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PM Modi's outreach to Putin helped prevent "potential nuclear attack" on Ukraine in late 2022: CNN Report

Washington DC | March 10, 2024 7:26:24 PM IST

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict raged in 2022, the United States started "preparing rigorously" for a potential nuclear strike by Moscow against Kyiv, in what would have been the first nuclear attack since the US dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Naga ... read..

"India will be world's premier manufacturing, service hub": Swiss Secretary lauds India-EFTA Trade Economic Partnership Agreement

New Delhi | March 10, 2024 7:26:16 PM IST

Lauding the USD 100-billion free trade pact between India and the four-nation bloc European Free Trade Association (EFTA), Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs, Helene Budliger Artieda, affirmed that India will be world's premier manufacturing and s ... read..

Pakistan: Mahrang Baloch urges human rights organisations to act after enforced disappearance of another Baloch student

Gwadar | March 10, 2024 6:25:55 PM IST

Prominent Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch expressed concern over another enforced disappearance of a Baloch student and urged human rights organisations to address the issue. ... read..

UAE: Kalimat Foundation announces new Board of Trustees, presided by Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi

Middle East | March 10, 2024 5:27:14 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 10 (ANI/WAM): Kalimat Foundation (KF), a UAE-based global non-profit organisation founded to advance literacy and uphold children's rights to read, particularly for forcibly displaced, disadvantaged and visually impaired children - ... read..

UAE: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque completes preparations to welcome Holy Month of Ramadan

Middle East | March 10, 2024 5:27:13 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 10 (ANI/WAM): The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC) has completed its preparations to receive masses of worshippers and visitors during the Holy Month of Ramadan 1445. ... read..

Airstrike eliminates terrorist who killed Israeli officer in Gaza

Middle East | March 10, 2024 5:27:11 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 10 (ANI/TPS): The Israeli military eliminated the terrorist who killed a reserve officer, the Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday morning. ... read..

Thousands of devotees throng Ubon Ratchathani, pay respect to Lord Buddha's relics

Ubon Ratchathani | March 10, 2024 5:27:09 PM IST

Thousands of devotees paid respects to the holy relics of Lord Buddha and his two disciples at Wat Maha Wanaram in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, on Sunday. ... read..

"Today is a day for history books": Norway's Trade Minister on signing of free trade pact with EFTA

New Delhi | March 10, 2024 5:27:03 PM IST

Norway's Minister of Trade and Industry, Jan Christian Vestre said "today is a day for the history books" after India signed the Trade and Economic Participation Agreement (TEPA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) on Sunday. ... read..

'India to attract more foreign investment from EFTA': Swiss Federal Councillor after trade pact

New Delhi | March 10, 2024 5:27:01 PM IST

After a landmark trade agreement was signed between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), Swiss Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin said New Delhi will attract more foreign investment from the EFTA, which will lead to an increase in good jobs. ... read..

"A win-win situation for all nations": PM Modi after India inks free trade pact with European bloc

New Delhi | March 10, 2024 2:26:42 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the negotiators and signatories on the signing of the Trade and Economic Participation Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), saying that despite structural diver ... read..

India signs free trade agreement with European Free Trade Association

New Delhi | March 10, 2024 1:26:27 PM IST

India signed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the four-nation European Free Trade Association (EFTA) bloc, on Sunday. ... read..

Pak: 2 killed, 1 injured in suicide blast in Peshawar

Islamabad | March 10, 2024 12:26:15 PM IST

Two people were killed and one injured in a suicide blast in Peshawar Board Bazar, Pakistan, on Sunday morning, reported ARY News, citing police. ... read..

Balochistan cabinet to be finalised within two weeks: CM Sarfraz Bugti

Balochistan | March 10, 2024 12:26:01 PM IST

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said the provincial cabinet will be finalised within the next two weeks, Dawn reported. ... read..

Iran condemns UN's report on protest crackdown, calls it "false and biased"

Tehran | March 10, 2024 11:26:16 AM IST

Iran has condemned the United Nations report stating that Iran's violent crackdown in 2022 on peaceful protests and the specific targeting of women and girls were serious rights violations, many amounting to crimes against humanity, reported Al Jazeera. ... read..

Pakistan: PML-N senior leader Ishaq Dar out of Finance minister race

Islamabad | March 10, 2024 10:25:48 AM IST

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Ishaq Dar is out of the race to become the new Finance Minister, ARY News reported, citing sources. ... read..

Ten terrorists killed in separate operations in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Islamabad | March 10, 2024 9:26:23 AM IST

Ten terrorists were killed by Pakistan security forces in separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's North Waziristan district, Dawn reported quoting the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). ... read..

Iceland's Foreign Minister arrives in Delhi to further boost ties in trade, investment

New Delhi | March 10, 2024 9:26:21 AM IST

The Foreign Minister of Iceland, Bjarni Benediktsson, arrived in the national capital on Sunday. ... read..

UAE: Abu Dhabi to host Saudi Super Cup in April

Asia | March 10, 2024 8:25:31 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 10 (ANI/WAM): Abu Dhabi will host this year's edition of the Saudi Super Cup in two stadiums across the emirate on 8th and 11th April, marking the first time the tournament has been hosted in the Middle East outside of Saudi Arabia. ... read..

Sharjah Ruler attends closing ceremony of Sharjah Theatre Days

Middle East | March 10, 2024 8:25:29 AM IST

Sharjah [UAE], March 10 (ANI/WAM): Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed, on Saturday, the closing ceremony of the 33rd edition of Sharjah Theatre Days, which was held at the Cultural Palace in Sh ... read..

UAE welcomes Security Council Resolution calling for ceasefire in Sudan during Ramadan

Middle East | March 10, 2024 8:25:27 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 10 (ANI/WAM): The UAE has welcomed the UN Security Council resolution which calls for a ceasefire in Sudan during Ramadan, in light of the continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation. ... read..

Liechtenstein Foreign Minister Dominique Hasler arrives in India on official visit

New Delhi | March 10, 2024 8:25:25 AM IST

Liechtenstein Foreign Minister, Dominique Hasler arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for an official visit. ... read..

US State Secy Antony Blinken discusses Haiti crisis with Kenyan President William Ruto

Washington, DC | March 10, 2024 8:25:24 AM IST

The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, spoke with Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday to discuss the ongoing political and security crisis in Haiti. ... read..

Pakistan braces for high prices as fruit, vegetable costs surge before Ramadan

Islamabad | March 10, 2024 7:25:38 AM IST

As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan began on Sunday, people in Pakistan are bracing themselves for a hike in essential commodities, including food items, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..

Iran condemns Meta's removal of Ayatollah Khamenei's FB, Instagram accounts as 'violation of freedom of expression'

Tehran | March 10, 2024 6:26:06 AM IST

Iran has condemned the US-based tech giant Meta's decision to remove the Facebook and Instagram accounts of its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it a "violation of freedom of expression," as reported by The Times of Israel on Sunday. ... read..

Canada, Sweden resume UNRWA funding after pause over terror allegations against staff

Ottawa | March 10, 2024 6:26:04 AM IST

Amid the Israel war in Gaza, Canada has announced to resume funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) after several countries cut their aid as Israel accused dozens of the agency's employees in Gaza of taking par ... read..

49 gold sculptures worth over USD 1.3 million stolen from exhibition in Italy

Rome | March 10, 2024 6:26:00 AM IST

Nearly 50 gold pieces of art created by Italian sculptor Umberto Mastroianni were stolen from an exhibition near Lake Garda, Italy, on Wednesday night, CNN reported, quoting the host of the exhibition, the Vittoriale degli Italiani estate. ... read..

Irish govt fails to replace constitutional references on family, women's role in home

Dublin | March 10, 2024 4:56:15 AM IST

The Irish government faced defeat on Saturday in its attempt to replace two constitutional references, one stating that the family unit was "founded" on marriage, the other that a woman supports the Irish state through "her life within the home," as repor ... read..

UN Security Council calls for ceasefire, humanitarian response in Sudan during Ramadan

Khartoum | March 10, 2024 4:56:13 AM IST

Amid the prevailing violence in Sudan, the United Nations Security Council called for a ceasefire to coincide with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and allow aid to reach 25 million people in 'desperate need of food' with the humanitarian response at brea ... read..

Pakistani journalist Imran Riaz granted bail in Zaman Park attack case

Islamabad | March 10, 2024 2:56:42 AM IST

Pakistan's anti-terrorism court granted bail to Pakistani journalist Imran Riaz on Saturday, who was arrested in the Zaman Park attack case. ... read..

Australian climber Pepper announces plan to summit Annapurna-I without supplementary oxygen

Kathmandu | March 10, 2024 2:56:38 AM IST

Australian climber Allie Pepper has announced her bid to summit Mount Annapurna-I without supplementary oxygen as part of her 14-peak summit bid aimed to be completed within two years. ... read..

Pakistanis demand swift restoration of social media platforms amid prolonged disruption

Karachi | March 10, 2024 12:26:45 AM IST

Pakistanis are demanding the uninterrupted restoration of social media platforms, particularly X, as its suspension enters the fourth week, prompting concerns among citizens. ... read..

Asif Zardari set to take oath as Pakistan's 14th President tomorrow

Islamabad | March 10, 2024 12:26:05 AM IST

After the successful presidential election, President-elect Asif Zardari is scheduled to take the oath of office at the prestigious President's House on Sunday, as reported by Samaa TV. ... read..

Baloch Yakjehti Committee announces to hold awareness session highlighting deteriorating conditions of Gwadar

Gwadar | March 10, 2024 12:25:39 AM IST

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee and prominent Baloch leader Maharang Baloch announced on Saturday that they would hold an awareness session on March 10 to unearth the real condition of Gwadar post-flood. ... read..

In post-COVID China, masks off, but Xi's tight control persists: Report

Beijing | March 9, 2024 11:26:49 PM IST

For the first time in four years, thousands of delegates attending the annual meetings of the national legislature, China's top political advisory body, did not have to wear face masks or observe social distancing rules in Beijing's Great Hall of the Peop ... read..

Residents of Chilas in Gilgit Baltistan block roads in protest against severe load-shedding

Chilas (Gilgit Baltistan) | March 9, 2024 10:26:38 PM IST

On Friday, residents of Chilas in Gilgit Baltistan staged a protest against severe load shedding in the area. ... read..

Nepal PM to take third vote of confidence on March 13 after switching alliance

Kathmandu | March 9, 2024 10:26:16 PM IST

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is prepared to take his third vote of confidence on March 13. The latest round of vote of confidence, which comes amid a change in the coalition, is his third since he came to power about 15 months ago. ... read..

Pakistan poll panel announces Asif Ali Zardari's victory in presidential election

Islamabad | March 9, 2024 10:25:56 PM IST

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has declared that PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari secured victory with 411 votes in the presidential election, while his opponent PkMAP Chairman Mehmood Khan Achakzai got only 181 votes, Dawn reported. ... read..

Pak elections: Zardari's election as president is the continuity of democratic values," says PM Shehbaz

Islamabad | March 9, 2024 9:26:05 PM IST

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated President-elect Asif Ali Zardari on his success in Pakistan's 14th presidential election, stating that elected members of all provincial and national legislative bodies had expressed confidence in the ruling coa ... read..

Asif Ali Zardari elected as 14th Pakistan President

Islamabad | March 9, 2024 8:26:17 PM IST

Asif Ali Zardari, co-chairman of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), has been elected as Pakistan's 14th President, Geo News reported. ... read..

China's claims over Taiwan lack a legal basis under international law, says envoy to Switzerland

Taipei | March 9, 2024 8:25:53 PM IST

Taiwan's representative to Switzerland, David WF Huang, reiterated Taiwan's sovereignty in a keynote speech in Switzerland, Focus Taiwan reported. ... read..

Pakistan presidential election: Counting begins as voting concludes; Zardari sweeps Balochistan, Achakzai leads in KP

Islamabad | March 9, 2024 7:26:38 PM IST

The voting in the presidential election in Pakistan concluded in the National Assembly and all provincial assemblies at 4 pm. The counting process is now in progress. ... read..

US made 'rigorous' preparations for potential Russian nuclear strike in Ukraine in 2022: Report

Washington, DC | March 9, 2024 7:26:29 PM IST

In late 2022, meticulous preparations were undertaken by the United States for a potential threat of a Russian nuclear strike in Ukraine, a scenario not witnessed since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki almost eight decades ago. Senior officia ... read..

Taiwan's defence ministry detects 9 Chinese military aircraft, 5 naval ships around nation

Taipei | March 9, 2024 6:26:59 PM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has reported tracking nine Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels around the nation from 6 am on Friday to 6 am on Saturday, Focus Taiwan reported. ... read..

Pakistan to elect its 14th president today amid parties boycotting polls

Islamabad | March 9, 2024 6:26:48 PM IST

Several parties, like Maulana Fazlur Rehman's Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) and Jamaat-e-Islami, are not participating in the election of Pakistan's 14th president, with polling underway in the national and provincial assemblies as well as the Senate, ARY Ne ... read..

Pakistan: Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari campaigns for father as presidential election nears

Islamabad | March 9, 2024 5:26:33 PM IST

Pakistan People's Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari continued his campaign efforts for his father on the eve of the presidential election, hosting lawmakers from the National Assembly and the Senate at Sindh House in Islamabad, Dawn reported. ... read..

Israeli diplomat mourns death of Indian national killed in Hezbollah attack

Thiruvanthapuram (Kerala) | March 9, 2024 4:25:12 PM IST

Israeli Consul General to South India, Tammy Ben-Haim has mourned the loss of Pat Nibin Maxwell, who was killed earlier this week while working in Israel, and said that she will work to provide Israeli support for his family. ... read..

Former Security Chief reveals missed opportunities to eliminate Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Middle East | March 9, 2024 3:26:43 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 9 (ANI/TPS): The former head of Israel's National Security Agency (Shin Bet) disclosed on Thursday that Israel had several opportunities to eliminate Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly reje ... read..

UAE: Emirates Foundation, PureHealth to launch Active Abu Dhabi initiative

Middle East | March 9, 2024 3:26:41 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 9 (ANI/WAM): In the presence of Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs, Emirates Foundation has partnered with PureHealth to launch the Act ... read..

UAE President issues a number of federal decrees

Middle East | March 9, 2024 3:26:37 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 9 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued several federal decrees outlining key appointments and the establishment of a new office within the Presidential Court. The decrees include: ... read..

Our policy of 'nation first' helped manage oil prices despite global conflicts: Hardeep Puri

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 3:26:30 PM IST

Stating that India's policy was 'Nation First' and the consumer was 'paramount', Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the Centre was able to keep oil prices from shooting up despite global turbulence amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict and drone attac ... read..

India-Bangladesh hold Director-General-level border talks in Dhaka

Dhaka | March 9, 2024 2:25:49 PM IST

The border guarding forces of India and Bangladesh held Directors General Level Coordination Conference from March 5-9 in Dhaka and discussed prevention of trans-border crimes and building border infrastructure, an official statement said. ... read..

"He suffers from Trump derangement syndrome": Trump blasts Biden over State of Union address

Washington DC | March 9, 2024 2:25:42 PM IST

Coming out hard against US President Joe Biden over his State of Union address, his predecessor Donald Trump called his speech "terrible" and said that he suffers from "terminal case of Trump derangement syndrome," Fox News reported. ... read..

Indian tourists in Maldives drop by one-third amid diplomatic row

Male | March 9, 2024 1:25:52 PM IST

The number of Indian tourists visiting the Maldives has dropped by 33 per cent as compared to last year, Maldivian website Adhadhu reported, citing data from the Maldives Tourism Ministry. ... read..

Sacred relics of Lord Buddha travelling from India arrive in Thailand's Ubon Ratchathani city

Ubon Ratchathani | March 9, 2024 1:25:45 PM IST

The sacred relics of Lord Buddha and his two disciples, which are on an exposition in Thailand, reached the city of Ubon Ratchathani on Saturday. ... read..

US: Hours ahead of shutdown deadline, Senate passes USD 460 billion spending package

Washington DC | March 9, 2024 12:25:24 PM IST

The US Senate passed a package of six government funding bills worth USD 460 billion, Friday evening (local time), averting the shutdown just hours ahead of the deadline, CNN reported. ... read..

Jaishankar's Japan visit explores ways to transform Special Strategic and Global Partnership

Tokyo | March 9, 2024 11:25:31 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar concluded his three-day visit to Japan, during which he held meetings and interactions with several top leaders to explore ways to qualitatively transform the Special Strategic and Global Partnership, the Ministry of ... read..

Imran Khan's party terms oath-taking of members on reserved seats "unconstitutional"

Islamabad | March 9, 2024 11:25:20 AM IST

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has termed the oath-taking of Members of the National Assembly on reserved seats "unconstitutional," citing the Peshawar High Court's verdict, The News International reported. ... read..

Video footage of India designated terrorist Hardeep Nijjar's killing in Canada surfaces

Ottawa | March 9, 2024 10:26:02 AM IST

The purported video footage of the killing of India designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar has surfaced, showing Nijjar being shot by armed men in what has been described a 'contract killing', Canada-based CBC News reported. ... read..

US National Guard helicopter crashes near Mexico border; 2 killed

Texas | March 9, 2024 10:25:58 AM IST

At least two people were killed after a National Guard helicopter with one National Guardsman and three Border Patrol agents on board crashed near the US-Mexico border in Texas, the New York Post reported. ... read..

In another setback to Imran Khan, IMF refuses to interfere in Pakistan's electoral dispute

Islamabad | March 9, 2024 9:25:36 AM IST

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has refused to interfere in Pakistan's domestic policies after Imran Khan-founded Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf demanded it review the country's February 8 polls before sanctioning any new economic package, the Express Tri ... read..

Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernandez found guilty in drug trafficking case

Tegucigalpa | March 9, 2024 7:25:22 AM IST

Juan Orlando Hernandez, the former president of Honduras, was found guilty on Friday of drug trafficking by an American jury following a two-week trial in federal court in Manhattan, CNN reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Grand Democratic Alliance announces to boycott presidential election

Sindh | March 9, 2024 7:25:20 AM IST

The leader of the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA), Pir Sadaruddin Shah Rashdi, has announced that his party will abstain from the March 9 presidential elections that are slated to take place in Pakistan later today, according to ARY News. ... read..

President Macron seals historic amendment, guarantees abortion as constitutional right in France

Paris | March 9, 2024 7:25:18 AM IST

With the official inclusion of the right to abortion in its constitution, France has become the first nation in the world to do so. President Emmanuel Macron has pledged that he "will not rest" until women in Europe are afforded the same protections, acco ... read..

UAE, Kuwaiti collaborate to seize 3,750,000 'Lyrica' Narcotic Capsules

Middle East | March 9, 2024 7:25:16 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], March 9 (ANI/WAM): The UAE anti-narcotics agents successfully apprehended an individual with 2,750,000 of narcotic drugs in the Emirate of Ajman. This operation followed the recent arrest by the Ministry of Interior in Kuwait of two individua ... read..

MBRSG, GCHRAGD collaborate to explore healthcare's role in peace-building initiatives

Middle East | March 9, 2024 7:25:14 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], March 9 (ANI/WAM): The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), in partnership with the Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue (GCHRAGD), hosted an interactive panel discussion to examine the most effective an ... read..

President of UAE receives written message from Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Middle East | March 9, 2024 7:25:13 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], March 9 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a written message from Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh, on bilateral relations between the two countries. ... read..

Five killed, several injured as parachute fails to open during aid drop in Gaza

Tel Aviv | March 9, 2024 6:25:03 AM IST

After a humanitarian airdrop's parachute failed to open, a pallet crashed into a group of civilians queuing for food north of Gaza City's Shati refugee camp, killing five and injuring several others on Friday, according to Al Jazeera. ... read..

India's moves not conducive to peace and tranquility at border, says Chinese Foreign Ministry

Beijing | March 9, 2024 5:25:27 AM IST

In a stern reply to India amid the diplomatic standoff between the two nations, China has said that deploying more troops at the border would not ease tensions. It said that it is committed to upholding peace and tranquility in the border areas. ... read..

UNAMA chief Roza Otunbayeva urges Taliban to end constraints on women and girls

Kabul | March 9, 2024 5:25:23 AM IST

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and Head of the UN Deputy Mission in Afghanistan, Roza Otenbayeva, has once again drawn attention to the growing risk that prohibitions on women would drive Afghanistan even deeper ... read..

Former President Karzai calls for reopening schools, universities for girls in Afghanistan

Kabul | March 9, 2024 3:25:14 AM IST

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has called upon the Taliban regime to allow girls back into schools and universities, and stressed that the active involvement of both men and women is essential to Afghanistan's future, reported Khaama Press. ... read..

Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: BRICS CCI WE's 4th Annual Summit highlights women's achievements

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 3:25:12 AM IST

With the emphasis on Women-Led Development in India's G20 Presidency and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of fostering inclusivity and driving positive change, BRICS CCI WE, the Women Empowerment vertical of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry ... read..

Women in Afghanistan call on Taliban for full rights on International Women's Day

Kabul | March 9, 2024 2:25:13 AM IST

On the occasion of International Women's Day, women in Afghanistan have called on the Taliban to "ensure their rights" fully, according to TOLOnews. ... read..

Merchant vessel crew welcomes Indian Navy warship in Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden with 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 12:26:14 AM IST

Indian Navy warships deployed in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden, which are escorting both Indian and international merchant vessels there, were welcomed by a merchant vessel's crew by shouting slogans of Bharat Mata ki Jai and they thanked the Indian Na ... read..

"Elevate a woman, elevate a nation": Indian envoy to UN on International Women's Day

New York City | March 9, 2024 12:26:13 AM IST

In a heartfelt message ahead of the 68th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, extended warm greetings for International Women's Day, underscoring the nation's pivotal role in wome ... read..

INS Jatayu strengthens India's maritime security in Lakshadweep: Navy chief

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 12:25:46 AM IST

Chief of Naval Staff, R Hari Kumar, highlighted the significance of the recently commissioned INS Jatayu at Minocoy Island, stating that it reinforces the nation's commitment to safeguarding its maritime interests in the strategic Lakshadweep region. ... read..

Defence secy Aramane holds talks with Spanish official; discusses future joint plans in maritime, air domains

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 12:25:43 AM IST

Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane held talks with Spanish Secretary of State for Defence, Maria-Amparo Valcarce Garcia in New Delhi on Friday, underscoring the strengthening ties between India and Spain in the defence realm. ... read..

Melkamu Jember wins Jerusalem Marathon highlighted by record participation

Middle East | March 9, 2024 12:25:33 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 8 (ANI/TPS): Melkamu Jember, a 33-year-old Israeli, won the Jerusalem Marathon, highlighted by a record turnout of 40,000 participants. ... read..

Rare discovery of freshwater crabs in Israel

Middle East | March 9, 2024 12:25:30 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 8 (ANI/TPS): For the first time in history freshwater crabs were discovered in the Israeli city of Modi'in, which is located to the west of Jerusalem. ... read..

New Zealand's Deputy PM Peters to visit India from March 10-13

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 11:25:46 PM IST

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of New Zealand, Winston Peters will pay an official visit to India from March 10 to 13 at the invitation of External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press release. ... read..

Baloch Yakjehti Committee condemns Gwadar authorities' attempts to sabotage flood relief operations

Gwadar | March 8, 2024 11:25:27 PM IST

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee on Friday condemned the Gwadar authorities' attempts to sabotage flood relief operations and urged them to provide essentials like medicine and water extraction machines in the dire flood situation. ... read..

US envoy Garcetti discusses defence strategy with Indian military leaders, educators

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 11:25:23 PM IST

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti engaged in discussions on US-India Defense strategy and foreign policy formulation with India's military leaders and educators at the Army War College, Mhow. ... read..

President Murmu to jointly inaugurate 14 India-assisted projects during her 3-day State visit to Mauritius

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 11:25:22 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu will undertake a State visit to Mauritius from March 11 to 13 and along with Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, will jointly inaugurate 14 India-assisted projects, said the Ministry of External Affairs. ... read..

Budapest: Parliamentary delegation led by Dy Chairman RS Harivansh met with Hungarian-Indian Friendship Group

Budapest | March 8, 2024 10:25:43 PM IST

A parliamentary delegation led by Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, RS Harivansh, is visiting Hungary from March 7 to 8 on an invitation from Istvan Yakab, Deputy Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly. ... read..

Jaishankar commends former Japanese PM Suga's leadership in strengthening India-Japan ties

Tokyo | March 8, 2024 10:25:39 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday, who currently serves as the chairman of the Japan-India Association. ... read..

Kerala: MOS V Muraleedharan receives mortal remains of Maxwell, Indian killed in Hezbollah attack

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 10:25:36 PM IST

Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan, received the mortal remains of the late Patnibin Maxwell at Thiruvananthapuram Airport on Friday, who lost his life in the Hezbollah attack in Israel. ... read..

Jaishankar meets Japanese PM Kishida, discusses advancements in strategic partnership

Tokyo | March 8, 2024 10:25:27 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday and discussed advancements in strategic partnership between the two nations. ... read..

India's boycott call impacted a lot, people of Maldives are sorry: Ex-Maldivian President Mohd Nasheed

By Sahil Pandey New Delhi | March 8, 2024 9:26:41 PM IST

Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed has voiced significant concerns regarding the ramifications of India's boycott call on the Maldives, particularly in the context of tourism. ... read..

Israeli embassy celebrates International Women's Day with story of Indian-Jewish actress Madhura Naik

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 9:26:26 PM IST

As the world commemorates International Women's Day, the Embassy of Israel proudly honoured the remarkable Israeli and Jewish women whose bravery and resilience have inspired people worldwide. ... read..

"Better, stronger and 'delicious' together": Eric Garcetti inaugurates 'Taste of America Booth' in India

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 9:26:16 PM IST

The US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, inaugurated the Foreign Agricultural Service Taste of America Booth at Bharat Mandapam. ... read..

Biden calls for revitalising partnership with allies like India to counter China; vows to stand up against Putin in State of Union speech

By Reena Bhardwaj Washington, DC | March 8, 2024 8:25:27 PM IST

US President Joe Biden delivered his fourth State of the Union address and told the nation in his annual address on Thursday that the American economy is the "envy of the world" and the US stands up against China's unfair economic practices. ... read..

PoK: Tourists stranded after heavy snowfall in Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit | March 8, 2024 8:25:20 PM IST

The closure of major roads in Gilgit Baltistan (GB) following recent snowfall and landslides has significantly reduced the movement of daily travellers, tourists, and supply goods. ... read..

India facilitating, coordinating humanitarian assistance endeavors in Afghanistan since June 2022: MEA

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 7:26:18 PM IST

The Indian technical mission in Kabul has been facilitating and coordinating the ongoing humanitarian assistance endeavors since June 2022, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. ... read..

Baloch Human Rights Council schedules events on sidelines of 55th UNHRC session

London | March 8, 2024 6:26:56 PM IST

The Baloch Human Rights Council (BHRC), an organisation involved in Baloch rights advocacy has announced a series of activities it will be organizing at the 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in Geneva. ... read..

Committed to early release of Indians duped to work for Russian Army: MEA

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 6:26:36 PM IST

Several Indian nationals have been "duped" to work with the Russian Army, stated Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday, adding that the Indian government has taken a strong stance on the matter, urging the Russian government for the early discharge ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Mindanao in Philippines

Mindanao | March 8, 2024 5:25:57 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter scale struck Mindanao in Philippines on Friday, the National Centre for Seismology said. ... read..

Japan: Yokohama's Chinatown celebrates Lunar New Year with vibrant ceremony

Yokohama | March 8, 2024 5:25:41 PM IST

In a joyous celebration that brought together the rich cultural heritage of China and the warmth of Japanese hospitality, Yokohama's Chinatown recently hosted a spectacular Lunar New Year ceremony. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu to grace Mauritius National Day as chief guest

New Delhi | March 8, 2024 5:25:19 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu is set to embark on a State visit to Mauritius from March 11 to 13, where she will attend the National Day celebrations on March 12 as the chief guest. ... read..

France's envoy to UN extends support for candidacy of G4 countries as permanent members of UNSC

Paris | March 8, 2024 4:26:28 PM IST

The Permanent Representative of France to the UN, Ambassador Nicolas de Riviere, extended support for the candidacy of the G4 countries -- India, Brazil, Germany and Japan, as permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, stressing that France ... read..

Japan showcases traditional meal preparation globally

Kyoto | March 8, 2024 4:26:23 PM IST

The Japanese government is keen to spread traditional culture worldwide in tandem with Japanese cuisine. ... read..

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