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BSF Recovers China Made Drone In Punjab's Tarn Taran

Asian News International | Thursday May 02, 2024, Tarn Taran, Punjab

The troops of the Border Security Forces (BSF) recovered a damaged China-made drone in Punjab's Tarn Taran District, officials said on Wednesday.

Colombia Cuts Ties With Israel Over "Genocidal" Gaza Campaign

Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 02, 2024, Bogota

President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday that Colombia will sever diplomatic ties with Israel, whose leader he described as "genocidal" in its war in Gaza.

Studies Suggest More Ice On Moon Within Exploitable Depths: ISRO

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 02, 2024, Bengaluru

A study has revealed evidence for enhanced possibility of water ice occurrence in the polar craters of the Moon, according to ISRO.

PM Modi's 3rd Term Will Eliminate Terrorism From Country: Amit Shah

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 02, 2024, Hubballi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that the third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi will eliminate terrorism, and Left Wing Extremism from the country.

"Why Waste Time Here, Go To Italy": Yogi Adityanath Targets Rahul Gandhi

Asian News International | Thursday May 02, 2024, Sangli, Maharashtra

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that whenever the country is facing a tough time, he run away to Italy.

Poll Body Increases Polling Time In Telangana In View Of Heat Wave

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 02, 2024, Hyderabad

The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday increased the polling time for the Lok Sabha elections in Telangana by an hour in view of heat wave conditions prevailing in the state.

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 Goes Live for Prime Members: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics

Harpreet Singh | Thursday May 02, 2024

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 is now live for Prime members. We've handpicked the best deals and offers you can grab on top mobile phones, laptops, TVs, and other electronics on the first day of the sale. The sale will open for everyone else from 12PM on May 2, 2024.

Former India Stars Back Yashasvi Jaiswal To Be Rohit Sharma's Opening Partner In T20 World Cup 2024

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 02, 2024

Former India cricketers Irfan Pathan and Mohammad Kaif have backed young Yashasvi Jaiswal to be captain Rohit Sharma's opening partner for India in the upcoming Mens T20 World Cup, to be held in West Indies and USA from June 1.

Russia Breached Global Chemical Weapons Ban In Ukraine War: US

Reuters | Thursday May 02, 2024, Washington

The United States on Wednesday accused Russia of violating the international chemical weapons ban by deploying the choking agent chloropicrin against Ukrainian troops and using riot control agents "as a method of warfare" in Ukraine.

"No Mention, Concoction": Shashi Tharoor On BJP's <i>'Mangalsutra'</i> Charge

"No Mention, Concoction": Shashi Tharoor On BJP's 'Mangalsutra' Charge

NDTV News Desk | Thursday May 02, 2024

Hitting back hard at the BJP's allegations that his party's manifesto speaks about wealth redistribution and an inheritance tax, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said that the ruling party is talking about the document even without reading it.

Saudi Woman Jailed For 11 Years Over Social Media Posts, Says Amnesty

Reuters | Thursday May 02, 2024, Dubai

Amnesty International called on Saudi Arabia to free a 29-year-old fitness instructor it says has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for her choice of clothing and social media posts urging an end to the kingdom's male guardianship system.

IPL 2024 Points Table: What Big Win Over Chennai Super Kings Means For Punjab Kings' Playoff Hopes

NDTV Sports Desk | Thursday May 02, 2024

Punjab Kings kept their IPL 2024 playoff dreams alive with a big seven-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings.

Lok Sabha Elections: Maneka Gandhi Files Nomination From Sultanpur Seat

Asian News International | Thursday May 02, 2024, Sultanpur

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Sultanpur Lok Sabha seat, Maneka Gandhi, filed her nomination papers on Wednesday.

Indian, Israeli Forces Conduct Joint Security Drill In Delhi

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 01, 2024, New Delhi

The Israeli embassy said on Wednesday that it collaborated with Indian security forces in conducting a joint security drill with an objective to counter potential future security threats.

CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2024: Gritty Punjab Kings Floor Chennai Super Kings By Seven Wickets

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 01, 2024

Punjab Kings mounted a pragmatic chase to consign Chennai Super Kings to a demoralising seven-wicket defeat at their own den.