Russian politicians and Taliban representatives met in Moscow on Tuesday for a conference marking 100th anniversary of Russian-Afghan relations. The meeting was opened

Before peace talks, Taliban meet Russian officials

Russian politicians and Taliban representatives met in Moscow on Tuesday for a conference marking 100th anniversary of Russian-Afghan relations. The meeting was opened by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who pointed out that Russia sees peace as the only possible scenario of settlement in Afghanistan. Referring to the withdrawal of foreign troops from the country, co-founder of the Taliban movement Mullah Baradar Abdul Ghani said peace was only possible if foreign interference in Afghanistan is stopped. The meeting precedes Afghan peace talks, scheduled to happen on Wednesday. 

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, told Oprah Winfrey that it was “liberating” to have a conversation with the television host without royal minders. &ld

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, told Oprah Winfrey that it was &ldquo;liberating&rdquo; to have a conversation with the television host without royal minders. &ldquo;CBS This Morning&rdquo; aired a clip of Winfrey speaking to Meghan about a conversation they had before the actor's wedding to Prince Harry in May 2018. The clip opens with Winfrey describing how she asked for an interview and Meghan recounting how there were others in the room and she wasn't even supposed to be speaking with Winfrey. When Meghan was asked what was right about doing the interview now, she said it was because of the couple's newfound freedom.

India on Friday said it expects China to work with it through existing bilateral consultation mechanisms between their diplomats and military commanders to ensure early

India on Friday said it expects China to work with it through existing bilateral consultation mechanisms between their diplomats and military commanders to ensure early completion of the disengagement process in the remaining areas in eastern Ladakh. The statement comes days after the armies of the two countries concluded withdrawal of troops and weapons from the north and south banks of the Pangong lake. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that once disengagement is completed at all friction points, then the two sides could also look at broader de-escalation of troops in the area and work towards restoration of peace and tranquillity.

Pakistan's election commission convened a crucial meeting on Friday after Prime Minister Imran Khan accused it of discrediting democracy, according to media reports. Pr

Pakistan's election commission convened a crucial meeting on Friday after Prime Minister Imran Khan accused it of discrediting democracy, according to media reports. Prime Minister Khan, in a televised address, lashed out at the Election Commission which he said failed to stop corruption in Wednesday's closely-contested Senate elections. Khan's criticism of the ECP came after Opposition Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) candidate and former prime minister Yusuf Raza Gilani defeated ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Wednesday, in a major blow to the Prime Minister who campaigned for his Cabinet colleague. Under mounting pressure from the Opposition to resign, Imran Khan announced that he will seek a vote of confidence on Saturday, in a bid to restore the legitimacy of his government following the defeat of the finance minister in the hotly-contested Senate elections.

Pope Francis arrived in Iraq on Friday for the first ever papal visit in the country amid Covid and security fears. The visit is also marks his first international

Pope Francis arrived in Iraq on Friday for the first ever papal visit in the country amid&nbsp;Covid and security fears. The visit is also marks his first international trip since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The Pope said that 'this is an emblematic trip' and added 'it is a duty towards a land that has been martyred for so many years'. During his visit he will try to reassure the fast dwindling Christian community and foster inter-religious dialogue. He will meet Iraq's most revered Shia Muslim cleric as well as celebrate mass at a stadium in Irbil in the north. About 10,000 Iraqi Security Forces personnel have been deployed to protect the Pope.&nbsp;

Leaders of the "Quad" bloc will hold their first-ever meeting this year, as the four biggest democracies of the world, the United States, Japan, India and Australia tea

Leaders of the "Quad" bloc will hold their first-ever meeting this year, as the four biggest democracies of the world, the United States, Japan, India and Australia team up to counter China's rising influence.
A report by Bloomberg quoted Austalian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, confirming the development to reporters in Sydney. Without giving details on the timing of the talks, which are expected to be held virtually this year, Morrison said, the meeting will be between four leaders, four countries, all working together constructively for the peace, prosperity and stability of the Indo-Pacific region.
Morrison went on to say that he has discussed arrangements with U.S President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in recent weeks, adding that talks could be followed by face-to-face meetings.

China on Friday hiked its defence budget for the first time to more than $200 billion, over three times higher than that of India, maintaining a single-digit growth for

China on Friday hiked its defence budget for the first time to more than $200 billion, over three times higher than that of India, maintaining a single-digit growth for the sixth consecutive year with a 6.8% increase in 2021. The hike in defence spending by Beijing comes amid a months-long military standoff with India in eastern Ladakh and growing political and military tensions with the United States. China's defence budget is about a quarter of the US figure, which is $740.5 billion for the 2021 fiscal year. With Friday's increase, China's defence spending is over three times higher than India's defence budget of about $65.7 billion, which includes pensions.

Netflix is all set to launch a new Tik-Tok-like feature for its iPhone users in select countries. The streaming giant said that a vertical video for

Netflix&nbsp;is all set to launch a new Tik-Tok-like&nbsp;feature for its iPhone&nbsp;users in select countries. The streaming giant said that a vertical&nbsp;video format called 'Fast Laughs' will soon be available for iOS&nbsp;users, which will have small clips from shows and specials on&nbsp;Netflix.
Patrick Flemming, director of product innovation at Netflix&nbsp;who announced the development in a&nbsp;blog post said, that 'fast laughs' will give a full-screen feed of funny clips from Netflix's&nbsp;comedy catalog including films, series, sitcoms and stand-ups.
The clips can also be shared individually on different social media platforms. The new feature that can be accessed on the Netflix&nbsp;iOS app, also comes with a parental control which when enabled, will show age-appropriate content.&nbsp;

China plans to bring in sweeping changes to Hong Kong's electoral system, a move aimed at crushing disset. During its annual parliamentary meeting on Thursday,&nb

China plans to bring in sweeping changes to Hong&nbsp;Kong's electoral system, a move aimed at crushing disset.
During its annual parliamentary meeting on Thursday,&nbsp;Zhang&nbsp;Yesui, National People's Congress spokesperson announced that China&rsquo;s national legislature planned to rewrite election rules in Hong Kong to ensure that the territory was run by patriots, which Beijing essentially defines as people loyal to government and the Communist Party.
State media Xinhua reported that the proposed changes include adjusting the size, composition and formation of the&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong's election committee which is responsible for selecting the city's chief executive.
Chinese officials have also insisted that only those who prove their loyalty to Beijing may hold office.&nbsp;&nbsp;

China's top economic official announced a healthy growth target for the nation and its plans to become a more self-reliant technology leader amid tension with Washingto

China's top economic official announced a healthy growth target for the nation and its plans to become a more self-reliant technology leader amid tension with Washington and Europe over trade, Hong Kong and human rights.
The ruling Communist Party is aiming for economic growth of "over 6 per cent" as it rebounds from the coronavirus pandemic, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said in a report on Friday.
China is the only major country to grow last year, clocking a 2.3% expansion even after shutting down most of its economy to fight the coronavirus&nbsp;last year.

Indian-Americans are taking over the country, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday, referring to the high number of people from the community getting a place in his

Indian-Americans are taking over the country, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday, referring to the high number of people from the community getting a place in his administration.
In less than 50 days of his presidency, Biden has appointed at least 55 Indian-Americans to key leadership positions in his administration ranging from his speech writer to the NASA, to almost every wing of the government.
"Indian-of-descent Americans (sic) are taking over the country. You (Swati Mohan), my Vice President (Kamala Harris), my speech writer (Vinay Reddy)," Biden said in a virtual interaction with NASA scientists who were involved in the historic landing of Perseverance landing at Mars.
Indian-American scientist Swati Mohan leads the guidance, navigation, and control operations of NASA's Mars 2020 mission.
Biden, who was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on January 20, has created history by appointing at least 55 Indian-Americans to key positions in his administration. This does not include Vice President Kamala Harris, which is an elected position.&nbsp;

Britain says it will receive 10 million doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine that will be delivered from the Serum Institute of India. The 10 million doses b

Britain says it will receive 10 million doses of the AstraZeneca&nbsp;Covid-19 vaccine that will be delivered from the Serum Institute of India.
The 10 million doses being shipped to the UK are part of a larger order of 100 million doses that was part of the UK's original deal for Covid-19 vaccines made by AstraZeneca.
The UK government said Britain's Medicines and Health products Regulatory agency had carried out an inspection of the Serum Institute's facilities and confirmed that 'globally-recognised quality standards are being met'.

New Zealanders have been told to move away from coastal areas of the North Island after three powerful earthquakes shook the region. The three earthquakes all came duri

New Zealanders have been told to move away from coastal areas of the North Island after three powerful earthquakes shook the region. The three earthquakes all came during early hours at magnitudes of over seven.
The national emergency agency warned of a tsunami threat with "unpredictable surges" expected along the east coast. There were reports of chaos in some towns as hundreds of people tried to reach higher ground.
The South Pacific archipelagos of New Caledonia and Vanuatu have also been warned to prepare for dangerous waves. Parts of South America - including Peru, Ecuador and Chile - have also been warned.
The Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said "tsunami waves have been observed", but as yet no damage has been reported.

The UK’s competition regulator on Thursday launched an antitrust investigation into Apple. The Competition and Markets Authority said it would investigate Apple o

The UK&rsquo;s competition regulator on Thursday launched an antitrust investigation into Apple. The Competition and Markets Authority said it would investigate Apple over complaints from software developers about the tech giant&rsquo;s App Store. Apple only lets developers release iPhone and iPad apps through its iOS smartphone platform. The tech giant has a rigorous approval process for iOS apps and has often faced criticism about an up to 30% fee it charges on in-app transactions. UK authorities have said, complaints that Apple is using its market position to set terms which are unfair or may restrict competition and choice &mdash; potentially causing customers to lose out when buying and using apps &mdash; warrant careful scrutiny. Britain&rsquo;s competition probe into Apple follows similar moves by the European Union last year.

Saudi Arabia has made the Covid-19 vaccine mandatory for Hajj pilgrims from all over the world, including India. Saudi Health Minister made the announcement on Thursday

Saudi Arabia has made the Covid-19 vaccine mandatory for Hajj pilgrims from all over the world, including India. Saudi Health Minister made the announcement on Thursday, adding that the government must be prepared to 'secure the manpower required to operate the health facilities in Mecca and Medina'. As per the new rule, Saudi Arabia will only allow those who have taken the Covid-19 vaccine for the Hajj pilgrimage. This year's Hajj will be held in the month of July. But Saudi Arabia has not yet decided the number of pilgrims to be allowed for the pilgrimage in view of Covid-19. In pre-pandemic times, about 20 lakh pilgrims from different countries used to visit Saudi Arabia every year for Hajj.

SpaceX’s Starship prototype rocket exploded minutes after landing for the first time following a high-altitude flight test on Wednesday. This was the third test f

SpaceX&rsquo;s Starship prototype rocket exploded minutes after landing for the first time following a high-altitude flight test on Wednesday. This was the third test flight of the prototype of the Starship rocket, which Elon Musk hopes one day to send to Mars. The SpaceX's rockets had exploded on landing on earlier two attempts in December and February. The video of the test flight showed the rocket making a clean landing, and then exploding into flames within minutes. Elon Musk called it an honourable discharge.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan will seek a vote of confidence in parliament after the government's finance minister lost his bid for a Senate seat in an election o

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan will seek a vote of confidence in parliament after the government's finance minister lost his bid for a Senate seat in an election on Wednesday. Imran Khan's ruling Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and its political allies were bidding to wrest control of Pakistan's Senate from opposition parties in indirect elections to 37 seats, in the 104-member upper house of parliament. Complete results have yet to come in, but local media reports suggest that the PTI and its allies gained ground in the Senate, possibly enough to gain a majority. Opposition parties, which have united behind a mass protest campaign aimed at ousting Imran Khan, have called for a dissolution of the government and fresh elections.

The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle accused Buckingham Palace of 'perpetuating lies', as she said that the royal couple will not remain silent anymore. P

The Duchess&nbsp;of Sussex Meghan Markle&nbsp;accused Buckingham&nbsp;Palace of 'perpetuating lies', as she said that the royal couple will not remain silent anymore. Prince Harry's wife made the allegation on Oprah&nbsp;Winfrey's show which will go on&nbsp;air on US Television on Sunday. Upon being asked about how did she feel about the Palace hearing her speak the truth, Markle&nbsp;said, 'I don't know how the Palace can expect after all of this time we would still just be silent if there is an active role that The Firm is playing in perpetuating falsehood about us.'&nbsp; Earlier on Wednesday, Buckingham Palace said that it was launching an investigation against the Duchess of Sussex after The Times Newspaper reported that the royal couple's former aides&nbsp;accused Markle&nbsp;of bullying

After almost 1 and a half years, the Miss Universe competition will be aired live on the 16th of May from Florida. The 69th Miss Universe event is scheduled to be held

After almost 1 and a half years, the Miss Universe competition will be aired live on the 16th of May from Florida. The 69th Miss Universe event is scheduled to be held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood. The last Miss Universe pageant was held in December 2019 when Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa was crowned the winner. The event will follow all guidelines to make it a safe competition, according to a press release. The organisers are still deciding if a limited in-person audience will be permitted to watch the pageant.

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declined to rule out the possibility to run for president in 2024, while on-air on Fox News.Host Hannity asked Pompeo whether he w

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has not ruled out the possibility of running for president in 2024. Pompeo&nbsp;was asked in a Fox News interview if he would consider running for the White House if former President Donald Trump chooses not to in 2024. "I am&nbsp;always up for a good fight," Pompeo&nbsp;replied.&nbsp;"I care deeply about the American conservative movement for an awfully long time now. I aim to keep at it," Pompeo added.&nbsp;Fox News host Sean&nbsp;Hannity said he would take Pompeo&rsquo;s answer as "a strong maybe," to which Pompeo responded: "That&rsquo;s perfect."

A panel of vaccine experts in Canada has recommended extending the interval between the two doses of a Covid-19 shots to four months to quickly inoculate more people am

A panel of vaccine experts in Canada has recommended extending the interval between the two doses of a Covid-19 shots to four months to quickly inoculate more people amid a shortage of doses in Canada. A number of provinces said they would do just that.&nbsp;Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also expressed optimism that vaccination timelines could be sped up. Top health officials have called it an experiment and noted no other country is doing it. The current protocol is an interval of three to four weeks between doses for the Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca vaccines. Johnson &amp; Johnson is a one dose vaccine but has not been approved in Canada yet.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 26th 'Hunar Haat' on Sunday that brings together indigenous artisans and craftsmen from across the country at the Jawahar

Defence Min Rajnath Singh inaugurates 26th 'Hunar Haat' in New Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 26th 'Hunar Haat' on Sunday that brings together indigenous artisans and craftsmen from across the country at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs is organising the 'Hunar Haat' on the theme of "Vocal for Local" from February 20 to March 1 2021.&nbsp;More than 600 artisans and craftsmen from more than 31 States and Union Territories are participating in the fair.&nbsp;
The visitors will also enjoy traditional delicacies from every region of the country at a "Bawarchikhana" section.
People can also enjoy various cultural and musical programmes to be presented by renowned artists of the country.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 26th 'Hunar Haat' on Sunday that brings together indigenous artisans and craftsmen from across the country at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs is organising the 'Hunar Haat' on the theme of "Vocal for Local" from February 20 to March 1 2021. More than 600 artisans and craftsmen from more than 31 States and Union Territories are participating in the fair. The visitors will also enjoy traditional delicacies from every region of the country at a "Bawarchikhana" section. People can also enjoy various cultural and musical programmes to be presented by renowned artists of the country.

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