Author: PTI

Expressing deep frustration over stalled nuclear talks, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned of unspecified shocking action and that his country will soon reveal a new strategic weapon to the world as its bolsters its nuclear deterrent in face of ‘gangster-like’ US pressure

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Foreign direct investment into India grew 15 percent to $26 billion during the first half of the current financial year, according to government data. Inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) during April-September of 2018-19 stood at $22.66 billion. Sectors, which attracted maximum foreign inflows during April-September 2019-20, include services ($4.45 billion), computer software and hardware ($4 billion), telecommunications ($4.28 billion), automobile ($2.13 billion) and trading ($2.14 billion), the commerce and industry ministry data showed.

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The Pakistan Army shelled mortars along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, a defence spokesman said today. The Indian Army retaliated to the shelling that took place on Wednesday night.

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A packed Times Square in New York was set for its annual New Year’s ball drop after crisis-marred celebrations in other countries ended a year of worldwide upheaval that saw strike-hit Paris welcome the new decade with fireworks, and London’s Big Ben ring out after a long restoration.

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