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'It is still senseless': Jaishankar on China's renaming places in Arunachal
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 7:57:51 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday reaffirmed the ministry's comments on China's attempt to rename several places in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it "senseless" and emphasised that by doing it repeatedly, it is still senseless. ... read..


"We should not be interfering in each other's internal affairs": EAM Jaishankar urges to maintain "Maryada"
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 7:57:45 PM IST
Highlighting on US, Germany and the UN envoys making political remarks over Indian politics after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar used the word "Maryada", saying that we are sovereign countries and should no ... read..


"When you leave the borders, go with full confidence, Indian government is standing with you": EAM Jaishanakar assures safe return home for Indians worldwide
Rajkot (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 6:57:54 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday assured safe return home for Indian citizens worldwide and recalled how India's foreign policy was at the forefront for the evacuation of Indian nationals under Operation Indravati to evacuate its national ... read..


"When you leave borders, go with full confidence": EAM Jaishankar assures safe return home for Indians worldwide
Rajkot (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 6:56:53 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday assured safe return home for Indian citizens worldwide and recalled how India's foreign policy was at the forefront for the evacuation of Indian nationals under Operation Indravati to evacuate its national ... read..


'Every hostage goes through sexual harassment,' former captive tells Knesset lawmakers
Asia | April 2, 2024 5:57:46 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): Former hostage of Hamas, Mia Regev, told a Knesset committee that "every hostage goes through sexual harassment in one way or another." ... read..


Gilgit Baltistan: Human rights organisations criticise Pakistan on Falak Noor case
Gilgit Baltistan | April 2, 2024 5:57:26 PM IST
Media personnel, representatives of Strategic Advocacy Human Rights (SAHR), and people from the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) held press in the Gilgit City of Gilgit Baltistan (GB) for the recovery of 12-year-old Falak Noor, who was allegedly ... read..


"No big achievement comes without hard work": EAM Jaishankar confident on India's bid of permanent seat in UNSC
Rajkot (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 5:57:20 PM IST
Exuding confidence on India's bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that no big achievement ever comes without hard work, and added that the country will have to put in an extra effort ... read..


12-year-old suspect arrested for shooting in Finland's school that killed one, injured two children
Helsinki | April 2, 2024 5:57:16 PM IST
A 12-year-old suspect has been arrested for shooting at three 12-year-olds in which one child died and two other children were injured at a school in Finland's capital Helsinki on Tuesday, CNN reported, citing police. ... read..


Pakistan: Loadshedding becomes major concern for people during Ramzan in Karachi
Karachi | April 2, 2024 5:57:13 PM IST
People in Karachi have been facing the problem of powercut, longer outages, and loadshedding with no respite for consumers in sight during the month of Ramzan. ... read..


Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia cautions its nationals against deceptive social media accounts
Riyadh | April 2, 2024 3:57:50 PM IST
The Embassy of India in Riyadh has issued a public notice cautioning Indian nationals residing in Saudi Arabia about fake social media accounts and email addresses that sought to deceive people by soliciting money for travel arrangements from Saudi Arabia ... read..


"India has become a model for many countries": EAM Jaishankar
Rajkot (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 2:59:01 PM IST
External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar reiterated India's growing stature in the world and referred to the BRICS summit which was held under the presidency of South Africa last year, recounted the incident when South African President asked Prime Ministe ... read..


Israel Police continue crackdown on violent crime in arab communities
Middle East | April 2, 2024 2:58:48 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Police reported that its officers carried out what was described as a "proactive activity" to locate weapons in the northern Arab city Umm al-Fahm. The activity was part of Israel's ongoing "war" on violent ... read..


Israel raises minimum wage
Middle East | April 2, 2024 2:58:42 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Labor enacted a raise in the country's national minimum wage beginning on Sunday, April 1, 2024. ... read..


Israel raises gasoline prices
Middle East | April 2, 2024 2:58:34 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): The Fuel and Gas Administration at Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure implemented a raise in the price of gasoline and other regulated fuel products sold to consumers at gas stations in the country on Sund ... read..


Indian Coast Guard ship reaches Vietnam on overseas deployment
Asia | April 2, 2024 1:58:30 PM IST
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI); Indian Coast Guard's Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) Samudra Paheredar with an integral helicopter arrived at the Ho Chi Minh port of Vietnam on Tuesday as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to ASEAN countries, the In ... read..


TRENDS research and advisory, Brazil Africa institute forge research alliance
Asia | April 2, 2024 1:58:12 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 2 (ANI/WAM): TRENDS Research and Advisory and the Brazil Africa Institute have inked an agreement of cooperation to pave the way for new horizons in strategic studies and research in areas of shared interest. ... read..


Israel sees 41 per cent increase in people diagnosed with autism
Asia | April 2, 2024 1:58:11 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Welfare and Social Security, on the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day observed Tuesday, April 2, revealed that Israel saw a 41 per cent increase over the past two years in the number of peopl ... read..


Pakistan: Students in Balochistan deprived of essential educational items in schools
Balochistan | April 2, 2024 1:00:58 PM IST
Despite one month passed since the beginning of the academic year, unfortunately, essential items such as textbooks and stationery have not yet reached the dilapidated schools of Balochistan in Pakistan, The Balochistan Post reported citing the central sp ... read..


Pakistan: Islamabad court cancels Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Gandapur's arrest warrants
Islamabad | April 2, 2024 1:00:25 PM IST
An Islamabad court on Monday cancelled the arrest warrants of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in a case related to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf 'Haqiqi Azadi March,' The Nation reported. ... read..


Pakistan-China border reopens for travel, trade after four months closure
Gilgit-Baltistan | April 2, 2024 12:59:52 PM IST
After a four-month closure due to severe winter conditions, the Pakistan-China Khunjarab border has reopened, facilitating commercial and tourist activities, The Nation reported. ... read..


Australian among 5 people working with aid organization killed in Gaza
Canberra | April 2, 2024 12:59:42 PM IST
An Australian is among members of the aid organisation World Central Kitchen who were killed in Gaza, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday, CNN reported. ... read..


Israeli PM calls for Al Jazeera shutdown, new law allows for 'security threat' bans on international media
Tel Aviv | April 2, 2024 12:59:17 PM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to close down Al Jazeera news network following the passing of a comprehensive law on Monday, granting the government authority to ban foreign networks perceived as posing a threat to national security ... read..


Trump loses USD 1bn in net worth as stock value of his media firm plunges
New York | April 2, 2024 10:59:57 AM IST
In what is being seen as a setback to former US President Donald Trump, who is seeking a fresh term in the White House in the elections later this year, his media venture, Trump Media & Technology Group, experienced a massive plunge in its stock value ... read..


Taiwan detects seven Chinese naval vessels, six military aircraft around nation
Taipei | April 2, 2024 10:59:55 AM IST
Taiwan tracked seven Chinese naval vessels and six military aircraft around the nation amid escalating cross-strait tensions on Tuesday, Taiwan News reported. ... read..


Pakistan Defence Minister optimistic of improving bilateral ties with New Delhi post-Lok Sabha elections
Islamabad | April 2, 2024 10:59:50 AM IST
As India continuously accused Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism across its borders, Pakistan Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif has expressed hopes for betterment in bilateral ties with India after the country comes out of its election phase poised to be held ... read..


Trump loses USD 1bn in net worth as stock value his media firm plunges
New York | April 2, 2024 9:59:41 AM IST
In what is being seen as a setback to former US President Donald Trump, who is seeking a fresh term in the White House in the elections later this year, his media venture, Trump Media & Technology Group, experienced a massive plunge in its stock value ... read..


North Korea fires intermediate-range ballistic missile towards Sea of Japan
Tokyo | April 2, 2024 9:59:38 AM IST
North Korea on Tuesday launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) toward the Sea of Japan on Tuesday, with the projectile falling into waters outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, according to Japan's Defence Ministry, Kyodo news reported. ... read..


US lawmakers seek briefing from Department of Justice over hate crime attacks on Hindu Temples
Washington, DC | April 2, 2024 9:59:32 AM IST
In the wake of increasing attacks on the Hindu Temples in the country, United States lawmakers led by the Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, wrote a letter to the US Department of Justice to brief on the status of investigations into recent vandalism at hou ... read..


Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif visits Chinese engineers working on dam project in Dasu
Islamabad | April 2, 2024 9:59:25 AM IST
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accompanied by the Chinese envoy Jiang Zaidong paid a visit to Dasu, in the Upper Kohistan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Jiang Zaidong, to meet Chinese engineers working on the Dasu Dam project, Radio Pakistan repor ... read..


Donald Trump posts USD 175 mn bond in New York civil fraud case, averts asset seizure
New York | April 2, 2024 9:59:19 AM IST
Former US President Donald Trump has posted a USD 175 million bond as he appeals the judgement against him in the New York civil fraud case brought by state Attorney General Letitia James, CNN reported on Tuesday. ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf celebrates suspension of Imran Khan's Toshakhana sentence
Karachi | April 2, 2024 7:57:59 AM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has expressed its satisfaction with the suspension of the sentences of its founder, Imran Khan, and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the Toshakhana case, heralding it as a triumph against attempts to undermine the party and its lea ... read..


Suspect held as vehicle crashes into gate at Atlanta FBI field office
Atlanta | April 2, 2024 6:57:34 AM IST
A vehicle forcefully crashed into an entry gate at the Atlanta FBI field office in an apparent attempt to breach the facility, confirmed FBI Atlanta spokesperson Tony Thomas, CNN reported. ... read..


Protests erupt in Pakistan over abduction of Hindu girl
Dera Murad Jamali | April 2, 2024 6:57:32 AM IST
Amidst growing outrage, members of the Hindu community and traders in Dera Murad Jamali took to the streets to condemn the recent abduction of a young girl, Priya Kumari, and demanded urgent action for her recovery, Dawn reported. ... read..


Biden to visit Baltimore bridge collapse site, pledges full federal support
Washington, DC | April 2, 2024 5:59:02 AM IST
President Joe Biden is set to visit Baltimore this Friday to survey the aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, as announced by the White House on Monday, The Hill reported. ... read..


Smuggling of nine tons of unchecked produce thwarted
Middle East | April 2, 2024 5:59:00 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): Ahead of the Passover holiday, the inspectors from Israel's Ministry of Agriculture increased their activities at border crossings, thwarting two attempts to smuggle about nine tons of vegetables of various types from ... read..


Ashdod man accused of smuggling millions worth of cigarettes
Middle East | April 2, 2024 5:58:58 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Tax Authority reported that Armias Besufkad from Ashdod, an employee of a company that provides services for marine transport vessels in the port of Ashdod, is accused of smuggling dozens of cartons of cigare ... read..


Israel adopting European standards for importation of electrical products
Middle East | April 2, 2024 5:58:56 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Energy reported that soon electrical products from Europe will cost less and enter Israel with "zero bureaucracy." ... read..


Iran vows response to deadly attack on consulate in Damascus
Tehran | April 2, 2024 5:58:54 AM IST
In the aftermath of a devastating attack on Iran's consulate in Damascus, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed the tragic loss of seven of its officials, including senior commanders Mohammed Reza Zahedi and Mohammad Hadi Haji Rahimi, ... read..


Pakistan nears default due to tax evasion: Defence Minister
Sialkot | April 2, 2024 4:57:22 AM IST
Pakistan is teetering on the edge of a financial abyss, with Defence Minister Khawaja Asif sounding the alarm, citing widespread tax evasion by the country's elite as the primary culprit for the looming crisis, Dawn reported. ... read..


Pakistan Senate elections: Coalition gains ground, PTI holds strong, alliances key
Islamabad | April 2, 2024 4:57:19 AM IST
Today's Pakistan Senate elections are poised to witness a significant shift in power dynamics within Pakistan's upper house of parliament, with parties in the ruling coalition, namely the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People's Party (P ... read..


Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude jolts Japan's Iwate prefecture
Tokyo | April 2, 2024 4:57:17 AM IST
An earthquake of 6.1magnitude struck Japan's northern coast of Iwate prefecture on the intervening night of Monday-Tuesday, Japan's Meteorological Centre said. ... read..


US State Department defends massive arms transfer to Israel
Washington, DC | April 2, 2024 3:57:51 AM IST
The US State Department downplayed the authorisation of weapon requests to Israel, saying that many of the requests were made and approved by Congress years ago, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..


Florida Court approves 6-week abortion ban, voters to decide fate
Florida | April 2, 2024 3:57:42 AM IST
The Florida Supreme Court on Monday (local time) reshaped the state's abortion landscape by overturning longstanding privacy protections and permitting a six-week abortion ban, The New York Times reported. ... read..


Hackers target Russian prison database to avenge Navalny's death: Report
Moscow | April 2, 2024 2:58:50 AM IST
Within hours of the tragic demise of Alexey Navalny in a Russian prison in February, a group of anti-Kremlin hackers swiftly sought retribution, reported CNN. ... read..


People in Balochistan protest over unlawful acts by levies officials
Balochistan | April 2, 2024 1:58:03 AM IST
The locals, drivers and transporters in the Kech area of Balochistan staged a protest, raising their voices against the alleged acts of corruption, extortion, and violence they face at a levies checkpoint, The Balochistan Post reported. ... read..


Balochistan: Armed group claims responsibility for attack on police station in Quetta
Quetta | April 2, 2024 1:58:01 AM IST
An incident involving unidentified assailants attacking a security establishment was reported in Quetta, Balochistan, as per a report by the Balochistan Post. ... read..


Perception about India has changed in UAE in last 10 years: EAM Jaishankar
Surat (Gujarat) | April 1, 2024 11:28:17 PM IST
On relations between India and the UAE, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that in the last 10 years, the perception of India has changed to quite an extent in the Gulf country. ... read..


20-Year-Old Staff Sgt is Israeli military's 600th fatality since October 7
Middle East | April 1, 2024 11:28:15 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 1 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces announced on Monday the death of the 600th soldier since October 7. ... read..


"A new chapter...": India delivers HAL-228 aircraft as part of Line of Credit to Guyana
Georgetown | April 1, 2024 11:28:07 PM IST
India has delivered two Dornier-228 aircraft to Guyana as part of the Line of Credit, initiating a new chapter in the partnership between the two countries. ... read..


Investopia 2024 launches Next50 initiative to create investment opportunities for UAE's most innovative companies
Middle East | April 1, 2024 10:27:54 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 1 (ANI/WAM): In the presence of Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, Investopia launched the "Next50" initiative, in collaboration with the renowned emerging markets research centre, EMIR. ... read..


Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi plants 10 mangrove trees for each COP28 visitor as 'Ghars Al Emarat' initiative
Middle East | April 1, 2024 10:27:48 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 1 (ANI/WAM): As part of the Ghars Al Emarat (UAE Planting) initiative to plant 10 mangroves for each visitor to COP28 from November 30 to December 12, 2023, at Expo City Dubai, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced tha ... read..


Protesters issue 'ultimatum' to authorities, demand safe return of abducted minor girl in Gilgit Baltistan
Gilgit Baltistan | April 1, 2024 10:27:33 PM IST
Following the ongoing protests and aggression against the abduction of an 11-year-old girl, Falak Noor, the protesters issued an ultimatum of 48 hours to bring the ones responsible in these cases to justice. ... read..


India, Thailand discuss measures to strengthen Navy-to-Navy cooperation
New Delhi | April 1, 2024 10:27:28 PM IST
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar held a meeting with his visiting Thai counterpart Admiral Adoong Paan-Iam here on Monday and discussed measures to further strengthen Navy-to-Navy cooperation. ... read..


UAE: Over 1.27 million residency medical fitness examinations conducted at EHS' Centres in 2023
Middle East | April 1, 2024 10:27:26 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 1 (ANI/WAM): Public Health Centres and Medical Fitness Examination Centres affiliated with Emirates Health Services (EHS) administered more than 1.27 million medical fitness tests for residency visa applicants in the previous year. ... read..


Pakistan: Polling on 30 vacant Senate seats to take place tomorrow
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 9:30:12 PM IST
Polling on the 30 vacant seats of the Senate of Pakistan will be held tomorrow, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. ... read..


Israeli PM Netanyahu calls for Knesset to pass law allowing closure of foreign news networks
Tel Aviv | April 1, 2024 9:29:57 PM IST
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for Knesset to pass the legislation allowing his government to shut down foreign news networks, according to The Times of Israel. ... read..


"Don't want girl to get away from her culture": Jaishankar on baby Ariha Shah case
Surat (Gujarat) | April 1, 2024 9:29:52 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India does not want baby Ariha Shah to get away from her own culture and environment as she is in the custody of Child Services in Germany. ... read..


Israel Defence Forces withdraw troops from Gaza City's Shifa Hospital, end operation
Tel Aviv | April 1, 2024 9:29:34 PM IST
The Israel Defence Forces confirmed on Monday that they wrapped up their operation against Hamas terrorists at Gaza City's Shifa Hospital overnight, with all the troops leaving the area, reported The Times of Israel. ... read..


Germans celebrate as recreational cannabis use becomes legal
Berlin | April 1, 2024 9:29:32 PM IST
Large crowds gathered in Germany to commemorate the legalisation of cannabis overnight starting from Monday, CNN reported. ... read..


"Gujarat has strong presence when it comes to business or NRIs": EAM Jaishankar
Surat (Gujarat) | April 1, 2024 9:29:11 PM IST
Appreciating the strong presence of Gujarat when it comes to business, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the people of the state are spread across the world and are globalised. ... read..


"If today I change the name of your house, will it become mine?": Jaishankar on China's claims on Arunachal Pradesh
Surat (Gujarat) | April 1, 2024 7:27:57 PM IST
Taking a jibe at China over its claims on the state of Arunachal Pradesh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that changing names won't have any effect and the northeastern state was, is and will always be India's part. ... read..


92 per cent of total fatalities in Pakistan witnessed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, in first quarter of 2024: Report
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | April 1, 2024 7:27:41 PM IST
At least 92 per cent of all fatalities and 86 per cent of the attacks in Pakistan, including those related to terrorism and security forces operations, were recorded in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces in the first quarter of 2024, reported Ge ... read..


Pakistan: Islamabad court grants bail to Fawad Chaudhry in National Accountability Bureau case
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 6:29:48 PM IST
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday granted bail to former Pakistan Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry in the case of misappropriation in construction projects in Jhelum, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. ... read..


South Korea exports rise for the sixth straight month in March
Asia | April 1, 2024 6:29:35 PM IST
Seoul [South Korea], April 1 (ANI/WAM): South Korea's exports moved up for the sixth consecutive month in March on the back of the robust performance of chips, Yonhap News Agency said on Monday. ... read..


Gilgit-Baltistan faces landslides due to destruction of local ecosystem
Hunza | April 1, 2024 5:28:54 PM IST
The outburst in the Hussaini-Ghulkin Glacier, situated in Gilgit-Baltistan, has now become a problem for the locals. As the flooding of the glacier started, a landslide blocked the Karakoram Highway (KKH) near Hunza in Gilgit-Baltistan. ... read..


Islamabad High Court suspends Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi's sentence in Toshakhana case
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 5:28:49 PM IST
The Islamabad High Court on Monday suspended the 14-year sentence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana case, reported The News International. ... read..


Over 380 families affected by heavy rains, floods in Afghanistan
Kabul | April 1, 2024 5:28:16 PM IST
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that seven people have died and nearly 400 families have been affected by the heavy rains and floods across Afghanistan, as reported by TOLO News. ... read..


Pak security forces arrest over 10 people for attack on Chinese engineers
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 4:27:09 PM IST
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested over ten "terrorists" and their facilitators involved in last week's attack on Chinese engineers, Geo News reported on Monday. ... read..


Israeli forces leave Shifa hospital compound after clearing out terrorists
Asia | April 1, 2024 4:27:06 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 1 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers left Gaza's Shifa Hospital compound after eliminating entrenched Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists, Israel Defence Forces said on Monday. ... read..


Three wounded in terror stabbing attack
Middle East | April 1, 2024 3:27:51 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 1 (ANI/TPS): There was a stabbing terror attack in the southern Israeli city of Gan Yavne Sunday night in which three people were wounded. The terrorist arrived at the "Friendly" shopping center armed with two knives and was shot ... read..


Netanyahu awake, recovering from hernia operation
Middle East | April 1, 2024 3:27:49 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 1 (ANI/TPS): Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is awake and recovering from a hernia operation, the Hadassah Medical Center-Ein Kerem announced on Monday morning. ... read..


Pak Muslim League leader says Imran Khan's meetings deal flouts prison manual
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 3:27:47 PM IST
Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N), senior leader Irfan Siddiqui, has expressed astonishment over what he termed an "unprecedented agreement" between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and the Adiala Jail administration, allowing meetin ... read..


Israeli police arrest Ismail Haniyeh's sister on terror charges
Middle East | April 1, 2024 3:27:30 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 1 (ANI/TPS): The sister of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was arrested on terror offenses in the Israeli Bedouin village of Tel Sheva, near Beer-Sheva, Israeli authorities announced on Monday. ... read..


UAE provides aid packages for children and women in Gaza
Asia | April 1, 2024 3:27:06 PM IST
Al Arish [Egypt], April 1 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates has provided aid packages tailored for children and women in Gaza as part of the UAE's continued humanitarian support for the Palestinian people through 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.' ... read..


Eight Chinese migrants found dead on Mexico beach
Mexico City | April 1, 2024 2:28:34 PM IST
Eight Chinese migrants were found dead on the coast of southern Mexico, reportedly after their boat capsised along a popular but perilous route for illegally entering the United States, CNN reported citing authorities on Monday. ... read..


Royal Thai Navy commander receives guard of honour at National War Memorial
New Delhi | April 1, 2024 2:28:30 PM IST
Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Navy, Admiral Adoong Pan-Lam, received the Guard of honour on Monday at the National War Memorial, South Block. ... read..


Bulgaria, Romania partially join Europe's Schengen area after thirteen-year-long wait
Sofia | April 1, 2024 2:28:36 PM IST
After 13 years of negotiations, Bulgaria and Romania have partially joined Europe's Schengen area of free movement on Sunday, as reported by Al Jazeera. ... read..


China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea
Asia | April 1, 2024 2:28:17 PM IST
Chairman Xi Jinping, as part of his hardening stance against the Philippines, has obviously instructed agencies like the China Coast Guard (CCG), which is directly under his command, to demonstrate greater vigor in the South China Sea. ... read..


Pakistan faces challenge of economic reforms amid weak coalition government: Report
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 2:27:52 PM IST
Amid the staggering economic crisis, Pakistan's biggest challenge now is fiscal consolidation and reforms amid a weak coalition government and political instability stemming from accusations of electoral fraud, the Washington-based Institute of Internatio ... read..


Indian culture accepted in Korea as richful, deep spiritual one, says Korean association chief Park Chul-hee
New Delhi | April 1, 2024 6:29:52 PM IST
Taking another step to strengthen the cultural ties between India and Korea, a memorandum of understanding between the Korean Cultural Centre India (KCCI) and the Asian Arts Management Association (AAMA) for cultural and artistic exchanges was signed earl ... read..


US Envoy Garcetti's 'red line' remark: Jaishankar says India investigating on basis of "certain information"
New Delhi | April 1, 2024 12:28:33 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday that India has been investigating the alleged assassination plot of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on the basis of "certain information" provided by the United States. ... read..


"Pandit Nehru saw it as a nuisance": EAM Jaishankar criticises historic Congress attitude on Katchatheevu Issue
New Delhi | April 1, 2024 12:28:06 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday criticised the historic attitude of the Congress party towards the Katchatheevu island and said that Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru saw it as a 'nuisance'. ... read..


Pakistan: 8 children among 10 dead in two days as rain batters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | April 1, 2024 11:29:13 AM IST
Ten people were killed and twelve sustained injuries in rain-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past two days, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Sunday, The Nation reported. ... read..


"As though they have no responsibility for it": EAM Jaishankar hits out at Congress, DMK on Katchatheevu issue
New Delhi | April 1, 2024 11:28:32 AM IST
A tiny island between India and Sri Lanka on the Palk Straight has become the hot button issue in Indian politics. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the issue on Monday and hit out at the Congress and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), sa ... read..


Jailed Imran Khan's party plans street protests for him after Eid
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 11:28:30 AM IST
Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaf party on Sunday declared its intention to rally for the release of its founder and former prime minister Imran Khan after Eid reported Dunya News. ... read..


US: Overseas supporters of BJP organise car rallies in Maryland and Atlanta
Maryland | April 1, 2024 10:27:53 AM IST
Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in India poised to be held from April 19, the overseas supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised car rallies in United States. ... read..


Pakistan government hikes petrol price by PKR 9.66 per litre
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 9:27:43 AM IST
Amid the staggering inflation in Pakistan, the newly elected government announced a hike in the price of petrol by Pakistani currency (PKR) 9.66 per litre for the next fortnight, Dawn reported on Sunday. ... read..


Pakistan National Assembly session is set to convene today
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 9:27:27 AM IST
The National Assembly session is set to convene on Monday, at 4:00 pm at the Parliament House in Islamabad, Dunya News reported. ... read..


Russia escalates attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leading to widespread power outages
Kyiv | April 1, 2024 8:27:01 AM IST
Russia's aggressive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have claimed two lives in separate incidents. One casualty occurred in the western Lviv region, where a building was obliterated, igniting a fierce blaze, Governor Maksym Kozytskyi conveyed vi ... read..


Pak: Hundreds of turtles killed by electrocution in Chiniot
Chiniot | April 1, 2024 8:26:57 AM IST
A tragic incident unfolded along the serene Chenab River, renowned for its diverse ecosystem, as hundreds of turtles were found dead, ARY News reported. ... read..


Israeli military hits building in Lebanon harboring senior Hezbollah figure
Middle East | April 1, 2024 7:27:37 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 1 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that Sunday evening an Israel Air Force aircraft attacked a vehicle in the area of the village of Kounine in Lebanon where the terrorist Ismail Ali Elzin, was staying. ... read..


More than 2,700 arrests made since start of Israel's 'war' on violent crime in Arab communities
Middle East | April 1, 2024 7:27:35 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 1 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Police reported that more than 2,700 arrests have been made since the start of Israel's campaign to crack down on violent crime in the country's Arab communities called Operation "Green Safe Route." ... read..


Israel makes it easier to acquire medical rehabilitation devices
Middle East | April 1, 2024 7:27:33 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 1 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Health updated the public that on Monday, April1, the reform initiated by the Ministry for medical rehabilitation and mobility devices will come into effect, so that the responsibility for the sup ... read..


China warns of espionage threat through consulting firms
Taipei | April 1, 2024 6:26:06 AM IST
China's Ministry of State Security has issued a fresh warning, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by overseas spy agencies camouflaged within consulting firms, purportedly aimed at acquiring state secrets, Voice of America (VOA) reported. ... read..


Assassination of Russian defector raises suspicions of covert hit operations: Report
Madrid | April 1, 2024 5:26:02 AM IST
The individuals responsible for the death of Maksim Kuzminov evidently aimed to convey a strong message, a fact apparent to investigators in Spain even before they identified the victim. In a parking garage in southern Spain, they shot Kuzminov six times ... read..


Taiwan revises tourism goals amid cross-strait travel challenges
Taipei | April 1, 2024 4:26:14 AM IST
Taiwan is reassessing its tourism goals in light of challenges in cross-strait travel, with Tourism Administration Director-General Chou Yung-hui expressing concerns over a potential shortfall of 2 million foreign visitor arrivals this year, Central News ... read..


Opposition secures major victories in Turkey's local elections, dealing blow to Erdogan
Ankara | April 1, 2024 4:26:11 AM IST
In a significant blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, the main opposition party secured substantial victories in Sunday's local elections, maintaining control over crucial cities and making substantial gains elsewhere, according to preliminar ... read..


King Charles makes Easter Church appearance amid cancer battle
Windsor | April 1, 2024 3:27:01 AM IST
King Charles III made his most significant public appearance, his first since his recent cancer diagnosis, attending the traditional Easter Mattins church service at St George's Chapel in Windsor, CNN reported. ... read..


Election Commission of Pakistan finalises preparations for Senate elections
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 3:26:54 AM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has finalised all arrangements for the upcoming nationwide Senate elections, scheduled to be held on April 2, ARY News reported. ... read..


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