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Looking forward to doing 'exciting work' in India, says Elon Musk

Looking forward to doing 'exciting work' in India, says Elon Musk

PM Modi will be administered the oath of office on June 9, his third consecutive term as Prime Minister

Former astronaut William Anders died in Washington plane crash

'The family is devastated,' Greg Anders said. 'He was a great pilot and we will miss him terribly.'

08 June,2024 08:29 AM IST | Seattle | AP

US President Biden apologises to Zelenskyy over delay in passing aid package

Biden's apology came while he was announcing a new aid package for Ukraine in a bilateral meeting with Zelensky on Friday.

08 June,2024 08:25 AM IST | Washington | ANI

Rishi Sunak apologises for skipping a D-Day ceremony for campaign

Sunak said that, “on reflection” the decision -- which has drawn wide political condemnation -- was a mistake.

08 June,2024 07:45 AM IST | London | Agencies

Boeing Starliner’s Sunita Williams and fellow astronaut enter ISS

Williams shared her gratitude to the family and friends who have been with them during the lead-up to the launch.

08 June,2024 07:43 AM IST | Houston | Agencies

Prince Harry can appeal against UK security ruling

The Court of Appeal gave the Duke of Sussex the go-ahead to challenge a ruling earlier this year in the High Court. The permission was granted in May but only reported Thursday.

08 June,2024 07:38 AM IST | London | Agencies

Israeli strikes kill at least 18 in central Gaza

Attack comes a day after 33 were killed at UN-run school sheltering displaced people

08 June,2024 07:35 AM IST | Rafah | Agencies

Four students from Maharashtra drown in Russia river; two bodies recovered

Four Indian students from Jalgaon district in Maharashtra who were studying in a university in Russia drowned in the Volkhov river while the fifth student have been safely rescued, said the External affaires minister on Friday.

07 June,2024 04:53 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

US: 11 people transported to hospital after heat exhaustion at Trump's event

The season's first heat wave is expected to hit the region after a particularly warm summer last year

07 June,2024 03:17 PM IST | Washington | ANI

Netherlands launches 4-day EU elections

Estonia has already commenced its voting period, which spans six days starting from Monday. However, the Netherlands stands out as the only EU country to begin its single-day vote so early.

07 June,2024 07:43 AM IST | The Hague | Agencies

‘A quarter of world’s kids under 5 yrs are starving’

The report, focused on nearly 100 low-and middle-income nations, defines severe food poverty as consuming nothing in a day or, at best, two of eight food groups the agency recognises

07 June,2024 07:40 AM IST | Kaltungo | Agencies

Pak, Denmark, Greece, Panama, Somalia to join UNSC

The 193-member world body is scheduled to vote to elect five countries to serve two-year terms on the council

07 June,2024 07:40 AM IST | United Nations | Agencies
‘A quarter of world’s kids under 5 yrs are starving’

‘A quarter of world’s kids under 5 yrs are starving’

The report, focused on nearly 100 low-and middle-income nations, defines severe food poverty as consuming nothing in a day or, at best, two of eight food groups the agency recognises

07 June,2024 07:40 AM IST | Kaltungo | Agencies
Pak, Denmark, Greece, Panama, Somalia to join UNSC

Pak, Denmark, Greece, Panama, Somalia to join UNSC

The 193-member world body is scheduled to vote to elect five countries to serve two-year terms on the council

07 June,2024 07:40 AM IST | United Nations | Agencies
Israeli strike on Gaza school kills 30, five of them kids

Israeli strike on Gaza school kills 30, five of them kids

Israel says building was being used as ‘Hamas compound’

07 June,2024 07:38 AM IST | Deir al-Balah | Agencies
Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore test unique Starliner’s manual piloting

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore test unique Starliner’s manual piloting

The spacecraft is usually autonomous, but the crew used hand controller to point and aim it during about two hours of free-flight demonstrations

07 June,2024 07:35 AM IST | Houston | Agencies
Netanyahu telephones Modi to congratulate on election victory

Netanyahu telephones Modi to congratulate on election victory

Netanyahu on Wednesday also took to social media platform X to congratulate Modi expressing hopes that Indo-Israel ties surge to "new heights"

06 June,2024 09:31 PM IST | Jerusalem | mid-day online correspondent

In Photos: Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu set to address the US Congress on July 24

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to address a joint meeting of Congress on July 24, setting the stage for what is expected to be a contentious speech at a crucial moment for the ongoing Israel-Hamas war (Pics/AFP)

07 June,2024 02:45 PM IST | ronak mastakar
NSA Sullivan to visit PM Narendra Modi to engage on shared India-US priorities

NSA Sullivan to visit PM Narendra Modi to engage on shared India-US priorities

Jake Sullivan, the National Security Advisor to US President Joe Biden, is scheduled to visit India to meet with Prime Minister Modi-led new government. His visit was discussed during the phone call between Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to congratulate him on his re-election for a historic third term.

06 June,2024 11:31 AM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondent

President Joe Biden congratulates PM Narendra Modi on electoral victory

President Joe Biden congratulates PM Narendra Modi on electoral victory

"With approximately 650 million voters casting their ballots over the past six weeks, these elections represent the largest exercise in democracy in human history

06 June,2024 09:25 AM IST | Washington | PTI

Aus drops court case against X over church stabbing video

Aus drops court case against X over church stabbing video

The case before the tribunal, which reviews bureaucrats’ administrative decisions, had been brought by X and was running in parallel with the Federal Court case

06 June,2024 08:37 AM IST | Melbourne | Agencies

US flies B-1B bomber for 1st precision bombing drill in 7 yrs

US flies B-1B bomber for 1st precision bombing drill in 7 yrs

The drill—seen as a show of force against North Korea—comes as tensions are rising over the North’s recent launches of rubbish-carrying balloons toward South Korea and other provocations

06 June,2024 08:37 AM IST | Seoul | Agencies

T20 WC 2024: Saurabh Netravalkar speaks for the first time after defeating Pak

    T20 WC 2024: Saurabh Netravalkar speaks for the first time after defeating Pak

    Saurabh Netravalkar who played a key role in USA’s historic triumph over Pakistan in the ongoing T-20 World Cup, spoke about his journey in an exclusive chat with ANI. The Left-Arm pacer who picked up 2-18 and bowled the critical super over that gave the USA the win over Pakistan says it was a special feeling to perform well against a top side. "It's a very special feeling for everyone. We have worked hard for the tournament...Frankly speaking, we did not think that we would win. We only thought of giving our best...What I had in mind was to keep the process simple, I had seen their bowling too, so I went in with a similar plan," he said

    08 June,2024 04:38 PM IST
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