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Pakistan witnessed rise in attacks on high profile targets in March: Report

Islamabad | April 4, 2024 9:59:55 PM IST

Pakistan has been witnessing a rise in attacks on high-profile targets within the country, an Islamabad-based think tank, the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), said in its report. ... read..

Dubai Ambulance responds to 235,000 emergencies in 2023 with record-breaking response time

Asia | April 4, 2024 9:59:47 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 4 (ANI/WAM): The Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services played a critical role in responding to emergencies involving 235,394 individuals in 2023, and achieved a record average response time of 7.5 minutes, a 13 per cent improveme ... read..

UAE: Banking sector sees AED 25 billion surge in new savings deposits over 12 months, marking 10 per cent growth

Asia | April 4, 2024 9:59:40 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 4 (ANI/WAM): Savings deposits in the UAE's banking sector, excluding interbank deposits, attracted around AED 25 billion to reach AED270.48 billion at the end of January 2024, compared to about AED USD 245.54 billion in January 2023 ... read..

"People of Tamil Nadu should know truth": Jaishankar slams DMK over Kachchatheevu island issue

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 4, 2024 9:59:31 PM IST

Coming down heavily on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that DMK was kept in the loop during the negotiations between the then-Central government and Sri Lanka over the Kachchatheevu island. ... read..

NSA Ajit Doval holds talks with Iran's Security official Ali Akbar Ahmadian in Kazakhstan

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 6:58:58 PM IST

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held discussions with the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Ali Akbar Ahmadian, in Kazakhstan on Tuesday. ... read..

"Most eligible recipient": Sri Lankan monk on presenting sacred Buddha relics to Dalai Lama

Colombo | April 4, 2024 6:58:49 PM IST

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has accomplished more for Buddhism than anyone in history and thus makes him the most eligible person to recieve Lord Buddha's sacred Kapilavastu relics according to Sri Lankan Buddhist monk Waskaduwe Mahindawansa Mahan ... read..

Now able to get in touch with two Indians missing after Taiwan earthquake: MEA

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 6:58:21 PM IST

Two Indian nationals who were missing after the Taiwan earthquake have been contacted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and they are safe, MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday. ... read..

Directors of CBI, Brazilian Federal Police reaffirm commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation in combating crime

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 5:58:09 PM IST

A high-level delegation led by the Director of the Brazilian Federal Police, Valdecy Urquiza, visited CBI Headquarters in Delhi on Wednesday. Urquiza held discussions with CBI Director Praveen Sood and senior officials of the CBI. ... read..

Have not asked India to reduce buying Russian oil, says US treasury official

New Delhi, | April 4, 2024 5:57:54 PM IST

The United States has not asked India to stop or reduce its oil imports from Russia and nor has it sanctioned any Indian entity for buying and refining crude oil purchased from Russia since the beginning of its war with Ukraine, according senior American ... read..

'Totally unacceptable...Toughest legal action will be taken': Jaishankar on Indians duped into joining Russian army

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 4, 2024 5:57:42 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said "toughest legal action" will be taken against agents who duped students from Kerala into fighting for Russia in its war againt Ukraine. ... read..

India's position on PoK not of one party but of whole nation: Jaishankar

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 4, 2024 4:59:02 PM IST

Reaffirming India's stand that Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) is an integral part of India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that this is not just the Bharatiya Janata Party's position but that of the whole country. ... read..

PoK activists stage anti-Pakistan protest outside UN, demand dismantling of terror camps

Geneva | April 4, 2024 4:58:50 PM IST

The political activists from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) organised a protest against Pakistan to highlight the hardships faced by local residents due to various issues, including the increasing presence of terrorism and fundamentalism. ... read..

'Modi ki guarantee' for Indian citizens residing abroad: EAM Jaishankar

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 4, 2024 4:58:48 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday shed light on the impact of the "Modi ki guarantee" on Indian citizens residing abroad while holding a press conference on Thursday at Thiruvananthapuram, kerala. ... read..

Biden, Netanyahu to speak on phone following Gaza aid workers' deaths

Washington, DC | April 4, 2024 4:58:41 PM IST

US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to speak today in their first phone call since an Israeli airstrike killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza, CNN reported. ... read..

Hong Kong sees 57.2 per cent jump in property sales in March

Asia | April 4, 2024 4:58:33 PM IST

Hong Kong, April 4 (ANI/WAM): Property sales in Hong Kong rose 57.2 per cent in March from the previous month, a clear sign that the market was largely buoyed by the government's lifting of all property cooling measures in its 2024-2025 Budget. ... read..

"Forcing Russia to sell oil at bigger discounts to India": US treasury official hails price cap policy on Russian oil

By Ashoke Raj New Delhi | April 4, 2024 2:58:24 PM IST

Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy of the United States Department of Treasury, Eric Van Nostrand on Thursday hailed its country's decision to implement price cap on Russian oil after the latter invaded its neighbouring Ukraine and said that the deci ... read..

Taiwan earthquake: 9 dead, 1,038 injured; rescue operations underway

Taipei | April 4, 2024 1:59:17 PM IST

The search for the missing continues following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake centered in Hualien that struck Taiwan on Wednesday morning, Central News Agency Focus Taiwan reported. ... read..

Taiwan detects seven Chinese naval vessels, three military aircraft encircling it

Taipei | April 4, 2024 1:58:54 PM IST

The Ministry of National Defence (MND) tracked seven Chinese naval vessels and three military aircraft around Taiwan between 6 am on Wednesday and 6 am on Thursday, reported Taiwan News. ... read..

Indian Navy brings 9 pirates caught off Somalia to Mumbai, hands over to local police

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 12:58:18 PM IST

All nine pirates involved in piracy were apprehended on Wednesday after Indian Navy ships INS Trishul and INS Sumedha conducted successful anti-piracy operations east of Somalia on 29 March. ... read..

Won't tolerate interference in judicial affairs, says Pakistan Chief Justice

Islamabad | April 4, 2024 12:58:01 PM IST

Pakistan Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa has said the Supreme Court will not tolerate any interference in the judicial affairs of the country and is taking the matter "very seriously," Geo News reported. ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party cancels April 6 protest

Islamabad | April 4, 2024 10:57:47 AM IST

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced the cancellation of its much-hyped public gathering, poised to be held at Parade Ground in Islamabad on April 6, Geo News reported. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Japan

Tokyo | April 4, 2024 10:57:45 AM IST

An earthquake of 6.1 magnitude struck Japan's northern coast of Honshu on Thursday morning, the National Centre of Seismology said. ... read..

'Content uploaded online threat to national security": Top Pak official at hearing on suspension of X

Islamabad | April 4, 2024 10:57:39 AM IST

Pakistan's Ministry of Interior highlighted concerns regarding the impact of online content on national security during a hearing on the suspension of social media giant X, Geo News reported. ... read..

"We continue to look forward to results of investigation": US State Department on Pannun case

Washington, DC | April 4, 2024 9:57:52 AM IST

The US Department of State reiterated on Wednesday its commitment to conduct a full investigation into the alleged foiled assassination plot against India designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and said that they have made it clear to the Indian gov ... read..

US questioned on silence on arrest of Pakistan's opposition leaders while being vocal on similar cases in India

Washington, DC | April 4, 2024 9:57:37 AM IST

The US Department of State spokesperson Mathew Miller was put on the spot during a press briefing on Wednesday when a journalist questioned him on the state department taking a stand on the arrest of Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal but not doing ... read..

Pakistan: Punjab CM Maryam meets Chinese Consul General, over killing of Chinese nationals

Lahore | April 4, 2024 9:57:28 AM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met with Chinese Consul General Zhao Shiren on Wednesday to express condolences following the terrorist attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Shangla district, which resulted in the loss of Chinese nationals' lives, reported AR ... read..

Tamil Nadu: 19 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 4, 2024 6:57:34 AM IST

Nineteen fishermen from Tamil Nadu apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy on January 23, have been repatriated from the island nation and are on their way to Chennai. ... read..

Spiritual leader appeals to PM Modi, MEA for help as Punjabi man fights for life in Los Angeles

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 4, 2024 6:57:32 AM IST

In an appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), a spiritual leader has urged for urgent assistance for a Punjabi man battling for his life in the US following a heart attack. ... read..

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to visit India post Lok Sabha polls

Dhaka | April 4, 2024 4:58:23 AM IST

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh is slated to visit New Delhi after the conclusion of the general elections in India later this year. ... read..

No issue with oil payment from India: Russia

Moscow | April 4, 2024 4:58:21 AM IST

The Russian Foreign Ministry has said that deliveries of Russian oil to India are steadily high, with no payment issues encountered, the state-owned news agency TASS reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Minor boy hangs himself to death after mother refuses to give him phone

Lahore | April 4, 2024 4:58:19 AM IST

A 12-year-old boy allegedly ended his life in Raiwind city here after his mother refused to give him a mobile phone, ARY News reported citing police officials. ... read..

'Always been favouring Indian success': Russia lauds India's strides in space exploration

By Ayushi Agarwal New Delhi | April 4, 2024 4:58:17 AM IST

Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin hailed India's remarkable achievements in space exploration and underscored Russia's unwavering support for its space endeavours. ... read..

Taiwan earthquake: 9 dead, over 1,000 injured; rescue operations underway

Hualien | April 4, 2024 2:58:02 AM IST

The most powerful earthquake to hit Taiwan in nearly a quarter-century has led to nine fatalities with 143 individuals still trapped in the rubbles and over 1,000 injured, the island nation's Central News Agency (CNA) reported citing local and central aut ... read..

WhatsApp services restored following global outage

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 2:57:59 AM IST

WhatsApp and Instagram, both owned by Meta, have been restored after experiencing a worldwide outage. ... read..

WhatsApp Down: Global outage hits users worldwide

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 1:58:23 AM IST

WhatsApp experienced a widespread outage on Wednesday around 11:45 pm, affecting numerous users worldwide. ... read..

Japan: JCB unveils exclusive offers for foreigners visiting Hokkaido

Hokkaido | April 3, 2024 11:01:03 PM IST

The Japanese credit card company JCB has introduced attractions and benefits on a dedicated website for foreigners visiting Hokkaido. ... read..

Pakistan: Baloch Yakjehti Committee to hold protest across Balochistan on Eid against genocide

Quetta | April 3, 2024 10:59:58 PM IST

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) on Tuesday announced the decision to hold protests against the Baloch genocide across Balochistan on Eid. ... read..

Taiwan's earthquake strongest in 25 years

Taipei | April 3, 2024 10:59:50 PM IST

The Central Weather Administration (CWA) Seismological Center highlighted that the powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked Huwalien City on Wednesday, was the strongest in 25 years as the last tragic 7.3-magnitude 921 Jiji earthquake hit the country ... read..

Outgoing Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, President-elect Lai Ching-Te thank PM Modi for support

Taipei | April 3, 2024 10:59:31 PM IST

Outgoing Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and President-elect Lai Ching-Te expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support as the island was hit by a massive 7.4 earthquake. ... read..

Tesla team to scout locations in India for USD 2-3 billion electric car plant

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 10:59:22 PM IST

Tesla Motors will send a team to scout locations in India this month for a proposed USD 2-3 billion electric car plant, Financial Times reported, citing two people with direct knowledge of the electric vehicle company's plans. ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Zartaj Gul gets interim bail in May 9 riots case

Islamabad | April 3, 2024 10:59:03 PM IST

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday approved interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PT) leader Zartaj Gul in a case related to vandalism and riots at Gujranwala Cantt on May 9, ARY News reported. ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf criticises election commission's decision to postpone Senate polls in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Islamabad | April 3, 2024 10:58:55 PM IST

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) criticised the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) decision to postpone the Senate polls in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, calling it a continuation of the "mandate theft" plot, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..

"Shameful": Moscow condemns dismantling of 465 monuments of Russian soldiers of WWII in Poland

Moscow | April 3, 2024 10:58:52 PM IST

Terming the dismantling of around 465 monuments of Russian soldiers in Poland as "shameful", the Russian Foreign Ministry said that the act by Poland government has set an anti-record for erasing the memory of World War II. ... read..

NSA Doval, Kazakhstan counterpart Gizat Nurdauletov hold talks on deepening cooperation

Astana | April 3, 2024 7:59:00 PM IST

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held talks with his Kazakhstan counterpart Gizat Nurdauletov on deepening existing cooperation and launching initiatives in new and emerging areas on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting ... read..

Chinese internet giants buying back own shares to boost market value amid stock rout

Beijing | April 3, 2024 7:58:47 PM IST

Chinese internet giants are buying back their own shares at a record pace, aiming to boost their market value amid a historic stock rout in the world's second-largest economy, CNN reported. ... read..

Swedish national Patricia Eriksson arrives in Nagpur to find her biological mother

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | April 3, 2024 7:58:42 PM IST

Swedish national Patricia Eriksson arrived in Nagpur on Wednesday, with the hope of finding her biological mother. ... read..

UKPNP exposes Pakistan at United Nations for operating terror camps and violating human rights in PoK

Geneva | April 3, 2024 7:58:40 PM IST

The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) has exposed Pakistan for operating terror camps, violating human rights, and exploiting natural resources in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit Baltistan during an event at the United Nations. ... read..

India stands in solidarity with people of Taiwan: PM Modi offers condolences to bereaved families

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 7:58:30 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he is "deeply saddened" by the loss of lives due to the earthquake in Taiwan and offered condolences to the bereaved families and wished for speedy recovery to the injured. He said that India stands in solidarity wit ... read..

Yamaha introduces environmentally protective watercraft

Yokohama | April 3, 2024 7:58:18 PM IST

Japanese company Yamaha prioritises its mission of contributing to decarbonisation, prominently showcased at the Japan International Boat Show in Yokohama City. ... read..

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan files plea seeking acquittal in May 9 violence case

Islamabad | April 3, 2024 6:58:23 PM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Wednesday filed a plea seeking acquittal in the May 9 violence case, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. ... read..

Doval highlights need to shun double standards and hold sponsors, financiers and facilitators of terrorism accountable at NSA SCO meet

Astana | April 3, 2024 5:58:49 PM IST

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval led a delegation at the 19th Meeting of Secretaries of the Security Council of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Astana. In his address, Doval highlighted the need to shun double standards and hold sponsors, f ... read..

India-Taipei Association condoles loss of lives in Taiwan earthquake

Taipei | April 3, 2024 5:58:26 PM IST

The India-Taipei Association expressed its deepest condolences to the victims of the earthquake that struck Taiwan on Wednesday, killing seven and injuring over 700 people. ... read..

"PoK not part of Pakistan by constitution," says Awami Action Committee leader

Mirpur | April 3, 2024 5:58:19 PM IST

Arif Chaudhry, a prominent leader of the Joint Awami Action Committee's Mirpur chapter, held a press conference at the Mirpur Press Club on Tuesday, addressing the Pakistani administration's disregard for the people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK). ... read..

Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure supports UAE's electric vehicle engineers of future

Asia | April 3, 2024 3:58:23 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], April 3 (ANI/WAM): The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced its collaboration with Dubai-based motorsports and automotive events agency Pole Position to become the strategic partner of the UAE Greenpower STEM Education Programm ... read..

UAE provides food, supplies to landslide-hit in the Philippines

Middle East | April 3, 2024 3:58:17 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 3 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates distributed food supplies to assist thousands of people impacted by the heavy rainfall in Davao de Oro Province in the southern Philippines, which led to floods and a landslide in the Elizalde d ... read..

North Korea confirms it test fired new hypersonic missile

Pyongyang | April 3, 2024 3:58:11 PM IST

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un attended and oversaw the test launch of a brand new intermediate-range sold fuel missile that carried a hypersonic warhead on Tuesday, the country's official state media was cited as saying by Kyodo News ... read..

"Look forward to working together...": PM Modi congratulates newly elected Portuguese counterpart

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 3:57:56 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his wishes to his newly elected Portuguese counterpart, Luis Montenegro, saying he was looking forward to working together to strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries. ... read..

Taiwan earthquake: Indian authorities actively monitoring, assisting nationals, says Indian scholar in Taipei

Taipei | April 3, 2024 2:59:20 PM IST

Indian authorities in Taiwan are monitoring the situation and are actively disseminating information for its nationals in the island country after a powerful 7.4 Ritcher scale magnitude earthquake struck off its east coast on Wednesday morning, killing at ... read..

Australian Navy chief receives guard of honour at South Block Lawns in Delhi

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 2:58:36 PM IST

Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, chief of the Royal Australian Navy received the Guard of Honour at South Block Lawns in Delhi on Wednesday. ... read..

Israel apologises for deaths of aid workers, strikes on Hamas continue

Middle East | April 3, 2024 2:58:21 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 3 (ANI/TPS): As airstrikes on Hamas targets in Khan Yunis continued, the Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday apologized for an attack on an aid convoy, saying the strike resulted from a "misidentification." ... read..

Russian envoy Denis Alipov extends wishes on 40th anniversary of India's first space flight

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 1:58:39 PM IST

Russian ambassador to India, Denis Alipov on Wednesday extended his wishes to all Indians over the 40th anniversary of the first-ever Indian space flight aboard Soviet Soyuz T-11 spacecraft. ... read..

77 people trapped, 700 injured across Taiwan after powerful earthquake

Taipei | April 3, 2024 1:58:33 PM IST

At least 77 people are trapped across Taiwan after a powerful earthquake struck the island's eastern coast, CNN reported citing the National Fire Agency (NFA). ... read..

Indian Taipei Association asks Indians to follow advisories issued by local authorities as 7.4 earthquake hits Taiwan

Taipei | April 3, 2024 12:59:00 PM IST

In the wake of the powerful earthquake in Taiwan, the Indian Taipei Association has requested to follow advisories issued by the local authorities and also issued a helpline for assistance and guidance to all the Indian nationals living in Taiwan. ... read..

"There was a time when PM talked about China first": EAM Jaishankar invokes Nehru in dig at Cong

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | April 3, 2024 11:58:36 AM IST

During deliberations with his then-deputy Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel over a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the country's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to make sure China got a place in the forum ahead of India, ... read..

Taiwan swings into rescue operations after 7.4 earthquake, toll rises to 4

Taipei | April 3, 2024 11:58:18 AM IST

After a powerful 7.4 earthquake rocked Huwalien City on Wednesday, claiming four lives, leaving at least 57 injured and rattling scores of buildings, the local authorities swung into rescue operations in the affected areas, Focus Taiwan reported. ... read..

Taiwan detects 30 Chinese military aircraft, 9 navy vessels around nation

Taipei | April 3, 2024 10:58:49 AM IST

Taiwan Defence Ministry detected 30 Chinese military aircraft and nine navy vessels operating around its nation between Tuesday 6 am and Wednesday 6 am, Taiwan Ministry of National Defence said. ... read..

Pakistan ruling coalition sweeps Senate elections, wins 18 of 19 seats

Islamabad | April 3, 2024 9:58:28 AM IST

The ruling coalition on Tuesday swept the Senate elections for 19 seats while the polling was postponed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over a dispute in the swearing-in of Opposition members elected to reserved seats, Dawn reported. ... read..

One dead, over 50 injured after powerful earthquake jolts Taiwan

Taipei | April 3, 2024 9:58:22 AM IST

One person has been killed and over 50 injured after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan's east coast, Reuters reported citing Taiwan's fire department on Wednesday. ... read..

"Israel has not done enough...": US President Biden outraged with killing of aid workers in Gaza

Washington, DC | April 3, 2024 9:58:15 AM IST

US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that he is outraged and heartbroken with the deaths of seven humanitarian workers from World Central Kitchen (WCK) in Gaza stating that Israel has not done enough to protect the aid workers in the region, White Hou ... read..

Mayoral candidate killed in latest violence ahead of Mexico's general election

Celaya | April 3, 2024 7:58:29 AM IST

A mayoral candidate has been assassinated and three others have been injured in a shooting that shook the Mexican city of Celaya as the country braces for its impending general election, CNN reported. ... read..

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is investigating deaths of 7 Gaza aid workers

Middle East | April 3, 2024 7:58:27 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 3 (ANI/TPS): When Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was discharged Tuesday from Hadassah Medical Center-Ein Kerem where he underwent surgery for a hernia on he commented on the deaths of seven World Central Kitchen employees in Ga ... read..

President Herzog speaks with World Central Kitchen founder

Middle East | April 3, 2024 7:58:25 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 3 (ANI/TPS): President of Israel Isaac Herzog spoke Tuesday evening with World Central Kitchen (WCK) founder Chef Jose Andres. ... read..

7.4 magnitude earthquake off Taiwan's east coast triggers tsunami warnings in Japan

Taipei | April 3, 2024 7:58:23 AM IST

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter Scale rocked Taiwan's eastern shores on Wednesday, as confirmed by the US Geological Survey (USGS). ... read..

Israeli military hits terror targets in Lebanon

Middle East | April 3, 2024 7:58:21 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 3 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that an Israeli Air Force aircraft Tuesday night attacked the terrorist squad that carried out launches of rockets into the Western Galilee area near Wadi Hamol. ... read..

"Today's action painting the canvas of tomorrow...": India's top diplomat highlights Akshaya Patra initiative at UN

New York | April 3, 2024 6:58:02 AM IST

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Ruchira Kamboj, underscored the proactive measures and remarkable successes taken by the country in ensuring food security and nutrition. ... read..

Pakistan Tehree-e-Insaf to protest post-Eid: Asad Qaiser

Islamabad | April 3, 2024 6:57:58 AM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser has announced the party's intention to embark on a series of street protests once Eidul Fitr ends, ARY News reported. ... read..

"Situation is increasingly intolerable": Rishi Sunak to Netanyahu, demands investigation in strike on aid workers

London | April 3, 2024 4:57:40 AM IST

In a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conveyed his deep concern regarding an Israeli strike on an aid convoy in Gaza, CNN reported. ... read..

Fatal blaze engulfs Istanbul nightclub during renovation; dozens killed

Istanbul | April 3, 2024 4:57:38 AM IST

A devastating fire erupted at a nightclub on Tuesday in Istanbul, Turkey, claiming the lives of at least 29 individuals, CNN reported, citing the state media. ... read..

Biden administration "outraged" by Israeli airstrike killing aid workers in Gaza: White House

Washington, DC | April 3, 2024 3:58:56 AM IST

The Biden administration is outraged and has expressed deep dismay over an Israeli airstrike that resulted in the tragic deaths of seven aid workers in Gaza, a White House official said on Tuesday. ... read..

Daughter-in-law of hostage dragged by Israeli police outside Netanyahu's residence

Tel Aviv | April 3, 2024 3:58:55 AM IST

Amid the tumultuous protests outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence, a distressing scene unfolded as Ayala Metzger, daughter-in-law of hostage Yoram Metzger, found herself in a confrontation with the police, The Times of Israel reported on ... read..

Taiwan issue is first insurmountable red line in Sino-US ties: Xi tells Biden on phone call

Beijing | April 3, 2024 3:58:45 AM IST

In a telephonic conversation between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden, the Taiwan issue took centre stage, with the latter urging peace in the island nation and former labelling it an "insurmountable red line in Sino-US relations". ... read..

Pak: All 8 judges of Islamabad HC receive threatening letters laced with 'white powder'

Islamabad | April 3, 2024 3:58:43 AM IST

All eight judges of the Islamabad High Court received threatening letters laced with a white powder, prompting the police register a case on terror charges, Dawn reported. ... read..

UK summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza strike killing aid workers, including British nationals

London | April 3, 2024 2:58:14 AM IST

The United Kingdom has taken a firm stance following the tragic killing of World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza, including three British nationals, summoning the Israeli ambassador to London for a decisive discussion, CNN reported. ... read..

US President Biden holds talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping

Washington, DC | April 2, 2024 11:59:39 PM IST

US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held a telephonic conversation on Tuesday, the White House confirmed. ... read..

Israel's composite state of economy index increased in February

Middle East | April 2, 2024 11:59:35 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): The Bank of Israel (BOI) reported that the country's Composite State of the Economy Index increased by 0.46 per cent in February, "reflecting the economy's continuing gradual recovery from the impact of the Swords of ... read..

India, Indonesia hold talks on PM Poshan Scheme

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 11:59:33 PM IST

Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, held a meeting with Mochammad Firman Hidayat, Deputy Coordinating Minister for Maritime Resources of Indonesia on the details of PM Poshan Scheme. ... read..

UAE: GISEC Global 2024 to address growing influence of AI on international cybersecurity industry

Middle East | April 2, 2024 11:59:15 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 2 (ANI/WAM): As the Middle East prepares for GISEC Global 2024, the largest and most impactful cybersecurity nexus in the region, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to emerge as a hot topic in industry discussions. ... read..

Seven aid workers in Gaza killed in attack,Israeli military probing claim

Middle East | April 2, 2024 11:59:12 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) said that it is investigating a claim made by World Central Kitchen (WCK) that seven of its workers in Gaza were killed in an IDF strike. ... read..

India's UN envoy in Geneva Arindam Bagchi meets WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Geneva | April 2, 2024 11:59:04 PM IST

India's permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Arindam Bagchi met the Director General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in Geneva on Tuesday. ... read..

Pakistan: Employees of Balochistan University hold sit-in over non-payment of salaries

Islamabad | April 2, 2024 11:58:49 PM IST

Hundreds of teachers and staff members of Balochistan University held a sit-in in front of the Balochistan Assembly on Monday, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..

"Nehru called Katchatheevu a piece of rock": Former Foreign Secy Harsh Shringla slams Opposition amid island row

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 10:58:10 PM IST

Slamming the Opposition parties over the Katchatheevu island row, former Foreign Secretary, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, said that Jawaharlal Nehru called the island a "piece of rock" and the same policy was carried forward by Indira Gandhi. ... read..

Gulf officials: First youth games in Emirates enhance sports development strategies

Middle East | April 2, 2024 10:58:04 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], April 2 (ANI/WAM): Officials in a number of sports federations in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries stressed the importance of the first Gulf Youth Games in improving players' skills, refining their abilities, and raising their level of ... read..

"GISEC 2024" examines growing impact of artificial intelligence on global cybersecurity

Asia | April 2, 2024 10:57:51 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], April 2 (ANI/WAM): During the period from April 23 to 25, the Dubai World Trade Center will host the 2024 GECIC World Exhibition and Conference, the largest cybersecurity forum, under the slogan "Cyber Resilience Based on Artificial Intelli ... read..

India's responsibility to look at such situations in neighbourhood: Jaishankar on Red Sea tensions

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 10:57:49 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that two things are currently happening in the Red Sea, which includes attacks on ships through drones and missiles as well as pirates of Somalia taking over the ship. ... read..

814 Israeli civilians killed in Palestinian terror attacks since October 7

Middle East | April 2, 2024 10:57:31 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): In the nearly six months since Hamas's October 7 attack, 814 Israeli civilians have been murdered in Palestinian terror attacks, according to figures released by Israel's National Insurance Institute on Tuesday. ... read..

Israel: Novel cocktail of repurposed drugs offers hope to breast cancer patients

Middle East | April 2, 2024 10:57:14 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): In a significant stride towards combating metastatic breast cancer, Israeli researchers unveiled a novel therapeutic approach utilizing already-existing medications that offers hope for improved survival rates. ... read..

World Central Kitchen pauses Gaza operations after 7 workers killed

Middle East | April 2, 2024 10:57:09 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): World Central Kitchen said it was suspending its aid operations in Gaza after seven of its workers were killed overnight. ... read..

UAE: Consulate General of India organises Labour Awareness Programme in Dubai

Dubai | April 2, 2024 10:57:07 PM IST

The Consulate General of India in Dubai organised a Labour Awareness Programme on Health and Financial Management coinciding with iftar for Indian blue-collar workers on Tuesday. ... read..

"It is not just territorial issue, but that of our people's rights": Former Foreign Secy Shringla on Katchatheevu Island row

By Ayushi Agarwal New Delhi | April 2, 2024 9:57:54 PM IST

Underlining that the issue of Katchatheevu Island is not just a territorial issue, former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Tuesday said that it is rather an issue of the rights of our people, and the ability to fish well beyond the island. ... read..

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