Monday, March 3, 2025
News
NEWS
WORLD

Israel's new project 'senior future' to aid senior citizens
Middle East | March 3, 2025 7:42:54 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 3 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Social Equality and the Advancement of Women, in collaboration with the National Student Association, is launching project "Senior Future" - an innovative national initiative in which students wil ... read..


Third wave of 'what is good for Europe' trade reform comes into effect
Middle East | March 3, 2025 7:42:50 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 3 (ANI/TPS): On March 1, the third wave of the import reform "What is good for Europe Is Good for Israel" went into effect. ... read..


Pakistani passengers stranded in Bangkok airport for 2 days after technical glitch
Islamabad | March 3, 2025 7:13:13 AM IST
Pakistani passengers en route from Sydney to Pakistan have been stuck in Bangkok for the past two days after a technical issue with a Thai Airways flight, ARY News reported. ... read..


Israeli aircraft strike hostile suspects in Gaza
Middle East | March 3, 2025 7:13:06 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 3 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that, earlier on Sunday, an Israel Air Force aircraft attacked two suspects in the southern Gaza Strip who were spotted near IDF forces and posed a threat to them. ... read..


Taiwan detects 8 Chinese aircraft, 5 vessels around its territory
Taipei | March 3, 2025 7:13:03 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has detected 10 Chinese aircraft, six naval vessels and four official ship operating around the island as of 6 am (UTC+8) on Monday. ... read..


Israel halts humanitarian aid to Gaza until Hamas agrees to US-backed ceasefire extension
Tel Aviv | March 3, 2025 6:43:03 AM IST
Israel announced on Sunday (local time) that it has stopped the entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza until Hamas agrees to a US-backed extension of the ceasefire deal, following the expiration of phase one of the agreement on Saturday, Al Jazeera repor ... read..


Zelenskyy praises Europe's strong support for Ukraine at London Summit
London | March 3, 2025 5:42:54 AM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed strong appreciation for the support Ukraine has received during a European leaders summit in London on Sunday (local time) focused on Ukraine's future and its relationship with Europe. ... read..


Ukraine 'ready to sign' minerals deal with US: Zelenskyy
Kyiv | March 3, 2025 5:12:51 AM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine is "ready to sign" a minerals agreement with the United States, describing it as the "first step toward security guarantees." ... read..


US think tank warns China is using criminal organisations to influence Palau
Taipei | March 3, 2025 4:12:54 AM IST
A US think tank has raised concerns that China is using transnational criminal organisations to push its political agenda in Palau, potentially damaging the island nation's diplomatic relations with Taiwan, Taipei Times reported. ... read..


Taiwan considering immigration law changes to curb China's influence from Hong Kong, Macau
Taipei | March 3, 2025 4:12:53 AM IST
The government is considering changes to immigration laws for residents of Hong Kong and Macau to prevent influence from China, Taipei Times reported. ... read..


Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets King Charles at Sandringham House
England | March 3, 2025 4:42:51 AM IST
After meeting UK PM Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday (local time) met Britain's King Charles III at Sandringham House. ... read..


"Trying to get Putin to a negotiating table" in peace talks: Marco Rubio
Washington, DC | March 3, 2025 1:43:06 AM IST
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has weighed in on the ongoing discussions surrounding the potential for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, noting that the primary goal at the moment is to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin to the neg ... read..


Data on people with hearing impairments in Israel for World Hearing Day 2025
Middle East | March 2, 2025 11:43:28 PM IST
Jerusalem [Israel], March 2 (ANI/TPS): Ahead of World Hearing Day 2025, to be observed on Monday, Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics released the data on people with hearing impairments in Israel. ... read..


RTA signs AED 6 billion agreement with Dubai Holding to enhance access to key developments across emirate
Middle East | March 2, 2025 11:43:26 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 2 (ANI/WAM): Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Holding, witnessed the signing of a contribution and traffic solutions implementation agreement worth AED 6 billion between Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai ... read..


Indian national trying to illegally cross border shot dead in Jordan: MEA Sources
Amman | March 2, 2025 11:43:24 PM IST
An Indian national was shot and killed at by the Jordanian security when he was allegedly trying to cross over into another country illegally, The Ministry of External Affairs sources said on Sunday. ... read..


Israeli forces eliminate 25 terrorists, arrest 350 in February crackdown
Middle East | March 2, 2025 11:43:16 PM IST
Jerusalem, March 2 (ANI/TPS): Security forces intensified their operations in Judea and Samaria, eliminating approximately 25 terrorists and arresting 350 wanted individuals during the month of February, the Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday. ... read..


Ministry invests UD 55.6 million in development of Jerusalem projects
Middle East | March 2, 2025 11:43:14 PM IST
Jerusalem [Israel], March 2 (ANI/TPS): Over 200 million Shekels ($55.6 million) was invested in 2024 by Israel's Ministry of Jerusalem and Jewish Heritage in the development of the city of Jerusalem, including within the framework of the "Lavi" five-year ... read..


Croatian FM Meets Israeli FM in Jerusalem Visit
Middle East | March 2, 2025 11:43:12 PM IST
Jerusalem [Israel], March 2 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met in Jerusalem with Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlic Radman. ... read..


Brand Dubai, Ferjan Dubai launch 'Dubai's Best Decorated Ramadan Homes' competition
Middle East | March 2, 2025 11:43:10 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 2 (ANI/WAM): Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, and Ferjan Dubai have announced the launch of the "Dubai's Best Decorated Ramadan Homes" competition, inviting households in Dubai to showcase their cre ... read..


Scientists identify two types of heart scars, paving the way for targeted therapies
Middle East | March 2, 2025 11:43:05 PM IST
Jerusalem [Israel], March 2 (ANI/TPS): Challenging conventional medical wisdom, Israeli scientists found that scar tissue formation in the heart occurs through two distinct mechanisms. This discovery could lead to new and more targeted therapeutic approac ... read..


Maktoum bin Mohammed chairs meeting of Dubai Judicial Council
Middle East | March 2, 2025 11:13:19 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 2 (ANI/WAM): Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, first deputy ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council, chaired a meeting of the Council on Sunday. ... read..


Union Minister Piyush Goyal welcomes Princess Astrid of Belgium in Delhi
New Delhi | March 2, 2025 11:13:15 PM IST
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal received Princess Astrid of Belgium upon her arrival on Sunday. ... read..


Digital Dubai awarded 'Great Place to Work' certification for 2nd year
Middle East | March 2, 2025 11:13:14 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 2 (ANI/WAM): Digital Dubai has been awarded the 'Great Place to Work' certification for the second consecutive year. ... read..


NHRC to organise ITEC Executive Capacity Building Programme on human rights
New Delhi | March 2, 2025 10:13:22 PM IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs is organising a six-day Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Executive Capacity Building Programme on human rights for senior-level functionarie ... read..


"India even more beautiful from ground:" NASA astronaut after visiting Taj Mahal
New Delhi | March 2, 2025 10:13:10 PM IST
Praising India's distinctive approach to education and scientific research, Brian Greene, a renowned theoretical physicist, author, and professor of mathematics and physics at Columbia University, emphasised the enthusiasm and ambition of Indian students ... read..


Baloch rights group condemns violence against protesters
Balochistan | March 2, 2025 10:12:53 PM IST
The sit-in protest by the relatives of forcibly disappeared Baloch people entered its third day at the Hub Bhavani Bypass, where six affected families are protesting for the recovery of their kin, a statement by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee said. ... read..


Nepal lawmaker demands govt's plan for students retracted from KIIT
Kathmandu | March 2, 2025 10:12:49 PM IST
Nepal lawmaker Madan Kumari Shah on Sunday demanded the Indian government's plan for students who returned from KIIT (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology) University of Odisha, India. ... read..


Pakistan: Baloch activist condemns state violence on protesters
Balochistan | March 2, 2025 10:12:47 PM IST
Prominent Baloch Activist, Mahrang Baloch, voiced her condemnation against the brutality exerted on her community by the state troops. ... read..


Nepal's Rhino census becomes uncertain with suspension of USAID
Kathamandu | March 2, 2025 9:12:56 PM IST
Nepal's rhino census conducted in an interval of every five years now faces an uncertain future with the suspension of USAID, one of the major donors for the project, by the Donald Trump administration. ... read..


Karachi Press Club's Azaadi Convention condemns Peca as a threat to press freedom
Karachi | March 2, 2025 8:43:00 PM IST
During an Azaadi Convention organized by the Karachi Press Club (KPC) on Saturday, members of the media, labor unions, academia, legal experts, and politicians raised concerns about the necessity of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca), as repor ... read..


Jamaat-e-Islami has taken over Bangladesh: Taslima Nasreen
Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | March 2, 2025 8:13:25 PM IST
Taslima Nasreen, Bangladeshi writer and activist, strongly criticised the interim government in Bangladesh and said the country is now occupied by the extremist 'Jamaat-e-Islami' group. ... read..


Pak: PoGB lawyers extend court boycott until March 13 over unmet demands
Gilgit | March 2, 2025 8:13:19 PM IST
Legal associations in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) have declared a boycott of court activities until March 13 because their demands have not been met, notably the long-awaited appointment of judges to the GB Supreme Appellate Court, as report ... read..


Paank condemns police crackdown on Baloch protesters seeking justice for enforced disappearances
Balochistan | March 2, 2025 7:43:24 PM IST
Paank strongly denounced the excessive use of force by Pakistani authorities against the families of victims of enforced disappearances in Hub, Balochistan. ... read..


"War appears absurd": Pope Francis makes poignant plea for peace from hospital
Europe | March 2, 2025 7:43:09 PM IST
In a heartfelt address from his hospital bed, Pope Francis has made a passionate plea for peace, describing war as "absurd," according to the Holy See Press Office release. ... read..


BNM to hold three-day awareness campaign in Geneva on Balochistan crisis
Balochistan | March 2, 2025 7:12:59 PM IST
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) will conduct a three-day awareness initiative in Geneva to bring attention to Pakistan's control over Balochistan and the persistent violations of human rights occurring there. ... read..


Pak: Balochistan journalists condemn police raid on Quetta Press Club, warn of protests
Quetta | March 2, 2025 6:43:07 PM IST
The Balochistan Union of Journalists (BUJ), alongside the Quetta Press Club, has vehemently denounced the police operation at the press club, labeling it an assault on freedom of expression. ... read..


New US administration "largely coincides with our vision," says Kremlin
Moscow | March 2, 2025 6:13:06 PM IST
The vision of the new Donald Trump administration "largely coincides" with that of Russia, a Kremlin spokesperson said, as reported by Al Jazeera. ... read..


US State Secy Rubio announces USD 4 billion military aid to Israel, reversing Biden's arms hold
Washington DC | March 2, 2025 6:13:00 PM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday (local time) announced a significant boost in military assistance to Israel, with approximately USD 4 billion in aid set to be expedited. ... read..


China engages in 'Gunboat Diplomacy' with sudden military drills near Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand
Taipei | March 2, 2025 5:13:02 PM IST
The Chinese military is practicing "gunboat diplomacy" through unannounced live-fire exercises near Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand and is signaling its aim to counter the US, according to a report by Taipei Times. ... read..


China's military expansion threatens Taiwan's LNG supply routes: Report
Taipei | March 2, 2025 4:43:35 PM IST
China's military expansion in the southern part of the first island chain poses a significant danger to Taiwan's liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, a defence analyst cautioned in a report by the Taipei Times. ... read..


Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude jolts Afghanistan
Kabul | March 2, 2025 4:13:04 PM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolted Afghanistan on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..


UK, France, Ukraine to present peace proposal to US: Starmer says
London | March 2, 2025 4:13:01 PM IST
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the United Kingdom, France and Ukraine have agreed to work on a ceasefire proposal to present to the United States, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Israeli Army to share its October 7 probes with State Comptroller
Middle East | March 2, 2025 3:13:07 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 2 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it would present State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman with its internal investigations into the military's failures of October 7 and in the time leading up to Hamas's attack. ... read..


Pope Francis continues to rest after peaceful night in hospital
Europe | March 2, 2025 3:13:04 PM IST
Pope Francis continues to have rest after having had a peaceful night in the hospital, Vatican News reported, citing Holy See Press Office's statement. ... read..


Israel arrests 432 illegal Palestinian residents in pre-Ramzan crackdown
Middle East | March 2, 2025 3:13:02 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 2 (ANI/TPS): In a pre-Ramzan crackdown, 432 Palestinians illegally living in Israel were arrested during the past week, the Israeli Police said on Sunday. ... read..


Israel announces Gaza supply cut-off as Hamas rejects hostage deal
Middle East | March 2, 2025 3:12:52 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 2 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Prime Minister's Office has announced that all goods and supplies entering the Gaza Strip will be halted effective immediately. This decision comes after what the Israeli government describes as Hamas's refus ... read..


Former WUC President Dolkun Isa's brother sentenced to 20 years in China's Xinjiang for allegedly "inciting terrorism"
Beijing | March 2, 2025 2:43:12 PM IST
Former World Uyghur Congress President Dolkun Isa's brother Yalkun Isa is facing a 20-year imprisonment in China's Xinjiang for allegedly "inciting terrorism," according to local law enforcement and security personnel at the school where he worked, Radio ... read..


Dharamshala: Tibetans-in-exile offer prayers on third day of Losar, pray for long life of Dalai Lama
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 2, 2025 2:43:09 PM IST
The Tibetans-in-Exile in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala offered special Sang-Sol (incense burning) prayers on the third day of Losar, the Tibetan new year, and prayed for the long life of the Dalai Lama and worshipped the mother nature. ... read..


Pakistan: People in several cities face gas shortage during first sehri of Ramzan
Islamabad | March 2, 2025 1:43:03 PM IST
Multiple cities of Pakistan faced gas shortages during the first sehri of Ramzan, leaving people struggling to make their pre-dawn meals, ARY News reported. Residents experienced gas shortages despite gas companies claiming to provide uninterrupted gas su ... read..


Pakistan: Two JUI-F leaders shot dead in Khuzdar's Zehri
Khuzdar | March 2, 2025 12:42:53 PM IST
Two leaders of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) Balochistan were killed in the Zehri area of Pakistan's Khuzdar district on Saturday, according to officials, Dawn reported. ... read..


Israel adopts US framework for temporary ceasefire during Ramzan, passover period
Tel Aviv | March 2, 2025 12:12:49 PM IST
Israel has adopted the framework of US Presidential envoy Steve Witkoff for a temporary ceasefire during Ramzan and Passover period. The decision was taken after a security discussion chaired by Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and with the partic ... read..


Donald Trump signs executive order designating English as official language of US
Washington, DC | March 2, 2025 11:42:57 AM IST
US President Donald Trump has designated English as the official US language in an executive order signed on Saturday. The order repealed the former US President Bill Clinton's executive action that improved access to services for people with limited Engl ... read..


"World Peace Centre will be one of main centres of world for propagating...": Punjab Governor
Gurugram (Haryana) | March 2, 2025 11:12:56 AM IST
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said that the World Peace Centre will be one of the main centres of the world for propagating the message of Lord Mahavir for humanity in the world. He stated that Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti made this centre and it has been b ... read..


US: FedEx plane makes emergency landing in Newark Airport after bird strike and engine fire
New Jersey | March 2, 2025 10:13:02 AM IST
A FedEx plane made an emergency landing shortly after taking off from Newark Airport on Saturday as its right engine caught fire, New York Post reported. According to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and FedEx, the bird strike caused the sudd ... read..


World Peace Centre being inaugurated in India to make world stress free, non-violence free: Acharya Lokesh Muni
Gurugram (Haryana) | March 2, 2025 9:43:00 AM IST
Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti founder Acharya Lokesh Muni said that the World Peace Centre is being inaugurated to resolve the conflict whenever it arises in the world in time and make world stress-free and non-violence free. He said that World Peace Centre will h ... read..


Pakistan: PML-N leader slams Imran Khan over his article in US magazine
Islamabad | March 2, 2025 9:13:25 AM IST
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Irfan Siddiqui on Saturday criticised former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan over his article in the US magazine Time, terming it a calculated attempt to damage global standing of Pakistan, The Express Tr ... read..


Pakistan reports 32,617 gender-based violence cases in 2024: Report
Islamabad | March 2, 2025 8:43:08 AM IST
As many as 32,617 gender-based violence cases were reported in Pakistan in 2024, according to a Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) report. These cases include 24,439 cases of kidnapping/abduction 5,339 incidents of rape, 2,238 cases of dom ... read..


Taiwan MND detects 11 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels, 3 official ships around its territory
Taipei | March 2, 2025 7:43:04 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has detected 11 Chinese aircraft, 6 naval vessels and 3 official ships operating around the island as of 6 am (UTC+8) on Sunday. ... read..


Iran, UAE discuss bilateral relations; focus on mutual interests, trade
Middle East | March 2, 2025 7:13:18 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 2 (ANI/WAM): Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, on Saturday, met with Majid Takht Ravanchi, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran for Political Affairs. ... read..


King of Jordan stresses need to rebuild Gaza without displacing residents
Middle East | March 2, 2025 7:13:16 AM IST
Amman [Jordan], March 2 (ANI/WAM): King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on Saturday stressed the need to rebuild Gaza without displacing its residents. ... read..


UAE sends Zayed Humanitarian Ship 7 to aid Gaza as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3
Middle East | March 2, 2025 7:13:15 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 2 (ANI/WAM): As part of the UAE's ongoing humanitarian efforts, the Zayed Humanitarian Ship 7 has set sail from Hamriyah Port in Dubai, heading towards Al Arish, Egypt. ... read..


Israel agrees to temporary ceasefire proposal for Ramzan, passover periods
Tel Aviv | March 2, 2025 6:13:05 AM IST
Israel has agreed to a proposal by US President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza during the Ramzan and passover periods, the Prime Minister's Office announced. ... read..


37 killed, dozens injured in Bolivia bus crash
Sucre | March 2, 2025 6:13:01 AM IST
At least 37 people lost their lives, and 39 others were injured in a bus crash in Bolivia's Potosi region, Al Jazeera reported, citing police and local officials' statements. ... read..


Pope Francis in stable condition, continues to receive medical care
Asia | March 2, 2025 5:43:14 AM IST
Pope Francis is in stable condition as he continues to receive medical care, Vatican News reported, citing the Holy See Press Office's announcement on Saturday. ... read..


"Meaningful, warm meeting with UK PM Keir Starmer": Volodymyr Zelenskyy
London | March 2, 2025 4:42:57 AM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his unwavering support during their meeting in London, calling it a "meaningful and warm" discussion. ... read..


Zelenskiy meets UK PM a day after Oval Office clash with Trump
London | March 2, 2025 3:43:09 AM IST
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to 10 Downing Street on Saturday (local time), assuring him of the UK's continued support, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


UK PM reiterates "unwavering support for Ukraine", calls for lasting peace
London | March 2, 2025 3:43:06 AM IST
Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated the UK's commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and security during his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at 10 Downing Street. ... read..


Delhi: Scholar from Sydney visits Jan Aushadhi Kendra, commends efforts to ensure affordable medicines
New Delhi | March 2, 2025 2:12:49 AM IST
Ann Liebert, Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney, visited the Jan Aushadhi Kendra at AIIMS, Delhi, to gain insights into the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) and explore potential avenues for knowledge-sharing and col ... read..


Chinese freighter used Taiwan ports for 3 months
Taipei | March 2, 2025 2:12:47 AM IST
A Chinese freighter suspected of cutting an undersea cable connecting Taiwan's main island to Penghu County is believed to be owned by a Chinese state-run company, Taipei Times reported. ... read..


Karachi cops arrest 88 drivers over traffic violations
Karachi | March 1, 2025 11:44:11 PM IST
Sindh's Transport Department on Saturday said that 88 drivers have been arrested and 1,856 vehicles issued challans over violation of traffic laws, ARY News reported. ... read..


UAE sends 'Zayed Humanitarian Ship 7' to aid Gaza as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3
Middle East | March 1, 2025 11:43:59 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 1 (ANI/WAM): As part of the UAE's ongoing humanitarian efforts, the Zayed Humanitarian Ship 7 has set sail from Hamriyah Port in Dubai, heading towards Al Arish, Egypt. ... read..


Supreme Court to rule on appeals of 'Justice and Dignity' case on March 4
Middle East | March 1, 2025 11:43:56 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 1 (ANI/WAM): The State Security Chamber of the Federal Supreme Court has set Tuesday, 4th March 2025, as the date for issuing the verdict on the appeals submitted by the Public Prosecutor and the convicted individuals in the case kn ... read..


"Trump not for war, it's a good thing": Ex Indian envoy
Gurugram (Haryana) | March 1, 2025 11:43:54 PM IST
Former Indian diplomat Anil Trigunayat said that the spat between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump was "not conducive to diplomacy", and it would have been more mature to sort the differences between the leaders. ... read..


Pak: US-made grenade used to attack Preedy Police station
Karachi | March 1, 2025 11:43:50 PM IST
An American-made hand grenade was used in the grenade attack on Preedy Police Station, ARY News reported on Saturday. ... read..


Mohammed Juma Al Naboodah contributes AED 20 million to Fathers' Endowment campaign
Middle East | March 1, 2025 11:43:45 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 1 (ANI/WAM): Mohammed Juma Al Naboodah announced a contribution of AED 20 million in support of the Fathers' Endowment campaign, launched by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai ... read..


MoS Margherita offers floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi in Uruguay
Montevideo | March 1, 2025 11:43:43 PM IST
Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Saturday paid a floral tribute to the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Uruguay and interacted with the Indian diaspora there. ... read..


PM Modi meets 'friend' ex Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe at NXT Conclave
New Delhi | March 1, 2025 11:13:55 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met the former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the NXT Conclave in Delhi. ... read..


6th case of polio reported in Pakistan
Islamabad | March 1, 2025 11:13:42 PM IST
The rise in polio cases in Pakistan continues as the country reported sixth case of the virus in 2025, ARY News reported on Saturday. ... read..


Oldest Holocaust Survivor, Rose Girone, dies at 113
New York | March 1, 2025 10:43:08 PM IST
Rose Girone, believed to be the oldest Holocaust Survivor, has died at the age of 113, the New York Times reported, citing her daughter and fellow survivor, Reha Bennicasa. ... read..


Pakstan: Reward announced for information on Nowshera seminary suicide bomber
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | March 1, 2025 10:42:57 PM IST
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Saturday announced a monetary reward for information about an unidentified suicide bomber, who has been booked in a terrorism case for a deadly attack on a seminary in Nowshera district, as repo ... read..


India, Nepal to sign MoU to strengthen cooperation on drinking water, sanitation and hygiene
Kathmandu | March 1, 2025 10:13:15 PM IST
India and Nepal are set to sign a MoU aimed at strengthening cooperation in the drinking water, sanitation and hygiene sectors on Monday, in Delhi. ... read..


Nepal: Bridge built with Indian assistance inaugurated in Birgunj
Kathmandu | March 1, 2025 10:13:12 PM IST
A concrete bridge built under India's assistance under the "Nepal-India Development Cooperation" was inaugurated in Birgunj of Nepal's Bara district on Saturday. ... read..


"Not in position to risk signing anything...": Ukrainian MP Halaichuk stresses need for 'security guarantee' after ceasefire with Russia
Kyiv | March 1, 2025 9:13:37 PM IST
While acknowledging that Washington is "extremely important" for Kyiv in all aspects, Ukrainian MP Vadym Halaichuk emphasised the need for "security arrangements" and "security guarantees" before signing on to any ceasefire deal with Russia, which he said ... read..


"Ukraine wants peace, but...": Zelenskyy stresses need for 'security guarantee' against Russia following public spat with Trump
Kyiv | March 1, 2025 7:43:09 PM IST
Following the public spat with US President Donald Trump regarding the ceasefire in the ongoing war with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasised that his country wants peace but stressed that a "just and lasting peace" is not possible w ... read..


Father seeks MEA intervention for daughter on death row in UAE, moves Delhi HC
By Sushil Batra

New Delhi | March 1, 2025 7:42:57 PM IST
The father of Shahzadi Khan, the UP woman facing a death sentence in the UAE, approached the Delhi High Court on Saturday seeking a directive to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and authorities to issue a bulletin and ascertain information regarding ... read..


Yokohama city celebrates Chinese New Year with grandeur
Yokohama | March 1, 2025 7:13:04 PM IST
The Chinese New Year celebration was recently held in Yokohama city featuring stunning performances and beautifully decorated lanterns. ... read..


Pak activists slam poor traffic management in Karachi, blame lack of law enforcement
Karachi | March 1, 2025 7:13:01 PM IST
Activists advocating for rights and representatives of civil society have stated that the growing number of deadly traffic accidents in the city, along with the inadequate enforcement of traffic laws, constitutes a breach of human rights that the governme ... read..


WHO South-East Asia chief stresses need to address birth defects; calls for enhanced health system, better coverage
New Delhi | March 1, 2025 6:42:56 PM IST
Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia, emphasised that birth defects have a significant impact on the quality of life of an individual, many of which are preventable through health system interventions and by addressing environmental fact ... read..


India, EU reiterate commitment for "human-centric, sustainable, responsible" AI; agree for cooperation on info exchange, language models
New Delhi | March 1, 2025 6:14:10 PM IST
India and the European Union have reiterated their commitment to safe, secure, and sustainable Artificial Intelligence (AI) and to promote this vision globally. ... read..


Pak: FIA imposes travel restrictions on first-time flyers amid concerns over illegal immigration
Lahore | March 1, 2025 5:43:20 PM IST
Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has imposed restrictions on first-time travelers, particularly those around 35 years old from Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Mandi Bahauddin, and Jhelum, concerning travel to specific countries, including Saudi ... read..


Pakistan imposes travel restrictions on first-time flyers amid concerns over illegal immigration
Lahore | March 1, 2025 5:13:12 PM IST
Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has imposed restrictions on first-time travelers, particularly those around 35 years old from the areas of Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Mandi Bahauddin, and Jhelum, regarding travel to specific countries, incl ... read..


Japan: Women leaders driving Tokyo's future of innovation and diversity
Tokyo | March 1, 2025 4:43:25 PM IST
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government continues to advance under the principles of Diversity, Smart City, and Safe City, with Governor Yuriko Koike leading the way for the past nine years. ... read..


"Pope is resting," says Vatican as he battles respiratory condition
Europe | March 1, 2025 4:43:19 PM IST
Pope Francis slept well and spent the first part of the morning resting, Vatican News reported on Saturday, as he continues to battle his respiratory condition. ... read..


EAM S Jaishankar and Piyush Goyal co-chair second India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting
New Delhi | March 1, 2025 3:42:57 PM IST
Following the arrival of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in India, the second India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting took place in New Delhi on February 28. ... read..


Russian Foreign Ministry says Trump, Vance displayed "miracle of restraint" against Zelenskyy
Moscow | March 1, 2025 3:14:05 PM IST
Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova has said that US President Donald Trump and US Vice President JD Vance displayed a "miracle of restraint" by refraining themselves from hitting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whom she called "scumbag," Al ... read..


CFU calls for global action against China's persecution of Uyghurs during Ramzan
Washington, DC | March 1, 2025 3:13:45 PM IST
The Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) has called for action to support Uyghur Muslims who are suffering due to China's severe limitations on their religious freedom and ongoing genocide. ... read..


PM Modi meets former Australian PM Tony Abbott, calls him India's "friend"
New Delhi | March 1, 2025 3:13:32 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met with former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who is currently visiting India, said that he has "always been a friend of India." ... read..


JEAM S Jaishankar and Piyush Goyal co-chair second India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting
New Delhi | March 1, 2025 3:13:29 PM IST
Following the arrival of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in India, the second India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting took place in New Delhi on February 28. ... read..


Israel: Gasoline prices to drop slightly on Sunday
Middle East | March 1, 2025 3:13:22 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 1 (ANI/TPS): The Fuel and Gas Administration in Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure announced that at midnight between Saturday and Sunday (March 1, 2025 - March 2, 2025), the prices of fuel products that are under supe ... read..


Protests continue across Balochistan over enforced disappearances, families demand justice.
Quetta | March 1, 2025 3:13:12 PM IST
Demonstrations and sit-ins are taking place in various cities across Balochistan, with families of those who have been forcibly disappeared as well as residents taking to the streets. ... read..


More Stories: [1 | 2 | 3 | 4]
 
 
TRENDING TOPICS
 
 
CITY NEWS
MORE CITIES
 
 
INDIA WORLD ASIA
Doctors' contributions to society are im...
Odisha: Subhadra Shakti Mela concludes w...
Palaniswami accuses Tamil Nadu CM of pla...
Uttarakhand: 3 arrested after Haridwar s...
Haryana Police arrest one accused in Con...
Our effort is to run the House according...
More...    
 
 Top Stories
"Proud child of immigrant parents":... 
Israel's new project 'senior future... 
Third wave of 'what is good for Eur... 
Oscars 2025: 'Conclave' wins Best A... 
"Crispy nashte ke sath Oscars..." C... 
"He was incredible...": Ben Stiller... 
Pakistani passengers stranded in Ba... 
Uttarakhand: 3 arrested after Harid...