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Planned crewed launch of Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams on Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft called off

Washington, DC , May 7 (ANI): The launch of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, scheduled to carry NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore to the...

Boeing Starliner capsule’s first crewed flight delayed over rocket glitch

(Reuters) - Boeing's long-awaited first crewed test flight of the new Starliner space capsule was called off for at least 24 hours over a technical issue that launch teams could not resolve in

China probes ex-CNOOC executive over disciplinary violations

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - China is investigating a former senior executive of China National Offshore Oil Company, or CNOOC, for suspected "serious disciplinary violations", the country's anti-graft

Ukraine peace talks should include Russia, Chinese diplomat says

(Reuters) - Beijing supports a peace conference on the Ukraine war that would see equal participation of all parties, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui said in an interview with Russia's RIA

Colombian maritime companies hit with US visa curbs over migrant transport

By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. issued visa restrictions against executives of several Colombia maritime companies allegedly linked to migrant transportation to the Colombia-Panama border

US soldier detained in Russia on theft suspicion

Washington, DC , May 7 (ANI): An American soldier in Russia was arrested last week on suspicion of theft, CNN reported, citing, two US...

Israel’s war cabinet unanimously votes to continue Rafah operation

Tel Aviv , May 7 (ANI/TPS): Israel's War Cabinet Monday night unanimously voted that Israel will continue the military operation in Rafah in Gaza...

Building collapse in South Africa leaves three dead, dozens trapped

By Bhargav Acharya and Tannur Anders GEORGE, South Africa (Reuters) -Rescue efforts were underway after three people were killed and dozens remained trapped after a multi-storey building under

Columbia University cancels main graduation ceremony in wake of protests

By Julia Harte NEW YORK (Reuters) -Columbia University on Monday canceled its main graduation ceremony after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests roiled the Ivy League college's campus, but it will still

Boeing Starliner capsule’s first crewed test flight postponed over Atlas rocket glitch

By Joey Roulette and Steve Gorman CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) -The long-awaited first crewed test flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft was called off for at least 24 hours over a technical

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Negative campaigns by BJP, Congress aren’t just bad for democracy. It hurts Dalits, Muslims

The politics of fear impacts voting behaviour and has consequences on marginalised communities, particularly Muslims and Dalits. It hurts them in terms of long-term policy measures.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Indian Coast Guard seizes Iranian fishing vessel, rescues six Indian crew members

The ICG said in a statement that the boat was seized and brought to Kochi for further investigation on May 6.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.