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CBUAE Running Race in Abu Dhabi sees wide participation
Middle East | February 3, 2025 11:12:52 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 3 (ANI/WAM): Under the patronage of Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the CBUAE Running Race ... read..


International Big Cat Alliance comes into force
Asia | February 3, 2025 11:12:48 PM IST
New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI/WAM): The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) has officially come into force as a full-fledged, treaty-based, inter-governmental international organisation and an international legal entity. ... read..


Japan's Tokai Optical launches manufacturing operations at SAIF Zone
Middle East | February 3, 2025 11:12:39 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], February 3 (ANI/WAM): Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) has further solidified its position as an attractive hub for global businesses with the launch of operations by Tokai Optical, a leading Japanese prescription lens ma ... read..


Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Secretary General to visit Delhi from February 4-7
New Delhi | February 3, 2025 10:42:41 PM IST
Nurlan Yermekbayev, the Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), will visit Delhi from February 4-7, an official statement said. ... read..


Baloch protest against enforced disappearances, demands justice for missing persons
Karachi | February 3, 2025 10:42:40 PM IST
Baloch mothers and sisters have been peacefully protesting for days at the Hub-Karachi highway, calling for the return of their brothers and sons who were taken by force. ... read..


'Make In India' has failed to revive production, India has opportunity with revolution in energy and mobility: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi | February 3, 2025 10:42:36 PM IST
Noting that production is the foundation of India's national security and is key to job creation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that the Modi government's 'Make In India' initiative has failed to revive it and share of manufacturing in G ... read..


Pak: 52pc of Quetta's drinking water found unfit for drinking
Quetta | February 3, 2025 10:12:39 PM IST
A study found that 52 per cent of drinking water in Pakistan's Quetta is contaminated with high levels of fluoride, a hidden poison that is causing bone diseases, ARY News reported. ... read..


UAE Cabinet approves National Cybersecurity Strategy, API-First Policy
Middle East | February 3, 2025 10:12:36 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 3 (ANI/WAM): Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired the UAE Cabinet's meeting held at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi. ... read..


AEEDC Dubai 2025 opens tomorrow with 66,000 visitors, participants
Middle East | February 3, 2025 10:12:32 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], February 3 (ANI/WAM): The 29th edition of the UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition - AEEDC Dubai 2025, the largest event of its kind in the region, will commence tomorrow at the Dubai World Trade Centre and will run ... read..


UAE-Kuwait trade relations exemplify Arab integration: Kuwait's Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Middle East | February 3, 2025 10:12:29 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], February 3 (ANI/WAM): Zyad Abdullah Alnajem, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the State of Kuwait, stressed that the future of economic relations between Kuwait and the UAE holds promising prospects that ensure pros ... read..


Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath welcomes Bhutan's King in Lucknow
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 3, 2025 8:12:36 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday extended a warm welcome to the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, upon his arrival at Lucknow Airport. ... read..


WUC to lead global protests, memorials on Ghulja Massacre Anniversary to raise awareness on Uyghur Genocide
Munich | February 3, 2025 7:12:39 PM IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) and its allies will hold protests and memorial ceremonies around the world on February 5 to mark Ghulja Massacre anniversary. ... read..


Israel police raid Jerusalem bookstore selling Hamas, ISIS, and Hezbollah literature
Middle East | February 3, 2025 6:42:55 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 3 (ANI/TPS): Israeli Police arrested an eastern Jerusalem bookstore owner who sold books inciting terror, including books by terrorists Yahya Sinwar, Abdullah Barghouti, and Islamic State, the police said on Monday. ... read..


"Rahul Gandhi deliberately spoke falsehood:" Jaishankar on 'Trump invitation' charge
New Delhi | February 3, 2025 6:42:52 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday rejected the allegation made by Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in Parliament that he was "sent to get an invite for our Prime Minister Narendra Modi" for Donald Trump's inauguration as US President. ... read..


UK's Prince Edward visits British School, interacts with students in Delhi
New Delhi | February 3, 2025 6:12:51 PM IST
The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, visited the British School in Delhi on Monday, where he interacted with students and visited various school stalls. He spoke with students from different schools, engaging in conversations about their work and project ... read..


Environmental conservation integral part of UAE's traditions: EAD
Middle East | February 3, 2025 6:12:44 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 3 (ANI/WAM): Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary-General of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD), affirmed that environmental sustainability is a behaviour rooted in values and standards firmly embedded in the culture of indi ... read..


VP Dhankhar, Russian State Duma Chairman Volodin underline significance of enhancing parliamentary ties
New Delhi | February 3, 2025 6:12:32 PM IST
Chairman of the State Duma of Russia's Federal Assembly, Vyacheslav Volodin, called on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at Parliament House on Monday. The two leaders underlined the significance of enhancing parliamentary ties which provide a solid foundat ... read..


UAE-EU Parliamentary Friendship Group discusses cooperation with Lithuanian parliament
Middle East | February 3, 2025 6:12:30 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 3 (ANI/WAM): Members of the UAE-EU Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Federal National Council (FNC), headed by Sarah Mohammed Falkinaz, Chairperson of the Group, held discussions with Modesta Petrauskaite, Head of the Group f ... read..


10 Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lankan Navy in Gulf of Mannar
Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) | February 3, 2025 5:42:42 PM IST
The Sri Lankan Navy has detained 10 Indian fishermen from Mandapam in Ramanathapuram district and seized their mechanised boats while they were fishing in the Gulf of Mannar. ... read..


Paank condemns continued enforced disappearances in Balochistan
Balochistan | February 3, 2025 5:12:40 PM IST
Paank, the human rights wing of the Baloch National Movement, has condemned the continued enforced disappearances in Pakistan's Balochistan. It noted that numerous people were abducted between January 30 and February 1, underscoring the region's worsening ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 jolts Afghanistan
Kabul | February 3, 2025 4:42:31 PM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 jolted Afghanistan on Monday, as per a statement by the National Center of Seismology. ... read..


Over 10,000 devotees celebrate first 'Patotsav' of BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi | February 3, 2025 4:12:34 PM IST
More than 10,000 devotees visited BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi on Sunday to celebrate its first 'Patotsav', the anniversary of its inauguration. A series of grand celebrations, prayers, and cultural performances were conducted to mark the occasion. ... read..


Uyghur entrepreneur faces hotel room rejection in China due to ethnicity
Taiyuan | February 3, 2025 3:43:04 PM IST
A young Uyghur entrepreneur recently revealed the discrimination he encountered while trying to search for a hotel room in Taiyuan, mainland China in a post shared by the World Uyghur Congress on X. ... read..


Senior Thai officials seek to secure last hostage, recover bodies of two others
Middle East | February 3, 2025 3:42:56 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 3 (ANI/TPS): A high-ranking delegation of Thai officials expressed gratitude and hope following the release of five Thai hostages from Hamas captivity during an emotional visit to Jerusalem's Western Wall on Monday. ... read..


Israel launches AI revolution in schools with National Education Initiative
Middle East | February 3, 2025 3:42:53 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israe], Fenruary 3 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Education Ministry unveiled a national initiative to integrate artificial intelligence into the education system on Monday. The plan aims to transform teaching and learning by equipping students and educato ... read..


South Africa asks Taiwan to shut down its diplomatic office, Taipei cites pressure by Beijing
Taipei | February 3, 2025 3:42:51 PM IST
Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that South African government's demand that Taiwan's representative office leave Pretoria despite ongoing negotiations demonstrates that China has enhanced its repression of Taiwan, Taipei Times reported. ... read..


Israeli police investigating stabbing attack
Middle East | February 3, 2025 3:42:42 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israe], Fenruary 3 (ANI/TPS): Israeli Police are investigating the stabbing of a 40-year-old man in the Israeli-Arab town of Abu Ghosh outside Jerusalem on Monday morning. ... read..


Om Birla welcomes Russian Parliamentary delegation led by Vyacheslav Volodin in Lok Sabha
New Delhi | February 3, 2025 2:43:14 PM IST
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday extended a warm welcome to the Russian parliamentary delegation led by the Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly, Vyacheslav Volodin, to witness the proceedings of the Lower House. ... read..


Fly Jinnah to operate Dhaka-Karachi flights soon
Dhaka | February 3, 2025 1:42:47 PM IST
Karachi-based airline Fly Jinnah is set to operate Dhaka-Karachi flights soon, Bangladeshi government officials said on Monday. ... read..


India, Israel can have very productive collaborations in academic world: Hebrew University President
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 3, 2025 1:42:31 PM IST
Hebrew University President Asher Cohen has said that India and Israel can have "very productive collaborations" in the academic world and mentioned about similarities between two nations. He called India "upcoming real force" in the academic world. ... read..


WHO launches South-East Asia Regional Strategy for comprehensive cancer prevention 2024-2030
New Delhi | February 3, 2025 1:12:35 PM IST
On the occasion of World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted its continued efforts to address the growing cancer burden in the South-East Asia region. ... read..


Elon Musk dubs USAID "criminal organization," says "time for it to die"
Washington, DC | February 3, 2025 12:42:34 PM IST
American tech billionaire Elon Musk has called United States Agency for International Development (USAID) a "criminal organization" and said that it is "time for it to die." ... read..


Royal Bhutan Army's Chief Operations Officer receives Guard of Honour at South Block
New Delhi | February 3, 2025 11:42:45 AM IST
Chief Operations Officer of the Royal Bhutan Army, Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering, who is on a six-day official visit to India, received Guard of Honour at South Block on Monday. ... read..


Basanta Panchami: Start of spring festival, educational life in Nepal
Kathmandu | February 3, 2025 11:42:40 AM IST
Inscribing their first words with a chalk on the wall and edges of a Saraswati Temple, many of the toddlers on Monday started their education life from the day of Basanta Panchami also known as Saraswati Pooja in Nepal. ... read..


Russian lawmaker Vyacheslav Volodin arrives in India for official talks on bilateral cooperation
New Delhi | February 3, 2025 10:12:31 AM IST
The Chairman of the Russian parliament's lower house, Vyacheslav Volodin, arrived in India on Monday for an official visit. ... read..


Foreign devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam, call it 'experience beyond words'
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 3, 2025 9:42:40 AM IST
Foreign devotees on Monday took third 'Amrit Snan' at the Triveni Sangam on Basant Panchami in Prayagraj, pilgrims from Slovenia to Ukraine and Germany expressed their gratitude, with many describing the moment as energising, blessed, and beyond words. ... read..


Taiwan detects 21 Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels around its territory
Taipei | February 3, 2025 8:42:41 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected 21 Chinese aircraft 7 naval vessels, and 1 official ship operating around the island as of 6 am (UTC+8) on Monday. ... read..


Reduce Chinese influence or face 'necessary measures': US State Secy Rubio to Panama
Panama City | February 3, 2025 6:42:30 AM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned Panama about China's influence and control over the Panama Canal, calling the situation "unacceptable" and said that the US will take "necessary measures" if changes are not made. ... read..


Canada releases list of products covered in retaliatory tariffs on US goods
Ottawa | February 3, 2025 6:42:28 AM IST
Canada's Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc on Sunday released a full list of products that will be covered by the country's retaliatory tariffs on US goods, worth an estimated USD 30 billion, as reported by CNN. ... read..


Arab Parliament calls for localising AI industry in Arab countries
Middle East | February 3, 2025 6:12:36 AM IST
Cairo [Egypt], February 3 (ANI/WAM): Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, the President of the Arab Parliament, emphasised the necessity of localising the artificial intelligence technology industry in Arab countries. He called for the formulation of plans and t ... read..


Israel seeks to bring in record 133,000 Thai agricultural workers in 2025
Middle East | February 3, 2025 6:12:34 AM IST
Jerusalem [Israel], February 3 (ANI/TPS): A delegation from Israel's Population and Immigration Authority, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Labor, headed by the Authority's Director General, Ronen Peretz , and with the participation of the Hea ... read..


UAE resident claims victory at Inaugural L'Etape Dubai by Tour de France
Middle East | February 3, 2025 6:12:32 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], February 3 (ANI/WAM): The highly anticipated L'Etape Dubai by Tour de France, the world's largest amateur cycling series, made its grand debut in the UAE this weekend, bringing together over 1,000 cycling enthusiasts, from hobby riders and am ... read..


UN condemns strikes on civilians in Sudan
Khartoum | February 3, 2025 5:42:33 AM IST
The United Nations has condemned recent strikes on civilians in Sudan, which resulted in a large number of deaths. The attacks occurred amid the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Army and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). ... read..


Hezbollah slain leader Nasrallah to be buried on Feb 23
Jerusalem | February 3, 2025 5:12:32 AM IST
Hezbollah has announced that the funeral of its slain former chief, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in September of last year, will take place on February 23, as reported by The Times of Israel. ... read..


Israel claims 50 Palestinian terrorists killed in West Bank offensive
Jerusalem | February 3, 2025 4:12:35 AM IST
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday (local time) claimed that it has killed 50 Palestinian terrorists since launching an offensive in the northern West Bank nearly a fortnight ago, as reported by The Times of Israel. ... read..


'Love Unites' event at Maha Kumbh celebrates blend of Israeli and Indian music
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 3, 2025 3:12:30 AM IST
Shaktidham Ashram organized the 'Love Unites' event at the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, featuring performances by musicians from Israel and India, blending classical music, mantra chanting, and Hebrew spiritual verses. ... read..


United Airlines plane catches fire on runway in Houston, all passengers safe
Houston | February 3, 2025 1:12:32 AM IST
A United Airlines flight from Houston to New York caught fire during take-off at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Sunday (local time), as reported by the New York Post. ... read..


Second earthquake in 24hrs jolt Tibet
Asia | February 2, 2025 11:42:47 PM IST
An earthquake of 4.1 magnitude on the Richter Scale jolted Tibet on Sunday, a statement by the National Center of Seismology said. ... read..


China denounces US's tariffs, says they are open for talks
Beijing | February 2, 2025 11:42:32 PM IST
China has strongly denounced US President Donald Trump's decision of imposing tariffs, while also leaving the door open for talks to avoid a deepening conflict, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday. ... read..


Sharjah Institute for Heritage enhances its presence in Cairo Book Fair
Middle East | February 2, 2025 11:12:44 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], February 2 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), under the leadership of Abdulaziz Al Musallam, is actively participating in the Cairo International Book Fair 2025, which takes place from January 23 to February 5. ... read..


Dubai International Chamber attracts 207 companies in 2024
Middle East | February 2, 2025 11:12:42 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], February 2 (ANI/WAM): Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, continued to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to the emirate and support the expansion of local companies into ... read..


FTA corporate tax awareness initiatives reach over 15,700 participants in 2024
Middle East | February 2, 2025 11:12:40 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 2 (ANI/WAM): The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced that its corporate tax awareness initiatives have witnessed significant growth in 2024, with 15,713 participants benefiting from its awareness events. ... read..


UK's Prince Edward meets Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan in Mumbai
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 2, 2025 10:42:46 PM IST
The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward on Sunday met the Governor of Maharashtra CP Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai. ... read..


Activist highlights state oppression on Baloch Genocide Remembrance Day
Balochistan | February 2, 2025 10:42:44 PM IST
Baloch leader Mahrang Baloch talked about the sufferings of the Baloch community on 'Baloch Genocide Remembrance Day' at Dalbandin National Gathering, a statement by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee said on Sunday. ... read..


Former UK PM Rishi Sunak plays cricket in Mumbai
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 2, 2025 10:42:39 PM IST
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak enjoyed a game of cricket in Mumbai on Sunday. ... read..


Mahrang Baloch condemns forceful disappearance in Balochistan
Balochistan | February 2, 2025 10:42:33 PM IST
Prominent Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch said that a man, Yasir Hameed was "forcibly disappeared by Pakistani security forces three months ago." ... read..


Trump doubles down on tariff needs, cites trade deficits with Canada, Mexico, China;
Washington DC | February 2, 2025 10:42:31 PM IST
US President Donald Trump on Sunday criticised the trade deficits that the US has with Canada, Mexico, China, and argued that America should no longer "subsidise" other countries, and urged businesses to manufacture domestically to avoid tariffs. ... read..


"Canada ceases to exist as viable country without US subsidy": Donald trump
Washington DC | February 2, 2025 10:12:31 PM IST
A day after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a 25 per cent retaliatory tariff in response to US tariffs, US President Donald Trump claimed that the United States subsidises Canada and suggested that the country would not be viable without ... read..


M42, Bahrain Royal Medical Services form strategic alliance
Middle East | February 2, 2025 9:42:43 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], February 2 (ANI/WAM): M42, a global health champion established following the coming together of Mubadala Health and G42 Healthcare, and Royal Medical Services (RMS) of Bahrain, have announced a transformative strategic alliance, underscoring ... read..


As DRC conflict escalates, Indian Embassy asks nationals to immediately depart from Bukavu
Kinshasa | February 2, 2025 9:42:41 PM IST
The Indian embassy in Democratic Republic of the Congo on Sunday updated their advisory for Indian nationals in Bukavu, and said they are closely monitoring the situation in eastern DRC. ... read..


747 million riders used public transport, shared mobility, taxis in Dubai during 2024
Middle East | February 2, 2025 9:42:39 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], February 2 (ANI/WAM): Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that public transport and shared mobility services in Dubai served 747.1 million riders in 2024, reflecting a 6.4 per cent increase from 702 million riders in 2023. ... read..


Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival crowns winners of Startup Pitch Competition
Asia | February 2, 2025 9:42:38 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], February 2 (ANI/WAM): The eighth edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2025 celebrated innovation and growth in the region's startup ecosystem with the announcement of the SEF x 1 Tank Startup Pitch Competition winners on t ... read..


Canada played "central role" in influx of illicit drugs, causing health crisis: Donald Trump
Washington DC | February 2, 2025 9:42:32 PM IST
US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) pointed to the "profound consequences" of the influx of illicit opioids and other drugs for the countru ... read..


MoS Pabitra Margherita leads foreign delegation to Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 2, 2025 9:12:32 PM IST
Minister of State for the Ministry of External Affairs (MoS), Pabitra Margherita, led a 110-member foreign delegation to visit the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. The delegation included Heads of Mission, their spouses, and diplomats from 71 countries. ... read..


At least 773 killed in DR Congo as fighting with M23 rebels escalates
Kinshasa | February 2, 2025 7:42:31 PM IST
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reported that at least 773 people have been killed in Goma, the largest city in the country's east, and surrounding areas within a week due to ongoing clashes with M23 rebels, according to a r ... read..


Ireland: Indian Embassy mourns demise of two nationals in accident, assures support to kins
Dublin | February 2, 2025 7:12:57 PM IST
The Indian Embassy in Dublin expressed deep condolences over the death of two Indian nationals, Cherekuri Suresh Chowdary and Chithoori Bhargav, in a car accident in Ireland's County Carlow. ... read..


Israeli PM leaves for 'important meeting' with US President
Tel Aviv | February 2, 2025 7:12:39 PM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday departed for the United States for "a very important meeting" with US President Donald Trump. ... read..


Our ties based on "heritage, history, faith": PM Modi joins Maha Kumbabhishegam at Jakarta's Murugan Temple
New Delhi | February 2, 2025 5:42:33 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his joy at being part of the Maha Kumbabhishekam of the Murugan Temple in Jakarta, highlighting the cultural and spiritual ties between India and Indonesia. ... read..


USISPF welcomes India's Union Budget 2025-26, applauds landmark reforms and forward-looking initiatives
New Delhi | February 2, 2025 5:42:31 PM IST
The United States-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) on Sunday commended the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and the Government of India for unveiling a robust Union Budget 2025-26. ... read..


"Every day, Russia attacks Ukraine...": Zelenskyy urges international community to help end "unprovoked aggression"
Kyiv | February 2, 2025 5:42:27 PM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russian strikes claiming that a barrage of 50 missiles, 660 attack drones, and 760 guided aerial bombs targeted Ukrainian cities and communities this week. ... read..


Locked and idle PoGB assembly, raises public concerns
Gilgit | February 2, 2025 5:12:35 PM IST
The halls of the Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) Assembly stand eerily quiet and locked, raising alarms about its performance and lack of accountability, as reported by Skardu TV. ... read..


Australia's northeast battles floods: One dead, thousands asked to evacute
Canberra | February 2, 2025 4:42:38 PM IST
One person has died and thousands of others have been asked to evacuate in Australia's northeast after rains caused flash floods that have inundated the region, CNN reported. ... read..


Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude jolts Tibet
Asia | February 2, 2025 4:42:31 PM IST
An earthquake of 4.2 magnitude on Richter Scale jolted Tibet on Sunday, National Center of Seismology reported. ... read..


Gangster Joginder Gyong deported to India from Philippines
New Delhi | February 2, 2025 4:42:27 PM IST
Dreaded gangster Joginder Gyong wanted by Haryana Police for criminal conspiracy and murder was deported from Philippines through Bangkok to Delhi, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said. ... read..


From armored corps to Chief of Staff: Eyal Zamir appointed Israel's top soldier
Middle East | February 2, 2025 3:12:41 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 2 (ANI/TPS): Maj.-Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir was nominated for the position of Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced on Saturday night. ... read..


Israeli startup Kadimastem to merge With NLS Pharmaceutics
Middle East | February 2, 2025 3:12:31 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 2 (ANI/TPS): Shareholders of the Israeli bio-pharmaceutical startup, Kadimastem Ltd. approved the company's merger with the Swiss bio-pharmaceutical company NLS Limited on Thursday. ... read..


Israel expands Jenin-Area counterterror operations, airstrike thwarts 'imminent attack'
Middle East | February 2, 2025 3:12:39 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 2 (ANI/TPS): Israel expanded a northern Samaria counterterror operation now on its 13th day, with three airstrikes overnight on terrorists and raids in the Palestinian village of Tamun the Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday m ... read..


Israel Police thwart sale of grenades to crime gang
Middle East | February 2, 2025 2:42:37 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 2 (ANI/TPS): In recent weeks, the Israel Police's Yamar (Central Investigations) Unit operated in the south of the country where it exposed a network of criminals and thwarted a shipment of grenades intended for criminal elemen ... read..


Trump tarriffs: China vows countermeasures, to sue US at WTO; Canada, Mexico hit back
Beijing | February 2, 2025 2:12:41 PM IST
China on Sunday said it "firmly opposes" the new tarrifs imposed on the country by US President Donald Trump and warned of taking "corresponding countermeasures" to resolutely safeguard its own rights and interests. ... read..


China "firmly deplores and opposes" US tariff move, vows to take countermeasures
Beijing | February 2, 2025 1:12:39 PM IST
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that it "firmly deplores and opposes" the US imposition of 10 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods and vowed to take necessary countermeasures to defend its legitimate rights and interests. ... read..


King Charles "profoundly shocked, saddened" by dreadful Washington DC air accident
London | February 2, 2025 12:12:51 PM IST
Britain's King Charles III on Sunday expressed his profound sadness and stated "profoundly shocked and saddened by the dreadful news" of the recent air accident in Washington, DC, which claimed the lives of 64 people. ... read..


Taiwan detects 8 Chinese aircraft, 5 vessels around its territory
Taipei | February 2, 2025 11:42:35 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has detected eight Chinese aircraft five naval vessels and one official ship operating around the island as of 6 am (UTC+8) on Sunday. ... read..


UK's Prince Edward arrives in India on 3-day visit
New Delhi | February 2, 2025 11:42:29 AM IST
The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, arrived in India on Sunday for a three-day visit. The visit is focused on championing young people and promoting the benefits of non-formal education across the world as per a statement. ... read..


Israel Embassy extends heartfelt wishes on Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja
New Delhi | February 2, 2025 11:12:30 AM IST
The Israel Embassy in India on Sunday extended wishes to people on the occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja. ... read..


Canada imposes 25 pc retaliatory tariffs on US goods, PM Trudeau urges Canadians to buy local goods
Ottawa | February 2, 2025 10:42:30 AM IST
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that his government will impose 25 per cent tariffs on American goods worth USD 155 billion in retaliation for tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. ... read..


Mexico responds to US tariff announcement with proposal for collaboration
Mexico City | February 2, 2025 10:12:39 AM IST
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has rejected US President Donald Trump's accusations of Mexico's alleged alliances with criminal organizations. She emphasised Mexico's commitment to combating crime and drug trafficking, highlighting the need fo ... read..


"We did not want this, but Canada is prepared," Justin Trudeau responds to tariff announcement
Ottawa | February 2, 2025 9:42:46 AM IST
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded on Sunday to the United States' decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on most Canadian goods, stating that "Canadians did not want this, but are prepared." ... read..


Israeli Defence Minister threatens released Palestinian terrorists
Middle East | February 2, 2025 6:12:29 AM IST
Jerusalem [Israel], February 2 (ANI/TPS): Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning on Saturday night to Zakaria Zubeidi, a high-profile Palestinian terrorist released on Thursday. ... read..


Trump imposes 25 per cent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, 10 per cent on China
Washington DC | February 2, 2025 8:12:29 AM IST
United States President Donald Trump has announced a 25 per cent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, as well as a 10 per cent tariff on goods from China, citing concerns over illegal immigration and the smuggling of drugs, including fentanyl. ... read..


Nepal Ambassador to India takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh in UP's Prayagraj
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 2, 2025 4:42:30 AM IST
Nepal's Ambassador to India, Shankar Sharma, on Saturday, took a holy dip in the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, during the ongoing Maha Kumbh. ... read..


Zelenskyy accuses Russia of bombing its own civilians in Kursk region
Kyiv | February 2, 2025 4:42:28 AM IST
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of bombing its "own civilians" who were sheltering in a school in the Kursk region. ... read..


Netanyahu appoints Eyal Zamir as new chief of Israel Defense Forces
Jerusalem | February 2, 2025 4:12:30 AM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Major General (Res.) Eyal Zamir as the new Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). ... read..


Seven dead, 19 injured in Philadelphia medical plane crash
Philadelphia | February 2, 2025 3:12:30 AM IST
At least seven people were killed, and 19 others were injured after a medical transport plane, carrying a child, her mother, and four others, crashed near a busy mall in Philadelphia on Friday night, ABC News reported, quoting city officials. ... read..


USIBC welcomes India's Union Budget 2025, says "economic reforms essential to strengthen commercial ties"
Washington DC | February 2, 2025 2:42:26 AM IST
The President of the United States India Business Council (USIBC), Ambassador Atul Keshap, welcomed India's Union Budget 2025 on Saturday, saying that India's economic reforms are crucial for strengthening commercial ties with the US. ... read..


US military conducts airstrikes on ISIS terrorists in Somalia
Washington DC | February 2, 2025 2:12:28 AM IST
The United States (US) military conducted airstrikes on Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists in Somalia on Saturday (local time). ... read..


United States: Biden-appointed CFPB Director Rohit Chopra fired, cutting short five-year term
Washington DC | February 1, 2025 11:42:49 PM IST
United States' Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra was fired on Saturday, cutting short his five-year term that was set to run through late 2026, The New York Times reported. ... read..


Over 200 foreign devotees Participate in Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 1, 2025 11:42:40 PM IST
Over 200 foreign devotees took part in the prayers and bhajan kirtans at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Saturday, lauding the spiritual energy and impeccable organisation of the event. ... read..


Trump welcomes return of US detainees, says Venezuela agreed to take back "illegal aliens"
Washington DC | February 1, 2025 10:42:50 PM IST
US President Donald Trump on Saturday welcomed the return of American detainees from Venezuela and highlighted a new agreement with the country to take back its nationals, including gang members, who had entered the US illegally. ... read..


Ministerial meeting in Cairo affirms support for Gaza ceasefire, reconstruction
Middle East | February 1, 2025 10:42:45 PM IST
Cairo [Egypt], February 1 (ANI/WAM): A ministerial-level meeting took place today in Cairo at the invitation of the Arab Republic of Egypt, with the participation of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, t ... read..


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