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Russian envoy to India holds meeting with Himachal Pradesh CM
New Delhi | October 5, 2024 1:11:46 AM IST
Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, held a meeting with Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. ... read..


Russia hosts 6th meeting of the Moscow Format of Consultations on Afghanistan, reaffirms support to the nation
Moscow | October 5, 2024 1:11:38 AM IST
Moscow hosted the 6th meeting of the Moscow Format of Consultations on Afghanistan, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ... read..


UAE confirms targeted attack by Sudanese Army on ambassador's residence in Khartoum
Middle East | October 4, 2024 11:41:45 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 4 (ANI/WAM): Salem Al Jaberi, Assistant Minister for Security and Military Affairs, has confirmed that the attack by the Sudanese army, which targeted the residence of the UAE Ambassador in Khartoum, resulted in extensive damage t ... read..


UAE: Umm Al Emarat Park hosts 4th season of 'Park Market'
Middle East | October 4, 2024 11:41:40 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 4 (ANI/WAM): Umm Al Emarat Park is set to welcome the return of its popular Park Market for a fourth season, launching on October 18. ... read..


UAE, Egyptian Presidents witness unveiling of Ras El Hekma development project plan
Middle East | October 4, 2024 11:41:36 PM IST
Matrouh [Egypt], October 4 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, today witnessed the announcement of the development plan for the city of Ras El Hekma ... read..


"We must clearly tell this is only multilateral meeting...": Former Indian envoy on Jaishankar's participation in SCO meeting
Pune (Maharashtra) | October 4, 2024 11:41:34 PM IST
Former Indian Ambassador to Pakistan, Gautam Bambawale, called India's decision to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit scheduled to be held in Pakistan in October "right." He called it "important" that India clearly conveys t ... read..


Italian Fleet Commander hails Indian Navy's excellence in Indian Ocean
Goa | October 4, 2024 11:11:41 PM IST
Vice Admiral Aurelio De Carolis, commander-in-chief of the Italian Fleet, praised the Indian Navy's performance in the Indian Ocean. ... read..


Sindhi activist calls for UN intervention to address racial discrimination and human rights violations in Sindh
Geneva | October 4, 2024 10:41:54 PM IST
During the ongoing 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council, Munawar Sufi Laghari, Executive Director of the Sindhi Foundation, highlighted the racial discrimination faced by the Sindhi people. ... read..


India's vision for Indo-Pacific based on PM Modi's idea of SAGAR: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi | October 4, 2024 10:41:42 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh India's "unwavering resolve" to a rule-based international order, respect for international law, and adherence to the principles enshrined in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, terming them as the cornerstones of India ... read..


Philippines condemns China's attacks on Vietnamese fishermen amid rising tensions in South China Sea
Manila | October 4, 2024 10:11:46 PM IST
The Philippines strongly condemned the violent actions of Chinese maritime authorities against Vietnamese fishermen near the Paracel Islands on September 29, which left 10 fishermen injured and damaged their property. ... read..


Pakistan: Karachi witnesses 100 deaths related to street crime in last 9 months
Karachi | October 4, 2024 10:11:43 PM IST
Pakistan's Karachi has been witnessing a major rise in incidents of street crime. Recently, Karachi witnessed its 100th street crime-related death within the past nine months. ... read..


Over 2000 military targets, 250 Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in 4 days, says Israel
Jerusalem | October 4, 2024 10:11:42 PM IST
Over 2000 military targets and around 250 Hezbollah terroritsts have been eliminated by Israel in the last four days, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Friday. ... read..


Pakistan: Minister Azma Bokhari slams Imran Khan's party, says it should be treated as "terrorist entity"
Islamabad | October 4, 2024 9:41:45 PM IST
The Minister for Information in Punjab, Azma Bokhari, launched a scathing attack on Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehereek-e-Insaf, claiming the PTI "is not a political party and it should be treated as "terrorist entity," Geo News reported. ... read..


Argentina FM Diana Mondino to visit India from Oct 5-9, co-chair Joint Commission Meeting with EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi | October 4, 2024 9:41:36 PM IST
Argentina's Foreign Minister, Diana Mondino, will be on an official visit to India from October 5-9, during which she will co-chait the 7th India-Argentina Joint Commission Meeting, along with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, the Ministry of Extern ... read..


"Eight-point demand must be accepted," says Bangladesh minority alliance in protest rally
By Masud Karim

Dhaka | October 4, 2024 8:41:46 PM IST
A minority alliance in Bangladesh took to the streets of Dhaka on Friday, demanding that the government accept their eight-point demand to ensure the safety and well-being of minority communities in the country. ... read..


Pakistan: BYC denounces allegations over legality of funds, terms it state's "desperation"
Quetta | October 4, 2024 8:41:42 PM IST
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has strongly condemned the Director General of Balochistan Charities Registration and Regulation Authority for calling the organisation 'illegal' calling it the desperation of Pakistani state and its institutions. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar's Sri Lanka visit bolsters India's Neighbourhood First policy, SAGAR vision
New Delhi | October 4, 2024 8:41:36 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent visit to Sri Lanka emphasised India's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, building on its Neighbourhood First policy and SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) outlook. ... read..


Pakistan: Police arrest Imran Khan's sisters from Islamabad's D Chowk
Islamabad | October 4, 2024 8:11:42 PM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said on Friday that police arrested former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sisters - Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, from D Chowk in Islamabad "for exercising her right of peaceful protest." ... read..


"Important that conflict doesn't take wider regional dimension": MEA on escalating West Asia tensions
New Delhi | October 4, 2024 8:11:40 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions in West Asia, involving Israel, Iran, and Lebanon, and asserted that "it is important that this conflict doesn't take a wider regional dimension." ... read..


India and Moldova hold second Foreign Office Consultations, talks on trade, people-to-people exchanges
New Delhi | October 4, 2024 7:41:47 PM IST
The second India-Moldova Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in New Delhi on Friday, which featured discussions centred around enhancing political relations, trade, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people contacts. ... read..


"It completes decolonisation of Mauritius": MEA on UK-Mauritius Chagos archipelago agreement
New Delhi | October 4, 2024 7:41:42 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed its support for the UK-Mauritius Chagos archipelago agreement and said that the pact marks a significant milestone in the decolonisation process of Mauritius. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar, Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya agree to advance bilateral ties
Colombo | October 4, 2024 7:41:41 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and conveyed good wishes for her new responsibility. The two leaders discussed digital public infrastructure, training and capacity building and agreed ... read..


"Want to strengthen regional cooperation but...": India on SAARC revival
New Delhi | October 4, 2024 6:41:58 PM IST
India wants to strengthen regional cooperation but one nation has a particular way of doing things, which is stalling South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said during a weekly ... read..


Geneva: Activists at UN highlight rampant human rights abuses in Pakistan
Geneva | October 4, 2024 6:41:53 PM IST
Human rights activists condemned Pakistan on Thursday for a range of severe human rights violations, including enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, arbitrary detentions, and torture aimed at silencing dissent. ... read..


WHO's South East Asia Region meeting to be held in Delhi next week
New Delhi | October 4, 2024 6:41:44 PM IST
Health ministers and officials from member states of the WHO South-East Asia Region are meeting in the national capital next week to deliberate upon key priorities and actions to accelerate public health in the region which is the home to a quarter of the ... read..


Indian government reiterates support to deepen partnerships with Sri Lanka: MEA
New Delhi | October 4, 2024 6:11:54 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs in its weekly briefing outlined the details from EAM Jaishankar's official visit to Sri Lanka. ... read..


Activists at UN side event highlight rampant human rights abuses in Pakistan
Geneva | October 4, 2024 5:41:51 PM IST
Demonstrating a strong stance against the deteriorating situation of human rights in Pakistan, several human rights defenders on Thursday condemned Islamabad over enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, arbitrary detentions and torture of people ... read..


Maldives President Muizzu to travel to India next week, visit to lend momentum to ties: MEA
New Delhi | October 4, 2024 5:12:00 PM IST
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu will be travelling to India on a State visit from October 7-10 and it will be his first bilateral visit to India, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal announced on Friday. ... read..


"EAM Jaishankar to lead Indian delegation to SCO Summit in Islamabad": MEA
New Delhi | October 4, 2024 5:11:44 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be travelling to Pakistan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit scheduled to take place in October. ... read..


"Not surprising for us": India condemns fugitive Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's visit to Pakistan
New Delhi | October 4, 2024 5:11:37 PM IST
Condemning fugitive Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's visit to Pakistan, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that it is not "surprising" for India that a fugitive from Indian law has received a high-level welcome in Pakistan. ... read..


Hezbollah's Communications Commander killed in Israeli strike in Beirut
Tel Aviv | October 4, 2024 4:41:50 PM IST
A precision strike by Israel in the Lebanese capital Beirut resulted in the death of Mohammad Rashid Sakafi, the Commander of Hezbollah's communications unit. ... read..


MoS Margherita visits Mexico to attend new President's swearing-in
Mexico City | October 4, 2024 4:41:42 PM IST
Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita successfully concluded his visit to Mexico which lasted from September 30 to October 2. His visit marked the Government of India's participation in the swearing-in ceremony of President, Cla ... read..


Partners raise aid at UN donor's conference for Afghanistan
Dubai | October 4, 2024 4:11:39 PM IST
The United Nations hosted a donor's conference for Afghanistan in Dubai. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar, Sri Lankan President Dissanayake discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties
Colombo | October 4, 2024 4:11:35 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Friday. The two leaders discussed ways to deepen cooperation and strengthen bilateral ties to benefit the people of India and Sri Lanka. ... read..


Contradicting Trump's views, former US First Lady Melania Trump voices support for abortion rights
Washington, DC | October 4, 2024 3:41:43 PM IST
Ahead of the release of her memoir, former US First Lady, Melania Trump has voiced her support for abortion rights, putting forth contradictory views to her husband, who has taken credit for the Supreme Court's decision that ended the constitutional right ... read..


Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan counterpart, assures India's support for economic rebuilding
New Delhi | October 4, 2024 3:41:40 PM IST
External Affairs Minster S Jaishankar on Friday held a bilateral meeting with Sri Lankan counterpart Vijitha Herath in Columbo, where both leaders discussed a range of matters of mutual interest. ... read..


Pakistan: Educational crisis deepens as over a dozen girls' schools close in Shangla district
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | October 4, 2024 3:41:37 PM IST
In the Shangla district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, approximately twelve government schools for girls are closed, and most primary schools for girls have been operating with just one teacher since January 2023. ... read..


Afghanistan Foreign Minister warns of closing transit route if Pakistan creates trade obstacles
Kabul | October 4, 2024 3:11:49 PM IST
Taliban's Political Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai has lashed out against Pakistan for creating obstacles for Afghan traders during the peak trading season for fruits and vegetables. ... read..


Levies personnel in Gwadar protest missing colleagues amid enforced disappearances in Balochistan
Quetta | October 4, 2024 3:11:40 PM IST
Amid the ongoing atrocities and enforced disappearances in Balochistan by Pakistani armed forces, two colleagues from the Levies have recently gone missing. As a result, Levies personnel in the coastal city of Gwadar have refused to report for duty in pro ... read..


"Islamic governments should be in solidarity with each other": Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei in Friday sermon
Tehran | October 4, 2024 3:11:38 PM IST
Iran's Supreme leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in his first address in five years to a Friday gathering, defended the "legal and legitimate" missile attack by Iran on Israel and called for "Muslim unity." ... read..


EAM Jaishankar's Sri Lanka visit commences on Friday, says "good to be in Colombo again"
New Delhi | October 4, 2024 2:41:49 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka on Friday, where he will engage with the island country's top leadership later today. ... read..


Internet shut down in major cities of Pakistan ahead of planned protest by Imran Khan's party
Islamabad | October 4, 2024 2:11:46 PM IST
Internet services have been shut down across major Pakistani cities like Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Karachi, ahead of the planned protests by former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) at Islamabad's D-Chowk. ... read..


"Prime Minister Modi's visit to Kyiv was an important signal to make proposals...": French envoy to India
New Delhi | October 4, 2024 2:11:45 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, French Ambassador to India, Thierry Mathou, said that the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Kyiv was an important signal to make proposals and to clearly recall the basic principles of international law. ... read..


Baloch activist Sammul Baloch appeals to world leaders for action against oppression in Balochistan
Geneva | October 4, 2024 2:11:37 PM IST
During the ongoing 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Sammul Baloch, representing the Baloch National Movement (BNM), condemned Pakistan for its severe human rights violations in Balochistan. Her speech detailed the ongoing repression ... read..


Piyush Goyal says opposition 'forced' India to join RCEP group, free-trade agreement in China
Washington DC, | October 4, 2024 1:41:44 PM IST
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has spoken out against India's previous involvement in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations, stating that the country was "forced" to join the grouping by 'then governme ... read..


Sufi Laghari urges UN to address Human Rights violations in Sindh
Geneva | October 4, 2024 1:41:37 PM IST
Executive Director of the Sindhi Foundation, Sufi Laghari, addressed the 57th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva and urged the UN Human Rights Council to give urgent and special attention to Sindh. ... read..


Dengue cases spike in Pakistan; govt issues alert
Islamabad | October 4, 2024 1:11:49 PM IST
Islamabad sees a sudden rise in dengue cases, recording a jump from 111 to over 1400 cases in less than a month as reported by Ary News. ... read..


Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to visit India from October 7
New Delhi | October 4, 2024 12:41:46 PM IST
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is expected to visit India starting on October 7 as per sources. ... read..


Cabinet Committee convenes under PM Modi, discusses West Asia crisis
New Delhi | October 4, 2024 12:11:49 PM IST
A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which the discussions unfolded on the ongoing West Asia crisis,and its possible impact globally, according to the sources. ... read..


Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov reaffirms support for China on Taiwan issue
Taipei | October 4, 2024 12:11:47 PM IST
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reaffirmed Moscow's support for China on the Taiwan issue, aligning with their long-standing position, Taiwan News reported. ... read..


Hyderabad: Shia organisations protest killing of Nasrallah, Iran's consul general joins protest
Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 4, 2024 12:11:41 PM IST
A candle march was organised on Thursday by the Anjuman-E-Masoomeen in Hyderabad against the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah by the Israel Defence Force (IDF) on September 27. ... read..


French envoy hails PM Modi-Macron bond as 'key asset' in troubled times
New Delhi | October 4, 2024 10:41:54 AM IST
French Ambassador to India, Thierry Mathou, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron's relationship, calling it a "key asset" in today's challenging times. ... read..


"Like India, we condemn terrorist attacks against civilians": French envoy reiterates "absolute commitment" to Israel's security
New Delhi | October 4, 2024 10:11:39 AM IST
At a time when a deep crisis has unfolded in West Asia and the region remains under a tight grip of conflict, French Ambassador to India, Thierry Mathou, said that like India, France too, condemns terrorist attacks against civilians. ... read..


"He is entitled to belittle his own country; that's a matter of choice": Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Rahul Gandhi
Washington DC | October 4, 2024 9:41:48 AM IST
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said that he sympathises with the lack of knowledge Congress leader and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has about the "manufacturing story" and said that he doesn't know a ... read..


"France, India share strategic intimacy when it comes to defence", says Ambassador Thierry Mathou
New Delhi | October 4, 2024 9:41:45 AM IST
Describing France-India defence relationship as an exceptional one, the Ambassador of France to India, Thierry Mathou said that when it comes to defence, both the countries share a real, strategic intimacy. ... read..


Pakistan: Government to deploy Rangers in Islamabad red zone ahead of SCO summit
Islamabad | October 4, 2024 9:41:37 AM IST
The federal government has decided to deploy Rangers in Islamabad's Red Zone for enhanced security measures ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, scheduled to take place in October, citing sources ARY News reported on Thursday. ... read..


Nepal Floods: India stands in solidarity, offers relief aid
Kathmandu | October 4, 2024 9:11:47 AM IST
Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Nepal after the Himalayan nation was battered by heavy flooding and landslides in a massive disaster last week, and reaffirmed India's commitment to providing assist ... read..


"We want to host 30 000 Indian students in France in coming year": French Ambassador
New Delhi | October 4, 2024 9:11:41 AM IST
The French Ambassador to India, has said that France would like to host 30,000 Indian students in France in the coming year, and added that one of the most important objectives for the European country is to develop people-to-people exchanges, in this bil ... read..


"We want to host 30,000 Indian students in France in coming year": French Ambassador
New Delhi | October 4, 2024 9:11:38 AM IST
The French Ambassador to India, has said that France would like to host 30,000 Indian students in France in the coming year, and added that one of the most important objectives for the European country is to develop people-to-people exchanges, in this bil ... read..


Airline banner over New York City's Hudson River calls to stop genocide of Hindus in Bangladesh
New York | October 4, 2024 8:41:43 AM IST
In a powerful appeal to the global community, Hindu American groups flew a massive airline banner, calling for urgent global action to stop the ongoing genocide of Hindus in Bangladesh. ... read..


US Defence Secy discusses battle dynamics with Ukraine's Defence Min
Washington DC | October 4, 2024 7:11:36 AM IST
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said on Friday that he discussed battlefield dynamics with the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov. ... read..


"India regards the United States as one of our most reliable trade partners," Piyush Goyal while speaking on India-US engagement
Washington DC | October 4, 2024 6:41:36 AM IST
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Friday stated that US-India relations are expanding across various sectors, including trade, technology, and investment. ... read..


"Took every possible step to improve relations," Piyush Goyal on trade with Pakistan
Washington DC | October 4, 2024 6:41:34 AM IST
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Friday discussed the potential for India-Pakistan trade via the Atari border. ... read..


Piyush Goyal executes MoU on critical minerals in 6th commercial dialogue with US
Washington DC | October 4, 2024 5:41:35 AM IST
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, stated on Friday that India and the US had signed an MoU on critical minerals to keep supply chains open and foster collaboration between India's Ministry of Mines and the US government. ... read..


Piyush Goyal delivers keynote on 'India's Evolving Manufacturing Landscape' at CSIS event
Washington DC | October 4, 2024 5:11:38 AM IST
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said on Friday that he delivered the keynote at the CSIS event on 'India's Evolving Manufacturing Landscape' in Washington DC. ... read..


Saif bin Zayed meets with Russian Deputy Interior Minister
Middle East | October 4, 2024 4:41:38 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 4 (ANI/WAM): Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, held a meeting in Abu Dhabi with Lieutenant General Vladimir Kubyshko, Deputy Interior Minister of the Russian Federation ... read..


"We believe in 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'," Founder and CEO of Space Kidz India says
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 4, 2024 4:41:36 AM IST
Speaking about the MoU exchange between Northern UNI of Sri Lanka and Space Kidz India regarding the launch of a student-built satellite from ISRO at the end of next year, Srimathy Kesan, Founder and CEO of Space Kidz India, highlighted the borderless nat ... read..


Mohammed bin Rashid approves new master plan for Expo City
Middle East | October 4, 2024 4:41:35 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], October 4 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today approved a new master plan for Expo City Dubai in the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Pri ... read..


"30 years' war has deprived many students of their educational facilities," Minister of Commerce at Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission says
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 4, 2024 4:11:38 AM IST
Speaking on the MoU exchange between Northern UNI of Sri Lanka and Space Kids India regarding the student space satellite launch from ISRO next year, GL Gnanadeva, Minister of Commerce at the Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission, highlighted that students in ... read..


Nature reserves not parks or pastures: Sharjah Ruler
Middle East | October 4, 2024 4:11:36 AM IST
Sharjah [UAE], October 4 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, stressed that the nature reserves in the emirate of Sharjah are not projects for people to walk in, but rather a balanced environment to ... read..


"One of the foremost global platforms" says Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer on the significance of the World Green Economy Summit 2024
Middle East | October 4, 2024 3:11:35 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], October 4 (ANI/WAM): The World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2024 wrapped up its activities on Thursday, attracting participation from numerous current and former heads of state, ministers, government representatives, officials, experts, and sp ... read..


Israel eliminates Hezbollah terrorist Mahmoud Yusef Anisi
Tel Aviv | October 4, 2024 2:41:36 AM IST
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Friday announced that they had killed Mahmoud Yusef Anisi, a senior terrorist involved in Hezbollah's precision-guided missile manufacturing chain in Lebanon. ... read..


US: Biden "in discussion" on possible strikes on Iran oil faciitlites
Washington DC | October 4, 2024 1:11:41 AM IST
United States President Joe Biden on Thursday stated that he is "in discussion" about possible strikes on Iranian oil facilities. ... read..


Pakistan International Airlines' bidders demand dismissal of 76 pc of workforce
Islamabad | October 4, 2024 1:11:36 AM IST
As the Pakistani government moves forward with the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), potential buyers have introduced new conditions, particularly concerning the airline's employees, according to ARY News. ... read..


Iran-backed militia group in Iraq claims responsibility for drone strike on Israel
Tel Aviv | October 3, 2024 11:41:46 PM IST
Iran-backed Islamic Resistance in Iraq on Thursday (local time) has taken responsibility for the drone that was shot down by the Israeli Air Force, Israeli local media reported. ... read..


Sports diplomacy transcends borders, unites cultures: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh in Doha
Doha | October 3, 2024 11:41:41 PM IST
Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, highlighted India's ongoing efforts to strengthen regional cooperation, sports diplomacy, and connectivity across Asia. ... read..


Russia evacuates families of diplomats from Lebanon amid escalating conflict
Beirut | October 3, 2024 11:41:38 PM IST
Russia has evacuated 60 family members of its diplomats from Lebanon as the Israeli offensive against Hezbollah intensifies, the state-run TASS news outlet reported Thursday. ... read..


US hails Chagos Archipelago agreement between UK-Mauritius, says it reflects "power of diplomacy"
Washington, DC | October 3, 2024 11:41:35 PM IST
The United States has hailed the historic Chagos archipelago agreement between the United Kingdom and Mauritius today and hailed how diplomacy can overcome long-standing historical challenges to reach peaceful and mutually beneficial outcomes. ... read..


US: George Soros' son meets Muhammad Yunus, calls him 'father's old friend'
New York | October 3, 2024 11:11:37 PM IST
Alex Soros, the son of billionaire and philanthropist George Soros, met the chief advisor to the interim government in Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus. ... read..


India, Nepal, Bangladesh sign trilateral agreement to facilitate power export from Nepal to Bangladesh
Kathmandu | October 3, 2024 10:41:58 PM IST
India, Nepal, and Bangladesh on Thursday signed a trilateral agreement to export 40 Megawatts of electricity from Nepal to Bangladesh via India's power grid, a development hailed and welcomed by officials of all three nations involved. ... read..


Pakistan: Man shot down in Karachi after he resists robbers from looting his bike
Karachi | October 3, 2024 10:41:38 PM IST
A man was allegedly shot down in Karachi, Pakistan after he refused to hand over his bike to the robbers, Geo News reported citing the police. ... read..


PM Modi expresses solidarity with Nepal after rain-induced disaster, extends all possible assistance
Kathmandu | October 3, 2024 10:11:40 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed solidarity with Nepal after the Himalayan nation was battered by heavy flooding and landslides in a massive disaster last week that claimed over 236 lives. ... read..


India played quiet but important role in background of UK-Mauritius Chagos archipelago agreement: Sources
New Delhi | October 3, 2024 9:41:54 PM IST
India played a quiet but important role in the background of the Chagos archipelago agreement between the United Kingdom and Mauritius today, sources said. ... read..


Uyghur rights groups raise concern over rising Chinese atrocities in East Turkistan
Washington | October 3, 2024 9:41:39 PM IST
China's rising atrocities upon the Uyghur community of East Turkistan have raised concerns amongst the Uyghur rights organisations. The Center for Uyghur Studies (CUS) claimed that the ongoing Uyghur issues have changed the domain of diplomatic relations ... read..


India has been vocal voice of Global South, offering countries like Jamaica pathway to development: PM Andrew Holness
By Sahil Pandey

New Delhi | October 3, 2024 9:41:34 PM IST
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, on Thursday, called his official trip to India a success and praised New Delhi for being a strong voice for the Global South, while providing a pathway for development to countries like Jamaica. ... read..


China: Economists lower GDP forecasts amid challenges for stimulate growth
Asia | October 3, 2024 8:41:40 PM IST
Amid the worsening situation of the Chinese economy, several economists have revoked their predictions of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the year 2024, as the country continues to suffer from pressure facing authorities in the country as t ... read..


Slovak Ambassador Robert Maxian meets CM Majhi, says Odisha 'key state' for his nation
New Delhi | October 3, 2024 8:11:40 PM IST
Slovak Ambassador to India, Robert Maxian, underscored the significance of Odisha as a focal point for bilateral relations between India and Slovakia, and said the state is a key focus for his country. ... read..


Bangladesh recalls five envoys including from India
Dhaka | October 3, 2024 8:11:36 PM IST
The Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recalled five of its envoys back to Dhaka. ... read..


Pakistan's Supreme Court overturns 2022 ruling, defecting votes now to be counted
Islamabad | October 3, 2024 7:41:35 PM IST
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday, accepted a review petition against its 2022 verdict related to the defection clause under Article 63-A of the Constitution, paving the way for defecting votes against party policy to be counted, Dawn reported. ... read..


New study reveals alarming trends in women's reproductive health in Pakistan, due to unmet family planning needs
Islamabad | October 3, 2024 7:11:49 PM IST
Around 66 women per 1,000 under the reproductive age (15-49) in Pakistan underwent induced abortions, resulting in complications for around 21-30 per cent of these women, a new study has revealed. ... read..


India-Japan strengthen collaboration in science & tech to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations
Tokyo | October 3, 2024 6:42:11 PM IST
India and Japan see increased collaboration and engagement on the fronts of science, technology and innovation at the universities levels as the two countries celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. ... read..


Pakistan: Pashtun National Jirga condemns police crackdown ahead of Oct 11 gathering
Peshawar | October 3, 2024 6:41:44 PM IST
The Pashtun National Jirga organizing committee has strongly condemned the police crackdown involving excessive force, tear gas shelling and burning of the encampment ahead of the Pashtun national gathering scheduled for October 11. ... read..


UK cedes Chagos Archipalego back to Mauritius under historic treaty
London | October 3, 2024 6:41:42 PM IST
A joint statement was released by the governments of the Republic of Mauritius and the United Kingdom on the resolution of stalemate regarding the Chagos Archipelago, including the atoll of Diego Garcia. This marks a significant shift in geopolitical nego ... read..


US adds two more entities to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Washington | October 3, 2024 6:41:36 PM IST
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), announced the addition of two China-based entities to the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List bringing the new total of the US maintained list to 75. ... read..


"Utilise time on addressing human rights issues in US...": MEA rubbishes USCIRF report on religious freedom in India
New Delhi | October 3, 2024 6:41:34 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs has rubbished the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom's (USCIRF) report on religious freedom in India, terming it "malicious," which discredits the organisation further. ... read..


"A good relationship will serve interests of both countries," says Chinese envoy to India
New Delhi | October 3, 2024 6:11:51 PM IST
Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, expressed optimism about the relationship with India and said that a good relationship would serve the interests of both sides. ... read..


Sri Lanka: President Dissanayake allots ministries in new cabinet, takes charge of agriculture, fishery
Colombo | October 3, 2024 6:11:39 PM IST
Newly elected Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, took charge of the ministries of Agriculture, Lands, Livestock, Irrigation, Fisheries, and Aquatic Resources, as he allotted cabinet positions to various leaders of his party. ... read..


Reports of Jamaican PM's carcade stopped outside Parliament "factually incorrect": Lok Sabha Secretariat
New Delhi | October 3, 2024 5:11:44 PM IST
The Lok Sabha Secretariat has refuted the reports claiming that the carcade of Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness was stopped at the gates of the Parliament House premises on Thursday. ... read..


"We seek to invest UAE's expertise in AI and technology," says Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Hamed on strengthening creative industries
Asia | October 3, 2024 5:11:35 PM IST
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI/WAM): Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and the Board of Directors of the UAE Media Council, explored AI-driven innovation opportunities in the media and entertainment sectors ... read..


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