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Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub unveils new developments to meet surging industry demand

Asia | November 10, 2023 12:22:59 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], November 9 (ANI/WAM): Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), Dubai's aerospace platform dedicated to advancing the aviation industry, has unveiled plans for the expansion of three new facilities: Aerospace Supply Chain, Suppliers Complex, ... read..

India's digital prowess takes centre stage as Jaishankar hosts African ambassadors

New Delhi | November 10, 2023 12:22:55 AM IST

In a diplomatic gathering of significance, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed Ambassadors from Africa to Yashobhoomi convention centre today, emphasising India's commitment to sharing its transformative Digital Public Infrastructure experienc ... read..

Israel investigating drone crash in Eilat

Middle East | November 10, 2023 12:22:49 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 9 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defense Forces confirmed it is investigating the circumstances of an aerial drone that crashed into a civilian building in Eilat. ... read..

Canada: Two Jewish schools in Montreal hit by bullets overnight, police launch probe

Montreal | November 10, 2023 12:22:47 AM IST

Two Jewish schools in Canada's Montreal were hit by bullets overnight, Canada-based CTV News reported citing Montreal police. ... read..

Baby escapes injury as Hamas fire on Israeli car

Others | November 10, 2023 12:22:46 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 9 (ANI/TPS): Two Israelis were wounded in a shooting attack overnight Wednesday while they were driving near Itamar, southeast of Shechem (Nablus) in central Samaria. A five-month-old girl who was in the car was uninjured. ... read..

Israeli officials angered that press may have had advance knowledge of Hamas massacre plans

Others | November 10, 2023 12:22:42 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 9 (ANI/TPS): Israeli officials reacted with anger to a report suggesting that photographers associated with international news services may have had advance knowledge of Hamas's plan to attack Israeli communities on Oct. 7. ... read..

Delhi University, Hiroshima University ink MoU to promote joint research at international level

New Delhi | November 10, 2023 12:22:40 AM IST

An MoU between Delhi University and Hiroshima University, Japan was signed at University of Delhi on Thursday to promote joint research at the international level with global universities, an official release said. ... read..

Israel's Health Ministry cuts red tape to save sperm from fallen soldiers

Middle East | November 10, 2023 12:22:36 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 9 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Health Ministry has smoothed bureaucratic channels and offered special services to help recover sperm from IDF soldiers killed in the war against Hamas. ... read..

Baloch National Movement appoints Faheem Baloch as organisation coordinator

Dhaka | November 10, 2023 12:22:32 AM IST

The Foreign Affairs Department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) held a meeting and appointed key officials for the organisation, including Faheem Baloch as coordinator and Niaz Baloch as deputy coordinator in the organisation, said an official press ... read..

Spain: Former conservative Catalan politician shot in the face in Madrid

Madrid | November 10, 2023 12:22:29 AM IST

The former president of Spain's Popular Party (PP) in Catalonia, Alejo Vidal-Quadras, was shot in the face in Madrid on Thursday afternoon, CNN reported citing Spain's Interior Ministry. ... read..

IDF forces overrun major hamas center of operations hidden within civilian area

Middle East | November 10, 2023 12:22:25 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 9 (ANI/TPS): The IDF reported that infantry, armour and engineering forces from its 162nd Division, with the assistance of the IAF and special forces, raided an operations centre of the terrorist organization Hamas in the heart ... read..

UK House Speaker welcomes Indian envoy Doraiswami in Parliament for Diwali celebrations

London | November 10, 2023 12:22:21 AM IST

As several United Kingdom politicians have opened their doors to the Indian population ahead of the Diwali celebrations, Speaker of the UK House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle, hosted the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami. ... read..

Israeli High Court rejects demands for anti-war protests

Middle East | November 10, 2023 12:22:19 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 9 (ANI/TPS): Israel's High Court of Justice on Wednesday rejected a petition by the communist party Hadash demanding that police allow anti-war protests in the Arab towns of Umm al-Fahm and Sakhnin. ... read..

Guru Nanak Dev's first Udasi: A spiritual odyssey reshaping history

New Delhi | November 9, 2023 11:16:46 PM IST

Guru Nanak Dev's inaugural Udasi stands as a transformative voyage, weaving a tapestry of spiritual enlightenment that resonates through the corridors of religious history, Khalsa Vox reported. ... read..

Karnataka: Israeli diplomat meets Kumaraswamy at his farm; discusses Israel-Hamas war, developing ties

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 9, 2023 11:16:44 PM IST

Consulate General of Israel in South India, Tammy Ben-Haim met former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday and stressed on developing the ties between Israel and Karnataka. ... read..

Palestine's suffering started 75 years ago, not on October 7: Palestinian Authority PM Shtayyeh

Tel Aviv | November 9, 2023 11:16:30 PM IST

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said that the Palestinian suffering 'is 75 years old' and did not start on October 7, CNN reported on Thursday. ... read..

Saif Bin Zayed heads UAE delegation to 40th meeting of GCC Interior Ministers

Asia | November 9, 2023 11:16:22 PM IST

Muscat [Oman], November 9 (ANI/WAM): Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, headed the UE delegation to the 40th meeting of Their Highnesses and Excellencies the Interior Ministers of the Gulf Coop ... read..

Sheikh Zayed Festival 2023 agenda announced

Asia | November 9, 2023 11:16:20 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 9 (ANI/WAM): The Higher Organising Committee of the Sheikh Zayed Festival has announced the 112-day agenda of the festival, which is all set to welcome visitors to Al Wathba region in Abu Dhabi. ... read..

"Both Israel and Hamas have committed war crimes," says UN rights chief

Tel Aviv | November 9, 2023 11:16:18 PM IST

Both Hamas and Israel have committed "war crimes" in the past month, the United Nations Human Rights chief Volker Turk said, CNN reported on Thursday. ... read..

Israel denies 4-hour daily 'humanitarian pauses' despite US claims

Gaza Border | November 9, 2023 11:16:16 PM IST

Israel on Thursday refuted US claims of four-hour daily 'humanitarian pauses' that will allow people to flee hostilities and for deliveries of humanitarian aid in Northern Gaza. ... read..

Reviving Buddhist heritage: Unainpura Lankarama and its timeless Indian affiliation

Thimphu | November 9, 2023 11:16:10 PM IST

In the tranquil expanse of Bongabhumi, encompassing present-day Bangladesh and West Bengal, India, Buddhism's profound roots have stood the test of time. The historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, set the stage for the dissemination of Buddhist teachings ... read..

First group of Afghan immigrants from Pakistan set for repatriation

Quetta | November 9, 2023 10:17:35 PM IST

The first group of Afghan immigrants are set to be repatriated to Afghanistan through the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Torkham border, Dawn reported on Thursday. ... read..

Israeli Defence Force soldiers pray at 6th century Gaza synagogue for first time

Tel Aviv | November 9, 2023 10:17:18 PM IST

Israeli Defence Force (IDF) soldiers have broken a decades-long hiatus, marking a historic moment as they prayed at the ancient synagogue in Gaza. The fervour around this development led to "Gaza ancient synagogue" becoming one of the hottest trending Goo ... read..

India sends third tranche of relief materials for Nepal earthquake victims

Kathmandu | November 9, 2023 10:17:14 PM IST

India has sent a third tranche of relief materials to earthquake victims in Nepal as part of continued support to the Himalayan nation at the time of the crisis. ... read..

Uphold Vienna convention norms, says India after Australian court asks ex-envoy to compensate domestic help

New Delhi | November 9, 2023 9:16:38 PM IST

On reports of an Australian court asking India's ex-High Commissioner to compensate his domestic help, India has rejected "any locus standi of Australian authorities" on matters concerning Indian diplomats and has urged Australia to "uphold its obligation ... read..

"Elections in Bangladesh their internal matter...we respect their democratic process": MEA

New Delhi | November 9, 2023 9:16:36 PM IST

The elections in Bangladesh are an internal matter for the country and as a "close friend and partner", New Delhi will continue to support Dhaka's vision of a stable, peaceful and progressive nation, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. ... read..

"India repeatedly raised issue of fees on Kartarpur corridor with Pakistan, but haven't received any update": MEA

New Delhi | November 9, 2023 9:16:30 PM IST

India has repeatedly raised concern over USD 20 fees levied on by Pakistan for access to the Kartarpur Corridor, but no update has been received by Islamabad, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. ... read..

Japanese envoy echoes Shinzo Abe's enduring message on Indo-Pacific leadership

New Delhi | November 9, 2023 9:16:26 PM IST

Japan Ambassador to India, Hiroshi Suzuki reiterated the message of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe over the role of India and Japan in ensuring peace and freedom in the Indo-Pacific region. ... read..

"Engaged with foreign governments on activities of terrorist elements": MEA on threat to Air India flights

New Delhi | November 9, 2023 9:16:25 PM IST

India said on Thursday that it has been engaged with foreign governments on the activities of radical and terrorist elements that have been inciting violence and intimidation and will take the necessary security measures against threats to Air India fligh ... read..

Mexico: Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak hospitalized

Mexico City | November 9, 2023 8:23:46 PM IST

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak was hospitalised on Wednesday in Mexico City on Wednesday, CNN reported citing sources. ... read..

Israel uncovers Hamas drone, weapons facility in residential building

Middle East | November 9, 2023 8:23:24 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 9 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers discovered a Hamas facility for producing explosives and aerial drones in a residential building in close proximity to a school in Gaza's Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood, the Israel Defence Forces anno ... read..

"Pursuing further legal steps...": MEA on Qatar's death penalty to 8 ex-navy personnel

New Delhi | November 9, 2023 8:23:10 PM IST

On the matter involving 8 ex-naval personnel being sentenced to death by a Qatar court, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the judgment remains "confidential", adding that the appeal has been filed in the case. ... read..

PM Modi has been invited for Maldives President's oath-ceremony: MEA

New Delhi | November 9, 2023 8:23:07 PM IST

India has received an invitation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Maldives president-elect Mohamed Muizzu, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. ... read..

"Those put in jail should have been sentenced a long time ago" Sindh governor on May 9 terror attacks

London | November 9, 2023 8:23:26 PM IST

Sindh governor Kamran Khan Tessori has called for exemplary punishment for Imran Khan, accusing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman of perpetrating the May 9 attacks that targeted the Pakistan Army across several cities, reported Geo News. ... read..

India calls for immediate release of Israeli hostages, de-escalation: MEA

New Delhi | November 9, 2023 8:22:49 PM IST

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, India on Thursday called for immediate and unconditional release of hostages while also urged to de-escalate the situation to resume direct peace negotiations towards a two state solution. ... read..

Gilgit Baltistan: Students and parents agitate against fee hike in schools

Gilgit-Baltistan | November 9, 2023 8:22:38 PM IST

Hundreds of school students in Gilgit along with their parents took to the streets against unreasonable hikes in their school fees. ... read..

Ethnic groups targeted by Sudan's RSF in Ardamata

Khartoum | November 9, 2023 6:22:45 PM IST

African ethnic groups in the Sudan Darfur region have been rounded up by members of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and other Arab militias according to videos and images verified and geolocated by CNN. ... read..

Israel, US strike Iranian proxies in Syria

Middle East | November 9, 2023 4:22:52 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 9 (ANI/TPS): Separate Israeli and US air strikes in Syria targeted Iranian proxies on Thursday night, according to Syrian media and the Pentagon. ... read..

Mossad foils Hezbollah terror plot in Brazil

Middle East | November 9, 2023 4:22:46 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 9 (ANI/TPS): The Mossad reported that the Israeli intelligence agency and other Israeli security organizations together aided the Brazilian security services in foiling a terrorist attack in Brazil that was planned by the Hezbo ... read..

Ivanka Trump testifies in New York fraud trial, Attorney General says 'she was cordial, disciplined

Washington, DC | November 9, 2023 4:22:42 PM IST

Following an extraordinary eight days of witness testimony, which included Donald Trump and three of his adult children in the civil fraud trial brought by the New York attorney general's office, the former US President's daughter, Ivanka Trump made her m ... read..

Israeli Forces capture Hamas position after 10-hour battle

Middle East | November 9, 2023 4:22:35 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 9 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Thursday morning that soldiers captured a key Hamas outpost in the northern Gaza town of Jabaliya after 10 hours of fighting. ... read..

UAE Council for Fatwa launches Abu Dhabi Charter for Scientific Developments

Middle East | November 9, 2023 4:22:28 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 9 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Council for Fatwa has announced the launch of the Abu Dhabi Charter for Scientific Developments; and the Emirates Global Prize for Fatwa Studies and Ijtihad' (Independent Opinion). ... read..

Air quality of Kathmandu turns "Unhealthy" as mercury drops

Kathmandu | November 9, 2023 4:22:15 PM IST

The overall air quality of Kathmandu has turned "unhealthy" with the onset of the winter season in the Himalayan nation which now has been engulfed in a haze. ... read..

IDF eliminates another Hamas missile man Ibrahim Abu-Maghsib

Middle East | November 9, 2023 4:22:07 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 9 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces reported that its forces in an air strike killed the Head of Hamas' Anti-Tank Missile Unit of its Central Camps Brigade Ibrahim Abu-Maghsib. ... read..

US Defence Secy Lloyd Austin reaches New Delhi to attend 5th India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

New Delhi | November 9, 2023 4:22:01 PM IST

US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin on Thursday arrived in New Delhi for a two-day visit for the 5th India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue to be held on November 9-10. ... read..

Indian Navy commences 14th edition of Special Forces, Diving Refresher Camp for Mauritius Police Force at Port Louis

Port Louis | November 9, 2023 3:22:58 PM IST

The Indian Navy Mobile Training Team (MTT) of Marine Commandos, also known as MARCOS, and divers have commenced the 14th edition of Special Forces & Diving Refresher Camp for the Mauritius Police Force. ... read..

Pakistan: Three terrorists killed in Khuzdar district

Islamabad | November 9, 2023 3:22:56 PM IST

Three terrorists were killed by Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Khuzdar district of Balochistan, ARY News reported. ... read..

Protesters storm streets in Karachi against killing of journalists in Gaza

Islamabad | November 9, 2023 3:22:52 PM IST

Over a month since the Israel-Hamas war broke out hundreds of journalists stormed the streets of Karachi to express solidarity with the civilians killed in Gaza, including journalists. ... read..

US State Secy Blinken reiterates key elements for diplomatic efforts to ensure "this crisis never happens again"

Washington, DC | November 9, 2023 3:22:46 PM IST

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday said that the only way to ensure that this crisis never happens again is to begin setting the conditions for durable peace and security and to frame diplomatic efforts. ... read..

Israeli Foreign Minister Cohen and families of Israeli hostages meet with EU parliament leaders

Middle East | November 9, 2023 3:22:06 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 9 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen went to the European Parliament Wednesday together with families of some of the more than 240 Israelis being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza to demand that the European Union act t ... read..

Inner socio-economic cabinet debates wartime plans

Middle East | November 9, 2023 3:22:04 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 9 (ANI/TPS): Israel's inner Socio-Economic Cabinet, with the participation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, met Wednesday to discuss issues arising due to the Iron Swords war in Gaza. ... read..

'Interreligious dialogue crucial for global peace': Vatican stresses in its Diwali message

Vatican City | November 9, 2023 2:22:42 PM IST

The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue on Thursday offered greetings as Diwali approaches on November 12, stressing that Interreligious dialogue can boost mutual trust among interfaith communities and can further contribute to sustaining peace globally ... read..

IDF destroys 130 tunnels in ongoing effort to combat Hamas infrastructure in Gaza

Tel Aviv | November 9, 2023 2:22:40 PM IST

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have said that the combat engineers are working continuously to destroy Hamas terrorist infrastructure and added that they have destroyed at least 130 tunnels since the beginning of the war. ... read..

India, Malaysia forge cooperation in emerging areas such as digital public infrastructure, fintech, semiconductors

New Delhi | November 9, 2023 2:22:30 PM IST

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, Zambry Abdul Kadir, during his official visit to India from November 5-9 undertook a comprehensive review of the progress made in all areas of bilateral cooperation including political, defence and security, and ma ... read..

Canada PM Justin Trudeau attends Diwali celebrations in Ottawa

Ottawa | November 9, 2023 1:23:03 PM IST

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday attended a Diwali event where lighted lamps to celebrate the 'festival of lights' on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. ... read..

New York State Senator joins US VP Kamala Harris for Diwali celebrations

Washington, DC | November 9, 2023 12:17:03 PM IST

New York State Senator Kevin Thomas joined US Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff at their Diwali celebrations on Wednesday. ... read..

North Korea to shut its diplomatic mission in Nepal, North Korean Mission in India to take-over Nepal's affairs

Kathmandu | November 9, 2023 12:17:00 PM IST

North Korea has decided to shut down its diplomatic mission in Nepal, and the North Korean Mission in India will look over Nepal's affairs, according to a communique to the Nepali Prime Minister. ... read..

14 Pakistanis arrested for terror activities in Spain

Madrid | November 9, 2023 12:16:52 PM IST

Police in Spain arrested 14 Pakistan-origin individuals and busted a suspected jihadist network based in the country, Euro Weekly News reported. ... read..

"Over 600 trucks entered Gaza with aid..."; IDF facilitates delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Tel Aviv | November 9, 2023 11:16:56 AM IST

Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) Spokeswoman Shani Sasson on Thursday highlighted that 665 trucks have entered Gaza through Rafah as of Wednesday, stressing that, the trucks contain food, medicine, tents and water for the G ... read..

Rajnath Singh, EAM Jaishankar, along with US Defence Secy and State Secy Blinken to co-chair 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue tomorrow

New Delhi | November 9, 2023 11:16:55 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will co-chair the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and US State Secretary Antony Blinken on November 10. ... read..

US Presidential Polls: Third Republican debate goes live, Nikki Haley calls Vivek Ramaswamy 'scum'

Washington, DC | November 9, 2023 11:16:47 AM IST

As the third Republican debate went live in Miami, the candidate for 2024 United States (US) presidential polls, Nikki Haley called fellow contender Vivek Ramaswamy 'scum' as the two sparred against each other on several issues, including foreign policy, ... read..

US Defence Secy Lloyd Austin departs for India to attend Fifth India-US 2+2 Ministerial dialogue

Maryland | November 9, 2023 9:21:31 AM IST

US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin has departed for India from the Joint Base Andrews to participate in the fifth India-US 2+2 Ministerial dialogue to be held here in the national capital on Friday. ... read..

"India a key strategic partner," says White House ahead of 2+2 Dialogue

Washington DC | November 9, 2023 8:17:01 AM IST

The White House has called India a key strategic partner and said the US will leave it to the Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to decide the country's stance on any particular crisis or contingency around the world. ... read..

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks with Dutch PM

Middle East | November 9, 2023 8:16:59 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 9 (ANI/TPS): Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday met with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem and thanked him for his friendship and support, which are assisting Israel ... read..

New school for 400 children evacuated from Gaza area opens near Dead Sea

Middle East | November 9, 2023 8:16:57 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 9 (ANI/TPS): Wednesday morning, one month after the start of the war in Gaza, Israel's Minister of Education Yoav Kish held the official opening ceremony of the first school established in the Tamar Regional Council (by the Dea ... read..

Israel: FM Cohen, families of Israeli hostages meet with EU Parliament leaders

Middle East | November 9, 2023 8:16:55 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 9 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen went to the European Parliament Wednesday together with families of some of the more than 240 Israelis being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza to demand that the European Union act t ... read..

China revamping Belt and Road Initiative: Report

Beijing | November 9, 2023 7:16:03 AM IST

China is revamping the Belt and Road Initiative, which has pumped billions of dollars in grants and loans into developing countries over the last ten years. This comes as the country attempts to rein in the risks that plagued its earlier investments, acco ... read..

UK Prime Minister welcomes guests from Hindu community to Downing Street ahead of Diwali

London | November 9, 2023 7:15:59 AM IST

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomed guests from the Hindu community to Downing Street ahead of Diwali. ... read..

In Pakistan, PTI forms committee for 'political engagement' with rivals

Islamabad | November 9, 2023 6:16:12 AM IST

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday announced the formation of a "political engagement committee" to reach out to rival parties ahead of the upcoming polls, Geo News reported. ... read..

US State Secretary Antony Blinken to arrive in New Delhi tomorrow for 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

Washington, DC | November 9, 2023 6:16:02 AM IST

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will arrive in New Delhi tomorrow to participate in the 5th India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. ... read..

Terror incidents increased in Pakistan since Taliban came to power: Caretaker PM Anwaarul Haq Kakar

Islamabad | November 9, 2023 5:16:41 AM IST

Pakistan Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar said on Wednesday that there has been an increase in terror incidents in Pakistan since the Taliban came to power in 2021, Dawn reported. ... read..

"PM Modi stands for women, is the best leader for India": US singer Mary Millben

Washington, DC | November 9, 2023 4:21:56 AM IST

African-American actress and singer Mary Millben praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he stands for women and is the best leader for India and the progress of Indian citizens. ... read..

Israeli construction sector seeks govt's permission to replace Palestinian employees with Indian workers

Tel Aviv | November 9, 2023 4:21:45 AM IST

Israel's construction sector has said that it asked the government to allow companies to hire up to 100,000 workers from India to replace 90,000 Palestinians who lost their work permits since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, Voice of America (VOA) repor ... read..

No ceasefire without release of hostages by Hamas: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

Tel Aviv | November 9, 2023 3:16:11 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said there will be no ceasefire without the release of hostages by Hamas. ... read..

G7 Foreign Ministers pledge to continue endeavours towards free, open Indo-Pacific

Tokyo | November 9, 2023 2:22:10 AM IST

Foreign Ministers from the G7 countries--Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the European Union, and the United States--have pledged to continue their endeavours towards a free and open Indo-Pacific that is inclusive, prosperous, secure, based ... read..

Pakistan: PPP to win polls "with or without level-playing field", says chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari

Islamabad | November 9, 2023 2:22:07 AM IST

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday that his party would emerge victorious in the February 8 elections "with or without a level-playing field", The Express Tribune newspaper reported. ... read..

Israel introduces new national centre for monitoring drones

Middle East | November 8, 2023 11:47:02 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 8 (ANI/TPS): For the first time in Israel the management of the movement of drones/UAVs throughout the country will be directed through a national control and control centre. ... read..

Nitish's comment row: "Courageous" woman needs to step up against Bihar Chief Minister, says US singer

Washington, DC | November 8, 2023 11:47:00 PM IST

Slamming Nitish Kumar for his derogatory remarks in the state assembly, African-American actress and singer Mary Millben has called on a "courageous" woman to "step up" and declare her candidacy for Bihar Chief Minister. ... read..

Japanese Embassy confers 'Order of the Rising Sun, Gold & Silver Star' to Rtd Admiral Karambir Singh

New Delhi | November 8, 2023 11:46:56 PM IST

The Japan Self-Defence Forces Day 2023 was held by the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi on Wednesday. ... read..

Abdullah bin Zayed meets with Vatican Secretary in Abu Dhabi

Asia | November 8, 2023 11:46:51 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 8 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Vatican City. ... read..

G7 Foreign Ministers pledge to counter China's 'malign' practices of illegitimate tech transfer

Tokyo | November 8, 2023 11:46:44 PM IST

Foreign Ministers from the G7 countries--Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the European Union and the United States pledged to counter China's 'malign' practices of illegitimate technology transfer and tackle economic coercion. ... read..

After Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, terrorism increased in Pakistan: Pak caretaker PM

Islamabad | November 8, 2023 10:53:25 PM IST

The Pakistan caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul haq Kakar said that after the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban, Pakistan has seen an increase in terror incidents, Dawn News reported on Wednesday. ... read..

First INDUS-X Investors meet held in Delhi ahead of 2+2 Indo-US Ministerial Dialogue

New Delhi | November 8, 2023 10:53:04 PM IST

Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence and US Department of Defence, organised the maiden INDUS-X Investors Meet today as a pre-cursor to the 2+2 Indo-US Ministerial Dialogue. ... read..

37 wanted Palestinians arrested in counter-terror raids

Middle East | November 8, 2023 10:52:43 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 8 (ANI/TPS): Israeli security forces arrested 37 wanted Palestinians, over 10 of whom are associated with Hamas, in counter-terror raids around Judea and Samaria overnight, the Israel Defense Forces said. ... read..

"Great example of significance": US defence expert on India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

New Delhi | November 8, 2023 10:52:39 PM IST

Ahead of the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for South and Southeast Asia, US Defence, Dr Joseph H Felter said on Wednesday that the upcoming dialogue between both India and US defence ministers and foreign ... read..

Israel destroyed 130 Gaza tunnel shafts

Middle East | November 8, 2023 10:52:18 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 8 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday that combat engineers have uncovered and destroyed 130 Hamas tunnels in Gaza since the beginning of the ground invasion. ... read..

PoK observes shutter-down strike against "sky-high power tariff"

Muzaffarabad | November 8, 2023 8:22:34 PM IST

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir witnessed a shutter-down and wheel-jam strike on Tuesday as part of an ongoing protest campaign by civil society against the "sky-high power tariff" as well as for the resolution of other issues, Dawn News reported on Wednesday. ... read..

Pakistan citizens unable to get passports due to shortage of lamination paper

Peshawar | November 8, 2023 7:22:26 PM IST

Pakistani citizens are facing difficulty securing new passports as the country's scarcity of lamination paper has resulted in a nationwide shortage of the travel document, The Express Tribune reported on Wednesday. ... read..

"Asked Israel to distinguish between Hamas terrorists, Palestinian civilians": US

Washington, DC | November 8, 2023 6:22:27 PM IST

The US has asked the Israeli government to distinguish between Hamas terrorists and Palestinian civilians as Israel intensified its retaliation in the region after Hamas launched a surprise attack on October 7. ... read..

Indian crew of MV Aashi return home after nine months detention in Indonesia

New Delhi | November 8, 2023 6:22:22 PM IST

The Indonesian government has released three crew members of the M.V. Aashi ship who were detained in February this year after their ship ran aground, said the Indian Embassy in Indonesia on Wednesday. ... read..

Rajesh Uike appointed as next Indian envoy to Tajikistan

New Delhi | November 8, 2023 6:21:29 PM IST

Rajesh Uike, an IFS officer from the 2006 batch, has been appointed as the new Indian envoy to the Republic of Tajikistan, the Ministry of External Affairs informed on Tuesday. ... read..

Bhutan bird festivals returns after 3-year hiatus to celebrate nature

Thimphu | November 8, 2023 5:22:58 PM IST

Following a three-year hiatus, Tingtibi, Zhemgang will come alive with colourful celebrations in honour of the victorious return of the Bhutan Bird Festival. ... read..

For Diwali this year, Israel envoy requests Indians to 'light a diya' for hostages held by Hamas

New Delhi | November 8, 2023 5:22:52 PM IST

Ahead of Diwal,i Israel's ambassador to India has urged Indians to light a 'Diya of Hope' for the hostages from his country who are being held by Hamas since last month's assault. ... read..

Indonesian President Widodo's brother-in-law demoted as top judge over age minimum ruling

Jakarta | November 8, 2023 5:21:57 PM IST

Indonesian President, Joko Widodo's brother-in-law, a top judge has been found guilty of "gross violation" of the court's ethics code for failing to recuse himself from the court's decision to reduce age limits for presidential and vice presidential candi ... read..

European Parliament calls on countries to strengthen their climate commitments

Europe | November 8, 2023 4:16:54 PM IST

Brussels [Belgium], November 8 (ANI/WAM): Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have underlined that the first Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement, taking place during COP28, is a key moment to boost collective ambition on climate action and su ... read..

Abu Dhabi Municipality urges construction companies to submit mandatory occupational health, safety reports

Middle East | November 8, 2023 4:16:52 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 8 (ANI/WAM): The Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM) has urged construction companies to submit mandatory reports related to occupational health and safety. ... read..

UAE and US: A strategic partnership to support energy transition, mitigate climate change

Middle East | November 8, 2023 4:16:50 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], November 8 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates and the United States have forged a strategic partnership to promote renewable energy solutions and clean technologies, setting a leading example for constructive and high-quality partnerships th ... read..

European Parliamentarians express concern over coerced faith conversion targeting minority women in Pakistan

Brussels | November 8, 2023 4:16:47 PM IST

European Parliament members - Ajan Haga and Charlie Weimers, brought together lawyers, gender experts, human rights activists, and survivors for an event at the European Parliament, news portal The White Post Pakistan reported. ... read..

Millions more budgeted for bomb shelters in frontline communities

Middle East | November 8, 2023 4:16:45 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 8 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Minister of Construction and Housing Yitzhak Goldknopf informed the heads of the front-line local authorities - areas under fire near Gaza and the border with Lebanon - that his ministry will transfer an a ... read..

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