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US Justice Department announces charges against Vikash Yadav in foiled plot to assassinate Pannun

In a statement, the US Justice Department said, “Yadav is charged in a second superseding indictment unsealed today in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.”

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Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch lambasts Pakistani govt for including her name in anti-terror watchlist

Prominent human rights activist and organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, Mahrang Baloch, has expressed grave concerns over her inclusion, along with fellow activists including Sibghatullah Shah Jee, on Pakistan’s 4th Schedule–a government anti-terror watchlist managed by the National Counter Terrorism Authority.

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India at UN, highlights lifting 250 million people out of poverty, reiterates commitment for food security

India’s First Secretary at UN, Sneha Dubey delivered India’s statement at the General Discussion of the Second Committee on Eradication of Poverty and Agriculture development, food security and nutrition.

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PM Modi, Spanish President Sanchez to inaugurate Tata-Airbus C295 aircraft plant in Vadodara today

The facility is built at the TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) campus. A total of 56 aircraft are there under the C-295 programme, of which 16 are being delivered directly by Airbus from Spain and the remaining 40 are to be made in India.

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World’s 1st crewed space balloon: Richard Branson to co-pilot flight to Earth’s edge

Passengers can “experience breathtaking views” on board the ‘spaceship balloon’, which is outfitted with creature comforts Wi-Fi, cocktails and fine dining, plush safety seating, luxury amenities, and even a proper restroom. The first commercial space flights are planned for 2025 and is priced at USD 125,000 per explorer.

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Former Navy official says US’ role in Taiwan conflict may be limited

This report came after another interview in September, reported by Financial Times, stated that the “clandestine US Navy commando unit” has been training for missions to help Taiwan if it is invaded by China

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“Canada is intensely interested in escalation” Policy experts on the India-Canada row

Leading Indian Experts have expressed their views on how Canada’s rogue allegations have strained the relationship between the two countries.

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Pakistan: 2 killed, 36 injured as bus falls into ravine in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Two people died and 36 others were injured when a Rawalpindi-bound bus fell into a ravine in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Upper Kohistan area on Sunday evening, Dawn reported, citing rescue officials.

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US lawmakers criticise Harvard University for its handling of anti-CCP protest

His remarks come in light of a July investigation that revealed Harvard placed two student protesters, Cosette Wu and Tsering Yangchen, on disciplinary probation while failing to take any action against a pro-CCP graduate student who allegedly assaulted them during the protest.

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Iran Supreme leader Khamenei’s X account in Hebrew suspended after just two posts

Khamenei on Sunday said that it is upto the authorities to convey Iran’s power to Israel and act in the country’s interest and that Israel’s airstrikes on Iran should not be magnified nor downplayed.

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