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‘None of these candidates’ trounces Nikki Haley in Nevada

08 Feb 2024 05:32 AM IST

Indian-American presidential hopeful Nikki Haley has suffered an embarrassing defeat in Nevada’s nonbinding Republican primary to “none of these candidates,” in a contest that did not feature former US president and front-runner Donald Trump on the ballot. The primary carried little weight, because state Republicans opted to award their delegates

Search underway for missing helicopter, 5 Marines en route to San Diego

08 Feb 2024 05:30 AM IST

Rescue teams are actively searching for a military helicopter with five Marines onboard after it was “reported overdue” en route from a base near Las Vegas to one in San Diego, CNN reported, citing a US Marine Corps spokesperson. “The Marines were flying a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Creech

British Indian peer Baroness Shreela Flather passes away

08 Feb 2024 05:29 AM IST

Prominent British-Indian peer Shreela Flather passed away after a short illness in the UK on Tuesday. She was 89. Known for her elegant sarees in the House of Lords, the teacher and politician was a life peer as Baroness Flather of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire. As the Lifetime President

Kazakhstan appoints Olzhas Bektenov new PM amid government reshuffle

08 Feb 2024 05:26 AM IST

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree appointing Olzhas Bektenov as the new Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, The Astana Times reported, citing the Akorda press service. Bektenov, formerly the head of the President’s Executive Office since April of the previous year, assumed his new role following his relief from the

Caretaker Govt hints at possible suspension of internet access on Pak Poll day

08 Feb 2024 05:24 AM IST

Pakistan’s Caretaker Interior Minister Gohar Ejaz on Tuesday indicated about the possible suspension of the internet access in case of security issues in any area on the day of elections which is February 8, while Amnesty International called for uninterrupted internet access in Pakistan during the polling process, Pakistan-based Dawn

Imran Khan’s party alleges ‘worst ever political engineering’ in decades

08 Feb 2024 05:22 AM IST

Pakistan is witnessing its “worst ever political engineering” in decades at the hands of the powerful military establishment to achieve “desired results” to form a government of its choosing in February 8 elections, jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s party alleged on Wednesday. In the 2024 polls, the cricketer-turned-politician Imran

Voting in Pakistan today, Former PM Nawaz Sharif’s Party front-runner

08 Feb 2024 05:19 AM IST

Pakistanis will vote on Thursday to elect a new government to rule the cash-strapped country amid a spree of violence including deadly blasts on the eve of elections in which the front-runner former prime minister Nawaz Sharif is believed to have the backing of the powerful military. With former Prime

Abu Dhabi Municipality launches campaign for cleaner construction sites

07 Feb 2024 14:59 PM IST

The Environment, Health, and Safety Department of Abu Dhabi City Municipality has initiated a campaign focused on cleaning newly constructed sites across Abu Dhabi. The goal of this effort is to enhance the visual appeal, protect the environment, and ensure the safety and well-being of both workers and the community.

Nikki Haley seeks Secret Service protection, cites increasing threats she has received

07 Feb 2024 07:06 AM IST

Indian-American presidential aspirant Nikki Haley, the last remaining rival to Donald Trump in the Republican primary race, has sought US Secret Service protection, citing increasing threats she has received, according to media reports. Haley’s campaign said he has applied for Secret Service protection but did not detail when the request

Britain’s King Charles III diagnosed with Cancer

07 Feb 2024 07:03 AM IST

Britain’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Monday. The King of Britain has been advised by his doctors to postpone public-facing duties. He has already begun the schedule of regular treatments after the diagnosis. However, he will continue

Australian Senator Varun Ghosh takes oath on Bhagavad Gita

07 Feb 2024 07:01 AM IST

Barrister Varun Ghosh on Tuesday became the first ever India-born member of the Australian Parliament to take oath on Bhagavad Gita. Varun Ghosh from Western Australia has been appointed as the newest Senator after the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council chose him to represent the Australian state in the

Imran Khan’s PTI-backed candidate contesting against Sharif indicted in terrorism case

07 Feb 2024 06:58 AM IST

A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-backed woman candidate contesting against PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif here was indicted in a terrorism case on Tuesday, as authorities in Pakistan’s Punjab province intensified crackdown on jailed former premier Imran Khan’s party leaders and supporters ahead of elections. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidates are contesting the February