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Former U.S. President Donald Trump is advancing quickly on his third straight Republican presidential nomination, heading toward a November rematch of the 2020 national election he lost to Democratic President Joe Biden.

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports) Julian Reese poured in 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting and Maryland clamped down on host Rutgers for a 63-46 win Sunday afternoon in Piscataway, N.J. The Terrapins (15-13, 7-10 Big Ten) held Rutgers without a made field goal for 11:37 spanning the first and second halves. The Scarlet Knights missed 10 straight shots in that time, as the Terrapins went on to outshoot them

Deoghar (Jharkhand) [India], February 25 (ANI): Hardeep Singh Puri, the Union Minister of PetroleumNatural Gas, achieved a noteworthy milestone by initiating the foundation stone laying ceremony for HPCL's Gas Network in the Godda-Dumka Geographical Area. This network is specifically designed for PNG (Piped Natural Gas) and CNG (Compressed Natural Gas). Additionally, he inaugurated Indian Oil's PNG services as part of the

New Delhi [India], February 25 (ANI): Accusing AAP Government of playing "vicious politics" against citizens of Delhi Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi on Sunday warned them that they "cannot cheat continuously every time" over the issue of inflated water bill. "It is not possible you deceive a person once and then you can deceive him a second time, but you cannot cheat continuously every time. The Jal Board was directly re

The arch-neocon has told CNN that Washington wanted a compliant leader installed in Moscow

WASHINGTON D.C.: This week, the Biden administration announced measures to improve cybersecurity at U.S. ports, which are the main entry point for foreign goods and handle trillions of dollars in trade annually.

WASHINGTON D.C.: In a statement this week, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal said that the Senate's permanent subcommittee on investigations will hold a hearing on February 27 to discuss the presence of American chips in Russian weapons systems.

New Delhi [India], February 25 (ANI): AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar trained guns at the Bhartiya Janata party for not approving the 'one-time settlement' scheme brought by the Delhi government to address the problem of inflated water bills in the national capital, accusing them of playing "negative politics."She stated that the BJP consistently engages in adverse political strategies throughout the country, whether it is rel

Guwahati (Assam) [India], February 25 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that after the repeal of the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act 1935 the Muslim women of the state will get relief from "torture and exploitation", adding that the act will also help to end child marriage. The State Cabinet on Friday approved the Assam Repealing Ordinance, 2024, for repealing the British-

BEIJING, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Shipments of foldable smartphones in the Chinese market surged 114.5 percent in 2023 over the previous year, an industry report showed.

YANGON, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Bank of China (Hong Kong) Yangon Branch granted scholarships to 100 Myanmar students from the University of Yangon for the 2023-24 academic year in Yangon on Sunday.

SINGAPORE, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Nearly 60,000 trade attendees participated in the Singapore Airshow 2024, which concluded Sunday, up 10 percent from the previous high in 2018, according to the airshow organizer Experia.

Rajkot (Gujarat) [India], February 25 (ANI): Recalling his enduring association with Rajkot during a public rally on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that 22 years ago he was elected MLA from the city while emphasizing that he has done his best to live up to the trust of the people of Rajkot. Addressing a public rally in Rajkot, PM Modi said that exactly 22 years ago on February 15, he took the oath as the MLA of

New Delhi [India], February 25 (ANI): After Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused the Centre and the Lieutenant Governor of warning officials against implementing the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) scheme for a one-time settlement of dues and threatening them with suspension, the BJP's Delhi chief Virendra Sachdeva hit back at the AAP convenor saying he was only 'fooling' the people in the name of settling their water bills. Spea

Taipei [Taiwan], February 25 (ANI): China's coastguard said it conducted patrols and inspections in the waters around the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen Islands on Sunday, Taiwan News reported. The Fujian Coast Guard carried out the patrols to "strengthen law enforcement inspections in key areas, to effectively maintain the order of operations in the relevant sea areas, and safeguard the safety of fishermen's lives and property

Warsaw, Poland - Polish farmers on Sunday blocked a major highway into Germany in the latest such protest against EU regulations and taxes.

Dwarka (Gujarat) [India], February 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday dived into the Arabian Sea off the coast of Gujarat to perform an underwater puja in the remains of the ancient submerged city of Lord Krishna's Dwarka. In the photos shared by the PM on his 'X' handle, he can be seen in scuba gear and descending into the azure waters to offer prayers at the site steeped in historical and spiritual signifi

Beijing [China], February 25 (ANI): Amid falling growth rates, low business sentiment, and international investors pulling out due to the crisis-stricken property market, subdued export earnings, and crackdowns on private industry, China is currently facing a critical moment to revive its economy, Al Jazeera reported, citing the analysis of several experts. In 2023, China was able to narrowly beat its economic growth targ

New Delhi [India], February 25 (ANI): Opening a fresh front against the Centre, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday accused the BJP and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena of barring officers from implementing the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) scheme by threatening them with suspension. The DJB scheme is currently awaiting the Cabinet nod. The 'One Time Settlement Scheme' announced by CM Kejriwal in June 2023 is an offer for consu

ABUJA, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- The 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Saturday lifted drastic sanctions earlier placed on Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to pressure military juntas in those countries to return to constitutional order.

Los Angeles [US], February 25 (ANI): 'Oppenheimer' star Cillian Murphy has all the reasons to celebrate as he took home the award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards, reported People. The other nominees in the category included Bradley Cooper for 'Maestro', Colman Domingo for 'Rustin', Paul Giamatti for 'The Holdovers', Cillian Murphy for 'Oppenheimer' and J

Dwarka (Gujarat) [India], February 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday dived into the Arabian Sea off the coast of Gujarat to perform an underwater puja in the remains of the ancient submerged city of Lord Krishna's Dwarka. PM Modi shared pictures of himself underwater, wearing scuba gear. In the photos shared by the PM on his X handle, he can be seen in scuba gear and descending into the azure waters to offe

LONDON, UK: After it more than doubled its profits last year amid higher engine, defense, and power orders under CEO Tufan Erginbilgic, UK company Rolls-Royce said that its profits could further rise by as much as 25 percent this year.

HONG KONG: In a noteworthy development, Hong Kong's population reached 7.50 million in 2023, marking a 0.4 percent increase from the previous year, according to government data.

Los Angeles [US], February 25 (ANI): The 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards took place in Los Angeles. Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' scored three big wins during the ceremony including Best Cast, Best Actor Cillian Murphy, and Best Supporting Actor Robert Downey Jr, reported The New York Times. In the competitive best actor race, 'Oppenheimer' star Murphy triumphed over Paul Giamatti ('The Holdovers') and Bradley