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Britain warns of 'imminent attack' targeting Kabul airport amid evacuations

The UK government has made an urgent update to its travel advisory for Afghanistan, warning people to steer clear of Kabul airport due to an ongoing and high threat of a terrorist attack

Xi Jinping's political ideology to become part of curriculum in China

China will introduce Xi Jinping's political ideology in its national curriculum for schools and colleges, in the latest effort to consolidate the ruling Communist Party's grip on power for the future

IAF's MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashes in Rajasthan's Barmer, pilot ejects

A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Rajathan's Barmer district on Wednesday evening but the pilot ejected safely, a defence spokesperson said.

East Bengal, SCL end fight, agree to play ISL after Mamata's intervention

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday brokered peace between the warring East Bengal and their investors Shree Cement Limited

Indians in US wealthier with average household earning of $123,700: Report

Indians in the US, with an average household earning of USD 123,700 and 79 per cent of college graduates, have surpassed the overall American population in terms of wealth and college education

Afghanistan: China, Taliban hold their first dialogue in Kabul

The two sides now have "unimpeded and effective communication", a Chinese official said on Wednesday.

Porn films case: Gehana Vashisth approaches Bombay HC for pre-arrest bail

Actor Gehana Vashisth has approached the Bombay High Court for anticipatory bail in a porn films case in which businessman Raj Kundra is among those arrested.

Afghanistan's Hazaras call on Taliban to set up inclusive government

Afghanistan's Hazaras, a Shiite minority, are calling on the Taliban to set up an inclusive government in which all ethnic groups would have a voice.

US must complete evacuations from Afghanistan by Aug 31: Taliban spokesman

A Taliban spokesman says the U.S. must complete its evacuation of people from Afghanistan by the August 31 date the Biden administration set for the withdrawal of all American troops

China says US' Afghan actions show its definition of rules-based order

China on Tuesday hit back at US Vice President Kamala Harris for accusing Beijing of coercion and intimidation to assert its claims over the disputed South China Sea

Taliban may have access to biometric data of civilians who helped US

This development is the latest in many incidents that exemplify why govts and organizations cannot yet securely collect and use biometric data in conflict zones and in their crisis responses

China hints at providing financial aid to Taliban controlled Afghanistan

China on Monday hinted at stepping up financial assistance to the Taliban controlled Afghanistan, saying it will play a positive role in helping the war-ravaged country

Japan to send military planes to Kabul to evacuate Japanese

Japan will send three military aircraft to Afghanistan starting Monday to evacuate Japanese citizens and local staff as security deteriorates following the Taliban takeover, officials said

Three service chiefs visit alma mater National Defence Academy

Earlier, it was only in 1991 that all three service chiefs were course-mates from the first NDA (erstwhile Joint Services Wing) course.

Union Home Secretary reviews prep of UTs for 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'

'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' is an initiative of the central government to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of India's independence.

Delhi Metro services on two corridors to start early on Raksha Bandhan

The Pink Line was recently fully connected, end-to-end, after a small segment near Trilokpuri was bridged.

14 arrested in Assam over supporting Taliban on social media: Police

Fourteen people were arrested from across Assam for alleged social media posts supporting the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, police said on Saturday.

Rethink call for strike, mandatory gold hallmarking a success: Govt to GJC

Mandatory gold hallmarking has come into force from June 16 in a phased manner.

Lokpal receives 30 complaints against senior govt officials from Apr-Jul

Of the total complaints made in this fiscal, 18 were received in July and 12 in April and June.

Traders' body asks DDMA to allow malls, markets to operate till 10 pm

The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) on Saturday demanded that the closing time of malls and markets in the national capital should be extended from the present 8 pm to 10 pm.