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President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will preside over the Second Civil Investiture Ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan this evening, where she will present the prestigious Padma Awards to distinguished individuals from various fields. The Padma Awards — comprising the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri — are among India’s highest civilian honors. They recognize exceptional contributions in areas such as arts, literature, education, medicine, social work, science and engineering, public affairs,...

MOSCOW/TEHRAN: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday told his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian that Moscow wants a “fair” nuclear deal between the US and Iran and was ready to help advance talks, the Kremlin said. “The Russian side confirmed its readiness to contribute to the promotion of this dialogue with the goal of reaching a fair agreement based on the principles of international law,” the Kremlin said in a readout of a call...

BERLIN: Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday voiced “considerable concern” about the Gaza conflict and said he would send his foreign minister to Israel this weekend. The conservative Merz, 69, long a strong supporter of Israel, said that Israel has a right to fight the Palestinian militant group Hamas but must follow international law. Merz, who took office on Tuesday, said Germany’s new Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul would travel to Israel...

BERLIN: Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Tuesday to be a “very European” leader, with the continent’s other countries hopeful Germany will take on a greater international role.“I am influenced by my work in the European Parliament, that has shaped me a lot to this day,” Merz said after being elected chancellor by the Bundestag earlier in the day.On his first full day in office, Merz will head Wednesday to France and then...

UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was “very concerned” about Indian military strikes on Pakistan, his spokesperson said on Tuesday, hours after India said it hit nine sites in Pakistani territory.“The Secretary-General is very concerned about the Indian military operations across the Line of Control and international border. He calls for maximum military restraint from both countries. The world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan,” said Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson.

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Tuesday that three hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have died, leaving only 21 believed to be still living.“As of today, it’s 21, three have died,” Trump said of the hostages being held by Hamas, noting until recently it had been 24 people believed to be living. He did not elaborate on the identities of those now believed to be dead, nor how he had come to...

SRINAGAR, India: Hundreds of Indian tourists, families and honeymooners, drawn by the breathtaking Himalayan beauty, were enjoying a picture-perfect meadow in Kashmir. They didn’t know gunmen in army fatigues were lurking in the woods.When the attackers got their chance, they shot mostly Indian Hindu men, many of them at close-range, leaving behind bodies strewn across the Baisaran meadow and survivors screaming for help.The gunmen quickly vanished into thick forests. By the time...

The iconic Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo served as the luxurious backdrop yesterday for the European debut of Lamborghini’s latest masterpiece: the Temerario, a revolutionary hybrid supercar that signals a bold new direction for the Italian marque. A 920-Horsepower Hybrid Marvel Taking over from the Huracán, the Lamborghini Temerario represents a leap into the future. Powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine paired with three electric motors, it delivers a jaw-dropping combined output of...

Go Privilege announces exclusive three year partnership with Hotel Metropole to expand its offering for the new generation of F1 fans. Challenging the belief that VIP hospitality should be available to the chosen few, Go Privilege creates iconic trackside viewing experiences, superyacht parties, helicopter transfers and sought-after tables at sold-out nightclubs for F1 newcomers. [LONDON, 25TH MARCH 2025] Go Privilege is proud to announce an exclusive three year partnership and Monaco Grand...