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Pak interim govt launches crackdown against medicines' swindlers

Lahore | November 19, 2023 3:53:38 AM IST

Under the guidance of interim Health Minister Nadeem Jan, authorities have launched a crackdown on medicine profiteering across Pakistan, ARY News reported. ... read..

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter enters hospice in Georgia

Georgia | November 19, 2023 2:52:34 AM IST

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has entered hospice care at home in Plains, Georgia, CNN reported, citing the Carter Centre announcement. ... read..

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju "commends" Indian community's contributions in Maldives

Male | November 19, 2023 1:48:30 AM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed his delight over the interaction with the "vibrant and committed" Indian community in Maldives, acknowledging their significant contributions to nurturing the strong ties between India and Maldives. ... read..

Pak: Warning issued against batch of widely-consumed syrup; recall initiated due to potential health risks

Islamabad | November 19, 2023 1:48:26 AM IST

The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has issued a public warning regarding the usage of batch L-083 of Weena Syrup, a widely consumed product produced by Ms Swat Pharmaceuticals in Saidu Sharif Swat, ARY News reported. ... read..

Maldives President Muizzu meets Rijiju, 'formally requests' India to withdraw military personnel from island nation

Male | November 18, 2023 11:50:06 PM IST

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday met Union Minister of Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju and "formally requested" the Indian government to withdraw its military personnel from the Maldives. ... read..

MENA Solar Conference 2023 explores latest developments in silicon PV-based technologies

Asia | November 18, 2023 11:50:04 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], November 18 (ANI/WAM): The research papers presented at the first Middle East and North Africa Solar Conference (MENA SC) discussed the latest solar photovoltaic updates, innovations and technologies. Prominent global speakers, researchers, s ... read..

Growth accelerated in climate finance, developed countries must continue scaling up to reach the USD 100 billion goal: OECD

Middle East | November 18, 2023 11:50:00 PM IST

Paris [France], November 18 (ANI/WAM): Climate finance provided and mobilised by developed countries for climate action in developing countries reached USD 89.6 billion in 2021, according to the OECD's sixth assessment of progress towards the goal for de ... read..

"My 'Hindu' faith led me to this presidential campaign": Vivek Ramaswamy

Washington DC | November 18, 2023 11:49:56 PM IST

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy opened up about his 'Hindu' faith, emphasizing that it provides him with freedom and has motivated him to undertake this presidential campaign as a moral obligation. ... read..

Fatima bint Mubarak congratulates wife of Sultan of Oman on National Day

Middle East | November 18, 2023 11:49:52 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 18 (ANI/WAM): Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak (Mother of the Nation), Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foun ... read..

Emirates Development Bank underscores commitment to growing UAE's solar power market

| November 18, 2023 11:49:35 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 18 (ANI/WAM): Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the key financial engine of the UAE's economic development and industrial advancement, underscored its commitment to driving the development and growth of solar power adoption across ... read..

Afghanistan: Concerns grow over detentions of women, civil society activists under Taliban regime

Kabul | November 18, 2023 11:49:31 PM IST

Amnesty International has strongly condemned the continued detention of women's rights activists in Afghanistan, emphasizing that restrictions against girls and women can escalate into "sexual harassment and crimes against humanity", Khaama Press reported ... read..

"Leave behind politics of division, hate": Bilawal Bhutto Zardari calls for shift towards "new politics"

Islamabad | November 18, 2023 11:49:24 PM IST

Highlighting the conventional political landscape in Pakistan characterized by division, hatred, and abuse, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari called for a transition to "new politics" to tackle the persistent challenges facing ... read..

"We will walk to Gaza": Mother of hostage during protest march outside Netanyahu's office

Tel Aviv | November 18, 2023 11:49:13 PM IST

The family members of the Israeli hostages reached outside Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem, and stressed that if needed, they would go to Gaza, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..

Pakistan: 15 people injured in accident in Sindh province

Islamabad | November 18, 2023 10:49:07 PM IST

Nearly 15 people suffered injuries after a van and truck collided on the Makli bypass in Thatta in Sindh province on Saturday, ARY News reported. ... read..

UAE: Ras Al Khaimah Ruler attends RAK Terry Fox charity fun run

Asia | November 18, 2023 10:48:45 PM IST

Ras Al Khaimah [UAE], November 18 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, stated that charitable and humanitarian work is inherent in Ras Al Khaimah society and acts as a compass to guide the communit ... read..

Israel Defence Force finds weapons hidden in Gaza school

Middle East | November 18, 2023 10:48:41 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 18 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) forces continued with their operations in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, during which more weapons and other terrorist-related items were found in a school. ... read..

Pakistan: Bilawal takes veiled jibe at Nawaz, calls for giving chance to 'youth'

Islamabad | November 18, 2023 10:48:39 PM IST

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari took a veiled jibe at Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif over his 'age' asking him to give a chance to the youth, geo News reported on Saturday. ... read..

Pakistani classical dancer Sheema Khermani 'ejected' from UK mission for raising pro-Palestine slogan

Karachi | November 18, 2023 9:55:21 PM IST

The Pakistani classical dancer and founder of the cultural action group Tehrik-i-Niswan, Sheema Khermani was "ejected" from a programme held at the British Deputy High Commission after she raised pro-Palestine slogans in the event in Karachi, Dawn News re ... read..

Maldives: Kiren Rijiju calls on President Muizzu; reiterates India's commitment to bolster bilateral cooperation

Male | November 18, 2023 9:55:12 PM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju called on Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and reiterated India's commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and people-to-people ties between the two countries. ... read..

Finland closes four border crossings with Russia

Helsinki | November 18, 2023 9:54:36 PM IST

Finland has announced that it is completely closing four border crossings with Russia, Politico reported. Finland announced the decision shortly after accusing Russia of pushing undocumented migrants towards the frontier. ... read..

Pakistan: Sindh caretaker CM denies filing plea against SC verdict on military court trials

Sindh | November 18, 2023 9:54:27 PM IST

The government of Sindh province in Pakistan has denied the claim of filing any appeal over Pakistan's supreme court decision against trials of civilians in the military courts, ARY News reported on Saturday. ... read..

UAE's MoEI participates in international roadshow programme 'GMIS Connect' in Italy

Asia | November 18, 2023 9:53:57 PM IST

Trieste [Italy], November 18 (ANI/WAM): The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) participated in the international roadshow programme, GMIS Connect, hosted by the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS), in the Italian city of Tri ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf core committee condemns "denial of justice" to Imran Khan

Islamabad | November 18, 2023 9:53:45 PM IST

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) core committee strongly condemned the "denial of justice" to PTI chairman Imran Khan, according to The News International. ... read..

Pakistan plans to deport all illegal Afghan refugees by January next year

Kabul | November 18, 2023 9:53:23 PM IST

Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai on Friday said that Pakistan will deport all illegal Afghan refugees by January 2024, according to Khaama Press. ... read..

Israel-Hamas war: 30,000 people join families of Israeli hostages on final march to Jerusalem

Tel Aviv | November 18, 2023 9:53:21 PM IST

The family members of the Israeli hostages held by the Hamas terror group, accompanied by thousands of Israelis, held a march from Tel Aviv to the Israeli Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, The Times of Israel reported on Saturday. ... read..

US: Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy react differently to Trump's "vermin" remark

Washington DC | November 18, 2023 9:53:12 PM IST

Republican presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy reacted differently when asked about former President and frontrunner Donald Trump's remark calling his political opponents "vermin". ... read..

'No order was given for evacuation of patients or medical teams from Al Shifa Hospital': IDF

Tel Aviv | November 18, 2023 8:54:49 PM IST

The Israel Defence Forces on Saturday denied that they demanded Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City to evacuate within an hour, adding that it only accepted the requests of the medical centre's director to make a safe route for those who wished to leave, The T ... read..

PM Modi to chair virtual G20 Leaders' Summit on Nov 22, building on New Delhi Declaration

New Delhi | November 18, 2023 7:48:38 PM IST

As announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the closing session of the New Delhi G20 Summit, India would be hosting a virtual G20 Leaders' Summit prior to the conclusion of India's G20 Presidency on November 22. ... read..

Pakistan: Nawaz Shairf meets US envoy; discusses political, economic landscape

Islamabad | November 18, 2023 7:48:36 PM IST

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif met with US Ambassador Donald Blome in Lahore and discussed the current political and economic landscape in the country, Dawn News reported on Saturday. ... read..

Mass return of Afghan refugees from Pakistan worsens humanitarian crisis: UNHCR

Kabul | November 18, 2023 7:48:26 PM IST

The mass return of hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees from Pakistan, is poised to exacerbate Afghanistan's already dire humanitarian crisis, according to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, Khaama Press reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Six dacoits killed in police encounter during robbery in Lahore

Lahore | November 18, 2023 7:48:12 PM IST

In an alleged encounter with the police in Lahore's Iqbal Town area, six dacoits were shot dead after they broke into the house of a doctor, ARY News reported on Saturday. ... read..

Pakistan: Anti-Terrorism Court acquits four members of MQM-L in terror case

Karachi | November 18, 2023 7:48:06 PM IST

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Pakistan acquitted four members of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-London (MQM-L) in the murder case of citizens in Karachi, ARY News reported on Saturday. ... read..

Afghan girls call for access to education on International Students' Day

Kabul | November 18, 2023 7:48:02 PM IST

As the Taliban continues to ban Afghan girls from accessing education, girl students called for the doors of universities to open for them, TOLO News reported. ... read..

Over 26,000 people displaced amid renewed fighting in Mynmar: UN

Naypyidaw | November 18, 2023 7:47:46 PM IST

More than 26,000 from Myanmar's Rakhine state have been displaced since Monday after fresh fighting between Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) and the Arakan Army (AA) according to the United Nations, CNN reported on Saturday. ... read..

India-Armenia holds 10th Foreign Office Consultations, discusses bilateral relations

New Delhi | November 18, 2023 6:49:55 PM IST

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West), Sanjay Verma, co-chaired the 10th India-Armenia Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi, said MEA in a press statement on Saturday. ... read..

Amid row over antisemitic post, Musk cites "free speech"; vows "thermonuclear lawsuit" against media watchdog

San Francisco | November 18, 2023 6:49:41 PM IST

Amid the row over endorsing 'anti-semitic' post on X, the platform owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that social media platform X will file a "thermonuclear lawsuit" against the media watchdog 'Media Matters' alleging that it "completely misrepresent ... read..

Antimicrobial resistance continues to pose significant challenge to global public health: WHO

New Delhi | November 18, 2023 4:48:18 PM IST

As World Antimicrobial Awareness Week commenced on Saturday, WHO Regional Director for Southeast Asia Poonam Khetrapal Singh said that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to pose a significant challenge to global public health and has a devastating i ... read..

Second India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue to be held in New Delhi on Monday

New Delhi | November 18, 2023 3:48:13 PM IST

The second India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue will be held in the national capital on Monday during which a wide range of strategic, defence and security issues are expected to be discussed between the two countries, an official statement said. ... read..

UAE leaders congratulate President of Latvia on Independence Day

Middle East | November 18, 2023 3:48:07 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 18 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Edgars Rinkevics of the Republic of Latvia on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. ... read..

UAE welcomes first plane as part of its initiative to host 1,000 Palestinian children

Middle East | November 18, 2023 3:48:06 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 18 (ANI/WAM): Today, the first plane carrying 15 people, including children and their families, arrived in the UAE, as part of the initiative directed by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, to provide medical treat ... read..

Pakistan: Woman and minor killed, one injured in accident in Karachi

Islamabad | November 18, 2023 3:48:02 PM IST

A woman and her minor son were killed after a high-speed Suzuki pickup crashed into a motorcycle near Aga Khan Jamaat Khana on Shahra-e-Pakistan in Karachi on Thursday, Pakistan-based The Express Tribune reported. The woman's brother was critically injure ... read..

Kuwait oil price falls by USD 2.44 to reach USD 82.27 pb

Middle East | November 18, 2023 3:48:00 PM IST

Kuwait City [Kuwait], November 18 (ANI/WAM): The price of Kuwaiti oil went down by USD 2.44 to reach USD 82.27 per barrel on Friday, compared to USD 84.71 per barrel the day before, said the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Saturday. ... read..

Pakistan: Accountability court acquits Shehbaz Sharif in Ashiana-e-Iqbal Housing Scheme case

Islamabad | November 18, 2023 3:47:58 PM IST

An accountability court in Lahore on Saturday acquitted Pakistan's former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and others in the Ashiana-e-Iqbal Housing Scheme case, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. ... read..

Ruler of Sharjah congratulates Sultan of Oman on his country's National Day

Middle East | November 18, 2023 2:49:01 PM IST

Sharjah [UAE], November 18 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, sent a cable of congratulations to his brother, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, on the occasion of the 53rd Glori ... read..

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Singapore

Asia | November 18, 2023 2:48:49 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid a visit to Singapore on Saturday, on his way back home from Indonesia. ... read..

Israel-Hamas war: Release of hostages 'pre-requisite to pause in hostilities', says Bahrain Crown Prince

Manama | November 18, 2023 1:48:57 PM IST

Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa on Friday condemned Hamas' October 7 attacks and Israel's subsequent retaliation. He stressed that the release of hostages is a 'pre-requisite to a pause in hostilities,' according to the statement released ... read..

Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles to watch ICC Cricket World Cup final in Ahmedabad

New Delhi | November 18, 2023 1:48:51 PM IST

Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles will watch the Cricket World Cup Final between India and Australia in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on November 19, Ministry of Defence announced in a press release. ... read..

Apple, Disney, IBM announce halting ads on X after Elon Musk's comments

Washington DC | November 18, 2023 11:51:09 AM IST

Several major advertisers have announced they are cutting off their spending on microblogging site X after Elon Musk's post on social media platform endorsing antisemitic conspiracy theory, The New York Times reported. ... read..

Japan to keep urging China to lift seafood import ban: Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

San Francisco | November 18, 2023 11:51:07 AM IST

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday said Japan will continue urging China to lift its import ban on Japanese seafood following the oceanic discharge of treated radioactive water from a nuclear power plant. Kishida called for a "cool-headed," science-ba ... read..

Japan stepping up surveillance of unlicensed taxis

Tokyo | November 18, 2023 11:51:00 AM IST

Japan is stepping up surveillance of unlicensed taxis at the Narita airport near Tokyo as a spike in the number of arrivals increased the demand for transport, Kyodo News reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Lahore tops global pollution ranking with 470 AQI

Lahore | November 18, 2023 11:50:52 AM IST

Pakistan's Lahore on Thursday topped the global pollution ranking with an unhealthy air quality level during the whole day, Dawn reported. ... read..

Pakistan: PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari warns political leaders against joining PML-N

Islamabad | November 18, 2023 11:50:50 AM IST

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has warned political leaders not to join Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) as they will lose their "political weightage" if they enter the party's fold, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Court remands Imran Khan to NAB custody for four days in Al-Qadir Trust case

Islamabad | November 18, 2023 10:50:52 AM IST

An accountability court on Friday remanded Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan to NAB custody for four days in the Al-Qadir Trust case, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..

Climate crisis potentially lethal threat for people with mental health problems: Report

Washington DC | November 18, 2023 10:50:46 AM IST

The climate crisis is a potentially lethal threat for people with mental health problems such as reported by CNN news. ... read..

Israeli police investigates sexual violence committed by Hamas as part of October 7 attack

Tel Aviv | November 18, 2023 10:50:37 AM IST

The Israeli police is using forensic evidence, video, witness testimony and interrogations of suspects to document cases of sexual violence committed by Hamas as part of the October 7 attack on Israel, CNN reported. ... read..

Pakistan's former Interior minister Sheikh Rasheed says he'll contest polls from prison

Islamabad | November 18, 2023 9:50:05 AM IST

Pakistan's former Interior minister and Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed has announced that he will contest the upcoming general elections 2024 from prison, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. ... read..

US: Person shot at in lobby of New Hampshire hospital dies

New Hampshire | November 18, 2023 9:50:03 AM IST

A person, who was shot at in the lobby of a New Hampshire psychiatric hospital on Friday, has died, authorities said, according to CNN. ... read..

Air defences intercept missile launched from Lebanon: Israel Defence Forces

Tel Aviv | November 18, 2023 9:50:01 AM IST

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said air defences "successfully intercepted" a surface-to-air missile launched from Lebanon at a remotely manned military aircraft, prompting air raid sirens to go off in northern Israel, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Increase in gas prices drives short-term inflation to 42 pc

Islamabad | November 18, 2023 9:49:53 AM IST

An increase in gas prices has driven the annual short-term inflation in Pakistan to above 40 per cent for the first time in over four months, official data showed on Friday, Dawn reported. ... read..

Six hospitals in Pakistan face 'shutdown' after fund request gets denied

Islamabad | November 18, 2023 9:49:45 AM IST

All five public sector hospitals in Islamabad and Lahore's Shaikh Zayed Hospital may face a virtual standstill after the Finance Division rejected a request by the federal health ministry to provide Pakistani rupee (PKR) 11 billion for the smooth function ... read..

Pak: Grenade attack on police van in Balochistan, assailants flee

Naseerabad | November 18, 2023 7:48:11 AM IST

In yet another targeted assault, unidentified assailants executed a hand grenade attack on a police van in Balochistan's Naseerabad district on Friday, ARY News reported. ... read..

Volunteers give first aid to Israeli agriculture in war time

Middle East | November 18, 2023 7:48:09 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 18 (ANI/TPS): The noise in the packing plant is deafening. Forklifts constantly carry blue, red and yellow cartons of lettuce back and forth. At one conveyor belt, volunteers trim heads of lettuce. At other conveyor belts, mach ... read..

Pakistan: 2 seminary teachers accused of 'raping students', one arrested

Chakwal | November 18, 2023 7:48:07 AM IST

Chakwal police have filed a case against two teachers from a local seminary on accusations of sexually assaulting and torturing students, as reported by ARY News on Friday. ... read..

Israel recovers second body of hostage in two days

Asia | November 18, 2023 7:48:03 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 18 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces announced it found the body of another hostage in Gaza on Friday morning, the second recovery in two days. ... read..

Israel doing 'dirty work' for Arab countries that might govern Gaza, says envoy

Middle East | November 18, 2023 7:48:01 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 18 (ANI/TPS): After Israel succeeds in its mission to eradicate the Hamas terror organisation, it will negotiate with Arab countries about Gaza's future, according to Israel's ambassador to the United Nations. ... read..

Biden signs stopgap spending bill, averts government shutdown

Washington, DC | November 18, 2023 7:47:57 AM IST

US President Joe Biden signed the stopgap spending bill into law, preventing a government shutdown and initiating a contentious funding battle in the coming year, CNN reported on Friday (local time). ... read..

US announces new sanctions against Iran-backed militia groups, designates them as 'global terrorists'

Tel Aviv | November 18, 2023 6:48:55 AM IST

The United States has announced new sanctions against Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) and its secretary-general, Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji, designating them as 'Specially Designated Global Terrorists', The Times of Israel reported. ... read..

MoS Lekhi, Greek diplomat discuss enhanced India-Greece collaboration

New Delhi | November 18, 2023 5:48:57 AM IST

Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture (MoS) Meenakashi Lekhi met with John Chrysoulakis, Secretary General for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy, on Friday. ... read..

Israeli govt approves regular fuel deliveries to Gaza amid humanitarian concerns

Gaza Border | November 18, 2023 5:48:53 AM IST

Two fuel tankers entered Gaza through the Rafah crossing on Friday, following approval by Israel's war cabinet to facilitate regular deliveries to the besieged enclave, CNN reported. ... read..

Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI ousted by company board

San Francisco (California) | November 18, 2023 4:53:04 AM IST

In a surprising move, Sam Altman, CEO and co-founder of OpenAI, the organisation behind ChatGPT, has left the artificial intelligence company and resigned from its board with immediate effect. This unexpected departure has sent shock waves through the tec ... read..

5 countries seek International Criminal Court probe into 'potential crimes' in Palestinian territories

Tel Aviv | November 18, 2023 4:53:03 AM IST

In a significant move, South Africa, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Comoros, and Djibouti jointly submitted a referral to the International Criminal Court (ICC), urging an investigation into potential crimes in Palestinian territories, CNN reported citing ICC prose ... read..

MBRSC concludes successful participation at Dubai Airshow 2023

Middle East | November 18, 2023 4:53:01 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], November 18 (ANI/WAM): The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) concluded its successful participation at Dubai Airshow 2023, which took place from 13th to 17th November at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). ... read..

Sheikh Zayed Festival launches amid massive crowd turnout

Middle East | November 18, 2023 4:52:59 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 18 (ANI/WAM): The activities of the Sheikh Zayed Festival kicked off today amid a large public turnout and a dazzling display of fireworks. ... read..

European Parliament reach provisional agreement on environmental crime law

Europe | November 18, 2023 4:52:57 AM IST

Brussels [Belgium], November 18 (ANI/WAM): The Council presidency and European Parliament negotiators reached a provisional agreement on a proposed EU law that would improve the investigation and prosecution of environmental crime offences. ... read..

At Trade Summit, Piyush Goyal resonates PM Modi's call for "collective voice of Global South"

New Delhi | November 18, 2023 3:48:36 AM IST

In a resounding address to the Trade Ministers' session at the 2nd Voice of the Global South Summit, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for the "collective voice of the Global South" to reverberate ... read..

EAM Jaishnakar releases 4th edition of Bharat Bhawan magazine in London

London | November 18, 2023 3:48:34 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during his recent UK visit, released the fourth edition 'Bharat Bhawan', a quarterly Hindi magazine of the Indian High Commission in London. ... read..

US remains top choice for Indian students pursuing higher education abroad

New Delhi | November 18, 2023 1:50:59 AM IST

For the third year in a row, a record number of Indian students travelled to the United States to pursue higher education, the US Embassy in India said in a release. ... read..

Second Voice of Global South Summit echoes theme of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam': Foreign Secretary

New Delhi | November 18, 2023 1:50:57 AM IST

The second Voice of Global South Summit concluded building on the momentum of first summit and echoed the theme of the Indian philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'. ... read..

Shooting attack near Hebron, no soldiers injured

Middle East | November 17, 2023 11:50:31 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 17 (ANI/TPS): Without elaborating, the Israel Defense Forces said a Palestinian terrorist who opened fire on Israeli soldiers near Hebron was "neutralized" when the troops returned fire. ... read..

World's largest journalism organization slammed as 'Hamas Propaganda Tool'

Asia | November 17, 2023 11:50:29 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 17 (ANI/TPS): The Jerusalem Association of Journalists on Thursday called on the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) to "cease being a propaganda tool" for Hamas, in particular accusing Israel of targeting reporters i ... read..

Voice of Global South Summit: Leaders expressed concern over Israel-Hamas conflict, says Foreign Secy Kwatra

New Delhi | November 17, 2023 11:50:25 PM IST

Foreign Affairs Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Friday that the issue of Gaza was raised during the 2nd Voice of Global South Summit and leaders underlined ongoing conflict in three aspects, 'terrorism', 'humanitarian crisis' and the loss of 'civilian live ... read..

UAE: Year of Sustainability presents its 'Material Lab' sustainable production programme

Middle East | November 17, 2023 11:50:22 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], November 17 (ANI/WAM): The Year of Sustainability team presented its programme "Material Lab", a collaborative model for sustainable production, through which it engages UAE-based creatives, innovators and businesses to rethink production and ... read..

Abu Dhabi Pension Fund amends retirement law and introduces new benefits

Asia | November 17, 2023 11:50:20 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 17 (ANI/WAM): The Abu Dhabi Pension Fund has made changes to the retirement law and introduced new features to further enhance equal access to benefits among UAE employees working in the public and private sector in Abu Dhabi emi ... read..

UAE: Third Investopia Summit in Abu Dhabi to kick off in February 2024

Asia | November 17, 2023 11:50:17 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 17 (ANI/WAM): Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, announced the details of the upcoming edition of the Investopia summit, which will be held in Abu Dhabi on 28th and 29th of February 2024, ... read..

Nahyan bin Mubarak inaugurates 11th Emirates Oncology Conference

Asia | November 17, 2023 11:50:15 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 17 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, has inaugurated the 11th Emirates Oncology Conference. ... read..

WHO warns of disease outbreak risk among returnees from Pakistan

Geneva | November 17, 2023 11:50:11 PM IST

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that it needs USD 10 million to provide essential healthcare services to 7,00,000 migrants and refugees who have entered Afghanistan from Pakistan, Khaama Press reported. ... read..

Rajnath Singh meets Timor-Leste Defence Minister, reaffirms India's support for development

Jakarta | November 17, 2023 10:51:07 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with his Timor-Leste counterpart Rear Admiral Donaciano Do Rosario da Costa Gomes in Jakarta on Friday and reaffirmed India's support for the development needs of the country. ... read..

Half-a-dozen writ petitions filed in Nepal Supreme Court against Tik Tok ban

Kathmandu | November 17, 2023 10:51:00 PM IST

About half-a-dozen writ petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court of Nepal challenging the decision of the Council of Ministers to ban the Chinese video platform 'Tik Tok' and the preliminary hearing of the petitions has been scheduled for November 2 ... read..

Mohamed Muizzu sworn in as eighth Maldivian President

Male | November 17, 2023 10:50:33 PM IST

Maldivian President-elect Mohamed Muizzu took the oath as the eighth President of the Republic of Maldives on Friday, said the Maldives President's Office in a press statement. ... read..

"We will build our own future, decide our own destiny": PM Modi's message for Global South

New Delhi | November 17, 2023 10:50:26 PM IST

Reiterating India's commitment to the concerns of Global South, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the region has to work in the direction of 'One Future' and make sure that no one is left behind. ... read..

"UK and its partners must adopt new, proactive approach to counter Chinese expansionism": Experts

London | November 17, 2023 10:50:43 PM IST

Several international experts cautioned against the Chinese expansionism in South Asia and called for the United Kingdom and its partners to adopt a new and proactive approach to counter Beijing's actions, according to a press release. ... read..

"Looking forward to further strengthening India-Spain relations": PM Modi congratulates Pedro Sanchez on re-election

New Delhi | November 17, 2023 9:49:22 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on his re-election as President of Spain and affirmed confidence in further strengthening India-Spain relations. ... read..

"Israel's actions are genocidal...how many more lives needed to awaken conscience": Congress

New Delhi | November 17, 2023 9:48:53 PM IST

Condemning the "genocidal" Israeli actions in Gaza, the Congress party slammed Israeli leadership urging the Bharatiya Janata Party to exert global pressure for de-escalation of the situation in Gaza. ... read..

"Two summits sent big message to world that Global South wants autonomy": PM Modi

New Delhi | November 17, 2023 9:48:40 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the two summits of the Global South sent a big message to the world that the Global South wants 'autonomy' and its voice should be heard on global governance. ... read..

"India's G20 Presidency will not end on Nov 30, efforts will continue": Jaishankar

New Delhi | November 17, 2023 7:51:09 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday that the efforts made by India during its G20 presidency this year under its theme of 'One Earth, One Family, One Future" will not end with its presidency and affirmed that it will continue to work for ... read..

"We are rooting for India": Israel envoy announces special contest ahead of WC Final

New Delhi | November 17, 2023 7:50:31 PM IST

Expressing support for Team India ahead of the World Cup title clash against Australia, Israel Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon on Friday announced a unique contest for cricket fans. ... read..

Piyush Goyal calls for adopting framework for making global value chains resilient, inclusive

New Delhi | November 17, 2023 6:51:34 PM IST

Citing the impact of global challenges on the Global South, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday called for making global value chains more resilient and inclusive using the framework adopted during India's G20 presidency. ... read..

Jaishankar affirms India's growing global role, says "This is an India that is more Bharat"

New Delhi | November 17, 2023 6:51:28 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday referred to key developments in the country, including cashless payments, lunar landings and woman empowerment and emphasised that "this is an India that is more Bharat," and said that in the last decade, I ... read..

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju reviews Greater Male Connectivity project in Maldives

Male | November 17, 2023 6:51:17 PM IST

Union Minister of Earth Sciences, Kiren Rijiju, here on Friday reviewed the ongoing work on the Greater Male Connectivity project being built under the Government of India's concessional Line of Credit and Grant. ... read..

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