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Japan’s industry minister has chided the president of the utility that runs the Fukushima nuclear plant for a radioactive water leak earlier this month

Hundreds of farmers have driven their tractors into central Madrid as part of ongoing protests against European Union and local farming policies

European Union countries have agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia

Boeing says the head of its 737 jetliner program is leaving the company immediately, paving the way for the aircraft maker to appoint new leadership at the troubled division

Somalia has announced a defense deal with Turkey that includes support for the Horn of Africa nation’s sea assets and appears aimed at deterring Ethiopia’s efforts to secure access to the sea by way of the breakaway region of Somaliland

A Tennessee free-market nonprofit group has joined the ranks of groups challenging a new Biden administration labor rule that changes the criteria for classifying workers as independent contractors or employees

(Reuters) — Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) on Wednesday named Padraig McDonnell as its next chief executive officer, effective May 1, succeeding Mike McMullen.

Ed Clark, the executive leading Boeing (NYSE:BA)'s 737 MAX program, has stepped down, Reuters reported Wednesday after obtaining a company memo.

click here Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of discriminating against Dalits, and other backward classes. The former Congress president and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi took a Ram Rajya jibe and said the Centre has failed to generate enough employment opportunities for the downtrodden constituting "90 per cent of the population," in the country. For full story click here Congress Uttar Pradesh in-charge Avinash Pande announced on Wednesday that the party will contest on 17 of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh.

By Alan Charlish and Pawel Florkiewicz

Malia Obama is stepping into the spotlight under a new name. As her Hollywood career gains momentum, the eldest daughter of Barack and Michelle Obama has opted to go by Malia Ann, shedding her last name for her latest film endeavor, The Heart.

Narendra Modi’s Ram Rajya, former Congress president and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the Centre has failed to generate enough employment opportunities for the downtrodden constituting "90 per cent of the population," in the country, news agency PTI reported. The former Congress president was addressing a public meeting at the Ghantaghar intersection of Kanpur during his 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.' "What kind of Ram Rajya is this where … Backward classes, Dalits, tribals and minorities, who constitute about 90 per cent of the total population, cannot get jobs," Rahul Gandhi said. "Fifty per cent of the population in the country belongs to backward classes, 15 per cent are Dalits, 8 per cent are tribals and 15 per cent are minorities.

After Alexei Navalny recovered from poisoning in 2020, his wife Yulia Navalnaya was asked whether her husband should give up his role as Russia’s most prominent opposition figure. “No," she said, without pause. “I fully support Alexei’s work, sincerely.

Arctic penal colony where Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died last week. Western leaders have expressed outrage at the news from Russian authorities that Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's most prominent domestic critic, had fallen unconscious and died in prison on Friday.

Mumbai: Kajaria Tiles, the largest manufacturer of ceramic and vitrified tiles in the country along with the Royal Challengers Bangalore announced today that the brand would stay on as the “Principal Sponsors" for the RCB Women’s Team extending their partnership which began with the inaugural season of T20, last year. Speaking on the associationMr Rishi Kajaria, Joint Managing Director at Kajaria Ceramics Ltd, said: “I am happy to announce that we have extended our partnership with the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women’s Team and look forward to a successful season. For us Women Empowerment is a core ethos of our organisation, and our sporting superstars are inspiring not just this generation but every little girl watching the game. We look forward to continuing our support for RCB Women team and contributing to their journey of success in the upcoming season". Rajesh Menon, Vice President & Head of Royal Challengers Bangalore, said “We are pleased to extend our partnership with Kajaria for another season. The association began on a successful note with the inaugural season, last year and we look forward to strengthening our collaboration as the tournament grows in magnitude." The second edition of the Women’s T20 will be played between 23 February to 17 March 2024 across two venues, Bangalore, and Delhi.

Vladimir Putin's critic Alexei Navalny on 16 February, following which the United Kingdom froze assets of six Russian prison bosses, who were reportedly in charge of the Arctic penal colony housing Navalny. According to media reports, the sanctioned six Russians, including the head and five deputy heads of the penal colony, will also be banned from travelling to UK.

war enters its third year, the infantry of 59th Brigade are confronting a bleak reality: they're running out of soldiers and ammunition to resist their Russian invaders. One platoon commander who goes by his call sign «Tygr» estimated that just 60-70% of the several thousand men in the brigade at the start of the conflict were still serving. The rest had been killed, wounded or signed off for reasons such as old age or illness. Heavy casualties at the hands of Russian forces have been compounded by dreadful conditions on the eastern front, with frozen soil turning into thick mud in unseasonably warm temperatures, playing havoc with soldiers' health.

By Jeff Mason

Alexei Navalny has filed a lawsuit at a court in the Arctic city of Salekhard contesting officials’ refusal to release her son’s body, Russia’s state news agency Tass reported Wednesday. A closed-door hearing has been scheduled for March 4, the report said, quoting court officials.

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday, expressed strong support for the ongoing farmer's protest, declaring that the party stands firmly with them. «We are supporting them (farmers). We are saying openly that their reasonable demands should be fulfilled. We are going to say this in our election manifesto also that a legal guarantee will be given. All crops cannot be covered but the essential crops should be done (providing MSP),» Mallikarjun Kharge said. Reacting to the farmers' protest, Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying he promised to double the minimum support price of farmers during the 2014 elections but did not fulfil it.

irregularities in the February 8 polls, clearing the way for the formation of a coalition government to end the political uncertainty in the country. The apex court also imposed a fine on the petitioner, a former army officer, over his failure to appear before the court. Retired Brigadier Ali Khan last week urged the apex court to order new elections within 30 days to be held under the direct supervision and oversight of the judiciary «to ensure fairness, transparency and accountability». He had also sought a stay order to stop the formation of a new government till the case was decided.