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Tibetan Youth Congress hold freedom concert in Delhi; celebrate independence with fervour

As a part of the grand celebrations, Tibetans performed songs and dances, which demonstrated the Tibetan culture and aspiration for independence.

Feb 12, 2023

Indian-origin teen girl missing in US fearing family's deportation amid layoffs

An Indian-American teenager Tanvi Marupally has gone missing in the US and according to the local police, she ran away from home due to fear of her family being deported amid mass layoffs in the tech industry.

Feb 11, 2023

Turkey earthquake: Body of missing Indian found and identified through tattoo

The body of a Indian, who went missing following the massive earthquake in Turkey, has been found under the rubble of hotel on Saturday, the Indian Embassy said, adding that it would be sent to India as early as possible.

Feb 11, 2023

DCGI sends notice to online pharmacies for selling drugs without licence

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has issued a showcause notice to online pharmacies, seeking an explanation on why action should not be taken against them for selling and distributing drugs in contravention of provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940.

Feb 11, 2023

How Pakistan went down the Sri Lanka way in mismanagement of its finances [Analysis]

In the absence of immediate bailout from IMF, Pakistan economy is on the verge of collapse. As the talks remain inconclusive, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said virtual talks will continue

Feb 11, 2023

Afghan women's rights campaigner 'Mahbouba Seraj' shortlisted for Nobel Peace Prize

When the Taliban seized power in August 2021, hundreds of women's rights activists fled Afghanistan, fearing reprisals from the militant group. But Mahbouba Seraj, one of the most prominent rights campaigners in the country, refused to leave, even though she holds a US passport, the media reported.

Feb 11, 2023

Accommodation issue in Winter Games: J&K Govt deputes senior officers to solve problems of participants [details]

After some participants highlighted alleged "mismanagement" in providing accommodation to the players, the administration immediately set up helplines to address all issues. Participants are requested to call 99064 26160, and 94190 24133 phone numbers for any assistance.

Feb 11, 2023

Two rare bird species spotted in Sunderbans this winter

This winter came with twin good news both for nature as well as bird watchers. 145 species of birds were spotted during the first Sundarban Bird Festival, an official said on Saturday.

Feb 11, 2023

Ex-Apple designer Jony Ive creates King Charles III coronation logo [Photo]

The Royal Family of Britain has revealed the new emblem for the coronation of King Charles III, which is designed by the ex-Apple chief designer Jony Ive.

Feb 11, 2023

Civil Aviation Ministry clarifies on Digi Yatra app after Ashneer Gorver's tweet

A day after Ashneer Grover, the former Managing Director and Co-founder of BhratPE, tweeted about some kind of inconvenience in the Digi Yatra app, the Civil Aviation Ministry on Friday clarified that the shared boarding pass QR code is available on the home screen of the app so that passengers can easily scan it at the airport entry gate.

Feb 11, 2023

Suspected Al Qaeda terrorist arrested in Bengaluru

A suspected terrorist with links to Al Qaeda has been arrested on Saturday from Thanisandra in Bengaluru in a joint operation by central probe agency and Internal Security Division (ISD).

Feb 11, 2023

Turkey-Syria Earthquake toll surpasses 23,800; Search for survivors still going on

Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said the overall death toll currently stood at 20,318, with 80,052 reported injuries,

Feb 11, 2023

Deployment of central forces: West Bengal refuses to bear cost, new tussle erupts

Since the central armed forces personnel were deployed for poll purposes monitored by the office of the Election Commission of India, the question of the state government bearing a share of the expenses does not arise, says West Bengal government

Feb 11, 2023

K'taka HC stays CBI probe against D.K. Shivakumar in DA case until Feb 24

The High Court has issued a temporary stay till February 24 and directed the investigating agency to halt the investigation till then.

Feb 11, 2023

P K Pole formally appointed new Chief Electoral Officer of J&K amid impending elections [details]

Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday issued a formal order to appoint P K Pole as CEO. The poll panel in J&K is headless since September 2022.

Feb 11, 2023