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Israel Defence Force recovers body of Corporal abducted by Hamas from Gaza Strip

Tel Aviv | November 17, 2023 5:47:53 PM IST

The Israel Defence Forces confirmed the death of Corporal Noa Marciano, who was abducted by the Hamas terror group during the October 7 attacks, Times of Israel reported. ... read..

New Education Policy can act as template for emerging economies: Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi | November 17, 2023 5:46:56 PM IST

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Friday that the New Education Policy (2020) can act as a template for emerging economies towards developing comprehensive strategies for human resource development. ... read..

Amnesty International calls on Pakistan to stop deportation of Afghan refugees

Kabul | November 17, 2023 3:51:37 PM IST

Amnesty International has called on Pakistan to stop deportations and detentions of Afghan refugees, TOLO News reported. In a statement, Amnesty International said the action by Pakistan began while Afghanistan was in a humanitarian crisis. ... read..

Multiple crises of pandemic, geopolitical tensions, climate change impacted developing countries: Bhupender Yadav

New Delhi | November 17, 2023 3:51:25 PM IST

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Friday said multiple crises of the Covid-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and climate change impacts have disproportionately impacted developing countries and have also revers ... read..

Israel recovers body of Corporal Noa Marciano from Gaza Strip: IDF

Tel Aviv | November 17, 2023 3:51:21 PM IST

The IDF said it has recovered the body of Corporal Noa Marciano of the Combat Intelligence Collection Corps 414th unit from the Gaza Strip, The Times of Israel reported. Troops of the 7th Armored Brigade's 603rd Battalion recovered Marciano's body from a ... read..

Death toll from fire at Chinese firm rises to 25

Beijing | November 17, 2023 3:51:19 PM IST

The death toll in a blaze at the offices of a coal mine company in northern China has risen to 25, according to Al Jazeera. ... read..

Israel: New school opens in Eilat for children evacuees

Middle East | November 17, 2023 3:51:14 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 17 (ANI/TPS): On Thursday morning a school was inaugurated in Eilat for the students of Kiryat Shemona and the northern settlements who were evacuated from their homes due to the security situation. ... read..

Abu Dhabi to host 'VIV MEA' with over 500 global suppliers' participating

Middle East | November 17, 2023 3:51:12 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 17 (ANI/WAM): Abu Dhabi will host the 4th edition of VIV MEA, the world's leading exhibition for livestock development, dairy, poultry and egg production, from 20th to 22nd November, at the Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Cent ... read..

Afghanistan: Kabul residents complain about low quality internet, high price

Kabul | November 17, 2023 3:50:56 PM IST

Amid their country's poor economic condition, Kabul residents have complained about the low quality and high rate of internet in Afghanistan, Pajhwok News reported. ... read..

Israel sees sharp decline in job listings since start of war

Middle East | November 17, 2023 3:50:49 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 17 (ANI/TPS): Since the beginning of the war in Gaza there has been a decrease in the volume of new job postings and the average monthly recruitment volume. ... read..

Israel strikes targets near Damascus

Middle East | November 17, 2023 3:50:47 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 17 (ANI/TPS): Israeli airstrikes caused "material damage" to targets near Damascus early on Friday, according to Syrian state media. ... read..

Israel seizes Islamic Jihad outpost, uncovers weapons inside school

Middle East | November 17, 2023 3:50:45 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 17 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers seized heavy-weight rockets and aerial drones from a Palestinian Islamic Jihad outpost in northern Gaza during an overnight operation, the Israel Defense Forces said on Friday morning. ... read..

5 Palestinian terrorists killed in Jenin raid, others flee to hospital

Middle East | November 17, 2023 3:50:43 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 17 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defense Forces said on Friday morning that five Palestinian terrorists were killed during an overnight counter-terror raid in Jenin. The military said several terrorists were chased to a local hospital ... read..

Global South Summit: PM Modi condemns civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war, urges dialogue, diplomacy

New Delhi | November 17, 2023 2:51:45 PM IST

Condemning the mounting civilian deaths in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said new challenges are emerging from the events in West Asia. ... read..

"India's G20 Presidency advocated for finding solutions from within Global South": EAM S Jaishankar

New Delhi | November 17, 2023 2:51:23 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that India's G20 Presidency advocated for finding solutions from within the Global South. He said that India walked the talk by hosting the first Voice of the Global South Summit in January 2023 and ad ... read..

India consistently champions cooperative, inclusive, consultative approach to international relations: Ruchira Kamboj at UNGA

New York | November 17, 2023 1:53:07 PM IST

India has consistently championed a "cooperative, inclusive, and consultative approach" to international relations, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj said at the United Nations General Assembly. ... read..

Global South Summit: PM Modi condemns civilian deaths in Israel-Hamar war, urges dialogue, diplomacy

New Delhi | November 17, 2023 1:52:27 PM IST

Condemning the mounting civilian deaths in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said new challenges are emerging from the events in West Asia. ... read..

TikTok cracks down on posts after Osama bin Laden's "Letter to America" viral trend sparks controversy

Washington, DC | November 17, 2023 12:47:48 PM IST

Social networking site TikTok that allows users to share videos, has taken action against posts pertaining to Osama bin Laden's "Letter to America," which was written by the commander of al Qaeda following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, CBS New ... read..

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Global South Centre of Excellence

New Delhi | November 17, 2023 12:47:22 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated a global centre for excellence for the Global South countries called DAKSHIN. The prime minister noted that he had proposed setting up the centre during the first Voice of Global South Summit in January t ... read..

"Conveyed his greetings... acknowledged India's role": Piyush Goyal on Joe Biden's message for PM Modi

By Reena Bhardwaj San Francisco | November 17, 2023 12:47:16 PM IST

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said that apart from sending his greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the President of the United States also acknowledged what India has been saying at various world forums. ... read..

"That's a matter for US and China": Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Xi-Biden meeting

San Francisco | November 17, 2023 11:48:22 AM IST

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has said that he would not like to comment on any engagement that the US and China had and stressed that it's a matter of these two nations. ... read..

Expelled migrants, including women, say future in Afghanistan uncertain and challenging: Report

Kabul | November 17, 2023 11:48:20 AM IST

Many of the expelled Afghan migrants, including women, who have returned to the country from Pakistan, stressed that their future back home is uncertain and challenging, Afghanistan-based Khaama Press reported. ... read..

"Global South always existed geographically, but getting voice for first time": PM Modi

New Delhi | November 17, 2023 11:47:39 AM IST

Laying emphasis on the importance of the Global South, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that it has always existed geographically but it is getting voice for first time due to joint efforts. ... read..

Hamas terrorist tunnel uncovered in Shifa Hospital complex: Israel Defence Forces

Tel Aviv | November 17, 2023 9:52:03 AM IST

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has said that a Hamas terrorist tunnel was uncovered in the Shifa Hospital complex in Gaza. ... read..

Piyush Goyal meets US President Joe Biden at APEC welcome reception

San Francisco | November 17, 2023 9:51:52 AM IST

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met US President Joe Biden at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) welcome reception on Thursday. ... read..

Biden announces progress on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework with 13 APEC partners including India

San Francisco | November 17, 2023 8:47:46 AM IST

In a significant development at the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), US President Joe Biden announced advancements in the crucial initiative proposed by the United States and supported by 13 APEC partners. ... read..

Baloch National Movement pays tribute to 'martyrs', underscores their role in resisting imperialist forces

Turbat | November 17, 2023 7:49:57 AM IST

The Baloch National Movement (BNM), organised a series of events to commemorate the historical tragedy when the British Empire attacked Balochistan, a land once independent and home to a sovereign Baloch nation. ... read..

Hamas and Israel nearing agreement on hostage release, pending Israeli approval

Tel Aviv | November 17, 2023 7:49:51 AM IST

Hamas and Israel are reportedly engaged in preliminary discussions aimed at reaching a deal for the release of hostages. The proposed agreement specifically focuses on the potential release of around 50 women and children among the 240 hostages currently ... read..

China has "not occupied" a single inch of foreign land, claims Xi Jinping

San Francisco | November 17, 2023 6:47:58 AM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday (local time) claimed that his country has "not provoked a conflict or war, or occupied a single inch of foreign land". ... read..

Israel's Gaza invasion has set "whole region on fire," says Jordan's foreign minister

Tel Aviv | November 17, 2023 6:47:56 AM IST

Israel's invasion of Gaza has destroyed decades of work to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and has set "the whole region on fire," Jordan's foreign minister told CNN on Thursday. ... read..

Minister Rijiju highlights progress in India-Maldives ties under PM Modi, outgoing President Solih's leadership

Male | November 17, 2023 5:47:54 AM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju discussed the "multifaceted partnership" between India and Maldives, acknowledging the "tremendous progress" achieved in recent years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and outgoing Maldivian President Ibrahim ... read..

The Democracy Forum holds webinar on 'Jamaat-e-Islami, Bangladesh - the subcontinental Brotherhood?'

Dhaka | November 17, 2023 4:47:53 AM IST

The Democracy Forum (TDF) organised a webinar titled 'Jamaat-e-Islami, Bangladesh - the subcontinental Brotherhood?' where speakers expressed divergent views on whether the rise of Jamaat-e-Islami, Bangladesh would take the country in a regressive directi ... read..

EAM Jaishankar's visit provides "new impetus" to India-UK bilateral cooperation

New Delhi | November 17, 2023 4:47:41 AM IST

In a diplomatic stride that reverberated with historical resonance, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar concluded his recent visit to the United Kingdom, solidifying the enduring ties between the two nations. ... read..

Biden pledges strong partnership with India, says US "committed to strengthen" semiconductor supply chain

By Reena Bhardwaj San Francisco | November 17, 2023 3:46:49 AM IST

US President Joe Biden on Thursday (local time) reaffirmed the United States' "commitment to strengthen" the semiconductor supply chain, with a special emphasis on collaborative efforts with key nations, including India. ... read..

Indian students set record for 3rd consecutive year in US, now constitute quarter of international students: Envoy Garcetti

New Delhi | November 17, 2023 3:46:41 AM IST

Indian students studying in the United States have broken records for the third consecutive year, according to US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, who also revealed that the number of Indian students pursuing education in the United States has exceeded ... read..

UAE: Latifa bint Mohammed inaugurates 6th edition of Dubai Watch Week

Middle East | November 17, 2023 1:49:52 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 17 (ANI/WAM): Under the patronage of Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Member of the Dubai Council, Dubai Watch Week today commenced its si ... read..

Indian envoy Adarsh Swaika, Kuwait Deputy PM discusses bilateral economic and investment cooperation

Kuwait City | November 17, 2023 1:49:46 AM IST

The Ambassador of India in Kuwait, Adarsh Swaika, on Thursday discussed strengthening bilateral economic and investment cooperation with Saad Al-Barrak, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil, Economy and Investments of Kuwait. ... read..

Laptop found in Shifa hospital contains photos of hostages

Middle East | November 17, 2023 1:49:37 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 17 (ANI/TPS): Soldiers searching through Gaza's Shifa Hospital have found a laptop containing videos and photographs of hostages, the Israel Defense Forces announced on Thursday. ... read..

Mansoor bin Mohammed visits Dubai Airshow 2023

Middle East | November 17, 2023 1:49:35 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], November 17 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, visited the Dubai Air Show 2023, the world's premier event for the aviation, aerospace and defence sectors, which ... read..

Maritime security can be improved only by committed support of international community: Mauritius PM

Port Louis | November 16, 2023 11:47:15 PM IST

Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth said that no significant improvement in maritime security can be reached without the enduring and committed support of the international community, Le Matinal reported on Thursday. ... read..

33 Palestinians arrested in counter-terror raids

Middle East | November 16, 2023 11:47:11 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 16 (ANI/TPS): Israeli security forces arrested 33 wanted Palestinians, of whom 20 are associated with Hamas, around Judea and Samaria in overnight counter-terror raids. ... read..

ADGM and MBZUAI ink MoU to advance artificial intelligence for regulatory compliance

Middle East | November 16, 2023 11:47:09 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 16 (ANI/WAM): The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), focused on a ... read..

UAE: EDGE receives order from Ministry of Defence for 100 REACH-S unmanned aircraft

Middle East | November 16, 2023 11:46:57 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], November 16 (ANI/WAM): EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups, announced its first major order from the UAE Armed Forces for the locally-manufactured REACH-S fixed-wing UAV. Announced at the Dubai Airshow, the ... read..

Israel not targeting hospitals, Hamas running command and control centres from there: Israel President Isaac Herzog

By Naveen Kapoor New Delhi | November 16, 2023 10:51:45 PM IST

Israel President Isaac Herzog on Thursday said that his country is not targeting hospitals in Gaza and asserted that Hamas has placed command and control centres under the hospitals and "they are shooting and killing" Israeli citizens from there. ... read..

Iran orchestrated October 7 attacks to derail India-Middle East-Economic Corridor, Israel's inclusion: Israel President Herzog

By Naveen Kapoor New Delhi | November 16, 2023 10:51:43 PM IST

Israel President Isaac Herzog on Thursday accused Iran of "orchestrating" the October 7 attacks by Hamas to "derail" the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor which was paving the way for Israel's inclusion in the region and peace process. ... read..

Israel shelling Southern Lebanon in response to rocket fire

Middle East | November 16, 2023 10:51:25 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 16 (ANI/TPS): The Israeli military struck a terror cell in Lebanon that fired anti-tank missiles towards Israeli territory, the Israel Defence Forces announced. ... read..

Kazakhstan: Atyrau region emerges as vibrant mosaic of cultural richness, economic vigour

Astana | November 16, 2023 9:46:50 PM IST

The Astyrau region in Kazakhstan has emerged as a vibrant mosaic of cultural richness and economic vigour and becoming a nexus for business tourism, the Kazakhstan Embassy said in a release. ... read..

Nepalese devotees eager to attend Ayodhya's Ram temple inauguration; visit of President, PM yet to be confirmed

By Ashoke Raj New Delhi | November 16, 2023 9:46:39 PM IST

Many Nepalese devotees are eager to visit Ayodhya on the inauguration day of the Ram Temple in January next year, as confirmed by Nepal's Ambassador to India, Shankar Sharma. ... read..

India, Indonesia co-chairs Expert Working Group on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief for 2021-24

New Delhi | November 16, 2023 9:46:37 PM IST

India and Indonesia co-chaired the Expert Working Group (EWG) on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) for the cycle 2021-2024. ... read..

India-Sri Lanka joint military exercise "Mitra Shakti 2023" commences in Pune's Aundh

Pune (Maharashtra) | November 16, 2023 8:52:17 PM IST

The ninth edition of the joint military exercise between India, and Sri Lanka, "Mitra Shakti 2023" commenced in Pune'e Aundh today. The exercise was being conducted from November 16-29. ... read..

"We want secession of violence, resolution of situation": MEA on airstrikes at Indo-Myanmar border

New Delhi | November 16, 2023 8:51:48 PM IST

India on Thursday called for the end of violence after an airstrike at the Indo-Myanmar border and emphasised the resolution of the situation through constructive dialogue. ... read..

2nd Voice of Global South Summit to be held in virtual mode tomorrow; PM Modi to lead inaugural session

New Delhi | November 16, 2023 7:47:26 PM IST

Ministry of External Affairs Official Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi has said the Second Voice of Global South Summit will be held in the virtual mode tomorrow and the inaugural session will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

Indian Navy carries out second anti-piracy patrol in crucial Gulf of Guinea region

New Delhi | November 16, 2023 7:47:10 PM IST

The Indian Navy carried out the second anti-piracy patrol in the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean, a region that is considered critical for India's national interests and energy requirements. ... read..

"We are looking to send more assistance": MEA on providing humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza

New Delhi | November 16, 2023 7:47:08 PM IST

As Israel continues to retaliate by attacking the Hamas terror group in Gaza, India is planning to send more humanitarian assistance to the affected civilians in the region. ... read..

India-UK FTA discussed during EAM Jaishankar's meeting with UK PM Sunak: MEA

New Delhi | November 16, 2023 7:46:28 PM IST

Ministry of External Affairs Official Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi has said the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was discussed during External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar's meeting with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on his recent visit to the co ... read..

"We are extending consular assistance": MEA on Indian national sentenced to death in Yemen

New Delhi | November 16, 2023 7:46:16 PM IST

India is extending whatever consular assistance possible to the Indian national who has been sentenced to death in Yemen and her mercy plea was rejected by the apex court in Sanaa, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. ... read..

India urges Canada to respect Vienna Convention amid reports of distrurbances at Indian events

New Delhi | November 16, 2023 6:52:35 PM IST

India reiterated its call for Canada to respect the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations amid reports of Khalistani elements disturbing a consular camp organised in Indian High Commission in Canada. ... read..

"Enormous momentum in EU-India relationship": Ambassador Delphin on investing in world's largest democracy

New Delhi | November 16, 2023 6:52:26 PM IST

European Union (EU) Ambassador to India Herve Delphin on Thursday emphasised that there has been "enormous momentum in the EU-India relationship" over the last few years. ... read..

India urges Canada to respect Vienna Convention amid reports of disturbances at Indian events

New Delhi | November 16, 2023 6:52:21 PM IST

India reiterated its call for Canada to respect the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations amid reports of Khalistani elements disturbing a consular camp organised in Indian High Commission in Canada. ... read..

CITIIS 2.0 is true to spirit of 'Mindful and Deliberate Utilisation': EU Envoy Herve Delphin

New Delhi | November 16, 2023 5:47:03 PM IST

EU Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, said that the CITIIS 2.0 (City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain 2.0) is true to the spirit of 'Mindful and Deliberate Utilisation, instead of Wasteful Consumption' as described by Prime Minister Narendr ... read..

SpiceJet operates ten special flights to repatriate Thai nationals from war-torn Israel

New Delhi | November 16, 2023 5:47:01 PM IST

In a significant humanitarian initiative, India's low-cost carrier, SpiceJet, has successfully executed ten special flights to evacuate more than 3000 Thai nationals from war-torn Tel Aviv, Israel. The airline utilised its Airbus A340 aircraft for these c ... read..

Israeli forces seize key Hamas harbor base

Asia | November 16, 2023 5:46:57 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 16 (ANI/TPS): Israeli forces seized control over a Hamas harbor base in central Gaza, the Israeli Defense Forces announced on Thursday. ... read..

David Cameron meets Volodymyr Zelenskyy, reiterates UK's support for Ukraine

Kyiv | November 16, 2023 4:51:33 PM IST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday met UK's new Foreign Secretary David Cameron. During the meeting, Cameron reiterated the UK's support for Ukraine. ... read..

UK approves world's first gene therapy for sickle cell disease, beta thalassemia

London | November 16, 2023 4:51:27 PM IST

Medical regulators in the UK have approved a gene therapy, that aims to cure two blood disorders-sickle-cell disease and beta-thalassemia. ... read..

MEA Joint Secretary Anil Kumar Rai appointed as India's next ambassador to Ethiopia

New Delhi | November 16, 2023 4:51:21 PM IST

Anil Kumar Rai has been appointed as the next ambassador of India to Ethiopia, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. ... read..

Five Israelis injured in terror shooting near Jerusalem

Middle East | November 16, 2023 3:51:00 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 16 (ANI/TPS): Five Israelis were injured in a Palestinian shooting attack at a checkpoint south of Jerusalem. ... read..

Four reported wounded in terrorist shooting near Jerusalem

Middle East | November 16, 2023 3:50:56 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 16 (ANI/TPS): Thursday morning there was a shooting attack by terrorists at the "Tunnels Barrier" south of Jerusalem. As of now, four civilians and one soldier were reported wounded. One terrorist was killed and searches are un ... read..

Ayodhya Temple inaguration will have vital importance in strengthening bilateral ties with India: Nepal envoy

New Delhi | November 16, 2023 3:50:48 PM IST

Nepal's Ambassador to India Shankar P Sharma on Thursday said the inauguration of Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya will send a "strong and positive message" to people of Nepal and have a significant importance in strengthening ties between the two co ... read..

Fighter jets hit Hamas' political bureau head's residence: IDF

Tel Aviv | November 16, 2023 2:47:59 PM IST

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has said that IDF fighter jets hit the home of Hamas' Political Bureau head, Ismail Haniyeh in the Gaza strip. The IDF said that the house was used as terrorist infrastructure and a meeting point for Hamas' senior leaders to di ... read..

China: 19 killed as fire erupts at coal mine company's building

Beijing | November 16, 2023 1:50:28 PM IST

As many as 19 people were killed after a fire broke out at a building of a coal mine company in China's Shanxi province on Thursday, China's state media agency reported, citing the Shanxi branch of the National Mine Safety Administration. ... read..

Rajnath Singh reiterates India's commitment to freedom of navigation, overflight and unimpeded lawful commerce in international waters

Jakarta | November 16, 2023 1:50:12 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reiterated India's commitment to freedom of navigation, overflight and unimpeded lawful commerce in international waters in accordance with international laws, including United Nations Convention on the Law of the ... read..

Biden defends Israel's incursion of Gaza's largest hospital

Washington D.C. | November 16, 2023 12:47:30 PM IST

The largest hospital in Gaza was overrun by Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Wednesday 15, with US President Joe Biden resting his full support behind the incursion. Biden claims that Hamas committed the first war crime, by making the hospital a command cen ... read..

Biden underscores US' support for "free and open" Indo-Pacific in meeting with Xi

California | November 16, 2023 12:47:08 PM IST

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (local time) met Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and underscored the US support for a "free and open Indo-Pacific that is connected, prosperous, secure, and resilient." Biden reaffirmed the US' "iron-clad" commitment to ... read..

Rajnath Singh attends 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus in Jakarta

Jakarta | November 16, 2023 11:50:30 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday arrived at the venue of the10th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Indonesia's capital city Jakarta. ... read..

Piyush Goyal meets YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, discuss opportunity to collaborate in India

San Francisco | November 16, 2023 11:50:23 AM IST

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday (local time) met YouTube CEO Neal Mohan. The two sides discussed how India presents a huge opportunity for YouTube to further expand its collaboration. ... read..

Biden raises concerns over human rights, detained US citizens in meeting with Xi

San Francisco | November 16, 2023 10:47:10 AM IST

US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday exchanged views on regional and global issues, including Russia's refusal to stop its war against Ukraine. In a meeting with Xi in San Francisco, Biden said that he raised the conc ... read..

In US, Piyush Goyal meets Micron's CEO Sanjay Mehrotra, discuss opportunities in India's semiconductor ecosystem

San Francisco | November 16, 2023 10:46:54 AM IST

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting with the CEO of Micron Technology Sanjay Mehrotra on Wednesday (local time) and discussed how India's growing semiconductor ecosystem presents vast opportunities for company to collaborate a ... read..

"We're reassuming military-to-military contacts, direct contacts with China": Biden

San Francisco | November 16, 2023 9:51:51 AM IST

US President Joe Biden has confirmed the re-establishment of direct military-to-military contacts with China. He emphasised the importance of maintaining open and clear channels of communication to avoid potential miscalculations that could lead to seriou ... read..

Biden, Xi discussions span Middle East while "Taiwan Independence" stirs concern

San Francisco | November 16, 2023 7:46:38 AM IST

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (local time) led discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping on critical issues at the US-China Summit, with a senior US official noting that Biden emphasised the Middle East, CNN reported. ... read..

Drugs worth PKR 5 bn seized from Pakistani goods in Malaysia, 5 held

Karachi | November 16, 2023 6:51:10 AM IST

Busting a mega smuggling scandal, Malaysian authorities seized drugs worth PKR 5 billion in Malaysia from Pakistani goods and arrested five local suspects, ARY News reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Air pollution crisis intensifies in Lahore

Lahore | November 16, 2023 6:51:08 AM IST

Following a brief respite, Lahore is once again grappling with a severe air pollution crisis as the air quality index (AQI) reaching alarming levels, Dawn reported on Wednesday. ... read..

Israel: 2 Knesset members sanctioned for false claims about Oct 7, war

Middle East | November 16, 2023 6:51:00 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 16 (ANI/TPS): Two Arab lawmakers were suspended from the Knesset on Wednesday for false claims about the October 7 massacre and ensuing war against Hamas. ... read..

IDF finds evidence Hamas hid weapons in Gaza hospital

Middle East | November 16, 2023 6:50:58 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 16 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has found more evidence that Hamas uses hospitals as bases of operations and the storage of explosives and weapons for terrorist purposes. For example, an operational headquarters, ... read..

Families of hostages, murdered of Oct 7 go on Latin American diplomatic push

Middle East | November 16, 2023 6:50:56 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 16 (ANI/TPS): Diplomatic missions comprised of family members of Israeli hostages held in Gaza as well as people murdered by Hamas during the October 7 attack, initiated by Israel's Diaspora Affairs and Foreign Ministries, are ... read..

Turkish President labels Israel a "terrorist state," Netanyahu hits back

Tel Aviv | November 16, 2023 6:50:54 AM IST

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a recent speech to his ruling party, branded Israel as a "terrorist state", CNN reported. ... read..

UN Security Council adopts resolution urging humanitarian pauses in Gaza

New York | November 16, 2023 5:50:43 AM IST

In a significant move, the United Nations Security Council has approved a resolution calling for a series of humanitarian pauses in Gaza, CNN reported. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar asks Canada to share evidence on India's alleged link in Nijjar killing

London | November 16, 2023 4:50:58 AM IST

In response to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations of India's involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar has requested evidence to support the claims. ... read..

Xi says 'not an option' for US, China to turn their backs on each other

By Reena Bhardwaj San Francisco | November 16, 2023 3:46:09 AM IST

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Wednesday outside of San Francisco in their first face-to-face encounter in a year. ... read..

"I'm waiting for the thank you": Jaishankar on India softening oil markets amid Russia-Ukraine war

London | November 16, 2023 3:46:07 AM IST

Asserting India's role in stabilising global oil and gas markets through its strategic purchase policies amid the Russia-Ukraine war, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar noted that the purchase policies of India managed "global inflation". ... read..

India-Bangladesh ties stand out as "model relationship": Jaishankar

London | November 16, 2023 2:46:43 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised the significance of the bilateral relationship between India and Bangladesh, labelling it as a "model relationship" in the Indian subcontinent. ... read..

Pakistan: At least 248 underage drives apprehended in Lahore

Lahore | November 16, 2023 2:46:37 AM IST

At least 248 underage drivers were arrested by the Lahore traffic police in the last 24 hours, following a stern crackdown initiated after a tragic accident claimed the lives of six family members, including two infants and two women, ARY News reported. ... read..

COP28 Green Zone Day passes now available online for December 3 to 12

Middle East | November 15, 2023 11:47:53 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 15 (ANI/WAM): Climate innovators and those curious to learn more about climate action can now book a free Green Zone Day Pass to visit COP28 UAE in Expo City Dubai from December 3 to 12. ... read..

"We will take out Hamas, bring home our hostages": Netanyahu

Tel Aviv | November 15, 2023 11:47:51 PM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during his visit to the Zikim IDF training base near Gaza, reiterated that Israeli forces will continue making inroads into enemy territory, stressing that "there is no place in Gaza that we won't reach", The Tim ... read..

Dubai Land Department brings together government, private sectors to explore future of Dubai's real estate landscape

Middle East | November 15, 2023 11:47:46 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 15 (ANI/WAM): Dubai Land Department (DLD) hosted a strategy workshop, 'Global Model for Communities of the Future,' on November 14 and 15 at Jumeirah Mina A'Salam Hotel. ... read..

Bangladesh to hold 12th national parliamentary election on January 7

Dhaka | November 15, 2023 11:47:43 PM IST

Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced that the 12th national parliamentary election will be held on January 7, 2024, Dhaka Tribune reported. ... read..

US President Biden to host world leaders at APEC Economic Leaders' Week

Washington, DC | November 15, 2023 11:47:38 PM IST

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he will host world leaders during the APEC Economic Leaders' Week to discuss the next chapter of sustainable, inclusive regional growth. ... read..

UK: Jaishankar meets UK's Leader of Opposition Keir Starmer, affirms commitment to boosting bilateral ties

London | November 15, 2023 11:47:36 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday called on the UK's Leader of the Opposition, Keir Starmer in the Parliament, with the two leaders reaffirming the bipartisan commitment towards strengthening India-UK relations. ... read..

National Festival of Tolerance to begin tomorrow in Abu Dhabi

Middle East | November 15, 2023 11:47:25 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 15 (AN/WAM): The National Festival of Tolerance, organised by the UAE Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence, will begin tomorrow at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin M ... read..

Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed tours second edition of Global Media Congress

Middle East | November 15, 2023 11:47:19 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 15 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Media Office, today witnessed the activities of the second edition of the Global Media Congress (GMC 2023), held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibi ... read..

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