Russia ends nuclear arms treaty participation with US

Moscow, 21/2: President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia was suspending its participation in a treaty with the United States that limits the two sides’ strategic nuclear arsenals.   “In this regard, I am forced to announce today that Russia is suspending its participation in the strategic offensive arms treaty,” Putin told lawmakers.

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Ladakh sets Guinness world record for high altitude frozen lake half-marathon

Ladakh, 21/2: The Union Territory of Ladakh has created history by successfully conducting its maiden 21-km trail running event in sub-zero temperature at 13,862 feet high Pangong Tso, which was registered in Guinness world record as the world’s highest frozen lake half marathon. Spread across the border of India and China, the 700-square kilometer Pangong…

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Bihar jail inmate swallows mobile phone during checking

Patna, 20/2: In a bizarre incident an inmate of Bihar’s Gopalganj district jail reportedly swallowed a mobile phone during checking out of fear being caught by prison officers, an official said on Monday. Qaishar Ali, the prisoner, swallowed the phone on Saturday during inspection. The matter, however, came to light on Sunday after Ali developed…

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Saurashtra thrash Bengal, lift second Ranji Trophy title in three seasons

Mumbai, 19/2: Saurashtra thrashed Bengal by nine wickets at the Eden Gardens on Sunday to lift their second Ranji Trophy in three seasons. Leading from the front, skipper and left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat took 6/85 and effected the run out of Shahbaz Ahmed that triggered a batting collapse as Bengal lost their last six wickets…

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