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London: The BBC was facing a leadership crisis and mounting political pressure Monday after its top executive and its head of news both quit over the editing of a speech by US President Donald Trump. The resignation of BBC Director-General Tim Davie and news chief...

Deir Al-Balah: Gaza health officials say they have received the bodies of 15 Palestinians from Israel. The Gaza Health Ministry said the Red Cross handed over the bodies Monday, raising the total number received so far to 315. The return marks the latest exchange of...

Gorakhpur: Singing "Vande Mataram" will be made compulsory in every school and educational institution of Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Monday. Addressing an 'Ekta Yatra' (Unity March) event in Gorakhpur, he said this step would inspire feelings of reverence and pride among citizens...

Washington: US President Donald Trump Monday will participate in the swearing-in ceremony of the new US ambassador to India and his close aide Sergio Gor. In an email Sunday, the White House confirmed that Trump will participate in a "Swearing-in Ceremony for the Ambassador to...

Washington: The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight....

London: The head of the BBC resigned Sunday after criticism of the broadcaster's editing of a speech by US President Donald Trump. The BBC said that director-general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness both announced their resignations on Sunday. Britain's public broadcaster has...

New Delhi: Inflation data, quarterly earnings and global trends will be the major driving factors for stock markets this week, analysts said. Moreover, the trading activity of foreign investors would also influence the equity market trends. "This week will be crucial, with several key macroeconomic...

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha MPs Kapil Sibal and AD Singh alleged Sunday that four special trains transported approximately 6,000 people from Haryana to Bihar November 3, demanding clarification from the railway minister about their purpose and funding during assembly elections, while railways attributed the movement to...

Tokyo: A powerful earthquake struck off northern Japan Sunday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory that was lifted three hours later following several aftershocks reported by the Japan Meteorological Agency. The earthquake, with an upgraded magnitude of 6.9 and depth of 16km, struck off the coast of...

Kolkata: A 27-year-old woman and her minor daughter were in critical condition Sunday after an alleged su*cide attempt reportedly triggered by anxiety over not receiving a Special Intensive Revision enumeration form in West Bengal's Hooghly district, according to family members. The alleged incident took place...