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Meta takes action against Chinese propaganda threat ahead of 2024 US election: Report

California | November 30, 2023 11:20:43 PM IST

Meta revealed on Thursday that it had taken down numerous Facebook accounts from China, purportedly impersonating Americans and engaging in discussions on contentious issues such as abortion and healthcare, CNN reported. ... read..

Chinese President visits Shanghai for first time in three years as economy falters

Beijing | November 30, 2023 11:20:39 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping has visited Shanghai for the first time in three years. This comes as his government steps up efforts to support the country's economy and financial markets, CNN reported. ... read..

UAE: Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav inaugurates India Pavilion at COP28

Dubai | November 30, 2023 11:20:33 PM IST

Based on the theme of 'Vasudhiava Kutumbakam' at the COP28 (Conference of Parties), Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupendra Yadav inaugurated the India Pavilion on Thursday. ... read..

28th meeting of mechanism for consultation, coordination on India-China border affairs held

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 11:20:24 PM IST

The 28th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held on Thursday. ... read..

Police say they foiled smuggling of 137 guns into Israel from Jordan

Tel Aviv | November 30, 2023 11:20:22 PM IST

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the Israeli police have said, along with the Israeli Defence Forces, they were successful in foiling an attempt to smuggle 137 guns into Israel from Jordan, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..

Anticipation builds as Indian diaspora awaits PM Modi's arrival in Dubai

Dubai | November 30, 2023 11:20:18 PM IST

The excitement is palpable among the 3.3 million strong Indian diaspora in the UAE as they eagerly await the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Dubai. ... read..

US Navy destroyer shoots down Iranian-made drone launched from Yemen

Washington DC | November 30, 2023 6:50:46 PM IST

A US Navy warship shot down an Iranian-made drone launched from Yemen on Wednesday, the same day the Pentagon said it warned Tehran over its drone use in the region, the Hill reported. ... read..

Geneva: Activists protest outside UN office against inhuman treatment of Afghan refugees by Pakistan

Europe | November 30, 2023 6:50:28 PM IST

Activists of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) in Europe staged a protest in front of the United Nations office in Geneva to denounce the crackdown and forced deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. ... read..

India achieved the extraordinary during its G20 Presidency: PM Modi

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 6:50:06 PM IST

As India completes a year of its G20 Presidency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a column, said that achieving the extraordinary, New Delhi revitalised multilateralism and amplified the Global South's voice. ... read..

PM Modi created ecosystem that supports innovation: Commonwealth Secy-General Patricia Scotland

Dubai | November 30, 2023 6:49:45 PM IST

Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland has said that he has been a really important leader because of his innovation and creativity, as India is producing more unicorns than almost any other cou ... read..

UN chief calls for investigation into allegations of sexual violence committed by Hamas

New York | November 30, 2023 6:49:41 PM IST

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an investigation into the allegations of sexual violence committed by Hamas during the October 7 attack on Israel, the Times of Israel reported. ... read..

INS Kadmatt conducts underway replenishment with Japan's JS Towada in North Pacific

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 5:50:44 PM IST

Indian Navy Ship (INS) Kadmatt deployed to the North Pacific on Thursday conducted Underway Replenishment (UNREP) with Japan's JS Towada. ... read..

UAE's Sultan Al Jaber takes helm as COP28 President, inaugurates climate talks with gavel handover from Egypt

Dubai | November 30, 2023 5:50:38 PM IST

UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change, Sultan Al Jaber, has officially opened the COP28 climate talks and assumed the role of COP28 President in the formal passing of the gavel from his predecessor, COP27 President Sameh Shoukry. ... read..

As part of wider goal of hosting carbon-neutral conference, COP28 to offer 1.5C-aligned menus

By Ayushi Agarwal Dubai | November 30, 2023 5:50:27 PM IST

As the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) readies to begin here from Thursday, the global climate summit has on offer a 1.5 C-aligned menu as part of its objective of making the conference carbon-neutral. ... read..

UK navy destroyer to join "Operation Kipion" to bolster forces in Gulf

London | November 30, 2023 4:52:41 PM IST

The UK Defence Secretary announced the departure of HMS Diamond to join Operation Kipion, increasing the UK's maritime presence in the Gulf and the Indian Ocean, a statement issued by the UK government read. ... read..

Israel: Jerusalem terrorists identified as brothers

Middle East | November 30, 2023 4:52:22 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 30 (ANI/TPS): The two terrorists responsible for this morning's shooting attack at the entrance to Jerusalem have been identified as Murad Nemer and his brother, Ibrahim. ... read..

PM Modi to address opening session of World Climate Action Summit, attend three high-level side events

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 4:52:20 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the opening session of the World Climate Action Summit in the United Arab Emirates and participate in the three high-level side events, of which two will be co-hosted by India. ... read..

Israeli man missing From October 7 music festival declared dead

Middle East | November 30, 2023 4:52:10 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 30 (ANI/TPS): The family of Ofir Tzarfati has been notified that the 27 year-old is dead, according to the municipality of his Kiryat Ata hometown. ... read..

Palestinian brothers released from prison behind Jerusalem shooting

Tel Aviv | November 30, 2023 4:51:48 PM IST

The two assailants who carried out a terror attack on Thursday morning in Jerusalem have been identified as brothers, Murad Namr, 38, and Ibrahim Namr, 30, The Times of Israel reported citing the Shin Bet security agency. ... read..

Israel: Pregnant woman stabbed to death as Arab Homicides continue

Others | November 30, 2023 4:51:46 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 30 (ANI/TPS): A pregnant Israeli-Arab woman was stabbed to death in the city of Lod on Thursday morning, bringing to 222 the number of Israeli-Arabs homicides in 2023, an unprecedented number for one year. ... read..

3 killed in Jerusalem terror attack; 2 gunmen 'neutralised'

Tel Aviv | November 30, 2023 2:51:10 PM IST

Three Israelis were killed and at least seven others were injured in a shooting attack on Thursday morning, Israeli police said adding that two shooters responsible have been neutralised, The Times of Israel has reported. ... read..

Case against individual in US and linking with Indian official matter of concern: MEA

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 2:51:05 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs has responded to the US Justice Department indictment of an Indian national in an alleged foiled assassination plot in the US. In a news briefing the MEA on Thursday said that a case filed against an individual in a US cou ... read..

House Republicans consider holding formal vote to authorize impeachment against US President Biden

Washington DC | November 30, 2023 2:51:01 PM IST

Republicans are considering holding a formal vote to authorize their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, with Minnesota Republican Majority Whip Tom Emmer, told members in a closed-door meeting Wednesday they could vote in the coming weeks on a ... read..

Canada has consistently given space to anti-India extremists: MEA

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 2:50:39 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that Canada has consistently given space to anti-India extremists. ... read..

India champion of South-South cooperation and global pursuit of SDGs: UN Dy Secretary General

New York | November 30, 2023 1:50:44 PM IST

United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J Mohammed has called India a champion of South-South Cooperation and the global pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), bringing to life its philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.' She appreciated ... read..

Israel Defence Forces say operational pause in Gaza to continue

Tel Aviv | November 30, 2023 12:49:48 PM IST

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Thursday announced that the operational pause in the Gaza Strip will continue amid the mediator's efforts to continue the process of releasing the hostages and subject to the terms of the framework. ... read..

US: Uyghurs led by East Turkistan Govt in Exile hold protest against China's hypocrisy outside UN Headquarters

New York | November 30, 2023 11:49:16 AM IST

Members of the Uyghur community led by the East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE), held a protest in front of the United Nations headquarters in the US over China's hypocrisy. The Uyghurs urged the international community to address the China-East Turk ... read..

India-UN Development Partnership Fund has supported 76 projects in 54 nations across Global South: UNGA President

New York | November 30, 2023 10:50:24 AM IST

United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis has congratulated India and the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation for six years of collaborative partnership. ... read..

US indictment of Indian national in failed assasination plot won't impact Indo-US relationship say Foreign Policy experts

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 10:50:07 AM IST

Foreign Policy experts have reacted to the indictment filed by the United States Justice Department against an Indian national for his alleged involvement in a foiled plot to assassinate a US-based leader of the Sikh separatist movement and a citizen in N ... read..

"Indian govt needs to work with us".: Canada PM Justin Trudeau after US indictment of Indian national in failed assassination plot

Ottawa | November 30, 2023 10:49:54 AM IST

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called on the Indian government to cooperate with Canada in the investigation of the killing of India designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar after the United States Justice Department filed an indictment again ... read..

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies aged 100

Washington DC | November 30, 2023 9:50:59 AM IST

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died on Wednesday at his home in Connecticut at the age of 100, The Washington Post reported. ... read..

US House Foreign Affairs Committee approves 'Resolve Tibet Act' for Tibet-China dispute

Washington, DC | November 30, 2023 8:50:28 AM IST

A bill aimed at strengthening US efforts to push China to negotiate with the Dalai Lama's envoys to resolve the ongoing Tibet-China dispute can now proceed to the House floor, following a unanimous vote by the US House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesd ... read..

NASA administrator Bill Nelson delighted to meet Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian to fly to space

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 30, 2023 7:51:34 AM IST

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator Bill Nelson expressed delight at meeting students at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and the first Indian to fly to space, Rakesh Sharma on Wednesday. ... read..

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav advocates 'Climate Justice' ahead of COP28 Summit

Middle East | November 30, 2023 6:50:17 AM IST

Ahead of COP28 in the UAE, Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav underscored the importance of climate justice. ... read..

UAE President, US discuss bilateral relations, regional developments

Middle East | November 30, 2023 6:50:15 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 30 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed bilateral relations and regional developments during a telephone conversation with Joe Biden, President of the United States of America. ... read..

India-UAE 'historical relationship' rooted in people-to-people contact, trade, investments...: Indian envoy

Dubai | November 30, 2023 6:50:13 AM IST

Emphasising on India-UAE "historical relationship," Indian Ambassador to UAE, Sanjay Sudhir, said on Wednesday that both countries' relations are rooted in terms of people-to-people contact, trade, investments, education, or health. ... read..

Sadhguru emphasizes need for 'heavyweight leaders' at COP28 Summit for global significance

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 30, 2023 6:50:09 AM IST

Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP28 (the 28th Conference of the Parties), spiritual guru Sadhguru stressed on Wednesday that the presence of heavyweight leaders is crucial to give significance to the summit. ... read..

Afghanistan to open embassy in India, highlights commitment to strengthen ties

Kabul | November 30, 2023 6:50:03 AM IST

Afghanistan has announced its intention to open an Afghan embassy in India. Taliban-appointed Deputy Political Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai stressed, "Afghanistan is dedicated to strengthening its ties with Ind ... read..

Israel President Herzog headed to COP28 in the UAE in push to free hostages

Middle East | November 30, 2023 6:50:01 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 30 (ANI/TPS): Israel President Isaac Herzog will travel to the United Arab Emirates for a series of political meetings with various world leaders attending the upcoming World Climate Conference as part of a diplomatic push to s ... read..

Indian envoy anticipates PM Modi's impactful presence at COP28 in UAE, highlights India's climate achievements

Dubai | November 30, 2023 4:49:27 AM IST

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to attend the COP28 Summit in the UAE, Indian Ambassador to the UAE Sanjay Sudhir on Wednesday expressed anticipation for the PM's visit, emphasizing India's accomplishments in climate change since the last COP Sum ... read..

Hamas releases 10 Israelis, 4 Thai hostages on sixth day of truce

Tel Aviv | November 30, 2023 4:49:25 AM IST

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has confirmed the release of over 14 hostages, including 10 Israelis and four Thai nationals, from Hamas captivity, as reported by The Times of Israel. ... read..

US climate envoy John Kerry calls for accountability, urges strong decisions ahead of COP28 talks

Dubai | November 30, 2023 2:49:44 AM IST

As global leaders prepare to participate in the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP28 (the 28th Conference of the Parties) in Dubai, starting this Thursday, United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry stated that not e ... read..

'Can't wait to return...': US Ambassador Garcetti delighted by Arunachal Pradesh's charm

New Delhi | November 30, 2023 2:49:38 AM IST

As the US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, paid a visit to Arunachal Pradesh, he expressed delight after enjoying the state's famous hospitality and delicious food on Wednesday. ... read..

One killed in US military Osprey aircraft crash

Tokyo | November 30, 2023 12:19:24 AM IST

One person was killed on Wednesday after a US military Osprey aircraft crashed off the coast of Japan's Yakushima Island in southern Kagoshima prefecture, according to a spokesperson from the Japan Coast Guard, CNN reported. ... read..

US-India Business Council, Karnataka Govt sign MoU on Innovation and Technology

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 30, 2023 12:19:09 AM IST

The U.S.-India Business Council and the Karnataka Innovation And Technology Society (KITS), Government of Karnataka, have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand collaboration in key industry sectors with a particular emphasis on informat ... read..

Used car marketplace 'Droom' plans to come up with IPO in March 2025

Asia | November 30, 2023 12:18:59 AM IST

The founder and CEO of used car marketplace 'Droom', Sandeep Aggarwal said on Wednesday that the company plans to come up with an initial public offering (IPO) in March 2025. ... read..

Islamabad High Court acquits Nawaz Sharif in Avenfield reference case

Islamabad | November 30, 2023 12:18:45 AM IST

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) acquitted Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif in the Avenfield reference case, The Express Tribune reported on Wednesday. ... read..

"They just said, 'We found Emily. She's dead.' And I went, 'Yes!": Father of rescued Irish girl recalls hostage horror

Tel Aviv | November 30, 2023 12:18:37 AM IST

Thomas Hand, the father of the Irish-Israeli 9-year-old girl, Emily Hand, who was released by Hamas recently, described his daughter's experience in captivity, saying it was "terrifying" and is being revealed slowly. ... read..

UK investing in grassroots women's rights organisations to tackle gender-based violence

London | November 30, 2023 12:18:35 AM IST

The UK is investing in grassroots UK government organisations to tackle gender-based violence. ... read..

Thailand too has an Ayodhya having kings with Ram in their names

By Suchitra Mukherjee Ayutthaya | November 29, 2023 11:19:57 PM IST

Do you know that like the Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, there is an Ayodhya in Thailand too? Not just the place has been named Ayodhya, but the kings here too have the title of Ram in their names which is an old tradition here. ... read..

Spanish envoy inaugurates BLS International Visa Application Centre in Delhi

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 11:19:45 PM IST

Spanish envoy Jose Maria Ridao Dominguez inaugurated the BLS International Visa Application Centre in the national capital on Wednesday. ... read..

US Justice Department charges Indian national in connection with alleged foiled plot to kill a Khalistani separatist leader in New York

New York | November 29, 2023 11:19:35 PM IST

The United States Justice Department has filed an indictment against an Indian national for his alleged involvement in a foiled plot to assassinate a US based leader of the Sikh Separatist Movement and a citizen in New York. ... read..

Indian Coast Guard Vessel Sajag arrives in Oman as part of overseas deployment to West Asia

Muscat | November 29, 2023 11:19:33 PM IST

The Indian Coast Guard Ship Sajag, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, arrived at Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Oman for a three-day visit as part of the overseas deployment of ICG ships to West Asia, Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Wednesday. ... read..

On grounds of ruined Kibbutz, interfaith leaders call for return of hostages

Middle East | November 29, 2023 10:21:08 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 29 (ANI/TPS): Religious leaders from Israel's Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Druze communities gathered at the ruins of Kibbutz Kfar Aza on Wednesday to pray and call for the return of all the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaz ... read..

Indian, Australian armed forces undergo tactical exercises during AustraHind 2023

Canberra | November 29, 2023 10:21:06 PM IST

Indian and Australian armed forces on Wednesday underwent tactical exercises in multi-domain operations in urban and semi-urban terrain during the Joint Military Exercise AustraHind 2023 in Australia. ... read..

Hostages lost as much as 15 per cent of their weight: Israeli doctor

Middle East | November 29, 2023 10:20:56 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 29 (ANI/TPS): Returned hostages being treated at Tel Aviv's Ichilov Hospital showed "significant weight loss" from their time in captivity, a hospital official said on Wednesday. ... read..

Spain envoy to India hails successful rescue of 41 workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 10:20:52 PM IST

Spain's ambassador to India, Jose Maria Ridao Dominguez, on Wednesday expressed his happiness over the rescue of 41 trapped workers from the under-construction Silkyara tunnel of Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand and commended the rescuers involved in a relentles ... read..

Thai Foreign Minister visits Israel, meets freed Thai hostages

Middle East | November 29, 2023 8:19:34 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 29 (ANI/TPS): Thailand's Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara is in Israel where he met with President Isaac Herzog and Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen. ... read..

First same-sex marriage "temporarily" registered in Nepal

Kathmandu | November 29, 2023 8:19:04 PM IST

A local body in Nepal has officially registered the nation's first same-sex marriage, making the country the second in Asia to give recognition to same-sex couples. ... read..

MoS External Affairs & Education, Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, to visit Malaysia from Nov 30-Dec 2

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 7:19:44 PM IST

Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Education, Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, will visit Malaysia from November 30-December 2 to futher advance the India-Malaysia Enhanced Strategic Partnership. ... read..

Indigenous Ecuadorian community files lawsuit after being displaced 80 years ago

Washington DC | November 29, 2023 7:19:31 PM IST

More than 80 years after being displaced due to war, an indigenous community has won a court battle to regain ownership over its ancestral homeland in the Ecuadorian Amazon. ... read..

IDF confirms three soldiers thought captured were killed on October 7

Middle East | November 29, 2023 7:19:05 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 29 (ANI/TPS): The IDF on Tuesday revealed that three soldiers previously thought held captive by Hamas were in fact killed during the October 7 attack. The IDF said their bodies were taken to Gaza by Hamas. ... read..

Flight to Bangkok expected to continue subsequently with minor delays: Lufthansa Airline after flight diverted to Delhi

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 6:19:24 PM IST

After a Bangkok-bound flight was diverted to Delhi, Lufthansa Airlines informed that the flight to Bangkok is expected to continue subsequently with minor delays. ... read..

Australian envoy to India hails Arnold Dix's role in rescuing 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand tunnel

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 6:19:11 PM IST

The Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, expressed happiness on Wednesday over the involvement of Australian tunnelling expert Arnold Dix in the Uttarkashi tunnel rescue operation and said that "it's a matter of great pride." ... read..

London: BNM holds protest in UK against forced disappearances, extrajudicial killing of Baloch youth

London | November 29, 2023 6:19:07 PM IST

Baloch National Movement UK Chapter protested at Trafalgar Square in London, United Kingdom against the forced disappearances and extrajudicial killings of Baloch youth by the so-called Counter Terrorism Department (CTD). ... read..

"Afghan consulates reopened in Mumbai, Hydrabad", claims Taliban Minister Stanikzai

Kabul | November 29, 2023 6:18:54 PM IST

The Taliban-appointed Deputy Political Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai said that the Afghan consulates in Mumbai and Hyderabad have been reopened and started functioning in the country, The Khaama Press reported o ... read..

Wife of celebrated Ukrainian military chief poisoned by heavy metals

Kyiv | November 29, 2023 6:18:48 PM IST

The wife of Ukrainian military spy chief Kyrylo Budanov has been poisoned with heavy metals and is undergoing treatment, Al Jazeera reported citing a Ukrainian official. ... read..

US offers air defence version of Stryker armoured fighting vehicles to India

By Ajit K Dubey New Delhi | November 29, 2023 5:20:07 PM IST

The US government has offered the Stryker armoured fighting vehicle's air defence system version which can be deployed in high altitude areas to take out enemy aircraft to the Indian military. ... read..

US Envoy to India eric Garcetti inaugurates "Hump World War-II' museum in Arunachal Pradesh

Siang (Arunachal Pradesh) | November 29, 2023 5:20:01 PM IST

The US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti along with Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the 'Hump World War- II' museum at Pasighat in East Siang district on Wednesday. ... read..

Lankan LoP Sajith Premadasa meets economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia, discusses economic policies

Colombo | November 29, 2023 5:19:57 PM IST

Sri Lanka's Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa and the leader of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) hosted an interactive session with noted economist and intellectual Montek Singh Ahluwalia. ... read..

Freed Israeli hostages undergoing medical, psychological evaluations

Middle East | November 29, 2023 4:20:19 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 29 (ANI/TPS): The ten Israeli captives released by Hamas on Tuesday night are undergoing medical and psychological evaluations on Wednesday morning. ... read..

India constitutes high-level committee to look into security concerns raised by US on criminal nexus

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 3:20:16 PM IST

India on Wednesday said it has constituted a high-level enquiry committee to look into all the relevant aspects regarding the concerns shared by the United States on bilateral security cooperation. ... read..

Nepal to hold National Assembly election on January 25

Kathmandu | November 29, 2023 3:20:01 PM IST

The Nepal government announced on Wednesday, January 25, 2024, as the date to hold the elections to fill 20 vacant seats of the upper house. ... read..

US: Chinese Navy ignored distress calls of hijacked Israeli ship

Middle East | November 29, 2023 3:19:50 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 29 (ANI/TPS): Chinese naval vessels ignored repeated distress calls from an Israeli-owned commercial tanker that was under attack on Sunday, the Pentagon said on Monday. ... read..

President Herzog honors author and peace activist murdered on October 7

Middle East | November 29, 2023 3:19:35 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 29 (ANI/TPS): President of Israel Isaac Herzog on Tuesday met with members of the family of the late Lilach Kipnis, a member of Kibbutz Be'eri who was murdered at the age of 60 during the October 7 massacre, along with her husb ... read..

Window to address climate change closing rapidly: IUCN seven Commissions ahead of COP28

By Vishu Adhana Dubai | November 29, 2023 3:19:33 PM IST

The window of opportunity to address climate change and biodiversity loss is closing rapidly, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) seven Commissions asserted in a clarion call ahead of the COP28 Summit in Dubai. ... read..

International Buddhist Confederation organizes two-day General Assembly to elect office bearers

By Aanchal Kumari New Delhi | November 29, 2023 2:20:03 PM IST

A two-day General Assembly Meeting was held by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), a global Buddhist platform, in New Delhi with the aim to elect office bearers of the world body for the next three years. ... read..

Husband-wife fight on-board makes Bangkok-bound Lufthansa flight divert to Delhi

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 1:19:49 PM IST

A Lufthansa flight bound for Bangkok from Munich was diverted to Delhi on Wednesday due to unruly passenger behaviour. ... read..

"Unruly passenger offloaded, aircraft ready for push back": Lufthansa after flight diverted to Delhi

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 1:18:57 PM IST

Lufthansa Airlines have informed that after the Bangkok-bound flight was diverted to Delhi, the "unruly passenger" of German nationality has been offloaded in the national capital on Wednesday. ... read..

US: Koch network endorses Nikki Haley in GOP presidential primary

Washington DC | November 29, 2023 12:20:46 PM IST

The influential network associated with billionaire Charles Koch has announced the endorsement of Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley in the GOP primary, CNN reported. ... read..

Finland closes remaining checkpoint crossing on Russian border

Europe | November 29, 2023 12:20:42 PM IST

The last operating checkpoint on Finland's Russian border will close on Thursday, completely closing off the NATO (North-Atlantic Treaty Organisation) country's eastern border with Russia for two weeks, CNN has reported. ... read..

Pope Francis to miss COP28 event in Dubai due to health concerns

Doha | November 29, 2023 12:20:36 PM IST

Amidst health concerns, Pope Francis has cancelled his trip to the United Nations climate summit event being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Vatican News reported. ... read..

Budapest: Meenakashi Lekhi addresses conference on 75 years of India-Hungary relations

Budapest | November 29, 2023 12:20:34 PM IST

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi on Tuesday addressed a conference on the 75 years of India-Hungary relations and elaborated on New Delhi's vision of 'Amrit Kaal' and a brighter future of relations. ... read..

US supports extension in Israel-Hamas conflict pause: White House ahead of Blinken's visit to Israel

Washington DC | November 29, 2023 11:21:37 AM IST

The United States supports further extension in the operational pause between Israel and Hamas to secure the release of all the hostages in captivity, the White House said on Tuesday. ... read..

Pakistan authorities carried out 'widespread abuses' against Afghan refugees: Human Rights Watch

New York | November 29, 2023 11:21:30 AM IST

The Pakistan authorities committed "widespread abuses" against Afghans living in the country to compel them to return to Afghanistan leading to a situation of humanitarian crisis, Human Rights Watch said in a statement on Wednesday. ... read..

"Wonderful Achievement": Australian PM hails rescue of 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand tunnel

Canberra | November 29, 2023 10:20:36 AM IST

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed the Indian authorities for successfully carrying out the rescue operation to evacuate 41 workers who were trapped inside the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand. ... read..

Member states can ban religious symbols in public workplaces: EU top court

Luxembourg City | November 29, 2023 10:20:24 AM IST

The European Union's top court on Tuesday ruled that a public administration can ban staff from visibly wearing any sign that reveals "philosophical or religious beliefs", in order to create a "neutral administrative environment", Politico reported. ... read..

"India has walked the talk on climate change": Indian envoy ahead of PM Modi's visit for COP28

Dubai | November 29, 2023 9:19:51 AM IST

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for the COP28 Summit, Indian Ambassador to UAE, Sanjay Sudhir said on Tuesday that New Delhi has always walked the talk on the issue of climate change. ... read..

"India has zero-tolerance approach to terrorism": Ruchira Kamboj reaffirms long-standing relationship with Palestine

New York | November 29, 2023 8:19:55 AM IST

On the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, India's permanent representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, reaffirmed India's long-standing relationship with the Palestinian people and its support for a neg ... read..

Indian envoy to UK praises 'heroic acts' as 41 trapped workers rescued from Uttarkashi tunnel

London | November 29, 2023 7:20:06 AM IST

Following the evacuation of 41 trapped workers in the Uttarkashi tunnel, Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, called it one of the most "heroic acts" of rescue ever in India. ... read..

Pakistan: Two terrorists killed in Balochistan's Kalat

Islamabad | November 29, 2023 7:20:03 AM IST

Two terrorists were killed by Pakistan security forces in Balochistan's Kalat district on Tuesday night, as reported by Pakistan-based Dawn. ... read..

Net zero asset manager HYCAP Group expands to UAE

Images | November 29, 2023 7:20:00 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 29 (ANI/WAM): HYCAP Group, the UK-based net zero asset management company with clean hydrogen at its core, has opened an office in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to support its strategic expansion to the region. ... read..

'UNICEF Innocenti Youth Foresight Playbook' launched at Dubai Future Forum 2023

Middle East | November 29, 2023 7:19:58 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 29 (ANI/WAM): The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today launched the "UNICEF Innocenti Youth Foresight Playbook", which represents a milestone in the evolution of UNICEF's Youth Foresight Fellowship initiative aiming to g ... read..

UAE: Vibrant Textile Expo 2023 begins at Expo Centre Sharjah

Middle East | November 29, 2023 7:19:56 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 29 (ANI/WAM): Showcasing the wares of over 60 exhibitors, the Vibrant Textile Expo 2023 launched today at Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS). ... read..

Israel Prison releases 30 Palestinian prisoners on fifth day of Israel-Hamas truce

Tel Aviv | November 29, 2023 6:20:16 AM IST

As a part of an extended truce deal, Israel Prison released 30 Palestinian prisoners on Tuesday, reported The Times of Israel. ... read..

UK Parliamentarians laud India's anti-terror efforts, stress peace at 26/11 Mumbai attacks memorial event

London | November 29, 2023 5:19:54 AM IST

Highlighting the impact of terror attacks in India, the Parliament members of the UK commended the country for its dedicated efforts in combating terrorism and emphasized the crucial need for fostering peace and prosperity. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar commends grit and determination after successful rescue of Silkyari tunnel workers

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 4:20:20 AM IST

After the successful evacuation of all 41 workers who were trapped inside Uttarakhand's Silkyari tunnel for 17 days, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday expressed gratitude to all those who were behind the rescue operation. ... read..

US Embassy in India breaks record, issues over 140,000 student visas

Washington, DC | November 29, 2023 4:20:18 AM IST

The US Embassy and its consulates in India have issued an all-time record of over 140,000 student visas between October 2022 and September 2023. ... read..

Hamas releases 12 more hostages on first day of extended truce deal

Tel Aviv | November 29, 2023 4:20:16 AM IST

Hamas on Tuesday released 12 more hostages including two foreign nationals on the first day of the extended truce between Israel and Hamas, as reported by the Jerusalem Post. ... read..

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