US government seeks to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Uganda

August 24, 2025 10:27 AM

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US government seeks to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Uganda

US immigration authorities plan to deport Salvadoran national Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he declined an offer to be sent to Costa Rica in exchange for remaining in jail and pleading guilty to human smuggling charges.   Garcia was released from jail on Friday, but Immigration and Custo...

Iran forces kill six terrorists, arrest two

August 24, 2025 10:08 AM

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Iran forces kill six terrorists, arrest two

Iran's Intelligence Ministry said that its forces had smashed a terrorist team in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, killing six of its members and arresting two others.   Three Iranian security forces were wounded during the clash which took several hours.   According to...

United States: At least five killed in New York tour bus crash

August 24, 2025 9:32 AM

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United States: At least five killed in New York tour bus crash

In United States, at least five people, including an Indian national, have been killed when a tour bus returning to New York City from Niagara Falls with 54 passengers crashed on a highway outside Buffalo.    The deadly crash occurred on Interstate 90 in Pembroke, near Buffalo, according to New...

European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over import tariffs

August 24, 2025 8:40 AM

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European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over import tariffs

Multiple postal services around Europe have announced that they are suspending the shipment of many packages to the United States amid a lack of clarity over new import duties.   Postal services in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Italy said they will stop shipping most merchandise to the US effective i...

US Open tennis begins today in New York

August 24, 2025 8:28 AM

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US Open tennis begins today in New York

The 145th edition of the US Open tennis kicks off today at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.   In the men’s singles, world No.1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner of Italy will lead the charge, alongside No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, four-time US Open winner Novak...

Relief and rescue operations in full swing in Uttarakhand

August 24, 2025 8:26 AM

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Relief and rescue operations in full swing in Uttarakhand

Relief and rescue operations are in full swing at Tharali in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, following heavy rainfall and resulting devastation. Over 150 people from the affected areas have been relocated to relief camps for safety.   Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, after reviewing the ongoing ...

Russia downs four Ukrainian bombs, 160 drones in last 24 hours: Defence Ministry

August 24, 2025 8:12 AM

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Russia downs four Ukrainian bombs, 160 drones in last 24 hours: Defence Ministry

Russia said that over the past 24 hours, it shot down four Ukrainian guided aerial bombs and 160 drones. Russian Defence Ministry said its air defence systems intercepted 33 Ukrainian drones over the country's western border regions.   On-duty air defense systems downed 13 Ukrainian fixed-wing unman...

Flood like situation in parts of Rajasthan after heavy rain

August 24, 2025 8:00 AM

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Flood like situation in parts of Rajasthan after heavy rain

Flood like situation prevailed at some places in Rajasthan due to extremely heavy rains. Kota division is worst affected.   Met Department has issued red alert for extremely heavy rains in Kota and Bundi districts today.   Apart from this, an orange alert has been issued for Nagaur, Tonk, Pali, Ajme...