Meta to launch Twitter competitor soon: Report
Meta-owned Instagram plans to release a text-based app that will compete with Twitter and may debut as soon as next month, Bloomberg has reported citing people familiar with the matter.…
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Foul language not sufficient in itself to impose SC/ST Act case: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday held that using foul or abusive language against a member of the SC/ST community would not be sufficient in itself to impose a case against…
Indian Navy locates sunken Chinese fishing vessel in Indian Ocean, relays position to PLA
The Indian Navy's P8I maritime patrol aircraft located a Chinese fishing vessel that capsized three days ago in the Indian Ocean. The position of the boat was relayed to China's…
PM Modi unveils Mohandas Gandhi’s bust in Japan’s Hiroshima
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled Mohandas Gandhi’s bust in Japan’s Hiroshima. “Unveiled Mahatma Gandhi’s bust in Hiroshima. This bust in Hiroshima gives a very important message. The Gandhian…
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War is not an option, says Taiwan president amid conflicts with China
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen vowed on Saturday to maintain the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait amid conflicts with China. "War is not an option. Neither…
China nuke arsenal build-up concern for global stability: G7
China's rapidly growing nuclear arsenal is a "concern to global and regional stability", G7 leaders said on Friday after talks on nuclear disarmament in Japan's Hiroshima. The SIPRI think tank…
RBI withdraws Rs 2,000 notes from circulation, says will remain legal tender
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to withdraw Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation. However, the notes will continue as legal tender, the RBI announced on Friday. The…
China calls J&K ‘disputed territory’, opposes holding G20 meeting in the region
China on Friday said it will not attend the planned G20 Tourism Working Group meeting in Jammu & Kashmir next week, stating that it is "firmly opposed" to holding such…
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Supreme Court puts on hold scientific survey of Shivling found inside Gyanvapi
The Supreme Court on Friday directed to put on hold the scientific survey, including carbon dating, of Shivling found inside the disputed Gyanvapi structure. A bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud,…
Chinese President Xi Jinping unveils grand development plan for Central Asia
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday unveiled a grand plan for Central Asia's development. China is ready to coordinate development strategies with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, and promote…
Haryana govt issues directions to transfer overweight policemen to police lines
The Haryana govt has issued an order directing policemen who are overweight and have pot bellies to be transferred to police lines. “Keeping in view the fitness of the officers…
IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals to wear special Rainbow jersey in their last match
Delhi Capitals will be wearing a special Rainbow jersey in their last match of the season on Saturday. The match is scheduled to be played on Saturday at Arun Jaitely…