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Sindhi nationalist raises voice against forced conversion of Hindu girls
Karachi | April 27, 2024 5:30:22 PM IST
In a recent video message, Sohail Abro, chairman of the Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM), urged international human rights organizations to intervene for the safe release of Priya Kumari, a young Hindu girl who went missing two years ago while serving m ... read..


UAE: MoI begins work to cancel traffic violations for citizens of Sultanate of Oman
Middle East | April 27, 2024 5:30:13 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], April 27 (ANI/WAM): The Federal Traffic Council at the Ministry of Interior, in response to the initiative launched by the UAE government under the directives of its wise leadership, announced the start of activating the decision to cancel tr ... read..


World Sindhi Congress highlights plight of Sindhi Hindus at International Religious Freedom Conference
Washington, DC | April 27, 2024 5:30:09 PM IST
In a demonstration of solidarity and advocacy, the World Sindhi Congress (WSC) took centre stage at a conference convened by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on April 23. ... read..


'Last chance' for hostage deal before launch of Rafah offensive: Israel tells Egyptian delegation
Tel Aviv | April 27, 2024 4:30:40 PM IST
Amid rising tensions in West Asia and fears of the ongoing conflict between the Israeli forces and Hamas spreading to Rafah, which is home to several refugee camps; Israel issued a stern warning, saying that it was giving the ongoing negotiations to secur ... read..


Pakistan: Federal government proposed to impose tax on solar panel users
Islamabad | April 27, 2024 4:30:27 PM IST
The federal government is considering a proposal put forth by the Central Power Purchasing Agency to levy tax on individuals using solar panels for residential or commercial purposes, ARY News reported. ... read..


"We're looking them to act, if they don't, we will," US warns China over its support for Russia
Washington, DC | April 27, 2024 4:30:16 PM IST
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken after concluding his three-day visit to China that he used his meeting to raise the Joe Biden administration's concerns about Beijing's support for Russia's defence industrial base, reported CNN. ... read..


Former President Hamid Karzai says education of girls "vital issue" for Afghanistan
Kabul | April 27, 2024 4:30:12 PM IST
Former President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai has said that the education of girls is a "vital issue" for Afghanistan, as the basic rights of the females in the country are curtailed under the Taliban regime, according to Khaama Press. ... read..


ADB operations reach USD23.6 billion in 2023, achieve record climate finance of USD9.8 billion
Middle East | April 27, 2024 4:30:05 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], April 27 (ANI/WAM): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed USD 23.6 billion from its own resources in 2023, including USD 9.8 billion for climate action, to help Asia and the Pacific progress on sustainable development. ... read..


Queen of Pahang State, Anwar Gargash attend premiere of 'Children in the UAE' film
Middle East | April 27, 2024 4:29:59 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], April 27 (ANI/WAM): Queen Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, Consort of the King of Malaysia and Queen of Pahang State, attended the premiere of the film "Children in the UAE," at the Supreme Motherhood and Childhood Council's theatre ... read..


Pakistan: Weekly inflation rises 27 per cent
Islamabad | April 27, 2024 4:29:42 PM IST
The week ending April 25 witnessed a significant surge in short-term inflation, as measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), leading to an unprecedented rise in gas prices and essential food items. The increase amounted to nearly 27 per cent on an annu ... read..


Russian gas production to gain 4.6 per cent in 2024, says Economy Ministry
Middle East | April 27, 2024 4:29:35 PM IST
Moscow [Russia], April 27 (ANI/WAM): In 2024, natural gas production in Russia is expected to add 4.6 per cent and climb to 666.7 bln cubic meters in the base case scenario, the Russian Ministry of Economic Development said in its socioeconomic developmen ... read..


UAE welcomes 16th group of wounded Palestinian children, cancer patients
Middle East | April 27, 2024 5:30:18 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], April 27 (ANI/WAM): The 16th group of wounded Palestinian children and cancer patients arrived in the UAE early Saturday in implementation of the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to provide medical treatment for 1,00 ... read..


Amid humanitarian crisis, Afghanistan receives 169 tonnes of aid from Uzbekistan
Kabul | April 27, 2024 2:29:55 PM IST
Afghanistan has received 169 tonnes of aid from Uzbekistan at a time when the country is grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis, Khaama Press reported, adding that the package was delivered to Balkh province from Termez. ... read..


Tibetans rally in Oslo, demand release of 11th Panchen Lama
Oslo | April 27, 2024 2:29:40 PM IST
In a display of solidarity with the 11 Panchen Lama, who is under detention by the Chinese authorities; the Norwegian Tibet Committee orchestrated a protest on April 25, outside the Embassy of China in Oslo. ... read..


'Minor damage' to UK-owned vessel after Houthis fire missiles in Red Sea: US
Washington, DC | April 27, 2024 1:32:38 PM IST
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi fighters fired three anti-ship ballistic missiles at two vessels in the Red Sea, which resulted in 'minor damage' to the UK-owned vessel. ... read..


US: Delta Airlines plane makes emergency return as exit slide of Boeing aircraft falls off mid flight
New York | April 27, 2024 1:32:34 PM IST
A Boeing 767 Delta Airlines plane was forced to make an emergency return to the John F Kennedy International Airport in New York City after its emergency exit slide fell off after take-off, reported US-based media outlet NPR citing the airline. ... read..


US to "move immediately" Patriot missiles to Ukraine in USD 6 bn aid package
Washington DC | April 27, 2024 1:32:19 PM IST
United States has announced an additional aid of USD 6 billion to Ukraine, which will enable for procurement of weapons, including critical interceptors Patriot and NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) air defence systems, the US Defen ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf holds nationwide protests against election 'rigging' amid police crackdown
Islamabad | April 27, 2024 1:32:17 PM IST
Incarnated former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party held nationwide protests on Friday against alleged rigging and vote fraud in by-polls held on April 21 amid reports of a police crackdown on the party's activists in parts ... read..


Taiwan tracks 22 Chinese military aircraft, amid mounting tensions
Taipei | April 27, 2024 1:32:10 PM IST
Taiwan detected 22 Chinese military aircraft circling the island country from Saturday morning, the Ministry of National Defence said. ... read..


Pakistan: Govt employees stage strike at Karachi port
Islamabad | April 27, 2024 11:30:34 AM IST
The government employees of major institutions staged protests at Karachi Port on Friday, which caused a backlog in import and export traffic since containers were left at the port, with no clearance in place, according to ARY News. ... read..


Pakistan faces internet disruption as sea-cables damaged
Islamabad | April 27, 2024 11:30:12 AM IST
In a major setback for the users, damaged sea cables resulted in internet disruption across Pakistan, reported ARY News on Friday. ... read..


"Dangerous, appalling statements": White House criticises comments of Columbia student protest leader
Columbia | April 27, 2024 9:30:44 AM IST
At a time when varsities in the United States are rocked by pro-Palestinian protests, the White House has come in for strong criticism of the "appaling and dangerous" comments made by a student leader of the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University ... read..


Uyghur activists call for immediate global action against China's ongoing genocide in East Turkistan
Washington, DC | April 27, 2024 8:31:01 AM IST
The Uyghur rights leaders called for immediate global action to address the ongoing genocide and crimes done by China against the Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, and other Turkic ethnic groups in the East Turkistan region. ... read..


Qatar pledges USD 3 million aid to Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner Office for Human Rights
Doha | April 27, 2024 6:29:20 AM IST
Qatar on Friday announced that it will provide USD 3 million to the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights to strengthen the necessary infrastructure to provide effective services aimed at supporting families and children affected by the ongoi ... read..


UAE: Burjeel Medical City carries out first deceased donor liver transplant
Middle East | April 27, 2024 6:29:16 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 27 (ANI/WAM): The medical team at Burjeel Medical City (BMC) in Abu Dhabi, the flagship facility of Burjeel Holdings, performed a successful liver transplant surgery for a 66-year-old patient, thanks to a deceased 23-year-old donor, ... read..


UAE: Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed reviews preparations ahead of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League
Middle East | April 27, 2024 6:29:11 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 27 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the inaugural edition of Abu Dhabi Mobility Week at Yas Marina Circuit. ... read..


UAE: Dialogue sessions, workshops featured on closing day of Fujairah Media Forum 2024
Middle East | April 27, 2024 5:30:56 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 27 (ANI/WAM): The second day of the Fujairah Media Forum 2024 featured multiple dialogue sessions involving distinguished Emirati and Arab media professionals. Concurrently, a workshop titled "Media Influence and How to Attract the ... read..


Pakistan: Imran Khan rejects possibility of 'deal' with other parties at PTI's 28th Foundation Day
Islamabad | April 27, 2024 4:30:26 AM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan ruled out any chances of striking a "deal" with other parties in a message released for the party's 28th Foundation Day, reported Dawn. ... read..


Indian Defence Ministry's Goa Shipyard Limited signs MoU with Netherlands' based Damen Shipyards
New Delhi | April 27, 2024 4:30:22 AM IST
The Indian Defence Ministry's Goa Shipyard Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Damen Shipyards for collaborating in the field of e-Tugs, in the presence of the Netherlands' Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Liesje ... read..


China seeks to "influence and arguably interfere" upcoming US elections: Blinken
Washington, DC | April 27, 2024 4:30:17 AM IST
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, while closing his three-day trip to China, said that the US has seen evidence of Chinese attempts to "influence and arguably interfere" with the upcoming US elections, despite Chinese President Xi Jinping's earlier co ... read..


King Charles III to shortly return to 'public-facing duties' after cancer treatment
London | April 27, 2024 2:31:19 AM IST
The British Royal Family announced on Friday that King Charles III will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis. ... read..


"I can't breathe": Black man in Ohio dies after US cops pin him down
Ohio | April 27, 2024 2:30:59 AM IST
The Ohio Police has released body camera footage of a black man who died after repeatedly telling the police officers that "I can't breathe" as they pinned him down to arrest him, reported WKYC, a local news network in Cleveland. ... read..


Arctic University of Norway expands collaboration with Indian institutions, signs 6 MoUs
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 10:01:06 PM IST
In a landmark event strengthening bilateral ties in education and research, the Arctic University of Norway (UiT) has inked six Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with prominent Indian institutions, the Norwegian Embassy in India said on Friday. ... read..


Buddhist leaders urge international community to investigate whereabouts of 11th Panchen Lama
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | April 26, 2024 10:00:45 PM IST
Senior Buddhist monks and leaders on Friday demanded a probe to find out the whereabouts of the 11th Panchen Lama, a press statement by the Central Tibetan Administration said. ... read..


Reiterated US' serious concern about China providing components 'powering' Russia's 'brutal' war against Ukraine: Antony Blinken
Beijing | April 26, 2024 9:00:30 PM IST
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated serious concerns of the US about China providing components that are powering Russia's war against Ukraine. ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf accuses Maryam Nawaz of asking police to conduct raids to arrest workers ahead of protest
Islamabad | April 26, 2024 9:00:21 PM IST
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has accused Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz of asking IG police to carry out raids in Faisalabad division (to arrest workers) ahead of the party's protest plan for Friday, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..


Indian diplomat inaugurates high impact community development project in Nepal
Kathmandu | April 26, 2024 8:01:43 PM IST
First secretary at the Indian embassy in Kathmandu, Avinash Kumar Singh and Mayor of Khairani Municipality in Nepal, Shashi Kumar Khaniya jointly inaugurated the Embankment and Launching Apron Dhungre Khola River Training Works project at Khairahani Munic ... read..


India stresses peace and cooperation at SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in Kazakhstan
Astana | April 26, 2024 8:01:38 PM IST
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane joined his counterparts from Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states in Kazakhstan capital, Astana for a pivotal Defence Ministers' meeting on Friday, the Ministry of Defence said in an official press state ... read..


EAM Jaishankar receives copy of book 'India's Nuclear Titans'
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 8:01:36 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received a copy of the book 'India's Nuclear Titans' edited by Soumya Awasthi and Shrabana Barua. He said it is important that the contributions of nuclear titans is recognised by the emerging generations. ... read..


UK: Baloch National Movement launches campaign against human rights abuses by Pakistan
Cambridge | April 26, 2024 8:01:01 PM IST
In an effort to spotlight the struggle of the Baloch people and the human rights violations inflicted by the Pakistani state, the Baloch National Movement (BNM) has extended its advocacy to the historic city of Cambridge, UK. ... read..


"We are hearing that challenge loud and clear": US envoy Garcetti amid pushback against Visa backlog
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 5:00:59 PM IST
Addressing the issues of Visa backlogs, and recalling President Joe Biden's order to reduce the visa time for Indians, the Ambassador of the United States to India, Eric Garcetti has said that the challenge is heard "loud and clear" and added that he is p ... read..


US Secy Antony Blinken meets with China's President Xi Jinping
Washington | April 26, 2024 5:00:48 PM IST
The United States secretary of state, Antony Blinken met with China's President Xi Jinping on Friday, a development which the New York Times said hopes to shore up the fractious relationship between the two countries despite disputes over the economy, nat ... read..


Pakistan: Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz lands in trouble for donning police uniform
Islamabad | April 26, 2024 5:00:20 PM IST
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has once again landed in trouble, as the session court has been moved against her for donning a police uniform while attending a passing-out parade on Thursday, according to ARY News. ... read..


NYUAD students, graduates participate in international art exhibition in Italy
Middle East | April 26, 2024 5:00:18 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], April 26 (ANI/WAM): Nine students and recent graduates from New York University Abu Dhabi's (NYUAD's) Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) programmes, with the support of the Abu Dhabi Festival, have their works on display in a ... read..


Israel slams German decision to resume cooperation with UN Gaza Agency
Middle East | April 26, 2024 5:00:17 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 26 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Foreign Ministry called the German government's decision to renew cooperation with UNRWA (the UN Relief Works Agency) in Gaza "unfortunate and disappointing" adding that UNWRA is "part of the problem and not ... read..


US envoy Garcetti stresses peaceful expression amid protests, ensures safety for Indian students in America
By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi | April 26, 2024 3:00:05 PM IST
Amid the ongoing pro-Palestine protests rocking US universities, the ambassador of the US to India Eric Garcetti on Friday stressed that the opinions should be expressed in a 'peaceful' manner, underlining that 'nobody should feel threatened'. ... read..


South Korea, India hold consultations on Disarmament, Non-Proliferation in Seoul
Seoul | April 26, 2024 3:00:01 PM IST
Consultations on disarmament and Non-Proliferation between India and South Korea were held on Friday in Seoul, the Ministry of External Affairs said. ... read..


Afghanistan has turned into "graveyard of girls' hopes" under Taliban: UN
Kabul | April 26, 2024 2:59:46 PM IST
Amid restrictions imposed on women, and girls in Afghanistan under the Taliban, the United Nations has said that the country has become a "graveyard of girls' hopes", reported TOLOnews. ... read..


Indian Navy Participates in Maritime Partnership Exercise with UK's Littoral Response Group
New Delhi | April 26, 2024 2:59:37 PM IST
Indian Navy's indigenous stealth frigate, INS Sahyadri participated in the Maritime Partnership Exercise with Royal Navy's RFA Argus and RFA Lyme Bay, part of the UK Littoral Response Group South, the Indian Navy said. ... read..


Putin says plans to visit China next month: Report
Moscow | April 26, 2024 2:02:18 PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he has plans to visit China this May, Kyodo reported citing Russian news agency TASS. ... read..


"Here to restore democracy, faith in diversity and India's pluralism": Tharoor after casting vote
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 26, 2024 2:01:32 PM IST
After casting his vote on Friday, Congress MP and candidate from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor said that the 2024 elections are all about India's future, and added that it would not only restore faith in diversity but also in the country's pluralism. ... read..


At least 155 killed in Tanzania due to floods caused by weeks of heavy rains
Dodoma | April 26, 2024 2:00:39 PM IST
At least 155 people have lost their lives as a result of flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in Tanzania, according to Al Jazeera. ... read..


Indian Coast Guard delegation participates in World Border Security Congress in Istanbul
Istanbul | April 26, 2024 11:01:22 AM IST
A two-member Indian Coast Guard delegation led by Additional Director General S Paramesh participated in the World Border Security Congress 2024 being conducted in Istanbul, Turkiye. ... read..


Amid warnings by US, Pak Defence Minister hopeful of Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline completion
Islamabad | April 26, 2024 11:00:50 AM IST
Pointing to constant intervention by the European and Western nations, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that he is hopeful that the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project will be completed and that no obstacle would hamper the process, accord ... read..


Afghanistan: Rains, floods destroy nearly 70 schools, madrassas in Uruzgan province
Kabul | April 26, 2024 11:00:28 AM IST
Recent rains and floods have destroyed nearly 70 schools and madrassas in Uruzgan province of Afghanistan, and lack of sufficient funds is hampering their repair work, according to TOLOnews. ... read..


Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla votes in Darjeeling
Darjeeling | April 26, 2024 10:59:53 AM IST
Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Friday cast his vote at a polling booth in Darjeeling. ... read..


"Within 6 years, India achieved 80 pc financial inclusion rate, feat that would have taken decades...": Ruchira Kamboj
New York | April 26, 2024 7:00:39 AM IST
Highlighting India's digital public infrastructure, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, on Thursday said that India has achieved an 80 per cent financial inclusion rate within six years, a feat that would have taken decades wit ... read..


UAE: Sheikh Zayed Book Award names Casa Arabe Cultural Personality of the Year for its 18th edition
Middle East | April 26, 2024 7:00:37 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 26 (ANI/WAM): Organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) under the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT), the Sheikh Zayed Book Award has named Casa Arabe in Spain as the winner of the Cultural Personality ... read..


UAE: Fujairah Media Forum 2024 discusses media industry, social media challenges
Middle East | April 26, 2024 7:00:31 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 26 (ANI/WAM): The Fujairah Media Forum 2024 today delved into a set of topics, including "Media Industry in the UAE" and "Social Media Influencers: Ambassadors Without Embassies" during two sessions on the forum's first day. ... read..


Pakistan: Rawalpindi drug court sentences pharmaceutical company for substandard medicine
Islamabad | April 26, 2024 5:59:16 AM IST
Rawalpindi Drug Court has awarded imprisonment and heavy fines to the CEO and other employees of a pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), over a case involving the distribution of substandard medicine, Dawn reported. ... read..


US: 93 people arrested at University of Southern California as police crackdown on anti-Israel protests
Washington, DC | April 26, 2024 5:59:08 AM IST
As protests against Israel mount in US universities, 93 people have been arrested on suspicion of trespassing during Wednesday's demonstrations at the University of Southern California, reported CNN. ... read..


UAE: Bayanat, Yahsat shareholders approve merger to create SPACE42
Middle East | April 26, 2024 5:59:07 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 26 (ANI/WAM): Bayanat AI PLC (ADX: BAYANAT), a leading AI-powered geospatial solutions provider, and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (ADX: YAHSAT), the UAE's flagship satellite solutions provider, announced today that t ... read..


Pak court bars Imran Khan, wife from speaking against state institutions, officials
Islamabad | April 26, 2024 4:59:55 AM IST
An accountability court in Islamabad barred former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, from issuing statements against state institutions and officials, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..


Pak: Floods washes away houses of Balochistan's residents, forcing them to survive under open skies
Balochistan | April 26, 2024 4:59:50 AM IST
People in Balochistan's Chaghi district have been forced to survive under open skies as their houses have been washed away by floods across Pakistan, reported Pakistan Today. ... read..


Uyghur Congress criticises BASF's China enthusiasm over human rights
Mannheim | April 26, 2024 4:59:48 AM IST
The Society for Threatened Peoples and the World Uyghur Congress criticised BASF, a German multinational company with China-devoted enthusiasm instead of dealing with human rights violations. ... read..


US imposes sanctions on over a dozen entities for trading with Iran
Washington, DC | April 26, 2024 3:59:52 AM IST
The United States has imposed sanctions on over a dozen entities, eight individuals and vessels that have facilitated illicit trade and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) transfer on behalf of the Iranian military. ... read..


"India can speak to its own visa policy": US on Australian journalist's claims not allowed to cover elections
Washington, DC | April 26, 2024 3:59:50 AM IST
The US on Thursday (local time) rebuked a Pakistani reporter's questions on allegations of an Australian journalist's claims not allowed to cover Indian general elections and said that the country determines which non-citizens it allows to enter, either a ... read..


BRICS Summit in Kazan will mark achievement of new heights in interaction: Russian FM Lavrov
Moscow | April 26, 2024 3:00:02 AM IST
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday emphasised that the 2024 BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, will mark the achievement of new heights in the interaction between the BRICS countries. ... read..


"Pact of the Future": India calls for revitalization of UNGA, reform of global governance architecture
New York | April 26, 2024 2:59:57 AM IST
India on Thursday (local time) called for the revitalization of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and reforms in global governance architecture. ... read..


EU raids offices of Chinese security equipment maker
London | April 25, 2024 11:59:39 PM IST
European Union officials have raided the offices of Chinese security equipment maker Nuctech as part of an investigation into subsidies, demonstrating growing tensions between the bloc and China. ... read..


10 Indian nationals working in Russian Army have returned, says MEA
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:59:37 PM IST
Among the Indian nationals who were working as support staff in the Russian Army, 10 have returned to India, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. ... read..


PM Modi speaks with Italian Prime Minister Meloni over phone, thanks her for invite to G7 Summit outreach sessions
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:59:29 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with his Italian counterpart Georgia Meloni on Thursday with the two leaders reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the bilateral strategic partnership. ... read..


Pakistan: Supreme Court orders clearance of pavement encroachments outside govt, private offices
Islamabad | April 25, 2024 11:59:10 PM IST
Supreme Court issued a directive on Thursday, commanding both private entities and governmental bodies at provincial and federal levels to clear all encroachments on pavements for security purposes within a strict three-day timeframe, Dawn reported. ... read..


China aims to have capability to invade Taiwan by 2027: US top official
Tokyo | April 25, 2024 11:59:06 PM IST
Admiral John Aquilino, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, has said that China aims to have the capability to invade Taiwan by 2027, Nikkei Asia reported. ... read..


Congratulate Maldives on parliamentary elections, hope to continue exchanges with new Majlis: MEA
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:02:53 PM IST
India has congratulated Maldives for the successful conduct of parliamentary elections and expressed hope that the two nations will continue their exchanges at parliamentary level in the coming days, the Ministry of External Affairs said. ... read..


Pakistan: UKPNP condemns violence against Kashmiri passengers in Rawalpindi
Muzaffarabad | April 25, 2024 11:02:17 PM IST
The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) has vehemently condemned the recent spate of violence targeting passengers aboard a coaster travelling from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to Lahore. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar highlights how 'Reel' culture has promoted awareness, created interest in subjects
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 11:01:47 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday shed light on the growing culture of short videos or 'reels' and said that it has promoted awareness and created interests in a lot of subjects across all ages. ... read..


"We are all judged by what we do at home, not what we say abroad": MEA on pro-Palestine protests at US Universities
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 9:01:13 PM IST
On the pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University and other Universities in the US, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that there should be a right balance between freedom of expression and sense of responsibility, adding that the democr ... read..


Iran sentences rapper Toumaj Salehi to death on speech-related charges
Tehran | April 25, 2024 9:00:55 PM IST
Iranian rapper Toumaj Salehi, known for his outspoken criticism of the government, has been sentenced to death by an Iranian court on speech-related charges, sparking outrage from human rights organisations, an international non-governmental organisation, ... read..


New York Appeals court overturns film producer Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction
New York | April 25, 2024 9:00:16 PM IST
New York's highest court on Thursday overturned American film producer Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges. The court's decision comes as a stunning reversal in the foundational case of the #MeToo era, The New York Times reporte ... read..


Indians aboard ship seized by Iran to be released when contractual obligations are accomplished: MEA
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 9:00:12 PM IST
In the case regarding Indian crew aboard an Israeli-linked cargo ship seized by Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday that one of the 17 Indian crew members has safely returned to India and others are safe, adding that they will be relea ... read..


JSMM holds massive pro-freedom rallies in Sindh on GM Syed's death anniversary
Asia | April 25, 2024 9:00:09 PM IST
Sann [Pakistan], April 25 (ANI) On the death anniversary of Sindhi nationalist leader GM Syed, massive pro-freedom rallies were held in Sann City of Pakistan's Sindh province. ... read..


"Received the invitation, matter under consideration...": MEA on India's participation in G7 Summit
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 8:59:48 PM IST
India has received the invitation to attend the G7 Summit set to be held in Italy and the matter is under consideration, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a media briefing on Thursday. ... read..


Shimla: Tibetans in exile hold peace march on 35th birth anniversary of Panchen Lama
Asia | April 25, 2024 8:59:46 PM IST
Tibetans-in-exile on occasion of the 35th birthday of 11th Panchen Lama in Shimla organized a peace march and demanded that the international community should put pressure on China to release the monk. ... read..


"Deeply biased": India dismisses US report on alleged human rights abuses in Manipur
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 9:00:35 PM IST
India on Thursday firmly rejected the US State Department report on Human Rights in India, which mentioned "significant human rights abuses" during the violence that broke out in Manipur last year and said that the report is "deeply biased" and "reflects ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, five opposition parties to launch protest against election rigging tomorrow
Islamabad | April 25, 2024 6:01:28 PM IST
The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and five other opposition parties will launch a mass protest movement against what it terms "worst-ever rigging" in the general elections held on February 8 and in the by-polls, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..


"Have taken up matter with Iranian side," says India after Kashmir issue mentioned in Pak-Iran joint statement
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 6:00:58 PM IST
After the Kashmir issue was mentioned in the joint statement issued at the conclusion of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to Pakistan, India said that they have taken up this matter with the Iranian authorities, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) s ... read..


US envoy Garcetti urges swift action in disaster preparedness, advocates for global collaboration
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 4:01:50 PM IST
US ambassador Eric Garcetti on Thursday emphasised the urgent need for proactive disaster mitigation strategies and also underscored the importance of financing in disaster resilience. ... read..


Karachi man kills friend for taking bite of his girlfriend's burger
Karachi | April 25, 2024 4:01:06 PM IST
In a peculiar incident, a young man in Karachi killed his friend for allegedly devouring a burger intended for his girlfriend, reported ARY News. ... read..


India, US spearhead global disaster resilience efforts through Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
New Delhi | April 25, 2024 4:00:53 PM IST
As co-chairs of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)'s Governing Council and Executive Committee from 2022 to 2024, India and the United States have collaborated to establish disaster-resilient infrastructure around the world in part ... read..


EU launches probe into China's medical devices procurement
Brussels | April 25, 2024 4:00:43 PM IST
Launching an inquiry against China for allegedly favouring its domestic companies in tenders for medical devices, the European Commission said it is weighing possible tit-for-tat measures, Euronews reported. ... read..


Israel military spokesman responds to Hamas hostage video
Middle East | April 25, 2024 4:00:41 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 25 (ANI/TPS): Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari commented on the video released by Hamas terrorists of the Israeli hostage held in Gaza Hirsch Goldberg-Pollin. ... read..


Israeli aircraft strike more than 30 Hamas targets, 2 Reserve brigades mobilised
Middle East | April 25, 2024 4:00:39 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 25 (ANI/TPS): Israeli aircraft struck more than 30 Hamas targets across Gaza in the last day, including terror squads, weapons storage facilities, military structures, and other terror infrastructure, the Israel Defence Forces sai ... read..


Israeli military refutes claims of mass grave at Gaza Hospital
Middle East | April 25, 2024 4:00:37 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 25 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) refuted claims that a mass grave that was discovered at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis in Gaza was filled with people killed by the Israeli military in recent operations there. ... read..


US: Tensions mount as college protests escalate, calls for Columbia president's resignation
New York | April 25, 2024 2:01:18 PM IST
Tensions escalate amidst college protests as House Speaker Mike Johnson called for the resignation of Columbia University's president amid ongoing demonstrations sparked by pro-Palestinian sentiments at major American universities, CNN reported. ... read..


Pak poll body raises objections over Imran Khan's PTI intra-party polls
Islamabad | April 25, 2024 2:01:00 PM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has again raised its concerns regarding the recent intra-party elections of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), ARY News reported, citing sources. ... read..


Chinese citizen sentenced to prison in US for threatening person who advocated democracy in China
Boston (Massachusetts) | April 25, 2024 12:01:40 PM IST
A Chinese national, Xiaolei Wu, 26, formerly a student at Berklee College of Music in Boston, has been sentenced to nine months in prison and three years of supervised release by a US court, CNN reported. ... read..


Pak: Business leaders suggest PM Shehbaz to forge trade ties with India, reconcile with Imran Khan for 'political stability'
Karachi | April 25, 2024 12:01:26 PM IST
In a bid to navigate Pakistan's economic challenges, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened with the business community, aiming to rejuvenate the economy through robust exports. However, amidst expressions of appreciation for the government's recent strid ... read..


Cybersecurity capabilities, global state of scams explored on second day of GISEC Global 2024 in Dubai
Middle East | April 25, 2024 11:01:57 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 25 (ANI/WAM): Cybersecurity capabilities, the global state of scams, and smart cities were the key focuses of discussions on the second day of the 13th edition of GISEC Global 2024 - the Middle East and Africa's largest and most imp ... read..


Pak: Protesters block Karakoram Highway, demanding compensation for Diamer Bhasha Dam as promised
Islamabad | April 25, 2024 11:01:51 AM IST
The people affected by the Gilgit-Baltistan's Diamer Bhasha Dam blocked the Karakoram Highway (KKH) on Wednesday in protest against Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) for failure to pay compensation promised to them for leaving their lands for ... read..


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