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Greek PM calls on Vice President Dhankhar, leaders discuss 'deepening bilateral engagement between two nations'
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 9:54:38 PM IST
Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday called on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and the two leaders underscored deepening bilateral engagement between both countries. ... read..


UK sanctions officials at Russian prison where Alexey Navalny was 'killed'
London | February 21, 2024 9:54:23 PM IST
The UK government on Wednesday announced a sanctions package targeting prison officials at the jail where Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny died. ... read..


PM Modi holds "productive meeting" with Greek counterpart; talks on tech, space take centre stage
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 9:54:19 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a "productive meeting" with the visiting Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis here on Wednesday. ... read..


University linkages between India, Greece to increase in future, says Foreign Secy Kwatra
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 8:55:17 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Greece PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis held discussions on strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries including in domains of economy and security, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said on Wednes ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 strikes Afghanistan
Kabul | February 21, 2024 8:55:01 PM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 on the Richter scale hit Afghanistan on Wednesday, the National Centre for Seismology said. ... read..


Unparalleled US-India defence ties stand out in global arena: US diplomat Richard Verma
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 7:56:30 PM IST
United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Richard R Verma lauded the extraordinary nature of the defence partnership between the US and India, asserting that it stands apart from "any other country in the world". ... read..


PM Modi, Greek PM Mitsotakis attend ninth Raisina Dialogue in Delhi
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 7:56:13 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Greek counterpart, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is currently on a visit to New Delhi, attended the ninth Raisina Dialogue in the national capital on Wednesday. ... read..


PML(N)-PPP alliance just satisfies needs of Pakistan Army, says Pakistani Canadian broadcaster
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 7:55:58 PM IST
Amid Pakistan's two major political parties, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), reaching an agreement to form a coalition government, a Pakistani Canadian broadcaster claimed the alliance did not suit either par ... read..


Alignment of India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor remains unchanged: Vinay Kwatra
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 7:55:49 PM IST
Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra emphasised that the alignment of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) remains unchanged, and was progressing "very strongly and robustly." ... read..


PM Modi, Greek counterpart Mitsotakis attend ninth Raisina Dialogue in Delhi
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 7:55:45 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Greek counterpart, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is currently on a visit to New Delhi, attended the ninth Raisina Dialogue in the national capital on Wednesday. ... read..


Khalifa Fund launches a series of workshops on "Business Opportunities in Priority Sectors"
Asia | February 21, 2024 6:56:00 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 21 (ANI/WAM): The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, in cooperation with Sia Partners, a company specializing in business development and innovation, announced the launch of a series of workshops on "Business Opportunities ... read..


"When people cross the line, they will be held accountable": Diplomat Richard Verma on US action against Gurpatwant Pannun
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 6:55:54 PM IST
US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma has assured that the United States would take action against India-designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun if he or his associates crossed the line. ... read..


Indian presence already significant in Greece, efforts to expand across different domains: Vinay Kwatra
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 6:55:52 PM IST
Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on Wednesday said that there was already a significant Indian economic presence in Greece and efforts are on how to broad base this across different domains. ... read..


"India-US ties never been stronger, robust or as diverse as today": US official Richard Verma
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 6:55:21 PM IST
United States' former ambassador to India Richard R Verma has highlighted that the enduring strength of ties between the two countries is their "shared values," which has transcended mere "transactional" buyer-seller relationship and formed the bedrock. ... read..


"Unparalleled US-India defence ties stand out in global arena": US diplomat Richard Verma
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 6:55:05 PM IST
United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Richard R Verma lauded the extraordinary nature of the defence partnership between the US and India, asserting that it stands apart from "any other country in the world". ... read..


"We are redoubling our efforts on US-India relationship": US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 6:55:03 PM IST
Lauding the ties between the two nations, the United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Richard Verma, has said that he has really never seen the India-US relationship as strong, robust, and diverse as it is today. ... read..


India-US ties never been stronger, robust or as diverse as today: US Diplomat Richard Verma
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 6:54:57 PM IST
United States' former ambassador to India Richard R Verma has highlighted that the enduring strength of ties between the two countries is their "shared values," which has transcended mere "transactional" buyer-seller relationship and formed the bedrock. ... read..


National Archives, Library completes its preparations to host Fourth International Translation Conference
Asia | February 21, 2024 4:56:47 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 21 (ANI/WAM): The National Archives and the National Library have completed the necessary preparations to host the fourth edition of the International Translation Conference at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi, which will be held un ... read..


Welcome Greece's active participation and positive role in Indo-Pacific: PM Modi
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 4:56:41 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India welcomes Greece's active participation and positive role in the Indo-Pacific and called it a matter of happiness that Greece has taken the decision to be part of the Indo-Pacific Oceans initiative. ... read..


India, Greece have agreed to take bilateral trade to two times by year 2030: PM Modi
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 4:56:35 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the visit of Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to India reflected the strengthening of the strategic partnership between the two countries. ... read..


Fighting Rages in Gaza's Khan Yunis and Zeitoun Areas
Middle East | February 21, 2024 4:56:31 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 21 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers killed terrorists and located numerous weapons in the Zeitoun area of Gaza City, the Israel Defence Forces said on Wednesday morning. ... read..


Iran minister accuses Israel of attack on gas pipelines
Tel Aviv | February 21, 2024 4:55:58 PM IST
An Iran minister has accused Israel of being behind last week's attack on gas pipelines in the country, The Times of Israel, citing the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Wednesday. ... read..


Israeli forces capture 3,200 wanted terrorists since start of war
Middle East | February 21, 2024 4:55:55 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 21 (ANI/TPS): Since the start of the war in Gaza, approximately 3,200 wanted terrorists and people suspected of aiding terror have been arrested throughout the Judea and Samaria Division and the Jordan Valley region by Israeli ... read..


"Middle East peace, stability is necessary condition": Greek PM on India-Middle East corridor success
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 4:55:49 PM IST
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday said peace and stability in the Middle East was necessary for the success of the India-Middle East Economic Corridor announced during India's G20 presidency last year. ... read..


Pakistan apex court disposes plea seeking February 8 elections "null and void"
Islamabad | February 21, 2024 4:55:47 PM IST
Pakistan's apex court on Wednesday disposed off a plea seeking the Februray 8 general elections to be declared null and void after the petitioner failed to attend two consecutive hearings, as reported by Dawn. ... read..


Nepal, Danish foreign ministers arrive in New Delhi ahead of Raisina Dialogue 2024
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 4:55:33 PM IST
Foreign Ministers of Nepal Narayan Prakash Saud and Danish Lars Lokke Rasmussen arrived in New Delhi to participate in the Raisina Dialogue 2024, scheduled to begin today. ... read..


Relics of Lord Buddha on sacred journey to Thailand from India, Indian envoy calls it landmark moment
By Ayushi Agarwal

Bangkok | February 21, 2024 4:55:32 PM IST
In a historic event, the revered relics of Lord Buddha, along with those of his esteemed disciples, Arahata Sariputra and Arahata Maudgalayana, are set to embark on a sacred journey to Thailand. This is for the first time that the holy relics of Lord Budd ... read..


Kazakhstan embassy in India organises round table to discuss country's political progress
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 3:55:42 PM IST
The Embassy of Kazakhstan in India organized a round table dedicated to political reforms, economic and social modernization of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as upcoming international events to be held this year in Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan embassy sai ... read..


India participates participates in 3rd IBSA Sherpas and Sous-Sherpas Meeting
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 3:55:22 PM IST
P Kumaran, OSD (ER and DPA), Ministry of External Affairs, led the Indian delegation at the 3rd IBSA Sherpas and Sous-Sherpas Meeting held in Rio de Janeiro under Brazil's chairship on February 19-20. ... read..


Iran foreign minister accuses Israel of attack on gas pipelines
Tel Aviv | February 21, 2024 3:55:20 PM IST
An Iran minister has accused Israel of being behind last week's attack on gas pipelines in the country, The Times of Israel, citing the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Wednesday. ... read..


Pak electoral body formed committee records statements of DROs, ROs amid rigging allegations
Islamabad | February 21, 2024 3:55:13 PM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) formed high level committee to probe into allegations of former Rawalpindi Commissioner recorded statements of District Returning Officers (DROs) and Returning Officers (ROs) of concerned constituencies, ARY News ... read..


Delegation from National Guard leadership visits Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Center
Asia | February 21, 2024 3:54:54 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 21 (ANI/WAM): A delegation from the National Guard Command, headed by Brigadier General Ahmed Hassan Al Zaabi, Deputy Commander of the National Guard, visited the Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Center for the Emirate o ... read..


"He is a visionary leader, true friend": Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis praises PM Modi
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 3:54:52 PM IST
Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that he has found a visionary leader and a true friend in him, adding that the India-Greece relations are beyond bilateral contacts. ... read..


Relics of Lord Buddha on sacred journey to Thailand from India, Indian envoys call it landmark moment
By Ayushi Agarwal

Bangkok | February 21, 2024 3:54:50 PM IST
In a historic event, the revered relics of Lord Buddha, along with those of his esteemed disciples, Arahata Sariputra and Arahata Maudgalayana, are set to embark on a sacred journey to Thailand. This is for the first time that the holy relics of Lord Budd ... read..


Jammu and Kashmir Study Centre UK hosts event at UK Parliament to observe India's 'Sankalp Divas'
London | February 21, 2024 1:55:44 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Study Centre UK (JKSC), a distinguished think-tank dedicated to Jammu and Kashmir research, hosted a significant event at the UK Parliament to observe India's 'Sankalp Divas' (Resolution Day). ... read..


Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to attend International Maritime Seminar of 'MILAN-2024'
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 1:55:28 PM IST
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will visit Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday to attend the ongoing multilateral naval exercise, 'MILAN-2024,' said an official statement. ... read..


India, China holds 21st round of Corps Commander level meeting, discuss tensions along LAC
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 1:55:15 PM IST
India and China held the 21st round Corps Commander level meeting on Monday at the Chushul-Moldo border to defuse tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. ... read..


UK Minister of State Lord Tariq Ahmed to arrive in India for Raisina Dialogue
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 1:55:10 PM IST
The UK Minister of State for the Middle East, South Asia and the United Nations Lord Tariq Ahmad will arrive in India on Wednesday to lead the UK delegation to Raisina Dialogue. In the event, he will reaffirm the UK's commitment to a "free and open" Indo- ... read..


Foreign Ministers of Tanzania, Mauritius, Panama arrive in Delhi for Raisina Dialogue
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 1:55:03 PM IST
Foreign Ministers of Mauritius Maneesh Gobin, Tanzania's January Makamba and Panama's Janaina Tewaney Mencomo arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday to attend the Raisina Dialogue set to begin today. ... read..


Pakistan: PML-N to hold meeting to finalise formation of govt in Punjab
Islamabad | February 21, 2024 1:55:01 PM IST
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will hold the first meeting of its Punjab parliamentary board today to finalise the formation of the provincial government, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. ... read..


French delegation of foreign officials, Naval chief to attend Raisina Dialogue in Delhi
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 12:55:26 PM IST
Amid the arrivals of foreign ministers of several countries, the French delegation including senior officials and France's chief of Naval Staff will participate in the Raisina Dialogue set to begin on Wednesday, an official statement said. ... read..


Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his wife visit Raj Ghat, pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 12:55:15 PM IST
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis laid a wreath at the Raj Ghat and paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on Wednesday. He was accompanied with his wife Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotakis. ... read..


Over 23,000 Pakistani nationals jailed in foreign prisons: Report
Islamabad | February 21, 2024 12:55:11 PM IST
Over 23000 Pakistani nationals have been jailed in the foreign prisons including 15,587 convicts, the Pakistan's Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights was informed on Tuesday, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..


Ensuring women's economic security is fundamental need: US Deputy Chief of Mission
By Saurabh Trivedi

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 12:55:02 PM IST
Stating that no country can achieve its full potential- economic or business, when half of its population is excluded, US Deputy Chief of Mission Patricia A Lacina has emphasised that ensuring women's economic security is a fundamental need. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar, his Hungarian counterpart discuss bilateral ties, Ukraine conflict
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 12:54:46 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto on Wednesday and discussed the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. ... read..


EAM S Jaishankar, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis hold talks in Delhi
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 11:55:17 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Delhi on Wednesday. Jaishankar stated that he valued Mitsotakis' commitment to enhancing ties between India and Greece. ... read..


Heritage foundation of USA participates in first BJYM-KAS India Dialogue in Delhi
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 11:55:05 AM IST
The Heritage foundation, USA participated in the First BJYM-KAS India Dialogue which was successfully organised on Tuesday and discussed contemporary topics of three different continents. The BJYM-KAS India Dialogue is a unique initiative of Bharatiya Jan ... read..


Taiwanese vessels to not stop for Chinese coast guard ships: Taiwan Minister
Taipei | February 21, 2024 11:54:54 AM IST
Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council (OAC) Minister Kuan Bi-ling has said that Taiwanese vessels should not stop for Chinese coast guard ships after an incident involving a Taiwanese sightseeing boat, Taiwan News reported. ... read..


Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis meets PM Modi, receives guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 11:54:50 AM IST
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is on a two-day state visit to India, was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Wednesday. ... read..


Bilawal Bhutto vows to take Pakistan out of crisis, announces coalition with Nawaz Sharif's party
Islamabad | February 21, 2024 10:53:43 AM IST
Ending a stalemate on the formation of the Pakistan government after the February 8 election, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif have agreed on conditions to form an alliance ... read..


FMs of Finland, Liechtenstein, Bosnia and Herzegovina arrive in India for Raisina Dialogue
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 10:53:30 AM IST
Foreign Ministers of multiple countries are arriving in New Delhi to attend the Raisina Dialogue 2024 set to be held from February 21-24. ... read..


US destroys surface-to-air missile launcher in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen
Washington, DC | February 21, 2024 9:54:32 AM IST
Amid escalating tensions in the Red Sea, the US Central Command forces located and destroyed a surface-to-air missile launcher in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen at approximately 5 pm on February 19, the US Central Command said. It said that one addition ... read..


Finland Foreign Minister to take part in Raisina Dialogue in Delhi
Helsinki | February 21, 2024 9:54:25 AM IST
Finland Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen will arrive in New Delhi on Wednesday for a two-day visit to India and will participate in the Raisina Dialogue 2024, an official statement said. ... read..


Navies of India, Iran discuss ways to enhance cooperation
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 9:54:13 AM IST
On the sidelines of the Milan 2024 Exercise, Indian Navy Deputy Chief Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti interacted with Commodore Jalil Mughadam, Deputy Commander of the Iranian Navy's Southern Fleet and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the navies of ... read..


It is time to move India-Poland ties to a different level: Polish Secy of State
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 7:54:37 AM IST
The Secretary of State at the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Poland, Wladyslaw T Bartoszewski, stressed on taking the India-Poland ties to the next level as there are multiple scope of cooperation between the two nations. ... read..


Israel's top soldier orders probe into military's October 7 failures
Middle East | February 21, 2024 7:54:35 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 21 (ANI/TPS): The Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces announced on Tuesday the start of an internal probe into the military's failures of October 7. ... read..


Hat-trick at UAE Tour as Team Emirates' McNulty storms to victory
Middle East | February 21, 2024 7:54:33 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 21 (ANI/WAM): UAE Team Emirates dominated the ITT at Al Hudayriyat Island (12.1 km) with Brandon McNulty taking first place in 13'27", followed by teammates Jay Vine (+2") and Mikkel Bjerg (+4"). ... read..


UAE: IFZA announces partnership with German Federal Association for SME's
Middle East | February 21, 2024 7:54:31 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], February 21 (ANI/WAM): In a strategic move aimed at strengthening bilateral business ties between the UAE and Germany, International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) has partnered with the Bundesverband mittelstandische Wirtschaft e.V (BVMW), the G ... read..


South Korean pastor hailed as hero, jailed for molesting North Korean teenage defectors
Seoul | February 21, 2024 6:55:22 AM IST
A South Korean pastor once hailed as a hero for helping North Korean defectors escape to safety has been jailed for sexually abusing minors, CNN reported. ... read..


Australia to build largest navy since World War II amid Chinese threat in Indo-Pacific
Canberra | February 21, 2024 6:55:19 AM IST
Australia announced its plans to build its largest navy since the Second World War, allocating more than USD 35 billion for the defence project over the next 10 years, CNN reported. ... read..


France confers 'Francophone' Shashi Tharoor with highest civilian honour
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 6:55:15 AM IST
Congress MP and former UN diplomat Shashi Tharoor has been conferred with the highest French civilian honour, 'Chevalier de la Legion d'honneur' for being a 'friend' of France and working for deepening Indo-French ties. ... read..


Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude hits Afghanistan; second within 24 hours
Kabul | February 21, 2024 6:55:13 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck Afghanistan in the early hours of Wednesday. ... read..


India moving from one of largest importers to developing its own platforms: Boeing India President Salil Gupte
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 5:55:10 AM IST
President of Boeing India and South Asia, Salil Gupte, hailed the 'Make in India' initiative and said that New Delhi is moving from being one of the largest importers to developing its own platforms. ... read..


Jaishankar meets L.69 Co-Chair Inga Rhonda King, reiterates call for multipolar world
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 4:54:29 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met former UN Ambassador, Inga Rhonda King on Tuesday in the national capital and appreciated the role of the L.69 grouping in highlighting the voice of the Global South. ... read..


Pakistan Peoples Party, PML-N strike deal to form coalition government; Shehbaz Sharif to be coalition's candidate for PM
Islamabad | February 21, 2024 4:54:27 AM IST
Pakistan's two major parties, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have finally reached an agreement to form a coalition government, ending days of negotiations following an inconclusive national election as no pa ... read..


India-US should become model for world in terms of co-development, says envoy Eric Garcetti
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 4:54:24 AM IST
The United States Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, hailed the ties between New Delhi and Washington and stressed that the two nations should work more robustly on co-development and serve as a 'model' for the world. ... read..


Despite trailing in polls, Nikki Haley says she won't quit White House race
By Reena Bhardwaj

South Carolina | February 21, 2024 3:53:58 AM IST
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has vowed to remain in the race, regardless of the outcome of Saturday's South Carolina primary, where she is badly trailing former US president Donald Trump. ... read..


Over 60 Uyghur organisations urge US Congress to recognise China's East Turkistan as occupied country
Washington, DC | February 21, 2024 2:54:56 AM IST
In a historic and unified effort, 61 organisations across the global East Turkistani and Uyghur diaspora have come together to address the United States Congress with an urgent plea to recognize their homeland, East Turkistan, where their peoples are suff ... read..


Greece PM Mitsotakis arrives in India, to be Chief Guest at Raisina Dialogue
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 2:54:53 AM IST
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is on a state visit to India, arrived in the national capital on Tuesday. ... read..


Malta becomes 119th member of International Solar Alliance
New Delhi | February 21, 2024 2:54:44 AM IST
Malta became the 119th country to join the International Solar Alliance on Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs said. ... read..


US vetoes UN resolution urging immediate Gaza ceasefire
New York | February 20, 2024 11:55:21 PM IST
The United States has wielded its veto power at the United Nations to block a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, CNN reported. ... read..


India, Vietnam coast guards hold High Level Meeting, agree to strengthen cooperation
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 11:55:17 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard chief Director General Rakesh Pal is hosting a 6-member delegation of the Vietnam Coast Guard in India from February 19-23. ... read..


Pakistan: Jailed Imran Khan labels Feb 8 elections as 'mother of all rigging'
Rawalpindi | February 20, 2024 11:55:15 PM IST
In a message from jail, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the recent elections on February 8 were marred by the "mother of all riggings," both before and after the polls, Dawn reported. ... read..


Japan: Yokohama city hosts innovation promotion event, marking a bold step towards future
Yokohama | February 20, 2024 11:55:05 PM IST
Yokohama city hosted an innovation promotion event with the help of 140 businesses, organisations and educational institutions. ... read..


Abdullah Shahid appointed president of Maldivian Democratic Party
Male | February 20, 2024 11:55:03 PM IST
The former Maldivian minister of foreign affairs, Abdullah Shahid was appointed as the president of the country's largest opposition party, the Maldivian Democratic Party on Tuesday. ... read..


Pakistan Accountability Court delays hearing of Imran Khan, his wife in 190 million-pound case
Islamabad | February 20, 2024 11:54:38 PM IST
The Pakistan Accountability Court in Islamabad on Tuesday once again deferred the indictment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in a 190 million-pound case till February 23, ARY News reported. ... read..


PoK: Major unattended forest fires continue to create environmental hazards
Muzaffarabad | February 20, 2024 11:54:35 PM IST
The Abbottabad area near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), currently faces a massive forest fire, which has been destroying the Olive forests of PoK. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar, his Greek counterpart discuss enhancing India-Greece cooperation
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 10:54:00 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Greek counterpart, Giorgos Gerapetritis on Tuesday discussed the strengthening of India-Greece and India-Europe cooperation. ... read..


Fresh Russian drone attacks in Ukraine raise sanction calls amid Navalny's death
Moscow | February 20, 2024 10:53:55 PM IST
Fresh Russian drone attacks were reported by Ukraine's military amid growing pressure for new sanctions against Russia following the death of Alexey Navalny, Voice of America reported. ... read..


COP28 President calls for unprecedented action to deliver UAE Consensus
Asia | February 20, 2024 9:54:32 PM IST
Paris [France], February 20 (ANI/WAM): Implementation of the UAE Consensus, the historic set of measures agreed on at COP28 to aim to keep the average global temperature rise below 1.5C, will require "unprecedented action" by global stakeholders, Ministe ... read..


Raisina Dialogue: CDS Chauhan to hold meetings with top military officials from US, France
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 9:54:28 PM IST
India's senior-most military official, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, is scheduled to meet with top military leaders from countries of strategic importance for India, including the US, France, Australia and the UK at the Raisina Dialogue, which ... read..


Israel Prime Minister's Office Condemns International Court of Justice
Middle East | February 20, 2024 9:54:25 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 20 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Prime Minister's Office (PMO) today Monday afternoon released an official statement condemning the current proceedings at the International Court of Justice in which Israel is accused of denying Palesti ... read..


Intense military operations in Khan Yunis as Israel presses offensive
Middle East | February 20, 2024 9:54:14 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 20 (ANI/TPS): Israeli forces across Gaza pressed their offensive against Hamas, with intensive operations in Khan Yunis during the past day, the Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday morning. ... read..


Uzbekistan: 3 Indian workers dead, 30 injured in roof collapse incident
Almalyk | February 20, 2024 9:54:11 PM IST
In a tragic accident of roof collapse at a project site in Uzbekistan city Almalyk on Tuesday, three Indian workers lost their lives while 30 sustained injuries, the Indian Embassy in Uzbekistan informed. ... read..


Casio opens virtual G-SHOCK store
Tokyo | February 20, 2024 9:53:58 PM IST
Casio has now opened a virtual G-SHOCK STORE space, called a "world" in the metaverse, to encourage a culture of outfitting avatars with timepieces, building on the strong support G-SHOCK enjoys from users for its shock resistance and unique designs. ... read..


Raisina Dialogue: CDS Gen. Chauhan to hold meetings with top military officials from US, France
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 9:53:55 PM IST
India's senior-most military official, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, is scheduled to meet with top military leaders from countries of strategic importance for India, including the US, France, Australia and the UK at the Raisina Dialogue, which ... read..


Pakistan People's Party warns of stalemate in govt formation talks with PML-N, Bilawal demands position change
Islamabad | February 20, 2024 8:54:14 PM IST
The protracted negotiations between the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have raised concerns, with Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari issuing a stark warning about a potential 'dangerous stalemate' unless there is a shift in ... read..


Pak polls: PTI urges immediate resignation of CEC Raja amid allegations of irregularities
Islamabad | February 20, 2024 8:53:56 PM IST
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is intensifying its call for the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja, holding him responsible for the alleged failure to ensure free, fair, and transparent general elections in ... read..


Taiwan vessel returns to Kinmen after being boarded by Chinese coast guard
Taipei | February 20, 2024 8:53:45 PM IST
A Taiwanese cruise ship was escorted back to Kinmen Monday after being boarded and inspected by Chinese coast guard personnel, according to the Coast Guard Administration (CGA), Focus Taiwan reported. ... read..


Foreign Ministers of Bhutan, Lithuania, Estonia set foot in New Delhi for Raisina Dialogue
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 7:54:49 PM IST
As anticipation of the Raisina Dialogue 2024 grows, more foreign ministers of different countries arrive in the national capital on Tuesday. ... read..


In transformational period of US-India ties, alignment closer than ever before: US Dy Secy Verma
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 7:54:22 PM IST
United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma said on Tuesday there is a transformational period in US-India ties, and the two countries are more "closely aligned than ever before." ... read..


Rights activist exposes atrocities in PoK, GB; calls for 'Day of Resistance' against Pakistan
Glasgow | February 20, 2024 7:54:06 PM IST
Amjad Ayub Mirza, a political activist from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has shown anger against Islamabad over the challenges faced by the people under its forceful occupation. ... read..


Pakistan's opposition leader decries election rigging, demands electoral body chief's resignation
Islamabad | February 20, 2024 7:53:49 PM IST
Pakistan opposition party leaders on Tuesday decried the alleged rigging in the February 8 elections and criticized Pakistan's Chief Election Commission (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja for his "failure" to ensure transparency in the polls, Geo News reported. ... read..


India's Navy chief discusses strengthening bilateral cooperation with his New Zealand counterpart
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 7:53:45 PM IST
Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar discussed ways to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation including operational engagements with his New Zealand counterpart on Tuesday, stated the Ministry of Defence. ... read..


Jaishankar, French Senate Chairman discuss India-France strategic partnership
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 5:55:12 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and the visiting Chairman of the French Senate, Gerard Larcher on Tuesday held "a fruitful discussion on the India-France strategic partnership". ... read..


Russia arrests woman holding dual citizenship for alleged treason in fundraising for Ukraine
Moscow | February 20, 2024 5:55:10 PM IST
The Federal Security Service (FSB) in Yekaterinburg, Russia, arrested a 33-year-old woman holding dual Russian and US citizenship, accusing her of committing 'treason' by raising funds for Ukraine, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Bangladesh Islami Front rejects `India Out' social media campaign, calls for closer Delhi-Dhaka relations
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 5:55:08 PM IST
Bangladesh's far right political party Bangladesh Islami Front has completely rejected a recent 'India Out' social media campaign in Bangladesh. The campaign has sharpened after Sheikh Hasina, who is seen to be close to India, won a record fourth term in ... read..


Pak National Assembly rejects Bill seeking public hanging of rape convicts
Islamabad | February 20, 2024 5:54:57 PM IST
Pakistan's upper house of the National Assembly on Tuesday rejected a Bill seeking public execution of sex offenders and rapists to prevent such heinous crimes, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..


Raisina Dialogue 2024 begins on Wednesday
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 4:55:24 PM IST
India's high-profile conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, the Raisina Dialogue, is set to convene its 9th edition from February 21 to 23. ... read..


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