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"Peace has always been foundational cornerstone of India's rich cultural, philosophical heritage": Ruchira Kamboj
New York | September 15, 2023 4:45:08 AM IST
At the 'Discourse on Peace' event in New York, Indias Permanent representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj stressed that peace has always been a foundational cornerstone of India's rich cultural and philosophical heritage. ... read..


"US imposes further sanctions on 37 entities involved in expanding Russias energy production...": State Dept
Washington, DC | September 15, 2023 3:46:09 AM IST
The US is imposing sanctions on 37 entities involved in expanding Russias energy production and future export capacity and has identified two related vessels as blocked property. ... read..


Decision on opening of Torkham border to be taken in view in upcoming days: Pak Foreign Office
Islamabad | September 15, 2023 2:44:48 AM IST
Amid discussions on Torkham border, Foreign Office of Pakistan on Thursday said that the "border" was temporary and a decision on reopening it would be taken in the upcoming days, reported Dawn. ... read..


US: Joe Biden's son Hunter indicted on federal firearm charges
Washington, DC | September 15, 2023 1:44:58 AM IST
US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden has been indicted on Thursday on three counts of illegaly possessing a firearm while being addicted to drugs, reported New York Post. ... read..


Pakistan: 7 yr old girl shot dead in Karachi
Karachi | September 14, 2023 11:45:13 PM IST
A 7-year-old girl was killed in a shooting incident in a car in Karachis buffer zone area, ARY News reported on Thursday. ... read..


Pakistan: Bail applications of Imran Khan, Qureshi rejected in cypher case
Islamabad | September 14, 2023 11:45:05 PM IST
A special court rejected the bail applications of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and the party's vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cypher case, Geo News reported on Thursday. ... read..


Spain discusses possibility of Spanish language learning by students in Bengal
Madrid | September 14, 2023 11:44:52 PM IST
Spain Governments Director General Spanish Language Guillermo Escribano on Thursday discussed the possibility of Spanish language learning by students in West Bengal as well as teacher training in the language with Chief Secretary, H.K Dwivedi and Chief ... read..


Israeli High Court battles Justice Minister over Judicial Selection Committee
Middle East | September 14, 2023 11:44:44 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], September 14 (ANI/TPS): The government requested on Thursday that the High Court of Justice cancel the injunction it published earlier in the day requiring Justice Minister Yariv Levin to explain his reasons for not convening the Judici ... read..


Four Indians stranded in Libya evacuated by Indian Embassy in Tripoli
Tripoli | September 14, 2023 11:44:36 PM IST
Four Indians stranded in Libya have been evacuated by the Indian Embassy in Tripoli. ... read..


Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of 'misusing' transit trade agreement
Islamabad | September 14, 2023 11:44:25 PM IST
The Pakistan government accused the Taliban-led Afghanistan government of misusing the Pakistan-Afghanistan transit trade agreement, The Express Tribune reported on Thursday. ... read..


US: Trump wont be tried in October, trial dates set to clash with other criminal cases
Georgia | September 14, 2023 11:44:13 PM IST
Former US President Donald Trump, along with 16 co-defendants, will not go to trial in October with two other defendants in the Georgia election subversion case, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee announced, CNN reported on Thursday. ... read..


Bhutan launches ShiftBhutan Programme to uplift, enlighten countrys youth
Thimphu | September 14, 2023 10:44:44 PM IST
Bhutan has launched the ShiftBhutan Programme to uplift and enlighten the countrys youth, The Bhutan Live reported. ... read..


Imran Khan party leader Asad Umar gets pre-arrest bail in US Cypher case
Islamabad | September 14, 2023 10:44:42 PM IST
Islamabad special court granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Asad Umar, in a case related to US cypher after a prosecutor told the judge that his arrest was not required at this stage, Geo News reported on Thursday. ... read..


Pak: Lahore court sends PTI leader Yasmin Rashid to 14-day judicial remand in May 9 violence
Islamabad | September 14, 2023 10:44:33 PM IST
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Thursday sent PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) leader Yasmin Rashid to 14-day judicial remand in a case pertaining to remarks against state institutions and rioting in the wake of the arrest of PTI Chairman Imran K ... read..


ENOC Group launches new service station in Al Ain
Asia | September 14, 2023 10:44:20 PM IST
Dubai [Dubai], September 14 (ANI/WAM): ENOC Group announced the launch of its latest service station located in Mbazzarah Al Khadra, Al Ain. The new station will offer customers accessible and convenient refuelling services. ... read..


Amid suspense over poll date, caretaker PM Kakar calls Delimitation "constitutional exercise"
Islamabad | September 14, 2023 10:44:18 PM IST
Amidst speculation surrounding the announcement of the election date, Pakistan's Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar emphasized that the delimitation process is a "constitutional" exercise, The News International reported on Wednesday. ... read..


US spokesperson Margaret MacLeod wishes people on Hindi Diwas
Washington, DC | September 14, 2023 10:44:16 PM IST
The US State Departments Hindustani Spokesperson Margaret MacLeod congratulated all the Hindi language-speaking people in the world and expressed her happiness at delivering the message of the American government. ... read..


SDO forges digital transformation collaboration with Koreas CDPG
Asia | September 14, 2023 10:44:14 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], September 14 (ANI/WAM): In line with the UAEs collaboration and knowledge exchange with The Republic of Korea to accelerate digital transformation and enhance government operations through advanced technology adoption, the Sharjah Digital ... read..


UAE supports GCC trade, industry, investment integration and non-oil growth
Asia | September 14, 2023 10:44:12 PM IST
Salalah [UAE], September 14 (ANI/WAM): Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, led the UAE delegation participating in the 65th GCC Trade Cooperation Committee meeting, the 51st GCC Industrial Cooperation Committee meeting, and ... read..


Pak: Caretaker PM Kakar directs to complete PIA privatization on fast track basis
Islamabad | September 14, 2023 10:44:09 PM IST
Pakistan caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul haq Kakar has asked his Minister Fawad Hasan Fawad to fast-track the privatization process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), ARY News reported on Thursday. ... read..


Pakistan fails to pay salaries to press attaches, counsellor in embassies due to dollar liquidity crunch
Islamabad | September 14, 2023 9:45:32 PM IST
Pakistan's Ministry of Finance has failed to pay the salaries of staff employed in certain diplomatic missions for the last three months due to the dollar liquidity crunch in the country. This has led to a massive hue and cry, The News International newsp ... read..


US: Would fire 75 per cent federal workforce if elected President, says Ramaswamy
Washington, DC | September 14, 2023 9:45:30 PM IST
Indian-American entrepreneur and Republican presidential candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy said that he would fire over 75 per cent of the federal work force and shutter several major agencies if he is elected the US President, New York Times reported. ... read..


G20 success makes PM Modi clear winner: Jim O Neill
New Delhi | September 14, 2023 9:44:44 PM IST
Jim O Neill, the British economist who is famously known for coining the term BRICS has stated that currently, G20 is the only body that can provide solutions to global problems, and the success of the summit makes Prime Minister Narendra Modi the c ... read..


Pakistan Airlines cancels several flights amid financial crisis
Karachi | September 14, 2023 8:44:55 PM IST
Amid a major financial crisis, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) cancelled several domestic and international flights, ARY News reported on Thursday. ... read..


Indian-origin Tharman Shanmugaratnam sworn in as Singapore President
Asia | September 14, 2023 8:44:53 PM IST
Indian-origin economist, Tharman Shanmugaratnam was sworn in as the ninth Singapore President on Thursday, two weeks after his landslide victory in the polls, The Strait Times reported. ... read..


India, Mongolia discuss strengthening strategic partnership
Ulaanbaatar | September 14, 2023 8:44:37 PM IST
Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs during his official visit to Mongolia, discussed further strengthening of India-Mongolia Strategic Partnership. ... read..


IAF chief holds bilateral talks with Spain's defence minister in Seville
Seville | September 14, 2023 8:44:33 PM IST
Indian Air Force Chief Air Marshal VR Chaudhari held talks with Spain's Defence Minister Margarita Robles and discussed matters pertaining to strengthening the bilateral relationship between both countries. ... read..


Bharat becomes 13th country to issue International Organization of Legal Metrology Certificates
New Delhi | September 14, 2023 8:44:27 PM IST
Bharat has become the 13th country in the world that can issue Internationally Accepted OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology) Certificates, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said on Thursday. ... read..


Pakistan: JUI-F leader Hafiz Hamdullah among 11 injured in blast in Balochistans Mastung
Islamabad | September 14, 2023 8:44:26 PM IST
As many as 11 people including Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader Hafiz Hamdullah were injured in a blast in Balochistans Mastung district on Thursday, Dawn reported. ... read..


"PM Modi added new concept...while changing fuel from fossils to renewables": International Climate Summit Chairman
New Delhi | September 14, 2023 8:44:20 PM IST
The Chairman of the International Climate Summit, Dr JP Gupta on Thursday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision towards climate change mitigation and said that India in its G20 presidency has shown a new path. ... read..


Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama offers condolences to families who lost their loved ones in Libya floods
Dharmshala (Himachal Pradesh) | September 14, 2023 7:45:58 PM IST
Tibetan spiritual leader the 14th Dalai Lama on Wednesday prayed for the families who have lost their lives in the floods in Libya. ... read..


Hope to conclude Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement soon: Norway envoy
New Delhi | September 14, 2023 7:45:52 PM IST
India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising four nations of Iceland, Switzerland, Norway, and Liechtenstein will resume the next round of negotiations for Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) next month and hope to soon con ... read..


Hindi Diwas: British envoy lists down his five favourite Hindi words
New Delhi | September 14, 2023 7:45:44 PM IST
British High Commissioner to India, Alex Ellis wished Indians on the occasion of Hindi Diwas, and also disclosed his five favourite words in Hindi. ... read..


Monthly income of 78 per cent Afghans decreased to USD 59: Report
Kabul | September 14, 2023 7:45:38 PM IST
The monthly income of 78 per cent of people in Afghanistan has decreased to USD 59, Tolo News reported citing a survey by an organisation conducted in Afghanistan's national capital Kabul. ... read..


Pakistans first Sikh journalist terminated, falls prey to 'political meddling'
Peshawar | September 14, 2023 6:45:28 PM IST
Pakistans first Sikh journalist and anchor, Harmeet Singh who was recently terminated from his job by Public TV alleged that he is facing extreme challenges to survive in the country. ... read..


Hoarding, smuggling and drug trade by mafias bleeding Pakistans economy: Report
Islamabad | September 14, 2023 6:45:22 PM IST
A detailed report by Pakistans Intelligence Bureau (IB) on smuggling, tax evasion, drug trade, hoarding, illegal currency business and misuse of Afghan transit trade shows how different mafias are hugely haemorrhaging the countrys economy, The News Inte ... read..


Mexican drug lord El Chapos wife released from US prison
Washington, DC | September 14, 2023 5:46:05 PM IST
Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, was freed from a US prison on Wednesday after serving nearly two years for charges related to drug trafficking and money laundering, CNN reported. ... read..


Uyghurs urge UN General Assembly to halt China's genocide in East Turkestan
Washington DC | September 14, 2023 4:44:48 PM IST
The East Turkestan Government in Exile has issued an immediate and urgent plea to the 78th United Nations General Assembly and its member states for immediate and decisive action to halt China's ongoing genocide against Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz and other ... read..


As part of UAE air bridge, five relief planes arrive in Benghazi
Middle East | September 14, 2023 3:44:58 PM IST
Benghazi [Libya], September 14 (ANI/WAM): Five Emirati planes arrived at Benina Airport in Benghazi city in Libya, carrying three rescue teams, urgent relief and medical aid, as part of the air bridge launched by the UAE to provide relief to the Libyan pe ... read..


Rights Body in Pakistan rejects police narrative on Jaranwala blasphemy case investigations, calls them "fake reports"
Islamabad | September 14, 2023 3:44:55 PM IST
Accusing police of making fake reports, Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has rejected the police reports on Jaranwalas blasphemy case with their new changed narratives. ... read..


China appoints new ambassador to Afghanistan
Kabul | September 14, 2023 3:44:53 PM IST
The newly appointed Chinese ambassador to Afghanistan, Zhao Xing, has presented his credentials to the Taliban-appointed acting PM Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund in Kabul, TOLONews reported. ... read..


Israel seizes 16 tons of rocket-making material destined for Gaza
Asia | September 14, 2023 3:44:49 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], September 14 (ANI/TPS): Israeli authorities seized 16 tons of rocket-making material destined for Gaza being smuggled through the Ashdod port in July, it was cleared for publication on Thursday. ... read..


Nepal observes Kushe Aunsi celebrating fatherhood, paternal bond
Kathmandu | September 14, 2023 2:46:13 PM IST
Thousands of people thronged the embankments of Bagmati River flowing past the Gokarneshwor Temple on the outskirts of Kathmandu on the occasion of Kushe Aunsi commonly known as Fathers day. ... read..


Taiwans foreign minister slams Elon Musk for calling it integral part of China
Taipei | September 14, 2023 1:44:42 PM IST
Slamming Elon Musk for calling Taiwan an "integral part of China," the Taiwan foreign minister has asserted that Taiwan is "not for sale". ... read..


Vladimir Putin accepts invitation from Kim Jong Un to visit North Korea
Moscow | September 14, 2023 1:44:33 PM IST
Following their first face-to-face summit in four years, Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation from Kim Jong Un to visit North Korea, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Bilateral cyber cooperation discussed at 5th India-Japan Cyber Dialogue in Tokyo
Tokyo | September 14, 2023 1:44:19 PM IST
Discussions on important areas of bilateral cyber cooperation and 5G technology were held at the fifth India-Japan Cyber Dialogue in Tokyo on Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. ... read..


They were successful in showcasing India before world: Locals in Pakistan full of praise for G20 summit
Lahore | September 14, 2023 11:44:30 AM IST
Locals in Pakistan reserved high praise India for successfully hosting the 18th G20 Leaders' Summit. ... read..


Pak: Weird thing that certain party gave date for election, says Bilawal Bhutto
Islamabad | September 14, 2023 9:43:56 AM IST
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has mocked opposition party, saying that it is really a weird thing that a certain party has given the date for the election, Geo News reported. ... read..


Union Cabinet approves MoU between India, Sierra Leone on cooperation in field of sharing successful Digital Solutions
New Delhi | September 14, 2023 8:45:40 AM IST
The Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 12, 2023 between Indias Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology and and the Ministry of Information and Communications ... read..


India to sign MoU with Antigua & Barbuda for cooperation on digital transformation
New Delhi | September 14, 2023 8:45:38 AM IST
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of India and the Ministry of Information, Communications Technologies, U ... read..


"Wont hesitate to impose additional..:" US warns Russia, N Korea of more sanctions over arms deal
Washington, DC | September 14, 2023 7:44:45 AM IST
The United States has warned of more sanctions on Russia and North Korea as Kim Jong Un arrived in Moscow to meet President Vladimir Putin recently, giving rise to the concerns of a possible arms deal between the two countries, which has remained the talk ... read..


Over 6000 killed, more than 30000 displaced after devastating floods wreak havoc in Libya
Tripoli | September 14, 2023 7:44:41 AM IST
More than 6000 people have lost their lives due to heavy flooding that caused massive devastation across Libya, reported CNN on Wednesday. ... read..


Pakistan: Hundreds of trucks remain stuck due to Torkham crossing closure
Islamabad | September 14, 2023 7:44:39 AM IST
Torkham border, a crucial border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan, remained blocked for the seventh day on Wednesday, as discussions between the two parties remained stalled, stranding commercial convoys and travellers, according to ARY News. ... read..


Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa faces outrage on appointing son, nephew as cabinet ministers
Harare | September 14, 2023 7:44:36 AM IST
The recently re-elected President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa has sparked controversy by selecting his son as deputy minister of finance, according to CNN. ... read..


Israel: 70 dogs rescued from makeshift shelter
Middle East | September 14, 2023 7:44:30 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], September 14 (ANI/TPS): Inspectors of the Ministry of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Kfar Sava Police Station, rescued over 70 dogs that were in poor health from a makeshift shelter in Tel Mond. ... read..


70 per cent of jet fuels at EU airports will have to be green by 2050
Europe | September 14, 2023 7:44:28 AM IST
Brussels [Belgium], September 14 (ANI/WAM): On Wednesday, Members of European Parliament (MEPs) approved a new law to increase the uptake of sustainable fuels, such as advanced biofuels or hydrogen, in the aviation sector. ... read..


UAE Embassy in Turkiye launches promotional campaign for COP28
Middle East | September 14, 2023 7:44:26 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], September 14 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Embassy in the Republic of Trkiye organized a promotional campaign in Istanbul for the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which ... read..


'Strategic partnership with India has never been more dynamic': US State Secy Antony Blinken
Washington, DC | September 14, 2023 5:43:42 AM IST
Hailing the bilateral partnership between India and the United States on Wednesday, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that the strategic partnership betwene the two countries has never been more dynamic. ... read..


Deadly fighting continues in Lebanon, at least 6 killed
Beirut | September 14, 2023 5:43:40 AM IST
At least six people have been killed and more than a dozen have sustained serious injuries in clashes in Lebanons largest Palestinian camp on Wednesday, reported Al Jazeera. ... read..


US special envoy calls on Taliban to pursue 'normalisation' with International community
Washington, DC | September 14, 2023 4:45:30 AM IST
Amid ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan under the Taliban, the US' special envoy to Afghanistan, Thomas West has underlined serious challenges impeding de-facto authorities' efforts to normalise relations with the international community, the majo ... read..


Insecurity surge in Afghanistan following four murders in 36 hours
Kabul | September 14, 2023 4:45:26 AM IST
Insecurity has risen across Afghanistan, with four murders recorded in Nangarhar, Takhar, Faryab, and Oruzgan in the last 36 hours, reported Khaama Press on Wednesday. ... read..


World Food Programme warns of budget shortfall in Afghanistan
Kabul | September 14, 2023 3:47:34 AM IST
The World Food Programme (WFP) has stated that one billion dollars are required to avert a humanitarian disaster in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Over 70 factory workers looted in Karachi
Karachi | September 14, 2023 1:46:22 AM IST
As Pakistan's law and order situation continue to deteriorate, over 70 factory workers were looted in the Shah Faisal town of Karachi, ARY News reported on Wednesday. ... read..


Museum of the Future hosts inaugural Climate Future Week
Asia | September 13, 2023 11:46:34 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], September 13 (ANI/WAM): The Museum of the Future collaborated with Dubai-based interdisciplinary think tank, Fiker Institute, to host the inaugural Climate Future Week from Tuesday, 26th September to Saturday, 30th September. ... read..


Deeply saddened: S Jaishankar condoles deaths in Libya flood
New Delhi | September 13, 2023 11:46:22 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday expressed his condolences for those killed in the devastating floods in Libya. ... read..


Japanese defence ministry official dispatched to Taiwan
Tokyo | September 13, 2023 11:46:21 PM IST
A serving Japanese defence ministry official has been dispatched to Taiwan and stationed within an organization that serves as a liaison with Japan, sources say, NHK World reported. ... read..


Amid rising gas prices, US inflation soars to 3.7 pc
Washington, DC | September 13, 2023 11:46:17 PM IST
Amid rising gas prices, the US inflation rose to 3.7 per cent, recording an acceleration for the second-straight month, CNN reported on Wednesday. ... read..


PM Netanyahu wants to use financial pressure to fight Arab crime gangs
Middle East | September 13, 2023 11:46:15 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], September 13 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday at the Prime Ministers Office in Tel Aviv convened the special subcommittee of cabinet ministers and other government officials on advancing the fight against ... read..


Israeli population pushes 10 million as Jewish New Year approaches
Middle East | September 13, 2023 11:46:11 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], September 13 (ANI/TPS): Israels population will pass 10 million in 2024, according to data the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) published on Wednesday ahead of the Jewish New Year. ... read..


Reporters to fly with Netanyahu, ending threat of press boycott of US visit
Middle East | September 13, 2023 11:46:10 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], September 13 (ANI/TPS): In an about-face, the Israeli diplomatic press corps travelling with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the US next week will be allowed to return with him to Israel on his plane despite the proximity of the re ... read..


UAE to host 25th Gulf Engineering Forum in February 2024
Middle East | September 13, 2023 11:46:06 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], September 13 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Society of Engineers, in collaboration with the Gulf Engineering Union, has officially announced the launch of the 25th Gulf Engineering Forum to be held on February 7-8, 2024 at the InterContinental Dubai Fest ... read..


Expo City Dubai launches second phase of Shamsa Townhouses as first phase sells out
Asia | September 13, 2023 11:45:50 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], September 13 (ANI/WAM): Master developer Expo City Dubai has announced the second phase of its Shamsa Townhouses project in Expo Valley, launching a limited number of units following the sell-out of the first phase. ... read..


Experts at IGCF 2023: Results come with efforts, not just wishes
Middle East | September 13, 2023 11:45:49 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], September 13 (ANI/WAM): Even as several countries around the world succeeded in optimally harnessing their natural, human and economic wealth to achieve sustainable development goals, other resource-rich countries struggled to realise their ... read..


Rising thunderstorm activity may indirectly accelerate Global Warming, researchers warn
Middle East | September 13, 2023 11:45:45 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], September 13 (ANI/TPS): Israeli researchers have uncovered a compelling connection between thunderstorms and the proliferation of wispy cirrus clouds, potentially accelerating global warming. ... read..


META Film Fest to return in November with four-day celebration of cinema
Middle East | September 13, 2023 11:45:43 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], September 13 (ANI/WAM): META Film Fest, the star-studded, four-day international motion picture gala, will return to Dubai for its second edition from 9th to 12th November, 2023. ... read..


Pakistan ministries owe over PKR 98 million in unpaid electricty bills
Islamabad | September 13, 2023 10:44:15 PM IST
Even as the Pakistan public is agitating against the inflated electricity bills, a report revealed that the Pakistan Prime Minister has unpaid PKR 9,819 in terms of electricity bills, ARY News reported on Wednesday. ... read..


India expanding its influence, increasing its weight in the global order: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi | September 13, 2023 10:44:11 PM IST
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday said India is expanding its influence, increasing its weight in the global order, building many more relationships and taking on more responsibilities. ... read..


Libya floods: 5000 killed, over 10,000 missing; search operation underway
Tripoli | September 13, 2023 10:44:09 PM IST
Libya is racing to bury its dead as bodies pile up in the streets of Derna which has been devastated by flooding after a torrential downpour smashed through two dams, washing homes into the sea, CNN reported. ... read..


US: Indian mission raises concern over policeman caught on tape laughing over Indian students death
Seattle | September 13, 2023 10:44:08 PM IST
The Consulate General of India in San Francisco has raised concerns over the handling of an Indian-origin woman, Jaahnavi Kandula, who was killed by a police vehicle, and has demanded a through investigation and action against those involved. ... read..


Japan PM Fumio Kishida reshuffles Cabinet to bolster support amid election speculation
Tokyo | September 13, 2023 10:43:58 PM IST
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday reshuffled his Cabinet to boost his government's popularity amid speculation that he is exploring the best timing to dissolve the lower house for a snap election, Kyodo News reported. ... read..


Momentous in terms of change: Ugo Astuto on his stint as EU Ambassador to India
New Delhi | September 13, 2023 10:43:57 PM IST
Ugo Astuto, who served for four years as the European Union's (EU) Ambassador to India, termed his stint as momentous in terms of change while adding that Indias strategic partnership with EU is gaining strength by the day. ... read..


UAE-Iraq Joint Committee holds tenth session
Asia | September 13, 2023 10:43:55 PM IST
Baghdad [Iraq], September 13 (ANI/WAM): The tenth session of the UAE-Iraq Joint Committee was held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, co-chaired by Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, UAE Minister of State, and Dr. Fuad Hussein, Deputy ... read..


1000 years old fossils of 'alien corpses' displayed in Mexicos Congress
Mexico City | September 13, 2023 10:43:49 PM IST
Two mummified corpses of supposed non-human aliens were displayed in the Mexico Congress by a UFO Expert this week, New York Post reported on Wednesday. ... read..


10 killed, 50 injured in apartment fire in Vietnams Hanoi
Hanoi | September 13, 2023 9:47:36 PM IST
As many as ten people have been killed and more than 50 injured in a fire in a nine-floor apartment building in Vietnams capital Hanoi, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Hundreds of trucks stuck as Pakistan-Afghanistan border remains closed after clashes
Islamabad | September 13, 2023 9:47:13 PM IST
The transit border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is still shut as talks between the two sides remained inconclusive, The Express Tribune reported on Tuesday. ... read..


Banner exhibition to be held outside UN to expose Pakistan's human rights violations in Balochistan
Geneva | September 13, 2023 8:45:53 PM IST
Various Baloch organisations will jointly organise a photo and banner exhibition from September 25 to 27 in front of the United Nations office in Geneva to make the international community aware of human rights violations in the Balochistan province of Pa ... read..


Pakistan government fears oil crisis as depots run dry
Islamabad | September 13, 2023 8:45:45 PM IST
The Pakistan government fears an oil crisis as retail outlets of some oil marketing companies (OMCs) were reportedly found dry at a few locations in the country, The Express Tribune newspaper reported. ... read..


Union Cabinet approves MoU between India and Armenia forsharing successful Digital Solutions
New Delhi | September 13, 2023 8:45:42 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a Union Cabinet meeting and approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 12 June 2023 between Indias Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology and Armenias Ministry of High-Tech Industry. ... read..


Two more victims testify against Karachi school principal accused of raping over 45 women
Karachi | September 13, 2023 8:45:38 PM IST
Two women testified before a judicial magistrate against the owner/principal of a private school in Gulshan-i-Hadeed, claiming that he lured them with the promise of employment, raped them, and also recorded the crime in order to blackmail them, Dawn repo ... read..


35 planes of Pakistan Airlines not yet cleared by Civil Aviation Authority
Karachi | September 13, 2023 8:45:36 PM IST
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in Pakistan has not carried out inspection of 35 Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights which can jeopardise the issuance of the required certificate for next years flights, The Express Tribune reported on Wednes ... read..


Santosh Jha is India's next high commissioner to Sri Lanka
New Delhi | September 13, 2023 8:45:26 PM IST
Santosh Jha has been appointed as Indias next High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday. ... read..


Pak authorities clueless even after 3 days of abduction of 6 footballers in Balochistan
Islamabad | September 13, 2023 7:45:48 PM IST
The families of some of the six football players who were abducted in Dera Bugti, Balochistan, last week complained to the authorities concerned that it had been three days and the athletes still not traceable, Dawn reported. ... read..


Pak: Six killed in armed clash in Balochistan
Islamabad | September 13, 2023 7:45:43 PM IST
Six people were killed while three were injured in an armed clash between in the Kacchi area of Balochistan, Dawn reported. ... read..


Pakistan: President Alvi proposes November 6 as election date
Islamabad | September 13, 2023 7:45:18 PM IST
In a major development, Pakistan President Arif Alvi on Wednesday, in a letter to a letter to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja, proposed November 6 as the date of national elections, Dawn reported. ... read..


Tesla to source components worth USD 1.9 bn from India: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi | September 13, 2023 7:45:09 PM IST
US-based electric vehicle maker Tesla is targeting to buy components worth USD 1.9 billion from India this year. Last year, the company bought components worth USD 1 billion from India, said Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday. ... read..


Kim Jong Un vows full support to Russia, says Moscow will emerge victorious against evil forces
Moscow | September 13, 2023 7:45:03 PM IST
Issuing support to Moscow in the ongoing war in Ukraine, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told President Vladimir Putin that Russia will emerge victorious in the fight to punish the evil forces, adding that he would "always be standing with Russia, CNN ... read..


UN official calls on Taliban to reverse draconian policies on women
Kabul | September 13, 2023 6:51:11 PM IST
The UN special rapporteur for Afghanistan, Richard Bennet, called on the Taliban to reverse the draconian, misogynist policies against women and allow them to work and run businesses, Tolo News reported. ... read..


Gilgit Baltistan: Students of Karakoram University protest against unprecedented fee hike
Asia | September 13, 2023 6:51:02 PM IST
The students of Karakoram International University (KIU) in Gilgit city carried out protests against the administration for an unprecedented fee hike on Wednesday. ... read..


Indian C-295 takes off from Spain with IAF chief onboard
Seville | September 13, 2023 6:50:50 PM IST
Indias first C-295 transport aircraft took off from Seville airfield in Spain with Indian Air Force chief Marshal VR Chaudhari onboard on Wednesday. ... read..


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