At least seven children dead, several feared injured after a truck rams into a roadside settlement in Bihar
Qatar's emir says World Cup gathers people of all beliefs
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, speaking at the opening ceremony of soccer's World Cup, said the event gathered people of all nationalities and beliefs.
"From Qatar, from the Arab world, I welcome everyone to the World Cup 2022," he said in a speech in a tent-shaped stadium. "How lovely it is that people can put aside what divides them to celebrate their diversity and what brings them together all at once."
People of all nationalities and belief will come together: Qatar's Emir
BTS star Jung Kook performs at FIFA Qatar opening
FIFA World Cup kicks off
FIFA World Cup opening ceremony kicks off
FIFA opening ceremony extravaganza in Qatar
Dr CV Ananda Bose to take oath as the West Bengal Governor on November 23 in Kolkata
Actor Chiranjeevi named the India Film Personality of the Year 2022 at 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
Future prospects to be considered for compensation in road accident cases: SC
In an important judgment in motor accident claim cases, the Supreme Court has declared that a road mishap victim who suffered permanent disability is entitled to claim compensation for future prospects as well.
Shivaji an idol, hero till sun and moon exist, says Fadnavis
Appears to be an act of terror: Bommai on Mangaluru explosion
US: 5 killed, 18 injured in gay nightclub shooting in Colorado
'Powerful explosions' occurred at Ukraine's Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant yesterday evening
Price of full cream milk increased from Rs 63 per litre to Rs 64 per litre
According to media reports, accused Aftab allegedly threw Shraddha's skull in the pond in Mehrauli murder case
India beat New Zealand by 65 runs in Mount Maunganui
Isha Ambani and her husband Anand Piramal were blessed with twins on 19th November, says the family
Indian Army issues tenders to buy 62,500 bulletproof jackets
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We should not burden farmers with mitigation responsibilities: India on 4-year work programme on climate action in agriculture at COP27
COP27 historic as it secured agreement on loss and damage fund. World waited far too long for this: India at UN climate summit in Egypt
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'Cops have cleared my son', says father of M'luru auto blast accused
Egypt's Sisi to attend Qatar World Cup opening ceremony
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will head to Qatar to attend the 2022 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony on Sunday, state TV quoted the presidency as saying.
Qatar has thawed ties with Egypt and its Gulf neighbours after a resolution early last year to end a political row that had seen Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt boycott Doha for over three years.
3 hybrid militants arrested in J&K's Srinagar; arms and ammunition recovered
Three 'hybrid' militants have been arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital, police said on Sunday.
"Army (2RR) and Srinagar Police arrested three hybrid terrorists along with a huge consignment of 03 AK rifles, 02 Pistols, 09 Magazines & 200 rounds from outskirts of Srinagar," Kashmir Zone Police said on Twitter.
An investigation is going on in the matter, they said.
Active Covid-19 cases in India have declined from 6,782 to 6,489: Health Ministry
Police has launched intensive investigation into Mangaluru blast, says Araga Jnanendra
Blast in auto in Mangaluru 'act of terror', says Karnataka DGP
Germany goalkeeper Neuer to defy FIFA on captains' armbands
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set to defy FIFA's campaign for captains to wear only official armbands with selected slogans at World Cup games.
“Yes,” the veteran goalkeeper said when asked at the Germany training camp about overriding a new FIFA project backed by United Nations agencies.
Denmark is also not backing down, playmaker Christian Eriksen said Saturday. - AP.
COP27 summit agrees on overarching climate deal
The COP27 summit on Sunday agreed an overarching climate deal at a closing plenary session in Sharm el-Sheikh.
COP27 president Sameh Shoukry brought the gavel down to signify the document representing the political agreement at the conference had been approved by consensus. - Reuters.
Encounter underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag
An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police said.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Cheki Dudoo area of Bijbehara in south Kashmir's Anantnag district early Sunday morning following specific input about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.
He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists fired upon a search party of the forces, who retaliated.
So far, there are no reports of any casualty on either side, the official said. - PTI.
Countries agree on 'loss and damage' fund, final COP27 deal elusive
Countries agreed early Sunday at the COP27 climate summit to set up a fund to help poor countries being battered by climate disasters, but paused before backing a wider deal outlining global resolve to fight climate change.
After tense negotiations that ran through the night, the Egyptian COP27 presidency released a text of the draft agreement - and simultaneously called a plenary session to gavel it through as a final, overarching agreement.
The session approved the text's provision to set up a "loss and damage" fund to help developing countries bear the immediate costs of climate-fuelled events such as storms and floods. - Reuters.
FIFA chief accuses critics of Qatar of hypocrisy ahead of World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino accused critics of World Cup host Qatar's treatment of migrant workers of hypocrisy on Saturday, adding that engagement was the only way to improve human rights.
Western Naval Command (WNC) Navy Half Marathon commences at Azad Maidan in Mumbai
Delhi's air quality 'poor'; min temp of 9 deg C, lowest of season so far
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 9 degrees Celsius, the lowest this season so far, and "poor" air quality on Saturday.
The capital's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 280. The air quality is not predicted to deteriorate significantly in the coming days.
'Love Jihad' case in Bihar's Katihar, victim seeks justice from court
An incident of alleged "love jihad" was reported in Bihar's Katihar district when a Muslim youth, posing as Hindu on social media, befriended and married asHindu girl and then started applying pressure on her for conversion.
The victim, named Julie, 29, a native of Manihari block in the district filed a case against Katihar district court seeking justice.