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Asian Champions Trophy 2024: All you need to know about India vs Pakistan group stage contest

After a successful campaign at the Paris Olympics, India are set to renew their rivalry with arch-rivals Pakistan as they meet them at the Asian Champions Trophy on Saturday (Sep 14).

India: Bihar nurse cuts off doctor's private parts to escape gangrape bid

In another shocking incident, a gang rape attempt was made on an on-duty nurse at a private hospital in India's Bihar, the police said on Thursday (Sep 12). The nurse, boldly, escaped the scene after cutting off the private parts of the alleged assaulter with a blade.

NASA just recreated 'spiders' seen on Mars in a lab on Earth

When spiders made an appearance on Mars, everyone was shocked. What were those black creepy things on the red planet? They weren't actually real spiders, but just another phenomenon that happens there.

Israel-Hamas war: Hostage families chain themselves to bridge in protest

Relatives of Gaza hostages, joined by a group of protesters, blocked Tel Aviv's Namir Road in a powerful demonstration on Friday, demanding that the Israeli government agree to a ceasefire deal for the release of hostages. The protest reflects growing pressure on the government to take action amid the ongoing crisis.

NATO in line of fire as Ukraine reportedly given nod to use Storm Shadow missiles

The weapon that wreaked havoc in conflict zones of Iraq and Libya will now be wielded by Ukraine to target military sites and key infrastructure deep inside Russia.

China is expected to have more pets than offspring, which has become a headache for Beijing

A couple, married for 7 years, Hansen and his wife Momo, look after six little ones in their apartment in downtown Beijing. These little ones are not their biological children but six little “fur babies,” or “mao hai zi” in Chinese.

Typhoon Yagi: Torrential rains lash conflict-wracked Myanmar

Carrying children on their backs or rowing the elderly on makeshift rafts through rising waters, thousands of Myanmar residents are fleeing severe flooding triggered by the deadly Typhoon Yagi.

What caused the Great Dying 252 million years ago? We may finally know

Around 252 million years ago, more than 90 per cent of all life was wiped out from Earth. This mass extinction ended the Permian geological period and was known as the Great Dying.

Forest Fire: Out of control fire ravages Ecuador's forests

The Amazon rainforest has been ravaged by wildfires, blanketing vast regions of Brazil, Bolivia, and Ecuador in thick smoke.

David Beckham attends former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson's funeral in Sweden

Hundreds of mourners, including celebrities like David Beckham, gathered in the small Swedish town of Torsby on Friday as football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson was laid to rest in his hometown.

Pakistani Senator vows to support killer policeman

A man accused of committing blasphemy was killed by a police officer while in custody in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province on Thursday, authorities said.

Israel-Hamas Families of hostages block traffic on the Nimrod Bridge

For the second successive Saturday, members of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum plan to merge the more sedate protest it has held weekly at Hostages Square with the vociferously anti-government protests located a few blocks away at Tel Aviv’s Begin Road.

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin warns West against allowing Ukraine's long-range strikes

The Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West that letting Ukraine use the Western given long range weapons would actually put the NATO military Alliance in a direct war with Russia. Watch in for more details!

Sweden to pay immigrants $34,000 for voluntary return home

Sweden's right-wing government has announced plans to increase financial incentives for immigrants willing to leave the country, offering up to $34,000. This move marks a significant shift in policy for a nation known as a safe haven for refugees and the persecuted, as the government seeks to reduce immigration numbers.

Commander of IDF's 8200 intelligence unit

Brig. Gen. Yossi Sariel, the commander of the IDF’s Unit 8200, has announced his intention to resign, nearly a year after Israel's intelligence community failed to prevent the Hamas attack on October 7. Sariel informed his superiors and subordinates of his decision, marking a significant leadership change in Israel's top intelligence unit.

It's confirmed! Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri roped in for Vishal Bharadwaj's film

Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri are all set to collaborate on a new film, backed by Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. And fans are beyond excited to see the two stars share screen space.

Tyla addresses viral VMA moment; responds to online backlash

South African singer and songwriter Tyla has been facing a lot of backlash online for her appearance at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. For those unaware, the 22-year-old singer asked Halle Bailey and Lil Nas X to help her hold her trophy at the award ceremony on Wednesday (Sep 11).

New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban resigns

New York City Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban resigned on 12 Sept at the request of City Hall after federal agents seized his phone last week as part of a criminal investigation. Caban's departure marks a significant shakeup within the NYPD, raising questions about the ongoing probe and its impact on the city's law enforcement leadership.

Team India begins preparation for Bangladesh Tests in Chennai; Kohli, Bumrah, Morkel hog limelight

Team India has begun preparations for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh starting September 19 in Chennai. Rohit Sharma-led Test squad assembled at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday (Sep 13), with head coach Gautam Gambhir overseeing the first training session ahead of the home season.