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"India had successful P20 Presidency": VP of European Parliament
New Delhi | October 14, 2023 11:52:03 PM IST
Nicola Beer, Vice-President of the European Parliament on Saturday said that India is a wonderful country and has had a successful P20 Presidency. ... read..


UAE, South Korea conclude CEPA negotiations
Asia | October 14, 2023 11:51:56 PM IST
Seoul [South Korea], October 14 (ANI/WAM): Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Dukgeun Ahn, Minister of Trade for the Republic of Korea, have concluded their negotiations towards a CEPA between the two nations, which w ... read..


Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy unveils 'Launchpad Dubai' platform
Middle East | October 14, 2023 11:51:54 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 14 (ANI/WAM): Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, is ready to welcome innovative entrepreneurs, influential investors, and global business leaders to Expand North Star, the w ... read..


Hamas not letting people leave cities, using them as shield: Israel Foreign Ministry
Tel Aviv | October 14, 2023 11:51:44 PM IST
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) spokesperson Lior Haiat said on Saturday that Hamas is using the civilian population of Gaza as a shield to protect themselves and is targeting Israel from the densely populated areas. ... read..


Legacy of Gatka: Spiritual sikh martial art and heritage
New Delhi | October 14, 2023 11:51:38 PM IST
The Sikh Warrior tradition, Gatka is a traditional Sikh martial art that traces its roots back to the 17th century when sikh warriors, known as Nihangs, developed it as a means of self-defence and protecting their faith, Khalsa Vox reported on Saturday. ... read..


Saudi Arabia recovers 12,000 fake Pakistani passports from Afghan nationals
Islamabad | October 14, 2023 10:46:06 PM IST
More than 12000 fake Pakistani passports have been recovered from Afghan nations by Saudi Arabian authorities, The Express Tribune newspaper reported. ... read..


Operation Ajay: Third flight carrying Indians departs from Israel
Tel Aviv | October 14, 2023 10:45:59 PM IST
The Third flight carrying Indian nationals departed from Israel to New Delhi, under 'Operation Ajay', said the Indian embassy in Israel on Saturday. ... read..


Pakistan at tipping point on poverty: World Bank
Islamabad | October 14, 2023 10:45:56 PM IST
The World Bank has warned that Pakistan is at a tipping point on poverty with 40 per cent of its population below the poverty line, The Financial Post reported. ... read..


Israel-Hamas conflict: IDF says it's completing preparations for 'attack from air, sea, land'
Tel Aviv | October 14, 2023 10:45:44 PM IST
As the Israel-Palestine conflict enters its eighth day, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said it is completing preparations for a "significant ground operation" in the Gaza Strip, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..


"India had successful P20 Presidency": Head of European Parliament's Strategy and Innovation Unit
New Delhi | October 14, 2023 11:52:23 PM IST
Head of the Strategy and Innovation unit of the European Parliament Pekka Hakala has said India is a wonderful country and has had a successful P20 Presidency. ... read..


Pakistan: Government employees' pen-down strike enters fourth day
Islamabad | October 14, 2023 9:47:06 PM IST
The pen-down strike in Punjab government departments entered the fourth day on Friday as the employees refused to resume work till their demands were met, Dawn reported. ... read..


Indian Coast Guard evacuates Chinese crew on board MT Hua Wei due to severe medical condition
New Delhi | October 14, 2023 9:47:03 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Mumbai, the Maritime search and rescue coordinator on the Indian Western Coast evacuated a Chinese crew on board a Panama-flagged vessel MT Hua Wei 8 on Saturday due to severe medical conditio ... read..


Bangladesh's economy on right track, inflation under control: IMF
Dhaka | October 14, 2023 9:46:47 PM IST
International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised the various measures of the Bangladesh government to address the challenges of the financial crisis observing that Bangladesh's economy is on the right track, Dhaka Times reported. ... read..


"We are all ready": Israel PM Netanyahu on Gaza offensive
Tel Aviv | October 14, 2023 9:46:45 PM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel is ready with its fighters in the Gaza Strip at the front line. ... read..


Nepal: Civil Aviation Authority suspends Manag Air's AOC after another accident; probe ordered
Kathmandu (Nepal) | October 14, 2023 8:45:37 PM IST
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) suspended Manang Airline's Air Operator Certificate (AOC) on Saturday. The decision came after Manang airlines reported two aviation accidents within three months, reported The Himalayan Times. ... read..


"PM Modi's policies always centred around people": Singapore Parliamentary Speaker
New Delhi | October 14, 2023 7:48:56 PM IST
Parliamentary Speaker of Singapore, Seah Kian Peng said on Saturday that India and his home country have come together to address the issue of terrorism and highlighted that Prime Minister Modi's policies centred around people. ... read..


"Russia ready to provide world with cheap, clean energy...": Valentina Matvienko
New Delhi | October 14, 2023 7:48:53 PM IST
As the G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) goes on for the second day, Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko stressed that Russia knows its responsibility in the field of global energy security and is read ... read..


Louvre Museum in Paris closes for security reasons
Paris | October 14, 2023 7:48:46 PM IST
Citing security concerns, Paris' iconic Louvre Museum on Saturday abruptly closed its doors to the public. "For security reasons, the Musee du Louvre is closing its doors today, Saturday, October 14," the museum said on X. ... read..


Russian President Vladimir Putin calls full siege of Gaza "unacceptable"
Bishkek | October 14, 2023 7:48:16 PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said that Israel's decision to siege the whole region of Gaza is "unacceptable" and claimed that the whole population of Gaza does not support Hamas. ... read..


Suit gifted by PM Modi "has touched my heart, brought us closer": Mexican Senate President
New Delhi | October 14, 2023 7:48:10 PM IST
Mexican Senate President Ana Lilia Rivera has said the suit gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has touched her heart and brought them closer. ... read..


Hamas a terrorist group; only agenda is to destroy Israel: US State Secretary Antony Blinken
Riyadh | October 14, 2023 6:46:08 PM IST
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that Hamas is a terrorist group and its only agenda is to destroy Israel and murder Jews. He said the group is not a representative of the Palestinian people or their legitimate aspirations for the future. ... read..


VP Dhankhar meets President of Inter-Parliamentary Union Duarte Pacheco on sidelines of P20 Summit
New Delhi | October 14, 2023 6:45:45 PM IST
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday met President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Duarte Pacheco on the sidelines of the P20 Summit in New Delhi. ... read..


Israel says it killed top Hamas commando who led assault on Israeli communities
Tel Aviv | October 14, 2023 5:47:41 PM IST
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said it has killed a commander in Hamas's commando forces who led one of the attacks on southern Israel communities last week, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..


Israeli troops start mobilizing towards Gaza
Tel Aviv | October 14, 2023 5:47:21 PM IST
Israeli troops are mobilizing towards Gaza. Aerial patrolling is also being sent at the Gaza border. ... read..


Israel agrees to allow foreigners to leave Gaza via Egypt border crossing
Tel Aviv | October 14, 2023 5:47:05 PM IST
In the wake of Israel Hamas war in the Gaza strip which claimed loss of thousands of lives on both sides including civilians, an agreement has been reached under which Israel will allow foreigners to leave the war-torn Gaza, Times of Israel reported on Sa ... read..


EAM Jaishankar to visit Vietnam and Singapore from October 15 to 20
New Delhi | October 14, 2023 5:47:03 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will co-chair the 18th meeting of the India-Vietnam Joint Commission on Economic, Trade, Scientific, and Technological Cooperation with his Vietnamese counterpart as will visit Vietnam next week, Ministry of External ... read..


Documents reveal Hamas created plans to target elementary schools, youth centre in Israel: US Media Report
Tel Aviv | October 14, 2023 4:46:49 PM IST
Documents have revealed that the terrorist group Hamas had created detailed plans to target elementary schools and a youth centre in the Israeli kibbutz of Kfar Sa'ad, to "kill as many people as possible," hold hostages and quickly take them into the Gaza ... read..


UAE: DEWA organises 16th Public Health and Safety Week
Middle East | October 14, 2023 4:46:25 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], October 14 (ANI/WAM): Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised the 16th Public Health and Safety Week. This is part of DEWA's social responsibility and its efforts to promote a culture of health and safety within society to pres ... read..


"We won't stop until they're home": Biden assures families of US citizens stuck in Israel
Washington, DC | October 14, 2023 3:48:17 PM IST
US President Joe Biden on Saturday assured the family members of Americans stuck in Israel attacks that they will do everything possible to return them to their families. ... read..


WHO plane carrying medical supplies for people of Gaza lands in Egypt
Cairo | October 14, 2023 3:48:06 PM IST
A World Health Organization (WHO) plane carrying medical supplies to support urgent health needs in Gaza has landed at Al-Arish airport in Egypt. The medical supplies will be delivered to Gaza to meet critical health needs as soon as humanitarian access t ... read..


Israeli soldiers, tanks, munitions deployed near Gaza as they prepare for ground offensive
By Ashoke Raj

Tel Aviv | October 14, 2023 3:47:42 PM IST
In a move to retaliate against Hamas terror attacks in Israel, Israeli soldiers, their tanks and munitions have been deployed near the Gaza border as they prepare for a full ground offensive against Hamas. ... read..


Abu Dhabi: Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industries cluster launches at Masdar City
Middle East | October 14, 2023 3:47:34 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 14 (ANI/WAM): In the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industries (SAVI) cluster was launched at Masdar City, which was endorsed by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al N ... read..


International Council on Archives Congress Abu Dhabi concludes
Middle East | October 14, 2023 3:47:29 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 14 (ANI/WAM): The International Council on Archives (ICA) Congress Abu Dhabi concluded in the UAE capital today. ... read..


IDF asks residents of northern Gaza Strip to move to southern part through evacuation corridors
Tel Aviv | October 14, 2023 2:46:30 PM IST
Amid its ongoing counter-offensive against Hamas, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has asked residents of the Northern Gaza Strip to relocate to the southern part of the enclave using evacuation corridors between 10 am to 4 pm (local time), The Times of Is ... read..


Several countries being evacuating their citizens from Israel amidst war with Hamas
By Ashoke Raj

Tel Aviv | October 14, 2023 2:46:17 PM IST
As evacuation of Indian citizens continues from Tel Aviv, other countries have also begun the process of evacuating their own citizens from Israel. ... read..


"India remains one of Russia's key partners in Asia...": Russian Parliamentary Speaker Matviyenko
New Delhi | October 14, 2023 1:49:05 PM IST
Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation Valentina Matviyenko held talks with the Vice President of India and the Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Jagdeep Dhankar where they discussed opportunities for strengthening the special strategic par ... read..


Afghanistan: 7 killed, 15 injured in suicide attack at mosque in Baghlan
Kabul | October 14, 2023 1:49:00 PM IST
As many as seven people were killed and 15 persons were injured in Friday's suicide attack at the Imam Zaman Mosque in the Pul-e Khumri area of Afghanistan's Baghlan province, Afghanistan-based Khaama Press reported. ... read..


New Zealand election: Voting under way amid economic, cost of living crisis
Wellington | October 14, 2023 12:47:29 PM IST
After former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern suddenly resigned in January, New Zealand is holding polls on Saturday in a general election, reported CNN noting that there will be a tight race between the two major parties. ... read..


Launch of ferry service important step in increasing connectivity between India, Sri Lanka: Wickremesinghe
Colombo | October 14, 2023 12:47:18 PM IST
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday called the launch of a ferry service between Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam and Sri Lanka's Kankesanthurai an "important step" in increasing the connectivity between the two nations. ... read..


Head of Hamas's Air Force killed in airstrike: Israeli Defence Forces
Tel Aviv | October 14, 2023 12:47:02 PM IST
The Israel Air Forces has said that it has killed the head of Hamas's Air Force Murad Abu Murad in the airstrike carried out overnight. The strike targeted a headquarters from which Hamas managed its aerial activity in the Gaza Strip. ... read..


Ferry service launch marks big step for India-Sri Lanka people-to-people contacts: Jaishankar
New Delhi | October 14, 2023 11:47:43 AM IST
The launch of passenger ferry service between Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam and Sri Lanka's Kankesanthurai is "truly a big step" for people-to-people contacts between India and Sri Lanka, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday. ... read..


Israeli Defence Forces say Palestinian civilians have started to leave Gaza
Tel Aviv | October 14, 2023 11:47:38 AM IST
In the latest update on the Israel Hamas conflict, Israeli Defence Forces Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus noted on Saturday that people in the Gaza Strip are listening to Israel's warning and are doing the right thing, noting that there ... read..


Hamas releases footage of Israeli children held hostage during attack on Israel
Tel Aviv | October 14, 2023 11:47:28 AM IST
As the Israel-Hamas conflict enters the eighth day, Hamas has released a footage of Israeli children whom they claim they held hostage during the deadly attack on Southern Israel, reported The Jerusalem Post. ... read..


Helicopter crashes in Nepal's Solukhumbu, pilot injured
Kathmandu | October 14, 2023 10:47:00 AM IST
One pilot has been injured after a helicopter crashed in the Lobuche region of Newpal's Solukhumbu district of Nepal on Saturday. ... read..


UN Chief urges Israel to "reconsider" warning to evacuate Gaza, calls it "dangerous"
New York | October 14, 2023 10:46:56 AM IST
Following the Israeli military's order to evacuate all citizens from Gaza City, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Israel to "reconsider" its warning, calling it "dangerous and deeply troubling," according to The New York Times. ... read..


"Efforts to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza are complicated by....," says Antony Blinken in Qatar
Doha | October 14, 2023 10:46:52 AM IST
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that efforts to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza have been "complicated" as terrorist group Hamas continues to use civilians as "human shields" and is reportedly blocking roads to prevent Palestinians from relocatin ... read..


Will never forget horrific acts perpetrated by enemies, we will never forgive: Israeli PM
Tel Aviv | October 14, 2023 9:47:33 AM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his country will never forget and forgive the "horrific acts" perpetrated by its enemies. He asserted that Israel is pounding with "unprecedented forces" its enemies who have just begun to pay the price. ... read..


"Many thanks to EAM Jaishankar, Indian government', say Indians as second flight carrying stranded citizens in Israel arrives in Delhi
New Delhi | October 14, 2023 9:47:14 AM IST
As the second flight carrying 235 Indian nationals from Tel Aviv reached Delhi airport under 'Operation Ajay' on Saturday, the returning Indian citizens expressed their gratitude and thanked the Indian government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Mini ... read..


WHO pleads for immediate reversal of Gaza evacuation order to protect health, reduce suffering
Geneva | October 14, 2023 8:46:14 AM IST
Amid the raging Israel-Hamas war, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has appealed for the urgent establishment of a humanitarian corridor for safe aid delivery as due to ongoing airstrikes and closed borders, civilians have no safe place to go. ... read..


Punjabi Cinema: A global sensation fuelled by diaspora's enthusiasm
Punjab | October 14, 2023 8:46:13 AM IST
In the realm of cinema, where linguistic borders are increasingly fading into insignificance, the unexpected success of the Punjabi film 'Mastaney' in Seoul, South Korea, in September sent ripples across the industry. The burning question was whether the ... read..


Operation Ajay: Second flight carrying 235 Indian nationals from Israel lands in Delhi
New Delhi | October 14, 2023 8:46:11 AM IST
A second flight carrying 235 Indian nationals from Tel Aviv in Israel, under Operation Ajay, landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Saturday morning. ... read..


Kalba to host 3rd edition of Wadi Al Helo Trail Run
Middle East | October 14, 2023 7:47:01 AM IST
Sharjah [UAE], October 14 (ANI/WAM): The Wadi Al Helo Trail Run, organised by the Sharjah Sports Council (SSC), on October 22, in front of the Wadi Al Helo archaeological site, comes as part of its plan for community sports activities and events that moti ... read..


Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industries cluster launches at Masdar City
Middle East | October 14, 2023 7:46:59 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 14 (ANI/WAM): In the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industries (SAVI) cluster was launched at Masdar City, which was endorsed by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al N ... read..


UAE Barakah Exercise 2023 successfully concludes in Abu Dhabi
Middle East | October 14, 2023 7:46:57 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 14 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Barakah Exercise 2023, hosted at Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant (BNEP) for 36 continuous hours, has concluded. The exercise reaffirmed the readiness and efficiency of national nuclear emergency response capabil ... read..


Days before Hamas attack, US intelligence warned of increased risk for Palestinian-Israeli conflict
New York City | October 14, 2023 5:48:53 AM IST
Ahead of the recent Hamas attack on southern Israel, the US intelligence community issued two assessments based on intelligence shared by Israel, cautioning the Biden administration about a growing risk of Palestinian-Israeli conflict, CNN reported citing ... read..


Uyghurs condemn 74th anniversary of Chinese invasion of East Turkistan
Washington | October 14, 2023 5:48:51 AM IST
The East Turkistan Government in Exile has called upon the international community to formally recognise East Turkistan as an occupied country, support East Turkistan's case at the International Criminal Court, and take immediate steps to address the ongo ... read..


Putin stresses Israel's right to defend itself but calls for independent Palestine state
Bishkek | October 14, 2023 4:47:04 AM IST
Acknowledging Israel's right to self-defence in the face of Hamas' attacks of "unprecedented brutality," Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasised the "creation of an independent Palestine state with East Jerusalem as its capital" to resolve the issue, ... read..


Switzerland only country to celebrate 75 years of friendship with India: Swiss envoy
New Delhi | October 14, 2023 4:47:02 AM IST
In a joyous celebration of the enduring friendship between the two countries, Switzerland Ambassador Ralf Heckner said, "Switzerland is the only country that is celebrating 75 years of friendship with India". ... read..


Rocket sirens sound in Tel Aviv, Ashdod amid escalating Israel-Hamas war
By Ashoke Raj

Tel Aviv | October 14, 2023 3:46:41 AM IST
Amid an escalating war between Israel and Hamas, incoming rocket sirens blared in the city of Tel Aviv and its surrounding suburbs, as well as in the southern coastal city of Ashdod. ... read..


Pak: Protestors block GT Road in Peshawar after murder of college student
Peshawar | October 14, 2023 2:46:49 AM IST
Students of Edwardes College in Peshawar held a protest here demanding the swift arrest of culprits responsible for the tragic murder of one of their fellow students, Dawn reported. ... read..


BRICS acknowledges importance of sharing information to strengthen enforcement capabilities
New Delhi | October 13, 2023 11:47:35 PM IST
The Heads of BRICS competition authorities in a joint statement acknowledged the importance of continuing to share information, experience and best practices to strengthen enforcement capabilities and promote fair competition practices within BRICS jurisd ... read..


230 arrested in Lahore in crackdown on government employees' sit-in
Islamabad | October 13, 2023 11:47:30 PM IST
The Lahore police on Thursday launched a crackdown and arrested more than 230 protesters of the All Government Employees Grand Alliance (AGEGA) Punjab, many of them teachers, who were holding a sit-in outside the Civil Secretariat against the proposed pri ... read..


Recent Middle-Eastern crisis, fuel prices major concerns of emerging markets: Nirmala Sitharaman
Marrakech | October 13, 2023 11:47:19 PM IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the recent Middle Eastern crisis, fuel prices, and fragmentation of global supply chains remain major concerns for emerging markets. ... read..


Pakistan: Illegal Afghan immigrants to be housed in Karachi, Sukkur for deportation
Islamabad | October 13, 2023 11:47:11 PM IST
The Sindh government has decided to set up 'housing facilities' in Karachi and Sukkur to lodge illegal Afghan immigrants before their deportation, Dawn reported. ... read..


Operation Ajay: Second batch of Indians gather to board flight, thank government for initiative
Tel Aviv | October 13, 2023 11:47:05 PM IST
The second batch of Indian passengers gathered at the Tel Aviv airport to board the chartered flight to India under Operation Ajay launched amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. ... read..


Jaishankar meets WIPO Director General, discusses making intellectual property more 'Global South friendly'
New Delhi | October 13, 2023 11:46:52 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Director General of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Daren Tang on Friday. ... read..


UAE is committed to sustainable development: Saqr Ghobash
Middle East | October 13, 2023 11:46:43 PM IST
New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI/WAM): Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), said that the UAE has always pursued a balance between development and environmental protection. ... read..


Israel: Four terrorists killed attacking border fence
Asia | October 13, 2023 11:46:37 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 13 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Police on Friday afternoon said special forces of the Border Police killed four terrorists who tried to damage the perimeter fence along Samaria and who threw explosives near Tulkarm. ... read..


UAE: Abdullah bin Zayed, FM of Indonesia review regional developments, efforts to protect civilians
Middle East | October 13, 2023 11:46:26 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 13 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Retno Marsudi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, discussed the latest developments in the Middle East region, and ways to protect civilia ... read..


UAE economy robust, with constant contributions from non-oil sector: OPEC
Middle East | October 13, 2023 11:46:21 PM IST
Vienna [Austria], October 13 (ANI/WAM): The UAE's economy remains robust, with constant contributions from the non-oil sector, especially from tourism, leisure, and real estate, according to the OPEC's Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) for October 2023. ... read..


Iran Envoy to India says Iran played no role in Hamas attack on Israel, says "Hamas an independent player"
New Delhi | October 13, 2023 10:47:04 PM IST
Responding to an email questionnaire sent by ANI on the recent Israel-Hamas war that has engulfed the Middle East region, the Iranian Ambassador to India, Iranian Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, distanced his country from Hamas' recent attack on South Is ... read..


"No limit to what an inspired, dreaming Indian population can do": French astronaut praises Indian space
New Delhi | October 13, 2023 10:46:31 PM IST
Stating that India has been making great strides in the field of space exploration, French astronaut Thomas Pesquet said that there is no limit to what an inspired and dreaming Indian population can achieve. ... read..


"High time that world comes together against terrorism": Defence expert PK Sehgal
New Delhi | October 13, 2023 10:46:29 PM IST
Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, defence expert Major General (retd) PK Sehgal on Friday stressed the need for global unification against the menace of terrorism. ... read..


France: Teacher killed in Arras school stabbing, probe launched
Arras | October 13, 2023 9:48:44 PM IST
A school teacher was killed and two students were left injured after a stabbing incident in northern France, The Washington Post reported on Friday. ... read..


Afghanistan: Taliban refuses to accept Pakistan's aid for earthquake victims
Kabul | October 13, 2023 9:48:05 PM IST
Taliban in Afghanistan has refused to accept aid from Pakistan for earthquake victims, Pakistan-based The Express Tribune newspaper reported. ... read..


G20 Parliamentary speakers pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Parliament House complex
New Delhi | October 13, 2023 9:47:57 PM IST
G20 Parliamentary speakers on Friday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at the Parliament House complex. ... read..


Operation Ajay: MoS Muraleedharan visits MEA's control room set in Delhi
New Delhi | October 13, 2023 9:47:55 PM IST
Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Friday visited the 24/7 control room set up in New Delhi as part of Operation Ajay. ... read..


Pakistan: Teachers protest against amendments to pension, leave encashment rules
Islamabad | October 13, 2023 8:48:52 PM IST
The teaching staff in Pakistan's Attock district are continuing to strike against amendments to pension and leave encashment rules. As a result, students are being greeted with locked doors, Dawn reported. ... read..


Bhutan: People initiate revival of 'Doegor', a typical game on verge of extinction
Thimphu | October 13, 2023 8:48:44 PM IST
Some elderly people have initiated the revival of 'Doeger', a typical Bhutanese game that is on the verge of extinction due to fading popularity, the Bhutan Live reported. ... read..


"Such P20 has never been held before": G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant
New Delhi | October 13, 2023 8:48:00 PM IST
G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant has said the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) was wonderful and such a P20 has never been held before. ... read..


"You have shown what it means to be an ally, friend, brother": Israel Defence Minister thanks US
Tel Aviv | October 13, 2023 7:48:52 PM IST
Appreciating the US support amid the ongoing battle with Hamas, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that Washington has shown what it means to be an "ally, friend and brother". ... read..


US to coordinate with Israel to secure release of hostages from "Hamas' clutches": Lloyd Austin
Tel Aviv | October 13, 2023 7:48:18 PM IST
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said that the US will continue to coordinate with Israel to help secure the release of hostages from the clutches of Hamas, including American citizens. ... read..


Pakistan: October 31 deadline for unregistered foreigners worries Afghans
Kabul | October 13, 2023 7:48:10 PM IST
Thousands of Afghan families in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are concerned about their stay in Pakistan after the government proposed a deadline for the unregistered foreigners to leave the country before October 31, The News International newspaper reported. ... read..


Bhutan: How Oscar contender 'The Monk and the Gun' offers thought provoking narrative about Western influence
Thimphu | October 13, 2023 7:47:51 PM IST
Director Pawo Choyning Dorji, known for his acclaimed film 'Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom,' has returned with a "thought-provoking" narrative in his latest offering, 'The Monk and the Gun', the Bhutan Live reported. ... read..


Israel's Ambassador to UN to hold special event featuring families of Israelis kidnapped by Hamas
New York | October 13, 2023 6:48:35 PM IST
Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Gilad Erdan and the Permanent Mission of Israel to the UN will hold a special event at the UN today featuring families of Israelis kidnapped by Hamas terrorists. ... read..


US envoy expresses "shock" over attack on Israeli diplomat in China
Beijing | October 13, 2023 6:48:22 PM IST
The US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns expressed shock over the attack on an Israeli diplomat in Beijing, and offered full support to the victim. ... read..


President of Mexican Senate Ana Lilia Rivera ties Rakhi to PM Modi at P20 Summit
New Delhi | October 13, 2023 6:47:48 PM IST
President of the Mexican Senate Ana Lilia Rivera on Friday tied a Rakhi on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's hand at the P20 Summit in New Delhi. ... read..


India is "most important" country in South Asia, partnership to bring "regional peace": Bangladesh Minister
Dhaka | October 13, 2023 6:47:46 PM IST
Calling India the "most important" country in South Asia, Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said that the partnership between New Delhi and "emerging" Dhaka, filled with newfound "confidence," carries great significance for ushering in shared pea ... read..


European Commission President arrives in Israel to express solidarity with people in wake of Hamas attack
Tel Aviv | October 13, 2023 5:47:02 PM IST
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday arrived in Israel with President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola to express solidarity with the Israeli people in the wake of the Hamas terrorist attack. ... read..


P20 Summit: Global leaders voice concern over terrorism, applaud PM Modi's remarks
New Delhi | October 13, 2023 5:46:44 PM IST
Several global leaders raised concerns over the issue of terrorism globally and affirmed that all the countries need to come together to fight this menace. ... read..


Russian Parliamentary Speaker Valentina Matviyenko meets PM Modi on sidelines of P20 Summit
New Delhi | October 13, 2023 5:46:31 PM IST
Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation Valentina Matviyenko on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) in New Delhi. ... read..


Damaged buildings, burnt vehicles, missing people- Tale of Hamas' attack on Israel's Be'eri community
Tel Aviv | October 13, 2023 5:46:25 PM IST
The Kibbutz Be'eri located in southern Israel, very close to the Gaza border, has witnessed horrific atrocities by the terrorist group Hamas during their October 7 attack on Israel. ... read..


US Defence Secretary Llyod Austin lands in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv | October 13, 2023 4:48:33 PM IST
United States Secretary of Defence Llyod Austin arrived in Tel Aviv on Friday even as high-ranking US officials continued their reachout efforts in the region. ... read..


US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin lands in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv | October 13, 2023 4:48:15 PM IST
United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin arrived in Tel Aviv on Friday even as high-ranking US officials continued their reachout efforts in the region. ... read..


UAE dispatches urgent humanitarian aid to people affected by earthquake in Afghanistan
Middle East | October 13, 2023 4:47:59 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 13 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates has dispatched urgent relief aid to Afghanistan to help those affected by the earthquake that struck Herat Province, western Afghanistan, and resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries, inc ... read..


Iran minister says other resistance fronts against Israel may open up
Beirut | October 13, 2023 3:48:18 PM IST
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has warned that fighting against Israel might open on "other fronts" if Israel continues its bombardment of Gaza, Iranian state-owned news network Press TV reported. ... read..


Blinken meets Mahmoud Abbas, King Abdullah in reach out effort amidst Israel-Hamas conflict
Amman | October 13, 2023 3:47:57 PM IST
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Mahmoud Abbas, head of the Palestinian Authority in Amman, Jordan on Friday. ... read..


Israeli diplomat attacked in China
Beijing | October 13, 2023 3:47:54 PM IST
An Israeli embassy staffer has been hospitalized after being attacked in China's capital city Beijing, The Times of Israel reported citing Israel's Foreign Ministry. ... read..


Canadian Senate speaker skips 9th P20 Summit, no mention in programme list
By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi | October 13, 2023 2:47:12 PM IST
Canada Senate Speaker Raymonde Gagne has skipped the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) and Parliamentary Forum that got underway in New Delhi today. Canada is a prominent member of the G20 and its Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, had attended th ... read..


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