18 fishermen from Karaikal reunited with families after release from Sri Lankan custody

December 17, 2024 11:27 AM December 17, 2024 11:27 AM

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18 fishermen from Karaikal reunited with families after release from Sri Lankan custody

Eighteen fishermen from Karaikal, who were detained by the Sri Lankan Navy earlier this month, were reunited with their families yesterday after being released from Sri Lankan custody.   Following diplomatic efforts by the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, the fishermen were released last we...

Canada’s Finance Minister & Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland resigns

December 17, 2024 11:25 AM December 17, 2024 11:25 AM

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Canada’s Finance Minister & Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland resigns

Canada's Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland resigned abruptly yesterday.   In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Freeland said, they were at odds about the best path forward for the country. She announced her resignation hours before she was scheduled to prese...

2 Mpox cases confirmed in Kerala

December 17, 2024 11:22 AM December 17, 2024 11:22 AM

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2 Mpox cases confirmed in Kerala

In Kannur in Kerala, a youth who had returned from Abu Dhabi had tested positive for Mpox. The 24 year old Wayanad native was admitted to the Pariyaram Medical College Hospital in Kannur with Mpox symptoms. A special team of doctors and other staff has been assigned to take care of him. Meanwhile, a...

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Third test match between India & Australia underway in Brisbane
Cricket ball resting on a cricket bat on green grass of cricket pitch

December 17, 2024 11:01 AM December 17, 2024 11:01 AM

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Third test match between India & Australia underway in Brisbane

In the third cricket Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India were 180 for 6 in their first innings against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane when rain interrupted play. The team still needs 65 more runs to avoid the follow-on. On day four this morning, India resumed their innings at the overnight...

PM Modi expresses grief over demise of Padma Awardee environmentalist Tulsi Gowda

December 17, 2024 10:44 AM December 17, 2024 10:44 AM

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PM Modi expresses grief over demise of Padma Awardee environmentalist Tulsi Gowda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed grief over the passing of renowned environmentalist and Padma Awardee Tulsi Gowda from Karnataka. In a social media post, Mr. Modi said that she dedicated her life to nurturing nature, planting thousands of saplings, and conserving the environment. He add...

Hundreds feared dead after Cyclone Chido wreaks havoc in French island of Mayotte

December 17, 2024 9:04 AM December 17, 2024 9:04 AM

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Hundreds feared dead after Cyclone Chido wreaks havoc in French island of Mayotte

In the French island territory of Mayotte on Indian Ocean, hundreds are feared dead after Cyclone Chido wreaked havoc causing widespread devastation.   While officials have confirmed 20 deaths, local authorities stated that the number of victims could be in hundreds or even thousands. Mayotte's...