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IAF displays India's first indigenous aircraft restored HT-2 for first time, performs aerobatics during 93rd Air Force Day celebrations

Ghaziabad, Oct. 8 -- The restored Hindustan Trainer-2 (HT-2) aircraft, after its induction into the Hindon Air Force base station-based "Heritage Flight", was displayed publicly for the first time on ... Read More


China man wins $14,000 for spending 70 days in wild: From handmade baskets to rat traps - Here's how he survived

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- A man from central China completed a 70-day jungle challenge, earning 100,000 yuan (US$14,000) by setting homemade traps to catch rats and insects, according to a report by South ... Read More


Deepika Padukone trolled for wearing hijab in Abu Dhabi tourism ad, fans defend her: 'Need not show insecurity'

India, Oct. 8 -- Actor Deepika Padukone has found herself at the center of a storm after she was trolled on social media for wearing a hijab while promoting Abu Dhabi tourism with her husband, Ranveer... Read More


Vivian Elabor to Lead Edo Tourism Drive

Nigeria, Oct. 8 -- The announcement was made on Wednesday in Benin through a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor. According to the statement obtained by The News C... Read More


Etihad Airways touches down in Medan and Phnom Penh

Hong Kong, Oct. 8 -- Etihad Airways has commenced nonstop Abu Dhabi to Medan in Indonesia and Phnom Penh in Cambodia. Read More The inaugural Abu Dhabi-Medan service touched down on October 3 and Etih... Read More


Zanzibar current account surplus rises sharply

ZANZIBAR, Oct. 8 -- ZANZIBARS current account surplus increased sharply, supported by a strong rebound in tourism and higher service receipts. The surplus rose by 34.7 per cent to 558.5 million US do... Read More


'Refreshing Fujian' breathes new life into East Africa

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 8 -- ON September 28 (local time), Dar es Salaam played host to a vibrant cultural exchange: “Refreshing Fujian” Ignites the Land of East Africa- Fujian Culture and Tou... Read More


Bangladesh Elected President of UNESCO General Conference

Dhaka, Oct. 8 -- Bangladesh has been elected President of the 43rd General Conference of UNESCO, marking a historic milestone in the country's 53-year membership with the organisation. During the vot... Read More


People feel disconnected from jobs, other rights since 2019: Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar, Oct. 8 -- PDP President and Former Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said that the land and job insecurity among people in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has deepened after the abrogat... Read More


PDP to Bring Anti-Land Eviction Bill to Protect People's Rights: Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar, Oct. 8 -- PDP President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday announced that her party will introduce The Jammu and Kashmir Land Rights and Regularisation Bill, 2025 also kno... Read More