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Srinagar: An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district Saturday, police said. "Acting on a specific input regarding the presence of terrorists in Rampora Sopore area of Baramulla, a joint anti-terrorist operation was launched by...

Kyiv: Russia is open to hearing President-elect Donald Trump's proposals on ending the war, an official said, as a Russian drone killed one person and wounded 13 in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa and the European Union foreign policy chief held talks in Kyiv...

New Delhi: In a significant development having far-reaching implications for Indian students, Canada has announced the discontinuation of its Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa programme. The SDS is a key pathway for international students seeking permits for studies. It is said that the decision has...

Islamabad/Karachi: At least 27 people, including 14 security forces, were killed and 62 others injured on Saturday in a suicide bombing at a railway station in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, officials said. The explosion ripped through the railway station of the provincial capital Quetta as...

Kolkata: Three coaches of the 22850 Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Nalpur in Howrah district Saturday morning before entering the Shalimar railway station in the same district. Although the three coaches that got derailed included one parcel coach and two passenger coaches, there had been...

Jerusalem: Hezbollah fired about five rockets toward central and northern Israel Friday, setting off air raid sirens in 53 Israeli cities and communities, according to Israeli sources. The Israeli military said in a statement that most rockets were intercepted, though one struck the Upper Galilee....

Dhaka: Tens of thousands of activists of a leading political party in Bangladesh rallied in the nation's capital Friday, calling for a new election and quick reforms. The country is under an interim government after the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled...

New York: Welcome to Beyonce country. When it comes to the 2025 Grammy Award nominations, “Cowboy Carter” rules the nation. She leads the nods with 11, bringing her career total to 99 nominations. That makes her the most nominated artist in Grammy history. “Cowboy Carter”...

Srinagar: Highlighting the importance of a peaceful atmosphere, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday said if there is no peace, it becomes impossible to work on other things so it is our responsibility to help in keeping things peaceful. Abdullah strongly batted for...

Lucknow: Men should not take women's measurements at tailor shops, should not cut a woman's hair or train her in the gym either - these are some of the remedies proposed by the Uttar Pradesh State Women Commission to protect women and stymie the ill...