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  Trump's Gold Card vs EB-5 visa: Key differences and new privileges explained

  February 26, 2025 11:38 IST

  Former US President Donald Trump unveiled the USD 5 million 'Gold Card' visa, replacing the EB-5 investor green card program. The plan aims to attract wealthy immigrants and boost the economy.

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  Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes near Indonesia's Sulawesi island

  February 26, 2025 6:56 IST

  A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck offshore near North Sulawesi, Indonesia with no immediate damage or tsunami warning reported. The BMKG and USGS confirmed the tremor, reminding Indonesia’s vulnerability to seismic activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire.

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  Mass resignation from Musk's govt efficiency department over concerns of public service dismantling

  February 26, 2025 6:18 IST

  The mass resignation of engineers, data scientists, and product managers marks a temporary hurdle for Musk and the Republican president's technology-driven effort to reduce the size of the federal workforce.

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  Trump signs order to curb Chinese investments in strategic sectors, Beijing calls it 'malicious'

  February 25, 2025 18:39 IST

  China has accused the US of politicising and weaponising trade and technology issues. China says, "US has impeded the development of the global semiconductor industry."

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  Royal golden commode stolen from English palace: The story of 'audacious' toilet burglary

  February 25, 2025 18:05 IST

  The golden commode is never believed to have been recovered but is believed to have been cut up and sold. It was previously been on display at The Guggenheim Museum in New York.

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  India, UK release joint statement on trade deal: What are New Delhi's conditions for the FTA

  February 25, 2025 17:29 IST

  India wants the UK to give get greater access to its students and professionals in the UK market. New Delhi also expects UK to provide better market access for several goods at nil customs duty.

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  Ramaswamy announces bid for Ohio governor, aims to be first Indian-American to get post in state

  February 25, 2025 15:34 IST

  So far, only three Indian Americans have been elected as governors of US states. If elected, Ramaswamy would be the first Indian American Governor of Ohio.

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  Shehbaz Sharif faces risks of 'name forfeiture' as India's growth trounces Pakistan's aspirations

  February 25, 2025 15:00 IST

  India, in recent years, has maintained a healthy growth trajectory, while Pakistan has been facing economic doldrums, with a severe balance of payments crisis.

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  US becomes only G7 member to support Russia on Ukraine vote at UN, BRICS nations majorly abstain

  February 25, 2025 12:46 IST

  The US, in a clear departure from its position of isolating Russia, has voted in Moscow's favour in a UN vote on Ukraine. China and India have abstained from voting.

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  Watch | Dramatic video of South Korea's bridge collapse surfaces; 2 killed, 8 injured

  February 25, 2025 11:58 IST

  A dramatic video of under construction bridge collapse from South Korea has surfaced. The incident has left 2 dead and 7 injured.

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  Macron 'interrupts' Trump, fact-checks him over Europe's funding to Ukraine: 'To be frank, we paid'

  February 25, 2025 15:43 IST

  French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted his US counterpart Donald Trump who claimed that loans provided by Europe to Russia will be taken back. On this Macron said, "We paid 60 per cent of the total effort."

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  US policy takes a dramatic turn as it sides with Russia on Ukraine vote in UN, India abstains

  February 25, 2025 11:26 IST

  After Donald Trump assumed the presidential office in the US, he has gradually gravitated towards Russia, while he has blamed Ukraine for starting the war.

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  Canada brings changes in visa rules; how it will affect Indian students, workers? Check details

  February 25, 2025 10:52 IST

  It is crucial to consider the perspectives of international students. Their insights matter for helping to shape policies and practices that affect their educational experiences, future opportunities in Canada and the very social fabric of the country.

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  Delta Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Atlanta after smoke fills cabin | Watch

  February 25, 2025 9:03 IST

  The Delta Airlines flight took off from the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta on Monday but returned after a chaotic situation emerged.

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  Trump, Macron discuss Ukraine war endgame, Putin open to European Peacekeepers

  February 25, 2025 7:07 IST

  US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. Trump claimed Putin is open to European peacekeepers, but Macron warns against any peace deal that undermines Ukraine’s sovereignty.

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  UNSC adopts US resolution demanding end of war in Ukraine without mentioning Russian aggression

  February 25, 2025 7:15 IST

  Two resolutions were tabled for voting in the UNGA against 'Russian aggression in Ukraine' where the US voted against one while abstaining on its own draft after it was amended. The same original draft was taken to UNSC where it was adopted.

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  UN adopts resolution demanding immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, India abstains

  February 25, 2025 6:14 IST

  The European-backed Ukrainian resolution was approved ahead of a vote on a dueling US proposal that calls for a swift end to the war but never mentions Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022.

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  Explosion rocks Russian consulate in France's Marseille, Moscow terms it 'terrorist attack'

  February 24, 2025 17:47 IST

  As per media reports, unidentified attackers threw two Molotov cocktails inside the consulate. A stolen car was also found near the scene.

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  Bangladesh Air Force base in Cox's Bazar attacked, 1 killed and several injured

  February 24, 2025 15:19 IST

  The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the public relations division of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, said in a statement that some criminals from Samity Para, adjacent to the Cox’s Bazar Air Force base, launched an attack on the Cox’s Bazar Air Force base and Bangladesh Air Force is taking the

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  American Airlines New York-Delhi flight diverted over security concern, later cleared for departure

  February 24, 2025 14:37 IST

  While apologising for the inconvenience caused to the passengers, the airline said the flight landed safely in Rome, and law enforcement authorities inspected and cleared the aircraft to re-depart.

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  Who is Friedrich Merz, CDU leader set to become Germany's new chancellor

  February 24, 2025 14:18 IST

  Friedrich Merz: The 69-year-old head of the centre-right Union bloc, which won the country's national election with 28.6 per cent of the votes, has by far the best chance of forming a new government.

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  Benjamin Netanyahu warns Israel ready to return to intensive combat: ‘Hamas won't rule Gaza'

  February 24, 2025 6:53 IST

  Benjamin Netanyahu vowed total victory, stating, "All of our hostages, without exception, will return home," he says. "Hamas won't rule Gaza. Gaza will be demilitarized, and its fighting force will be dismantled," The Times of Israel quoted Netanyahu as saying.

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  Pope Francis remains critical with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure: Vatican

  February 24, 2025 7:17 IST

  Pope Francis, who continues to receive oxygen, took part in the Holy Mass from the apartment set up on the 10th floor of Gemelli Hospital on Sunday morning, according to the statement. Those taking care of him during his hospitalisation also took part.

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  Trump fires 2,000 workers at USAID, places thousands on leave after legal clearance

  February 24, 2025 6:34 IST

  The Trump administration has issued an official notice placing all, but designated personnel responsible for mission-critical functions, core leadership and/or specially designated programmes, on leave.

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  Germany's conservative alliance led by Friedrich Merz claims victory, say exit polls

  February 23, 2025 23:57 IST

  German election 2025: The contenders have made contrasting proposals to turn around the German economy, which has shrunk for the past two years and hasn't managed real growth in much longer.

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  American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi diverted to Rome

  February 23, 2025 23:27 IST

  Inquiries left with American Airlines as well as the Federal Aviation Administration regarding the status of the flight and the reason for diversion were not immediately answered.

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  Zelenskyy 'ready' to quit as President if Ukraine gets Nato membership

  February 23, 2025 21:39 IST

  President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is willing to step down 'immediately from his post if it secures Nato membership for Ukraine

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  Russia launches record number of drones on Ukraine day before war's 3rd anniversary

  February 23, 2025 20:08 IST

  Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine's air force said 138 drones had been shot down over 13 Ukrainian regions, with 119 more lost en route to their targets.