New Delhi, Aiming to deepen bilateral ties between India and Sweden on various sectors and discuss the actions needed to navigate the Covid-19 crisis as also for creating a sustainable future for both nations, the 7th India Sweden Innovation Day 2020 themed "The New Normal" was hosted recently by India Unlimited.

Chennai, Actor Rajinikanth on Thursday said he would float his political party in January and an announcement in that regard will be made on December 31, 2020.

With this Rajinikanth puts an end to various speculations about his plunge into Tamil Nadu politics.

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Chandigarh, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday expressed grief over the death of two farmers, Gurjant Singh and Gurbachan Singh, while participating in the ongoing protests against the new agricultural laws.

The Chief Minister also announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of

Baghdad, Iraqi President Barham Salih and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have called for reducing regional tensions and stressed the need to continue international efforts to combat terrorism and extremism.

A statement by the Iraqi presidency's media office said that Salih and Macron spoke over the pho

Triploi, The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said that it started a three-day distribution of core relief items to thousands of internally displaced Libyans.

"Today IOM started a three-day distribution of core relief item to 3,250 internally displaced Libyans in Daraj and Awal in Nalut man

Washington, Some 30 per cent of employees at the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said they were discriminated against based on their gender or race, a survey has revealed.

The report, which featured responses from nearly 9,000 employees at the FEMA surveyed last year, was released on Wednesday, repor

United Nations, Against the "grim background" of the tragic August 4 explosions that destroyed much of central Beirut, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has offered a new multi-agency plan to help the Lebanese people move forward.

"With the launch of the Reform, Recovery and Reconstruction Frame

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Cows in Uttar Pradesh will now get special coats to save them from the winter chill.

The Animal Husbandry Department of the state has asked veterinary officers in various districts to ensure proper protection for cows in state-run cow shelters during the winter months.

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Srinagar, An army man shot himself with his service rifle on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district.

Police sources said soldier Chandra Patil of 62 headquarters shot himself with his service rifle in the Zawoora village of Shopian district.

Police said an FIR has been lodged in this i

New Delhi, Former Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at the Centre by highlighting the differing stance of the BJP and the Centre on the issue of vaccinating every Indian.

Tweeting on Thursday, Rahul said, "PM - Everyone will get vaccine. BJP in Bihar elections - Everyone in Bihar will get free vaccine.