Kashmir no longer a ’Terror Hotspot’, has become a tourist hotspot: Centre

Jammu and Kashmir, which used to be a ’’terrorist hotspot’’, has become a ’’tourist hotspot’’ as 22 lakh tourists visited the Union Territory in 2022, nearly four time more than the previous highest, the Union Home Ministry said on Tuesday.

More MEPs could lose immunity in corruption probe, president says

The EU says it will launch proceedings to remove parliamentary immunity from two MEPs implicated in an ongoing corruption scandal.

Not worried about what people say : Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo, who was unveiled by his new club Al Nassr on Tuesday, said that he was not concerned about the criticism over his decision to join the team in Saudi Arabia.

Sudden COVID-19 surge resulting to acute shortage of medicines in China

Amid the exponential rise in COVID-19 cases in China, the pharmaceutical industries are finding it difficult to cope with the high demand for medicines after the Xi Jinping-led government announced relaxations in its zero-Covid policy.

Ronaldo unveiled at Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo was officially presented to fans at his new Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr.

Dubai axes 30% tax on alcohol sales to boost tourism

Dubai has scrapped its 30% alcohol tax in an apparent bid to boost tourism.

India ready to launch its first Atmanirbhar human space flight Gaganyaan by 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is ready to launch India’s first Atmanirbhar human flight ’’Gaganyaan’’ by the year 2024, announced Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday.

India’s G20 Presidency ’very big deal’: Jaishankar to critics

Terming India’s G20 Presidency a “very big deal”, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the country has taken up the responsibility to host the meetings of the powerful grouping at a time when there is great economic stress on the global supply chains and strong political polarisation in the world.

Lula sworn in as Brazil President

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been sworn in as the new president of Brazil - the third time he has held the country’s highest office.

New Year celebrations around the world

Fireworks displays, light shows and street parties were part of the New Year celebrations seen around the world. Daily Mirror World takes a brief look at some of the celebrations

Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

Former Pope Benedict XVI has died at his Vatican residence, aged 95, almost a decade after he stood down because of ailing health.

Trailblazing US news anchor Barbara Walters dies aged 93

Pioneering US TV broadcaster Barbara Walters has died aged 93 after a career spanning half a century.

Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side in £177m per year deal

Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr on a deal that runs until 2025.

Tate accused of using young girls in adult videos

Controversial ex-kickboxer and social media influencer Andrew Tate has been arrested and is being investigated into human trafficking, rape and forming an organised crime group

Andrew Tate arrested for ’abducting two girls’

Controversial ex-kickboxer and social media influencer Andrew Tate has been arrested for allegedly abducting two girls in Romania.

Indian PM Modi’s mother dies aged 99

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi carried the mortal remains of his mother, Heeraben Modi, who passed away at the age of 99. Heeraben Modi had been admitted to hospital in the western state of Gujarat, where she lived, after her health deteriorated.

Indian PM Modi’s mother dies aged 99

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother Heeraben Modi has died at the age of 99.

Brazilian football legend Pele has died

Brazilian football legend Pele, arguably the greatest player ever, has died at the age of 82.

Maldives says economy has recovered to pre-pandemic levels

The Maldives says its economy has successfully recovered to pre-pandemic levels this year.

Greta Thunberg gives brutal response to Andrew Tate

Environmental activist Greta Thunberg gave a brutal response to social media influencer and former kickboxer Andrew Tate after she was trolled on Twitter.

North East as new engine of growth, is poised to drive forward journey of new India: Sonowal

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal has said the North Eastern Council (NEC) has been the catalyst of growth in the North East.

Zomi people in India-Myanmar border fight to win back forest land, resources

Previously known as Chin, Kuki or Lushai was a community of non-tribal people from Burma, India and Bangladesh. These names loosely translate to the ‘Wild Hill Tribes’ by which the British colonial rulers in the pre-independence era used to address them.

India, Bangladesh agree to start talks for trade deal at an early date

India and Bangladesh have agreed to start negotiations for a free trade agreement at an early date. The decision was taken in a meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and his Bangladeshi counterpart Tipu Munshi.

India working with international partners against terrorism: MEA

India is working with international partners in combating terrorism and had organised a UN counter- terrorism committee meeting and ’No Money for Terror’ ministerial conference in the recent past, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.

India offers $280 million to Syria for building power, steel plant

India has offered lines of credit worth USD 280 million to Syria for building a power plant and a steel plant in the country.

Climate change initiatives should also focus on the Himalayas, Tibetan plateau: Report

Global initiatives on climate change should also focus on addressing the issues of areas such as the Himalayas and the Tibetan plateau.

Afghani Dollar Smugglers – a growing concern for Islamabad

The recent unearthing of unabated smuggling of US dollars to Afghanistan using orange crates has sent ripples among the policy makers in Islamabad. As the country is facing one of the worst forex crisis with just USD 6.7 billion in reserves sufficient for import cover for barely a month, Islamabad was not left with enough reserves to meet USD 8.5 billion external debt repayment due in January-March 2023.

Kurdish protesters clash with Police in Paris after shooting

Police fired teargas as they clashed with Kurdish protesters after a racially-motivated shooting in Paris on Friday.

Burkina Faso government orders senior UN official to leave

Burkina Faso has ordered the UN’s coordinator in the country to leave by the end of the day, declaring her ’’persona non grata’’, the foreign ministry said Friday.

World Bank cuts 2022 China growth forecast to 2.7 pc from 4.3 pc predicted in June

The World Bank in a report released on Tuesday slashed its 2022 China growth forecast to 2.7 per cent, from 4.3 per cent predicted in June, as the pandemic and weaknesses in the property sector hit the world’s second-largest economy.