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"We will not be silenced by terrorism, we don't want the world to look away": Congress MP Shashi Tharoor

New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): Before leaving for five countries to share India's stance against terrorism, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday said that the country will not be silenced by terrorism.

In a video message posted on X, Congress MP Tharoor said, 'I'm heading off to five countries leading an all-party delegation to Guyana, Panama, Colombia, Brazil and the United States, and the reason we are going

India leads Capacity Building Initiative on Digital Transformation in BRICS

New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): India on Friday hosted a Virtual Capacity Building Session on Digital Transformation in BRICS, organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) through the National Communications Academy, Technology (NCA-T) in Ghaziabad, according to an official release from the Ministry of Communication.

Convened under the BRICS ICT Working Group, the event brought together digital thoug

"Pakistan, the perpetrator of terror against India since its formation": Tejasvi Surya

New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya on Friday asserted that Pakistan has been the perpetrator of terror against India since its formation. He said that countries like the United States of America (USA) have suffered due to the terrorist infrastructure created by Pakistan.

Surya, who is also part of the multi-party delegation group five, said that multiple terrorist orga

FIFA unveils 'Vito' the Vizcacha as Chile 2025 U-20 World Cup Mascot

VALPARAISO, 23rd May, 2025 (WAM) - FIFA officially unveiled "Vito" the Vizcacha as the vibrant mascot for the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025. With a spring in his step and an infectious grin, Vito literally bounced into action, promising to be a charismatic presence both in the build-up to and throughout the U-20 showpiece event.

This lively creature, a native of the Chilean landscapes, is set to become

Interview: China-CELAC Forum ministerial meeting marks "leap in quality" for relations, says Uruguay's FM

MONTEVIDEO, May 23 (Xinhua) -- The fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum hosted by Beijing earlier this month marked "a leap in quality" in ties between the two sides, said Uruguay's Foreign Affairs Minister Mario Lubetkin.

Chinese President Xi Jinping's keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the meeting provided guidance for future cooperation b

'Selfish' genes called 'introners' proves to be major source of genetic complexity: Study

Washington DC [US], May 23 (ANI): A new study proves that a type of genetic element called 'introners' is the mechanism by which many introns spread within and between species.

It also provides evidence of eight instances in which introners have transferred between unrelated species in a process called 'horizontal gene transfer,' the first proven examples of this phenomenon.

DNA is the genetic code that pr

Miss World 2025: 20 contestants earn spot at Head 2 Head Challenge round finals at beauty pageant in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 23 (ANI): Following the preliminary rounds of the Head 2 Head Challenge, the jury has announced 20 contestants for the final round of the challenge at the ongoing 72nd Miss World Festival, in Telangana.

The 72nd Miss World Festival announced the 20 finalists of the prestigious Head 2 Head Challenge following a riveting first round held in Telangana, as per the press note shared

UAE delegation attends 15th BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting in Brazil

BRASILIA, 23rd May, 2025 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates, represented by Juma Mohammed Al Kait, Assistant Undersecretary of International Trade Affairs of the Ministry of Economy, participated in the 15th BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting held in Brasilia, Brazil.

Al Kait reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to strengthening partnerships and seeking new opportunities for increased trade, investment, and collaboration a

"The new normal is very clear- zero tolerance on terrorism": India's Ambassador to Japan Sibi George

Tokyo [Japan], May 23 (ANI): India's Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George, reaffirmed India's actions against terrorism and told the diplomats and representatives from several countries during the global outreach about the new normal in place against terrorism.

The event saw Ambassadors and diplomats of several countries in attendance. These included Saudi Arabia, Liberia, Micronesia, Singapore, Russia, South Africa

"World's supermarket" eyes thriving prospects amid trade uncertainties

YIWU, Zhejiang, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Despite global tariff headwinds, east China's Yiwu, a renowned global trading hub known as the "world's supermarket," stays bustling as usual.

Colorful toys, sleek electronics and intricate handicrafts continue to roll off assembly lines here, exhibiting the rhythm of global commerce that refuses to skip a beat.

In the first quarter of this year, Yiwu's total import and ex

Engineering goods kick start FY26 with double-digit growth: EEPC India

New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): Indian engineering goods exports on Thursday recorded an 11.28% year-on-year growth in April, reaching USD 9.51 billion, attributed to a lower base effect and increased shipments of electric machinery, ships, motor vehicles, and copper products.

According to the release, the positive iron and steel exports growth after several months was also of the factors for double-digit growt

Feature: U.S. Walmart shoppers feeling tariff pinch

For Walmart and others, navigating the Trump administration's unpredictable economic policies while maintaining customer loyalty will prove to be a challenging task.

by Julia Pierrepont III, Gao Shan

LOS ANGELES, May 21 (Xinhua) -- As usual, there were crowds of shoppers at the Walmart Super Center in Burbank on Monday, waiting to stock up on supersized food packages and household supplies

Actor Ke Huy Quan to voice a mysterious snake in Zootopia 2

Washington DC [US], May 22 (ANI): The much-awaited teaser trailer of 'Zootopia 2' has introduced an additional member to its cast. 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' star Ke Huy Quan will be voicing a pit viper in the movie who is set to play a lead role in the sequel as per the teaser trailer of the movie.

Actress Ginnifer Goodwin and actor Jason Bateman reprised their animated roles as Judy Hopps and Nick Wil

Indian Junior Women's Hockey team leaves for Four Nations Tournament in Argentina

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 22 (ANI): The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team left from Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, in the early hours of Wednesday for the Four Nations Tournament in Rosario, Argentina.

The friendly tournament, part of the team's preparation for the FIH Hockey Junior Women's World Cup in December, will feature Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile alongside India, as the teams battl

How Moscows legendary S-400 missiles helped India outgun Pakistan

The use of Russian defence technologies gave New Delhi a clear advantage in its recent military confrontation with Islamabad

As Operation Sindoor, India's response to the April 22 terror attack in Kashmir, has been put on a temporary pause, it is time to reflect on what happened. For the first time since the Battle of Britain, and the Korean War, two near peer air forces were engaged in an air ca