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Dinkar Asthana concurrently accredited as India's next Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 3:20:15 AM IST

Dinkar Asthana, currently serving as the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Senegal, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to Guinea-Bissau. ... read..

'Never forget, never forgive, never again' stance on terrorism: Indian envoy to UK

London | November 29, 2023 3:20:13 AM IST

Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, emphasised on Tuesday that India's approach to such egregious acts of terror is, was and will always be "Never forget, never forgive, and never again." ... read..

Reliance on China reduced to some extent after PLI scheme: PHARMEXCIL Chairman

By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 12:21:14 AM IST

The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has helped India reduce its reliance on China for imports. The scheme offers incentives to manufacturers to set up and expand production facilities in India. ... read..

HCT participate in WorldSkills Asia Abu Dhabi Competition 2023

Middle East | November 29, 2023 12:21:08 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 28 (ANI/WAM): The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) are participating in the WorldSkills Asia Abu Dhabi Competition 2023. ... read..

"An immense achievement": Australian envoy praises rescue of 41 tunnel workers in Uttarakhand

New Delhi | November 29, 2023 12:21:04 AM IST

Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, hailed the rescue of 41 workers, who were trapped inside a collapsed portion of an under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand for 16 days, on Tuesday. ... read..

UAE President receives Qatari Emir's invitation to participate in GCC Summit

Middle East | November 29, 2023 12:21:02 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 28 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a written message from Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, including an invitation to participate in the 44th session of the GCC Supreme Council i ... read..

National Centre of Meteorology to highlight UAE's contributions to improving water sustainability globally

General News | November 29, 2023 12:21:00 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], November 28 (ANI/WAM): The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has announced its participation in the COP28 Conference of the Parties that will be held in Dubai Expo City from November 30-December 12. ... read..

Futurists at Dubai Future Forum call for creation of UN framework to solve global challenges

General News | November 29, 2023 12:20:58 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], November 28 (ANI/WAM): Governments and the United Nations should create an internationally adopted framework specifically designed to help solve global challenges, a world-leading futurist told the Dubai Future Forum 2023, the world's largest ... read..

Freed child hostage was tortured by Hamas

Middle East | November 29, 2023 12:20:50 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 28 (ANI/TPS): Eitan Yahalomi, age 12, was one of the nine child hostages released from captivity on Monday night. On Tuesday, his aunt, Devora Cohen, revealed that Eitan was tortured while in captivity. ... read..

Lahore High Court directs markets and restaurants for early closure amid surge in smog

Lahore | November 29, 2023 12:20:46 AM IST

The Lahore High Court (LHC) ordered officials on Tuesday to shut down all businesses by 10 p.m. every day in an attempt to combat the city's rising pollution levels, ARY News reported. ... read..

Egypt putting heavy pressure on Yahya Sinwar to release Israeli hostages

General News | November 29, 2023 12:20:37 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 28 (ANI/TPS): As Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their temporary ceasefire by two days, Egypt has been placing heavy pressure on Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. ... read..

Benjamin Netanyahu visits IDF Intelligence Branch

Middle East | November 29, 2023 12:20:23 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 28 (ANI/TPS): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the IDF Intelligence Branch Document and Technical Input Collection Unit at the Glilot base on Tuesday. ... read..

Freed Israeli siblings from Hamas captivity shocked to hear mother's murder

Tel Aviv | November 28, 2023 11:23:05 PM IST

Teenage siblings, who spent 50-days in Hamas' captivity in Gaza with the hope of reuniting with their mother, were shattered when they came to know the harsh reality that their mother has been murdered on October 7 attack in Israel. ... read..

Virgin Atlantic flies world's first 100 pc Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight from Heathrow to JFK

London | November 28, 2023 11:22:44 PM IST

One of Virgin Atlantic's Boeing 787s on Tuesday took off for the world's first 100 per cent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) flight from London's Heathrow to New York's John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport, according to the official website of the U ... read..

COP28 set to kick off in Dubai from Nov 30; UAE hopeful for deal on renewable energy tripling, doubling energy efficiency

New Delhi | November 28, 2023 11:22:10 PM IST

The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties (COP28), is set to kick off in Dubai on Thursday, where the host country is hoping to land a deal on the tripling of renewable energy and double the energy efficiency improveme ... read..

India, IEA discuss cooperation, global energy outlook

New Delhi | November 28, 2023 11:22:08 PM IST

Secretary, Economic Relations, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Dammu Ravi, on Tuesday met a delegation of the International Energy Agency (IEA) in the national capital. ... read..

"We are not giving up": Israel's envoy to India on war against Hamas

New Delhi | November 28, 2023 11:21:48 PM IST

Israel's Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, reiterated on Tuesday that the Jewish nation is not going to give up the aim of making sure that Hamas will not be able to carry out such acts against country ever and vowed to 'fight until victory.' ... read..

CIA Director, Mossad chief in secret talks to expand Israel-Hamas hostage swap: Report

Doha | November 28, 2023 11:21:42 PM IST

CIA Director William J Burns held undisclosed talks in Qatar with Israel's Mossad chief and Qatar's prime minister to facilitate an extensive deal between Israel and Hamas, The Washington Post reported. ... read..

Malaysia: Enraged wild elephants tramples car on highway after collision with calf

Kuala Lumpur | November 28, 2023 11:21:40 PM IST

A herd of wild elephants in Malaysia trampled a car on a major highway after it collided with a young elephant calf, CNN reported, citing local authorities. ... read..

India-Sri Lanka joint military exercise 'Mitra Shakti 2023' culminates in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra) | November 28, 2023 11:21:15 PM IST

The joint military exercise between India and Sri Lanka culminated on Tuesday at the Southern Command Foreign Training Node, Aundh in Pune. ... read..

Pakistan: PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat gets protective bail in two cases

Islamabad | November 28, 2023 11:21:12 PM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's senior vice president Sher Afzal Marwat was granted protective bail in two cases by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday, ARY News reported. ... read..

US: Southwest Airlines passenger opens emergency exit, climbs on plane's wing

New Orleans | November 28, 2023 11:21:10 PM IST

A man on a Southwest Airlines flight opened an emergency exit door and climbed onto the plane's wing on Sunday while the aircraft was at a gate at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport, authorities said, CNN reported. ... read..

Karachi smog crisis: Urgent call for public to wear masks

Karachi | November 28, 2023 11:21:08 PM IST

Karachi's deteriorating air quality has prompted Sindh caretaker Chief Minister, Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar, to advocate for widespread usage of masks, ARY News reported. ... read..

US envoy Eric Garcetti welcomes NASA administrator Bill Nelson in India

New Delhi | November 28, 2023 11:21:02 PM IST

Welcoming NASA Administrator Bill Nelson to India on Tuesday, United States Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said that he is excited to see how India and the US can further share interest in space. ... read..

Pakistan: Domestic dispute claims five lives in Dera Ismail Khan

Islamabad | November 28, 2023 11:20:55 PM IST

In a harrowing domestic dispute, at least five members of a family were shot dead in Dera Ismail Khan, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News reported on Tuesday. ... read..

League of Arab States commemorates International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People

New Delhi | November 28, 2023 11:20:47 PM IST

The League of Arab States on Tuesday commemorated the 'International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People' at the Palestinian Embassy in New Delhi. ... read..

Violent clash erupts between Israel and Hamas, both sides allege violation of truce

Gaza Border | November 28, 2023 11:20:46 PM IST

Israeli forces and Hamas terrorists clashed in northern Gaza on Tuesday, in a scuffle described by both sides as a violation of the ongoing humanitarian pause in fighting, CNN reported. ... read..

Karachi Police apprehends alleged 'May 9 rioter' involved in bus arson

Karachi | November 28, 2023 11:20:42 PM IST

Karachi police on Tuesday announced the arrest of an individual suspected of setting a bus on fire during the May 9 riots in the city, which ensued following the arrest of the Paksitan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman in the Al-Qadir Trust case, ARY News re ... read..

"Relieving end to difficult operation": Norweigian envoy hails rescue of trapped workers in Uttarakhand

New Delhi | November 28, 2023 11:20:17 PM IST

Norway's Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, commended the rescue team in Uttarakhand after all 41 workers trapped for 16 days in a collapsed portion of an under-construction tunnel in Uttarkashi were brought out safely on Tuesday evening. ... read..

Israel: Benny Gantz Meets with AIPAC Leaders

Middle East | November 28, 2023 11:20:15 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 28 (ANI/TPS): Benny Gantz, leader of the Blue and White Party in the Knesset and a minister without portfolio in Israel's special "War Cabinet" hosted a delegation of people from AIPAC - the America Israel Public Affairs Commit ... read..

Disease could kill more in Gaza than bombs: World Health Organisation

Gaza Border | November 28, 2023 11:20:13 PM IST

More lives in Gaza are at risk from diseases than bombings, warns the World Health Organisation (WHO) amid the ongoing Israeli siege, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Israel committed to return of all hostages, elimination of Hamas: PM Benjamin Netanyahu

Tel Aviv | November 28, 2023 11:20:10 PM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country is committed to ensuring the return of all hostages, the elimination of Hamas and the promise that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israeli citizens. ... read..

"Relieving end to difficult operation": Norwegian envoy hails rescue of trapped workers in Uttarakhand

New Delhi | November 28, 2023 11:20:08 PM IST

UAE Humanitarian Team reopens three schools in Chad after renovations

Middle East | November 28, 2023 11:20:06 PM IST

Amdjarass [Chad], November 28 (ANI/WAM): The UAE humanitarian team based in Amdjarass, Chad, inaugurated three newly renovated, rehabilitated, and furnished schools today. ... read..

Six teenagers go on trial for teachers murder in France

Paris | November 28, 2023 6:50:40 PM IST

Six teenagers are on trial behind closed doors in Paris for their alleged involvement in the 2020 beheading of French history teacher Samuel Paty, Al Jazeera has reported. ... read..

Myanmar's military junta faces biggest threat to its power since 2021 coup

Naypyidaw | November 28, 2023 6:50:38 PM IST

The ruling Junta in Myanmar has been losing vital military locations and border towns to well-armed ethnic militias that have collaborated with resistance forces to launch massive new offensives in recent weeks, CNN reported. ... read..

Pakistan: 2 female students injured in Multan college bus firing incident

Lahore | November 28, 2023 6:50:26 PM IST

Two female students sustained bullet injuries in Pakistan's Lahore after armed individuals in a car opened fire on a college bus near Multan Road, ARY News reported. ... read..

First of three US military planes to arrive in Egypt with humanitarian aid for Gaza

Washington, DC | November 28, 2023 6:50:16 PM IST

The White House on Tuesday announced that the first humanitarian aid flight facilitated by the US military is set to arrive in Egypt for civilians in Gaza amid the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas. ... read..

Pakistan: Sindh govt urges public to wear face masks amid worsening air quality

Sindh | November 28, 2023 6:49:45 PM IST

Sindh's caretaker Chief Minister, Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar, has called on the public to ensure the use of face masks amid Karachi's worsening air quality, ARY News reported. ... read..

'Sex and the City' star Cynthia Nixon joins hunger strike for Gaza outside White House

Washington, DC | November 28, 2023 6:49:41 PM IST

'Sex and the City' star Cynthia Nixon has joined a group of activists outside the White House, declaring their initiation of a hunger strike to express solidarity with Gaza, The Times of Israel reported on Tuesday. ... read..

Pakistan: Court rules Imran Khan's trial in cypher case to be conducted in Adiala jail

Islamabad | November 28, 2023 5:51:15 PM IST

A special court on Tuesday ruled that the hearing in the cypher case against former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will be conducted at the Adiala jail but in an open court, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..

New Zealand ditches smoking ban to fund tax cuts

Wellington | November 28, 2023 5:51:06 PM IST

New Zealand's newly-elected government has reversed a ground-breaking smoking ban initially aimed at saving lives and preventing youth from taking up smoking, CNN reported. ... read..

North Korean satellite captures photos of the White House, other strategic spaces of US

Seoul | November 28, 2023 5:51:00 PM IST

The military spy satellite that was launched by North Korea on November 21 has taken "in detail" photos of the White House, the Pentagon, and nuclear aircraft carriers docked at a US naval base, Yonhap News reported. ... read..

Heavy rainfall in Chagai leads to suspension of train services between Pakistan and Iran

Islamabad | November 28, 2023 5:50:29 PM IST

Heavy rainfall in Pakistan's Chagai has led to the suspension of train services between Pakistan and Iran, ARY News reported citing railway officials. ... read..

US: One of three Palestinian students shot in Vermont may never walk again

Washington DC | November 28, 2023 5:50:25 PM IST

One of the three 20-year-old Palestinian college students who were shot in Vermont, may never be able to move his legs again after a bullet struck his spine, CNN has reported. ... read..

Japan starts trial sales of 'morning-after pill' contraceptive drugs over-the-counter

Tokyo | November 28, 2023 3:51:31 PM IST

Japan has started trial sales of 'morning-after pills' to see if the contraceptive drugs can be sold over the counter without a doctor's prescription, Kyodo News reported on Tuesday. ... read..

Israel issues new warnings on dangers of Internet gaming

Middle East | November 28, 2023 3:51:21 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 28 (ANI/TPS): The Privacy Protection Authority of Israel's Justice Ministry published recommendations for the safe conduct of players in the virtual gaming community. This is for both gaming played through websites and home con ... read..

Afghan refugees being compelled to leave during "most challenging time": WFP

Kabul | November 28, 2023 3:51:19 PM IST

World Food Program (WFP) Director in Afghanistan, Hsiao-Wei Lee, has expressed deep concern regarding the forced deportation of refugees from Pakistan ahead of the harsh winter season, Khaama Press reported. ... read..

Seven Israeli children still held hostage in Gaza

Middle East | November 28, 2023 3:51:15 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 28 (ANI/TPS): Seven Israeli children and two Israelis who were only 18 when taken captive are still being held hostage in Gaza. ... read..

UAE: PureHealth launches 'Dawak' digital pharmacy platform

Middle East | November 28, 2023 3:51:01 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 28 (ANI/WAM): PureHealth has launched Dawak, an online digital pharmacy platform, to simplify how patients access, purchase, and consume their medication throughout the UAE. ... read..

UAE: World's top futurists reveal key ingredients of 'good global future' at Dubai Future Forum

Middle East | November 28, 2023 3:50:56 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], November 28 (ANI/WAM): Some of the world's leading futurists revealed what they believe are the most essential facets of a just and equitable future on planet Earth. ... read..

Russia: Court extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich

Moscow | November 28, 2023 3:50:54 PM IST

A Russian court has extended the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich for a third time since he was taken into custody in March on an allegation of espionage, The Wall Street Journal reported. Gershkovich, who is being held at Moscow ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf to conduct intra-party polls as per Election Commission order

Islamabad | November 28, 2023 3:50:43 PM IST

The core committee of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will be conducting intra-party elections within the time frame given by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Geo News reported citing The News reported on Tuesday. ... read..

UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed, Danish FM discuss latest regional developments

Middle East | November 28, 2023 3:50:18 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 28 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during a phone call with Lars Lokke Rasmussen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, the latest developments in the Middle East reg ... read..

Death toll reaches 10; around 2,500 rescued as heavy snowstorm batters Ukraine

Kyiv | November 28, 2023 3:50:13 PM IST

At least 10 people were killed while 23 more including two children were left injured in Ukraine on Tuesday morning as the country was battered by severe storms, Kyiv Independent reported citing Ukraine Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko. ... read..

UAE: Abu Dhabi shines with 4,800 geometric shapes for 52nd National Day

Middle East | November 28, 2023 3:50:07 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 28 (ANI/WAM): Abu Dhabi City Municipality has adorned the streets with 4,800 illuminating geometric shapes to mark the 52nd National Day. The initiative symbolises unity, creating a festive atmosphere for Emiratis and residents. ... read..

Israel receives list of Israeli hostages set to be released today

Tel Aviv | November 28, 2023 2:51:00 PM IST

Israel has received the list of Israeli hostages to be released today by Hamas as part of the extended truce agreement reached on Monday, The Times of Israel reported, citing the Israel Prime Minister's office. ... read..

UAE: Gujarat Home Minister attends India Global Forum, opens on business opportunities in Gujarat

Dubai | November 28, 2023 2:50:58 PM IST

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi attended the India Global Forum Middle East and Africa 2023 in Dubai and elaborated on the state's achievements and business opportunities aiming to attract investments ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. ... read..

UAE: Foreign Secretary Kwatra holds multiple meetings on expanding bilateral ties, I2U2 initiative

Abu Dhabi | November 28, 2023 2:50:30 PM IST

Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra during his ongoing visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held multiple rounds of meetings with UAE leaders on issues ranging from bilateral relationships, issues of mutual interest and the I2U2 initiative. ... read..

"Those who cannot handle reality will leave X" says Elon Musk

Washington, DC | November 28, 2023 2:49:56 PM IST

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that those who cannot handle reality will leave social media platform X due to Community Notes. ... read..

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan not presented before court at Federal Judicial Complex

Islamabad | November 28, 2023 1:50:12 PM IST

Adiala jail authorities, citing "security risks" did not present former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan before the special court at Islamabad's Federal Judicial Complex (FJC) on Tuesday, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..

US Secy of State Anthony Blinken looks to conclude "durable" peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia

Moscow | November 28, 2023 12:50:15 PM IST

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has held talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the possibility of concluding a peace treaty between the two states. ... read..

Meenakashi Lekhi to visit Hungary, Republic of Bulgaria from Nov 28-Dec 1

New Delhi | November 28, 2023 12:50:11 PM IST

Union Minister of State (MoS) Meenakashi Lekhi will be visiting Hungary and the Republic of Bulgaria from November 28-December 1 aiming to further bolster India's bilateral ties with these countries. ... read..

Pakistan: Imran Khan to be produced before special court at federal judicial complex today

Islamabad | November 28, 2023 11:50:53 AM IST

The Islamabad police have set up a team of well-equipped police and paramilitary officials to present former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan before a special court at the Federal Judicial Complex on Tuesday in connection with a case lodged under the Of ... read..

"India asking for evidence so that Canada can conclude its investigation" says Indian envoy to Canada Sanjay Verma

Ottawa | November 28, 2023 11:50:22 AM IST

Indian High Commissioner in Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma said that, and India is only asking for "specific and relevant" evidence in the killing of India designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar so that it can help Canada in reaching the conclusion of the ... read..

Israeli commander explains role of Iron Dome in intercepting rockets, minimising casualties

Tel Aviv | November 28, 2023 10:54:30 AM IST

Israeli commander Doron Gavish explained the workings of the Iron Dome system as part of a multi-layered defence system that has helped Israel intercept thousands of rockets from multiple targets. ... read..

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit Israel, West Bank this week

Washington DC | November 28, 2023 10:54:20 AM IST

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Israel, the West Bank, Belgium, North Macedonia and UAE this week. It is Blinken's third visit to Israel since Hamas launched an attack on southern Israel on October 7. ... read..

"World is much more than Europe": Russian Minister Lavrov echoes EAM Jaishankar on changing global order

Moscow | November 28, 2023 9:52:44 AM IST

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov cited the statement of External Affairs Minister S Jaishanakar while elaborating on the change in global structure and multipolarity due to the rise of players like Global South and Global East. ... read..

India cooperating with US investigation as information legally tenable, Canada yet to share proper evidence: Indian Envoy to Canada

Ottawa | November 28, 2023 9:52:27 AM IST

India's High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma said that Indian government is cooperating with an American investigation into alleged thwarted assassination attempt and not Canada's probe into the June killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh ... read..

UAE: Nahyan bin Mubarak visits WorldSkills Asia 2023

Middle East | November 28, 2023 8:52:17 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 28 (ANI/WAM): UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan said that the UAE's leadership values the country's achievements in promoting peaceful, academic and scientific coexistence among nation ... read..

UAE: 2nd WorldSkills Asia Competition enriches skills of future generations

Middle East | November 28, 2023 8:52:16 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 28 (ANI/WAM): The second WorldSkills Asia Competition showcases a diverse range of skills for young participants, including information technology network systems management, electronics and electrical connections, engineering dr ... read..

China grows more masterful in its employment of "useful idiots"

Asia | November 28, 2023 8:52:08 AM IST

Every country likes to promote itself, but China has more reasons than most to do so. With few real friends and allies around the world, an Orwellian police surveillance state at home, and coercive bullying abroad, China is always on the lookout for schem ... read..

Three dead as storm hits Russia, Ukraine's Black Sea coast

Moscow | November 28, 2023 7:51:51 AM IST

At least three persons were killed after a deadly storm in the Black Sea region flooded roads in Russia-occupied Crimea and Ukraine, as reported by Al Jazeera. ... read..

Israel approves list of 50 women prisoners to be released for extended truce

Tel Aviv | November 28, 2023 7:51:49 AM IST

The Israeli government has approved the inclusion of 50 women prisoners in the list of prisoners eligible for release as part of an agreement to extend a temporary truce with Hamas in Gaza, reported The Times of Israel. ... read..

USD 128 billion in US company deals during Dubai Airshow: US Ambassador

Middle East | November 28, 2023 7:51:47 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 28 (ANI/WAM): Martina A. Strong, the Ambassador of the United States to the United Arab Emirates revealed that American companies secured over USD 128 billion in deals for cutting-edge American technology, innovative products, an ... read..

NASA administrator Bill Nelson lands in India to strengthen NASA-ISRO relationship

New Delhi | November 28, 2023 7:51:45 AM IST

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson touched down in India on Tuesday, expressing his enthusiasm for a week of meetings and events aimed at strengthening the partnership between NASA and ISRO. ... read..

Earthquake swarm strikes Pakistan, New Guinea, Xizang in early Tuesday hours

Islamabad | November 28, 2023 6:47:13 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolted Pakistan on Tuesday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). ... read..

US President Biden welcomes extended 2-day truce deal between Israel, Hamas

Washington DC | November 28, 2023 5:47:26 AM IST

US President Joe Biden on Monday welcomed the additional two-day truce between Israel and Hamas after Qatar's successful mediation, as reported by The Times of Israel. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 6.5 hits near North Coast of New Guinea

Port Moresby | November 28, 2023 5:47:20 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 on a richer scale hit Near N. Coast of New Guinea in the early hours of Tuesday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 strikes Tibet's Xizang

Xizang | November 28, 2023 5:47:12 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 on the Richter Scale struck Xizang on Tuesday early morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

11 Israeli hostages released by Hamas on fourth day of truce

Tel Aviv | November 28, 2023 4:51:59 AM IST

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the release of 11 Israeli hostages on the fourth day of the truce to the Red Cross on Tuesday, as reported by The Times of Israel. ... read..

Families of Israeli hostages outside Red Cross DC plead for release, draw parallels to victims of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack

By Reena Bhardwaj

Washington, DC | November 28, 2023 4:51:58 AM IST

Relatives of Israelis abducted by Hamas last month assembled outside the headquarters of the American Red Cross in DC on Sunday to urge the international community to maintain pressure and demand the release of their family members. ... read..

'Fantastic...tremendous impression': Danish, Norwegian envoys laud Dev Deepawali celebrations in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | November 28, 2023 3:47:28 AM IST

On the occasion of Dev Deepawali, Varanasi brightened up in beautiful lights on Monday, where Freddy Svane, Ambassador of Denmark to India, celebrated the festival with his wife and described the experience as 'fantastic.' ... read..

Dual radiance: India's Dev Deepawali, Thailand's enchanting Loy Krathong illuminate the night

By Suchitra Mukherjee

Sukhumvit | November 28, 2023 1:48:08 AM IST

Today, as India celebrates Kartik Poornima and Dev Dipawali, Thailand also marks Loy Krathong, known as Thailand's festival of lights on the river. ... read..

Hostage-prisoner swap: Qatar announces truce extension in Gaza Strip by two days

Doha | November 27, 2023 11:48:44 PM IST

Qatar has successfully negotiated an agreement between Israel and Hamas to extend the four-day truce between them by an additional two days, Doha's foreign ministry spokesperson said. ... read..

UAE: ADJD released 82,000 electronic judicial rulings through publication since 2020

Middle East | November 27, 2023 11:48:41 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 27 (ANI/WAM): The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) released over 82,000 judicial rulings on its website between 2020 and the third quarter of 2023 to promote legal and cognitive awareness in society, ensure the integrity and ... read..

"Experience like none other...struck by beauty": Dev Deepawali celebrations captivate envoys, delegates in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | November 27, 2023 11:48:23 PM IST

As Varanasi illuminated in a grand celebration of 'Dev Deepawali' on Monday, several envoys and delegates were left spellbound by the experience, as many called it an "incredible" experience. ... read..

Gilgit-Baltistan residents hold protest, demand proper share in taxes

Gilgit-Baltistan | November 27, 2023 11:47:57 PM IST

Ever since the illegal occupation of Gilgit-Baltistan by Pakistan, the people of the region have been facing difficulties. The people of Gilgit-Baltistan have never been granted the rights they deserve, as successive governments in Islamabad have continue ... read..

Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition sees action-packed agenda of vibrant exhibitions, events

Middle East | November 27, 2023 11:47:50 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], November 27 (ANI/WAM): Day One of the Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition (ADIFE) has drawn to a close bringing together participants from across the government, industry, agriculture and Food Beverage (FB) sectors to witness a rich range ... read..

Hamas terrorists admit taking hostages to Shifa hospital

Middle East | November 27, 2023 11:47:48 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 27 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) released footage on Monday of two Hamas terrorists explaining to interrogators how they used an ambulance to kidnap Thai and Nepalese agricultural workers during the massacre ... read..

Indian women break the gender pay barrier in Ireland

Dublin | November 27, 2023 11:47:45 PM IST

Indian women in Ireland have broken a major glass ceiling to emerge as the highest median weekly earners in the country. ... read..

COP28 Director General leads discussion on leveraging technology for climate action

Middle East | November 27, 2023 11:47:33 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], November 27 (ANI/WAM): Ambassador Majid Al-Suwaidi, Director General Special Representative of the COP28 Presidency, led a session at the Dubai Future Forum on harnessing the power of technology to support climate action. ... read..

Pakistan: Rainwater goes waste as govt fails to create storage facilities

Lahore | November 27, 2023 10:55:58 PM IST

Despite Pakistan being inundated by monsoon rains, resulting in widespread water accumulation, the authorities have consistently failed to establish adequate water storage facilities, ARY News reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Anti-terrorism court issues arrest orders for PML-N leader Marriyum Aurangzeb

Islamabad | November 27, 2023 10:55:49 PM IST

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday issued arrest orders for Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Marriyum Aurangzeb in a hate speech case and asked authorities to present her in court on December 9, Pakistan-based The News International report ... read..

Houthis fire missiles at US destroyer after trying to hijack Israel-linked ship

Middle East | November 27, 2023 10:55:44 PM IST

Etl Aviv [Israel], November 27 (ANI/TPS): US Centcom said that two ballistic missiles were fired in the direction of the USS Mason in the Gulf of Aden on Sunday night. ... read..

Suspect arrested in killing of three Palestinian college students in US

Vermont | November 27, 2023 10:55:42 PM IST

The suspect in the killing of three Palestinian college students in Burlington, Vermont, was arrested on Sunday (local time), according to CNN. ... read..

Pak accountability court sends Imran Khan on judicial remand in Al Qadir Trust case

Islamabad | November 27, 2023 10:55:30 PM IST

Pakistan's accountability court on Monday turned down the National Accountability Bureau's (NAB)'s request for an extension of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan's physical remand and sent him on judicial remand in the Al Qadir Trust Case, Dawn rep ... read..

White House uncertain about release of more American hostages on Monday

Washington, DC | November 27, 2023 10:54:40 PM IST

The White House said it's uncertain if more American hostages will be released from Gaza on Monday. This is the fourth and possibly final day of a truce between Israel and Hamas, CNN reported. ... read..

Harin Fernando appointed as Sri Lanka's new sports minister

Colombo | November 27, 2023 10:54:29 PM IST

Harin Fernando has assumed the role of Sri Lanka's new Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs. Alongside his new appointment, Fernando will retain his existing portfolios of Tourism and Land, local media reported. ... read..

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