South Korea remains unchanged on China-Taiwan issue: Foreign Ministry

South Korea remains unchanged on China-Taiwan issue: Foreign Ministry

Seoul, May 23 - South Korea remains committed to respecting the 'One China' policy amid tensions in the Taiwan Strait following the inauguration ceremony of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te earlier this week, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

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Taipei slams ‘provocation’ as China simulates Taiwan ‘blockade’

Taipei slams ‘provocation’ as China simulates Taiwan ‘blockade’

Beijing/Taipei, May 23 - Three days after the inauguration of Taiwan's new president, China has begun a major military exercise apparently to simulate a blockade around the island.

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Yoon meets ex-US Secretary Pompeo, discusses Korean Peninsula issues

Yoon meets ex-US Secretary Pompeo, discusses Korean Peninsula issues

Seoul, May 23 - South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol met with former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to discuss issues surrounding the Korean Peninsula, as well as the Seoul-Washington alliance, the presidential office said on Thursday.

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France arrests man over suspected attack plot on Olympic torch relay

France arrests man over suspected attack plot on Olympic torch relay

Paris, May 23 - French security forces arrested a man suspected of planning an attack during the Olympic torch relay through the western city of Bordeaux, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said.

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High-octane campaigning for sixth phase wraps up ahead of polling on May 25

High-octane campaigning for sixth phase wraps up ahead of polling on May 25

New Delhi, May 23 - The high-pitched campaigning for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections scheduled on May 25 came to an end on Thursday, marked by fervent efforts by prominent figures across political parties to engage with the voters in 58

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Toolkit against certain business activities of Adani Group exposed

Toolkit against certain business activities of Adani Group exposed

New Delhi, May 23 - Experts on Thursday exposed a toolkit against certain business activities of the Adani Group, linking a cartel of Communists, Pakistanis, Islamic radicals, billionaire George Soros and the Western deep state.

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Pro-incumbency factor, better show in South India to ensure more LS seats for BJP than 2019: EAM Jaishankar

Pro-incumbency factor, better show in South India to ensure more LS seats for BJP than 2019: EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi, May 23 - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday said that there is a pro-incumbency factor in several states and growing support in areas that are not the BJP's traditional strongholds that will ensure the ruling party wins more

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North Korea’s provocations threaten regional peace and security: South Korea

North Korea’s provocations threaten regional peace and security: South Korea

Seoul, May 23 - South Korea said on Thursday that North Korea's nuclear and missile threats are what undermine peace and security on the Korean Peninsula, after Russia's top diplomat denounced Seoul's joint military exercises with the US and Japan as a source

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IMF approves $164.6 mn funding for Rwanda

IMF approves $164.6 mn funding for Rwanda

Kigali (Rwanda), May 23 - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday announced the approval of 164.6 million U.S. dollars in funding for Rwanda to strengthen its economic resilience against future climate shocks.

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Mamaearth’s parent firm Honasa logs Rs 30 crore PAT in Jan-March quarter

Mamaearth’s parent firm Honasa logs Rs 30 crore PAT in Jan-March quarter

New Delhi, May 23 - Honasa Consumer Ltd, the parent company of Ghazal Alagh and Varun Alagh-led Mamaearth, on Thursday reported quarterly profit after tax (PAT) at Rs 30 crore for the January-March quarter this year.

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IndiGo net profit doubles to Rs 1,895 crore in Jan-March quarter

IndiGo net profit doubles to Rs 1,895 crore in Jan-March quarter

New Delhi, May 23 - Interglobe Aviation Ltd, the parent company of leading low-cost airline IndiGo, on Thursday, reported a two-fold jump in net profit to Rs 1,894.8 crore for the January-March quarter of 2023-24 compared to the corresponding figure of Rs 919

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Over 7 pc Air India Express flights cancelled on Thursday, full restoration likely by weekend

Over 7 pc Air India Express flights cancelled on Thursday, full restoration likely by weekend

New Delhi, May 23 - Air India Express (AIX) cancelled more than seven per cent of its flights on Thursday due to ongoing operational challenges, sources said.

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Hungary won’t detain Israel’s Netanyahu despite ICC ruling

Hungary won’t detain Israel’s Netanyahu despite ICC ruling

Budapest, May 23 - Hungary has said it would not enforce an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on its territory.

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Norway bars entry to most Russian tourists

Norway bars entry to most Russian tourists

Copenhagen, May 23 - Norway will bar entry to Russian tourists starting next week, the government said on Thursday, as Oslo continues to tighten its 198-kilometre Arctic land border with its neighbour.

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Know why human cases of H5N1 in US & Australia are cause of concern

Know why human cases of H5N1 in US & Australia are cause of concern

New Delhi, May 23 - Detection of avian or bird flu in two humans in the US and one in Australia shows that the virus has adapted for circulation in mammals, raising fresh concerns over the risk of spillover to humans, said experts

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IOC launches ‘Let’s Move India’ campaign to inspire people to celebrate athletes at Paris Olympic Games

IOC launches ‘Let’s Move India’ campaign to inspire people to celebrate athletes at Paris Olympic Games

Mumbai, May 23 - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the launch of 'Let’s Move India', an initiative to inspire people from the country of 1.4 billion to celebrate the athletes participating in the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.

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FT article just noise, says Cantor Fitzgerald; gives Adani Enterprises’ stock target price of Rs 4,338

FT article just noise, says Cantor Fitzgerald; gives Adani Enterprises’ stock target price of Rs 4,338

New Delhi, May 23 - Calling The Financial Times (FT) article “just noise from a long time ago,” US-based global brokerage Cantor Fitzgerald has given Adani Enterprises’ stock a target price of Rs 4,338 apiece, as the company's shares became top gainer on

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Market at all-time high as Nifty inches closer to 23,000; Adani Enterprises top gainer

Market at all-time high as Nifty inches closer to 23,000; Adani Enterprises top gainer

Mumbai, May 23 - Signalling investor confidence in the economic growth, development and investment prospects of India amid political stability, equity benchmarks surged to fresh all-time highs on Thursday, as shares of Adani Group saw a sharp rise with Adani Enterprises becoming the

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Haryana’s farmers suffered Congress-led betrayal, says PM Modi in Bhiwani

Haryana’s farmers suffered Congress-led betrayal, says PM Modi in Bhiwani

Bhiwani (Haryana), May 23 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday slammed the Congress model of governance, saying that the party has converted Haryana into "a machine of loot" by deceiving the state's farmers and youth.

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_Diksha, Pranavi, Tvesa to lead India’s challenge in Jabra Ladies Open in France

_Diksha, Pranavi, Tvesa to lead India’s challenge in Jabra Ladies Open in France

Evian Les Bains (France), May 23 - Diksha Dagar, Pranavi Urs and Tvesa Malik will lead the Indian challenge at this week’s Jabra Ladies Open. The trio is being joined by Vani Kapoor, Amandeep Drall and Sneha Singh.

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