in space for over 50 days, far exceeding their initial 10-day mission due to unexpected technical difficulties with their spacecraft. This extended stay in orbit poses risks to their muscle mass and bone density due to the absence of

Kamala Harris Calls Herself ‘President’ Accidentally, Crowd Cheers In Response: Watch

02 Aug 2024 11:14 AM IST

During a eulogy for the late Democratic Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, Vice President Kamala Harris inadvertently referred to herself as “the president,” causing a notable stir among the attendees. The slip-up quickly became a focal point, with reactions from the crowd and the incident itself gaining widespread attention on social

‘Simply By Smartphones’ 80 Crore Indians Lifted Out Of Poverty: UN Lauds India’s Digital Boom

02 Aug 2024 10:57 AM IST

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis has lauded India for its digital transformation and its efforts to extend banking services to rural areas. He stated that India has lifted 800 million people out of poverty over the past five to six years, attributing this significant achievement largely to

Gender Row Erupts at Olympics: Italy PM and Trump React to Imane Khelif’s Victory

02 Aug 2024 08:44 AM IST

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif’s swift 46-second victory over Italy’s Angela Carini at the Paris Olympics has ignited a heated debate over gender eligibility rules. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni claimed the match was “not on an equal footing.” “I think that athletes who have male genetic characteristics should not be

India Adds Two More Ports for Exporting Essential Commodities to Maldives

02 Aug 2024 06:13 AM IST

India has announced the inclusion of two additional ports for exporting essential commodities to the Maldives for the fiscal year 2024-25. The newly designated ports are Kandla Sea (INIXY1) and Vishakhapatnam Sea (INYTZ1). The Indian High Commission in the Maldives confirmed this update in a post on X, stating, “The

Meghan Markle to Be Privately Honored on Her Birthday by King Charles and Queen Camilla

02 Aug 2024 05:59 AM IST

According to a former royal butler, Meghan Markle is expected to receive a private birthday tribute from King Charles and Queen Camilla as she turns 43 on August 4. Despite the well-publicized tensions within the royal family, it appears that the monarch and his consort might mark the Duchess of

India and Vietnam Agree to Strengthen Trade and Increase Security Cooperation

02 Aug 2024 05:24 AM IST

On Thursday, India and Vietnam agreed to enhance their defense cooperation to ensure greater stability in the Indo-Pacific region and to reinforce efforts for freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea amid China’s assertive stance in the area. The agreement followed discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Obama Praises Biden For Successful U.S.-Russia Prisoner Swap

02 Aug 2024 02:33 AM IST

President Joe Biden announced a major diplomatic success on Thursday with the release of three American citizens and one American green-card holder from Russia. The release was part of a 24-person prisoner swap, with the freed individuals expected to arrive in the U.S. by nightfall. “All have endured unimaginable suffering

Hezbollah Leader Declares ‘New Phase’ In War with Israel After Recent Killings

02 Aug 2024 01:24 AM IST

Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah announced Thursday that the conflict with Israel has entered a “new phase” after the recent deaths of key figures. This follows the killing of Hezbollah commander Fouad Shukur by an Israeli airstrike in Beirut and the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, both sparking

U.S. and Russia Complete Historic 24-Person Prisoner Swap

01 Aug 2024 22:16 PM IST

In a historic move, the United States and Russia executed their largest prisoner exchange since the end of the Cold War, freeing 24 individuals. Among those released were American journalist Evan Gershkovich and corporate security executive Paul Whelan, as well as several Russian dissidents. This significant swap comes after years

Trump Faces Backlash Over Race Remarks As Political Battles Heat Up

01 Aug 2024 21:56 PM IST

Former President Donald Trump finds himself under fire after making misleading comments about Vice President Kamala Harris’ race at the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago. Trump falsely suggested that Harris, the first Black woman and Asian American vice president, had only highlighted her Indian heritage in the past.

US Labels Iran As ‘Largest Exporter Of Terrorism,’ Accuses It Of Regional Destabilisation

01 Aug 2024 20:17 PM IST

On Wednesday (local time), the United States labelled Iran as the “largest and greatest exporter of terrorism” in the Middle East and beyond. The US State Department accused Tehran of repeatedly “suppressing its own people” while also funding, promoting, and engaging in destabilising activities across the region. “Iran is a

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