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A Look At Major Cases Keeping Ex Pakistan PM Imran Khan In Jail

Reuters | Wednesday May 15, 2024, Islamabad, Pakistan

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was granted bail in a land corruption case on Wednesday, but will remain in prison on other charges.

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Chopping Down One Of UK's Most Loved Trees

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 15, 2024, London

A 38-year-old man on Wednesday denied criminal damage, after one of the UK's most-loved and photographed trees was found cut down next to the Hadrian's Wall UNESCO World Heritage site.

Anti-Terror Agency Arrests Man From Mysuru In International Espionage Case

Wednesday May 15, 2024, New Delhi

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested an accused, who had been on the run after jumping bail, in an espionage case involving a Sri Lankan and a Pakistani national.

Wilde In Punjabi Bagh: Your New Go-To Rooftop Spot To Unwind On A Weekend

Jigyasa Kakwani | Wednesday May 15, 2024

Looking for a fun rooftop place to unwind this weekend? Try the newly-opened Wilde in Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi.

Houthis Target US Warship, Vessel 'Destiny' In Red Sea In Latest Attack

Reuters | Wednesday May 15, 2024, Yemen

Yemen's Houthis said on Wednesday that they had targeted a U.S. warship and a vessel called "Destiny" in the Red Sea, part of an ongoing campaign of attacks that the Iran-backed group says is designed to show solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza.

Queen Camilla Pledges Not To Buy New Fur For Her Wardrobe. Here's Why

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 15, 2024, London

Britain's Queen Camilla has promised not to buy any more fur for her wardrobe, according to a letter from Buckingham Palace that animal rights group PETA released Wednesday.

T20 World Cup: India To Play Semifinal In Guyana If They Reach Last-Four Stage

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 15, 2024

India will play the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup in Guyana on June 27 if the cricketing giants reach the last four stage of the competition.

Robert Fico, Shot Slovak PM, Is Populist Veteran With Pro-Russian Views

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 15, 2024, Bratislava, Slovakia

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was in life-threatening condition after being shot multiple times on Wednesday, is a former Communist Party member who has been accused of swaying his country's foreign policy in favour of the Kremlin.

Air India Express Cancels Some Flights Over Rostering System Issues: Report

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 15, 2024, New Delhi/ Mumbai

Air India Express cancelled some flights on Wednesday as the airline grapples with crew rostering system issues, according to sources.

Astronomers Discover New Earth-Sized Planet Orbiting Jupiter-Sized Red Dwarf Star

Edited by Ritu Singh | Wednesday May 15, 2024

This new extrasolar planet, or exoplanet, is named Speculoos-3b and is located relatively close to the Earth, just 55 light-years away.

Video: 2 Minutes Of "Extreme Violence" In French Prison Van Escape

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 15, 2024, Incarville, France

The attack on a prison van in northern France that left two guards dead and three wounded began at 10:57 am (0857 GMT) and lasted just two minutes.

<I>Srikanth</I> Director Tushar Hiranandani Reveals Sharad Kelkar Charged Rs 101 For The Film

Srikanth Director Tushar Hiranandani Reveals Sharad Kelkar Charged Rs 101 For The Film

Written by Richa Mukherjee | Wednesday May 15, 2024, New Delhi

For the unversed, Sharad Kelkar plays the role of Ravi, Srikanth Bolla's best friend

Neeraj Chopra Wins Gold In First Competition On Indian Soil In Three Years

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 15, 2024

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in men's javelin throw event of the Federation Cup.

Military Uniform Of Indore Civic Body's Anti-Encroachment Team Sparks Row

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 15, 2024, Indore

A row has erupted over the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) choosing a new uniform for its anti-encroachment squad on Wednesday.

Taylor Swift Worldwide Eras Tour Hands UK Economy $1.3 Billion Boost: Study

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 15, 2024, London

Taylor Swift's worldwide Eras Tour will boost the UK economy by almost £1 billion ($1.3 billion) as fans splash the cash to see the US music star, Barclays bank estimated Wednesday.