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Putin invites Modi for talks at BRICS
In a boost to peace efforts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Indian National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Russian President Vladimir Putin today and conveyed details of the discussions between India and Ukraine on possible […]
India
Modi to travel for Brics Summit in Johannesburg
PM Narendra Modi will be heading for the BRICS summit after host and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa invited him for the meet in a phone call on Thursday, Aug 3. During a phone call […]
Coronavirus
Bolsonaro home searched as Brazil probes fake vaccine cards
BRASILIA (TIP): Brazil’s Federal Police searched former President Jair Bolsonaro’s home and seized his phone May 3 in what they said was an investigation into the alleged falsification of COVID-19 vaccine cards. Several other locations […]
World
Clamour grows in Brazil over jail for rioters
Rio De Janeiro (TIP): “No amnesty! No amnesty! No amnesty!” The chant reverberated off the walls of the jam-packed hall at the University of Sao Paulo’s law college on January 10 afternoon. Hours later, it […]
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Ukraine War, Chinese Protest, Imran Khan’s Ouster; top global Events in 2022
The year 2022 has been a tumultuous one, with many uprisings, new faces coming to prominence and dictators losing hold of power. It has been a year of economic shockers, from the West to the […]
Sports News
Brazil, Argentina target blockbuster World Cup semi-final
Qatar (TIP)- Brazil seek to become the first team through to the World Cup semi-finals on Friday, while Argentina could set up a blockbuster all-South American clash if they get past the Netherlands. After three […]
Entertainment
CIFF MARKS 18TH EDITION
By Mabel Pais Featuring SHAUNAK SEN’S All That Breathes GEETA GANDBHIR & SAM POLLARD’S Lowndes County And The Road To Black Power NEHAL VYAS’S Dapaan SOHIL VAIDYA’S Murmurs Of The Jungle SHRUTIMAN DEORI’S My Courtyard […]
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Brazilian singer and Latin Grammy winner dies in plane crash at 26
Sao Paulo (TIP): Marilia Mendonca, one of Brazil’s most popular singers and a Latin Grammy winner, died on November 7 in an aeroplane crash on her way to a concert. She was 26. Mendonca’s press […]
Business & Economics
Oil slump deepens as Europe faces pandemic lockdowns
Oil prices fell on Friday, extending losses for a sixth day as a new wave of COVID-19 infections wash across Europe, spurring new lockdowns and dampening hopes for a recovery in demand for fuels anytime […]
Coronavirus
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 121.7 mn
In its latest update on Friday, March 19, morning, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 121,714,255 and 2,689,898, respectively. The US […]
World
Bolsonaro warns US-like political crisis could happen in Brazil
Brasilia (TIP): Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday the lack of trust in the vote count in the US election led to Wednesday’s mob attack on Congress and warned that the same could happen […]
Coronavirus
Global Covid-19 cases top 52.6mn: Johns Hopkins
The overall number of global coronavirus cases has topped 52.6 million, while the deaths have surged to 1,291,920, according to the Johns Hopkins University.As of Friday (Nov 13) morning, the total caseload and death toll […]
Coronavirus
Global Covid-19 Cases top 48.5mn: Johns Hopkins
The overall number of global coronavirus cases has topped the 48.5 million mark, while the deaths have surged to more than 1,231,610, according to the Johns Hopkins University. As of Friday (Nov 6) morning, the […]
Perspective
“The UN: if it doesn’t exist, we would have to invent it”
Here is a special article on the occasion of the diamond jubilee of the United Nations. The United Nations officially came into existence on 24th October 1945 when the Charter was ratified by China, France, […]
India
Permanent UNSC membership for India — mirage or achievable?
PM Narendra Modi advocated India‘s inclusion among the permanent members of the UNSC during the 75th session of the UN General Assembly The only increase in the membership of the Security Council came in 1965, […]
World
41 DEAD IN TWO BRAZIL BOAT WRECKS: OFFICIALS
RIO DE JANEIRO (TIP): The death toll from two separate ferry wrecks in Brazil surged on Thursday, with 41 people killed overall, according to authorities. The public safety department in north-central Para state said 19 people were confirmed dead so far […]
World
Beijing sends conciliatory signals after Doval’s first meeting with his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi
BEIJING (TIP): In the first official meeting between top Indian and Chinese officials since the Doklam stand-off+ became public, national security adviser Ajit Doval met state councillor Yang Jiechi here on July 27, offering the possibility of serious diplomatic efforts to deescalate […]
World
Ex Brazil President Lula sentenced to nearly 10 years for corruption
BRASILIA (TIP): Former Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a top contender to win next year’s presidential election, was convicted on corruption charges on July 12 and sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison. The ruling marked a […]
Africa
HONOURED TO WELCOME PRESIDENT PUTIN, LOOKING FORWARD TO TALKS WITH CHINA: PM MODI
NEW DELHI (TIP): Asserting that India is delighted to host the 8th BRICS Summit in Goa followed by a first-ever BRICS-BIMSTEC Outreach Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended a warm welcome to all […]
Sports News
I can’t wait to celebrate Rio success in India with family, friends: Deepa Malik
If it is said that women juggle different roles with ease, it is absolutely right in the case of Deepa Malik – a wife, mother, biker, swimmer, motivational speaker, and now, a silver medalist in […]
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Messi goal puts Argentina top of World Cup group
MENDOZA (TIP): Lionel Messi marked his retirement with a goal to give 10-man Argentina a 1-0 win over Uruguay on Sept 1 that lifted them to the top of the South American qualifying group for […]
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