Why do presidents pardon turkeys at the White House every Thanksgiving?
Pardoning a turkey is a Thanksgiving tradition. But why? Here's how it all began.
Tripura: Paramilitary forces hold bike rally to promote AIDS & drug abuse awareness
Agartala, Nov 22 (IANS): Ahead of the 60th Rising Day celebrations of the Border Security Force (BSF), a 25 km bike rally was organised on Friday to promote awareness on HIV/AIDS, drug abuse, and other social issues besides strengthening ties with villagers living along the India-Bangladesh border. The rally was flagg.....
16 more Bangladeshi nationals, three Rohingyas held in Tripura
Agartala, Nov 22 (IANS): The infiltration from unrest hit Bangladesh into northeastern states of India continued with 16 more nationals of the neighbouring country, arrested by the security forces in Tripura on Friday, officials said. Officials said that 12 Bangladeshi citizens, including women and minors, were detain.....
Tirupati laddu row: Police investigate premises of private dairy unit in Dindigul
A special team comprising 11 police personnel, including a few officers from Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, conducted a probe at a private dairy unit in Dindigul in connection with the Tirumala laddu case on Saturday (November 23, 2024).
Pentagon official says burden sharing with South Korea is not just about defence spending
Security burden sharing between the US and South Korea is not just about Seoul's defence spending, a Pentagon official said amid concerns that US President-elect Donald Trump could seek renegotiation...
Amidst talks of an increase in virtual queue slots, Sabarimala witnesses heavy rush
Sabarimala temple sees surge in pilgrim turnout, debates increasing virtual queue slots amid revenue boost and logistical concerns.
Iraq warns of possible Israeli attacks in letters to UN
The Iraqi Foreign Ministry said Saturday that it had sent official letters to the UN Security Council, the UN Secretary-General, the Arab League, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation over...
Putin sends Kim Jong Un a lion, brown bears, yaks and cockatoos
The delivery included an African lion, two bears, two domestic yaks, 25 pheasants, 40 mandarin ducks and five white cockatoos, the statement said
Iran protests 'violent' arrest of students in Russia
Iran protests violent arrest of students in Kazan, seeks explanations from Russian authorities, demands accountability for incident.
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