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Big Contests In Telangana, Bihar As 6 States Vote In Bypolls
Thu Nov 03 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
In contests symbolic of the fierce turf war between the BJP and regional parties, seven assembly constituencies in six states will elect new legislators in bypolls on Thursday, wit...
Elon Musk Plans To Cut Half Of Twitter Jobs To Slash Costs: Report
Thu Nov 03 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
Elon Musk plans to eliminate about 3,700 jobs at Twitter Inc., or half of the social media company's workforce, in a bid to drive down costs following his $44 billion acquisition, ...
"Our Children Struggling To Breathe": Delhi Air Quality "Severe" Again
Thu Nov 03 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
A thick layer of smog covered Delhi and its adjoining areas this morning as pollution levels slipped to "severe" category again after a marginal improvement on Wednesday....
6 Grain Ships Leave Ukraine Ports After Russia Rejoins Deal: Turkey
Thu Nov 03 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
Six grain ships left Ukraine's ports on Thursday, a day after Russia rejoined a deal to allow exports through the Black Sea, Turkey's defence minister said....
"Deeply Concerned About Security Of Chinese People," Xi Tells Pak PM
Thu Nov 03 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
President Xi Jinping on Wednesday expressed "deep concern" over the security of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan on the CPEC projects and sought "reliable and safe environment...
Gujarat Bridge Collapse: Police At Contractor Oreva's Office. This Happened Next
Thu Nov 03 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
Some police personnel this morning went to the office of Oreva Group, contractor for the renovation of the bridge that collapsed on October 30 and claimed over 130 lives. It was lo...
High Alert After Saudi Arabia Warns Of Imminent Iranian Attack: Report
Wed Nov 02 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with American officials, warning of an attack from Iran on targets in the kingdom and Erbil in Iraq, according to a report in Wall Street Journ...
"Will Of God": Arrested Manager To Court On Gujarat Bridge Collapse
Wed Nov 02 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
One of the accused in the Gujarat bridge collapse tragedy in which 135 people were killed told a court that it was "the will of God" that the incident took place....
"Will Respond Sternly": Seoul Launches 3 Missiles After North Korea Strikes
Wed Nov 02 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
South Korea's military said Wednesday it had fired three precision air-to-ground missiles near the spot on the maritime border where a North Korean ballistic missile landed earlier...
"It Will Cost $8, Keep Complaining": Elon Musk On Blue Tick Fee Backlash
Wed Nov 02 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
Twitter's new boss Elon Musk has a message for users sulking over his announcement of an $8 monthly fee for a verified badge....
President Murmu On 4-Day Visit To Nagaland, Mizoram And Sikkim
Wed Nov 02 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
President Droupadi Murmu would undertake a 4-day visit to three northeastern states -- Nagaland, Mizoram and Sikkim -- from Wednesday....
India May Let Chinese Firms Enter Joint Ventures With Local Companies: Report
Wed Nov 02 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
The Indian government is open to letting Chinese companies enter the country's high-tech electronics sector should they set up manufacturing plants in partnerships with local compa...
Sachin Pilot To New Congress President, Takes Aim At Ashok Gehlot Camp
Wed Nov 02 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
Congress leader Sachin Pilot today demanded an end to the “climate of indecision in Rajasthan” and sought action against MLAs who defied the party's plan to replace Chief Minister ...
Enforcement Directorate Summons To Jharkhand Chief Minister In Mining Case
Wed Nov 02 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering probe linked to an alleged mining scam in the state....
Itaewon crush: S Korea police admit response was inadequate
Tue Nov 01 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
South Korea's police chief has said crowd control during the Itaewon crush was "inadequate" - the first acknowledgement from officials that they did not do enough to prevent it. ...
PM In Morbi Today, Supreme Court To Hear Plea On Bridge Tragedy
Tue Nov 01 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat's Morbi today, where a century-old bridge collapsed on Sunday, killing 135 people....
Strikes On Ukraine Power Grid In Response To Crimea Attack: Putin
Tue Nov 01 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
President Vladimir Putin said Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure and a decision to freeze participation in a Black Sea grain export programme were responses to a drone att...
For PM's Visit, Gujarat Hospital's Overnight Clean-Up After Bridge Tragedy
Tue Nov 01 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
An all-night spruce up at the civil hospital in Gujarat's Morbi ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit today to meet the survivors of the massive bridge collapse tragedy tha...
Elon Musk, Now Sole Director Of Twitter, To Serve As CEO
Tue Nov 01 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
Tesla Inc boss Elon Musk said in a filing on Monday he will serve as chief executive of Twitter, the social media company he just bought for $44 billion, a move that Wall Street an...
Benjamin Netanyahu Pushes Comeback Bid In Tight Israeli Election Race
Tue Nov 01 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a tight race on Tuesday as he bids for a return to power in an election that could turn on support from a far-right party who...