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Kiev : In a new video address to the nation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said that his country's defence lines were holding, but Russia has continued shelling major cities since midnight. In the video posted on…

Vientiane : Laos has launched an official online visa portal allowing foreign residents and citizens living overseas to apply for a visa online. Government spokesperson and deputy head of the Prime Minister's Office Thipphakone…

Canberra : A new report has revealed that up to 1 million Australians live in "severe poverty" as welfare support struggles to keep pace with the nation's rising cost of living. The report, "Behind the Line: Poverty and Disadvantage in…

Chennai : The Tamil Nadu Human Rights Commission has awarded a compensation of Rs two lakh to a mathematics research scholar at a Canadian university for being arrested for allegedly shouting slogans against Puducherry Lieutenant Governor…

Thiruvananthapuram : Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Thursday announced free medical help to students returning from Ukraine. The state has intimated the Centre that there are 2,320 Kerala students in Ukraine, of which around 500…

New Delhi : External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday said that all members of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) gave a strong and unanimous support to the government for its efforts…

Christchurch : Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes that the best players in the world have come together to be a part of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand, starting from March 4. All six venues in the tournament…

San Francisco : After less than two years of its launch, Meta-owned Facebook is shutting down its college students-only social network -- Campus. Campus users could access a special news feed and join groups, events and chat rooms…

Bengaluru : In a reflection of the changing times, leading tech player ABB India has announced a gender-neutral and inclusive parental programme. The policy recognises the importance of both parents to be present with their newborns or a…

New Delhi : Meta has expanded a ban on Russian state media outlets RT and Sputnik on Facebook and Instagram globally to stop the flow of misinformation as Russian forces make deeper inroads into Ukraine. In addition to restricting access…