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Pak: Two traffic police officers killed in firing incident in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Islamabad | March 8, 2024 8:25:09 AM IST
Two traffic police officers were killed in a firing incident in Lakki Marwat district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan on Thursday, according to ARY News. ... read..


Ukraine names former commander-in-chief as new ambassador to UK
Kyiv | March 8, 2024 7:24:39 AM IST
A month after Valerii Zaluzhnyi was ousted as the nation's top military commander, Ukraine has named him as the new envoy to the United Kingdom, reported Al Jazeera. ... read..


Mohammed bin Rashid issues Law on taxation of foreign banks in Dubai
Middle East | March 8, 2024 7:24:35 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 8 (ANI/WAM): In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Law No. (1) of 2024 on taxation of foreign banks operating in Dubai. ... read..


Pakistan: MQM-P announces to vote for Asif Ali Zardari in presidential polls
Islamabad | March 8, 2024 6:24:44 AM IST
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has announced that it will support Asif Ali Zardari of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) in the forthcoming presidential elections, according to ARY News. ... read..


Asif Ali Zardari is set to be elected as Pakistan President, says PM Shehbaz Sharif
Islamabad | March 8, 2024 5:25:18 AM IST
Asserting that Asif Ali Zardari is set to be elected as the next President of Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that there will be strong coordination between them, according to ARY News. ... read..


US, India reaffirm commitment to cooperation in Quad Counterterrorism Working Group
Washington, DC | March 8, 2024 5:25:14 AM IST
The United States and India have reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation in the Quad Counterterrorism Working Group and other multilateral forums for advancing shared security interests within the region while supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific. ... read..


UN Special Representative for Afghanistan calls on Taliban to reverse restrictions on women
Kabul | March 8, 2024 4:24:41 AM IST
Calling on the Taliban to reverse the restrictions on women and girls, the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan Roza Otunbayeva warned that the longer these restrictions remain in place, "the more damage will be done," ... read..


China criticises "bewildering" US trade policies in face of curbs from Washington
Beijing | March 8, 2024 12:26:06 AM IST
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticised the United States for its "bewildering" trade policy, describing it as a series of "unfathomable absurdities," CNN reported. ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 strikes Myanmar
Naypyidaw | March 8, 2024 12:25:59 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter scale hit Myanmar on Thursday, the National Centre for Seismology said on Thursday. ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan endorses army's stance on May 9 riots probe
Rawalpindi | March 8, 2024 12:25:43 AM IST
Imran Khan, the founding chief of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has lent his support to the Pakistan army's position regarding the investigation into the violent riots that ensued on May 9, as reported by The Nation. ... read..


UAE: Sustainable City launches new IMMERSEE destination
Asia | March 8, 2024 12:25:37 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 7 (ANI/WAM): The Sustainable City - Dubai has unveiled "IMMERSEE," its new arts and cultural destination. The space is dedicated to advancing sustainability education, it was shared. ... read..


Maha Shivaratri 2024: Pashupatinath Temple brims bright as anticipation builds with arrival of Saints, Sadhus
Kathmandu | March 8, 2024 12:25:34 AM IST
The Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal is radiating a vibrant aura as it underwent a transformation in anticipation of the Maha Shivaratri festival, to be celebrated Friday. ... read..


Pak PM Shehbaz directs officials to expedite privatisation process of PIA
Islamabad | March 8, 2024 12:25:32 AM IST
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the concerned officials to expedite the privatisation process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), and other loss-making state-owned institutions, ARY News report ... read..


Panama becomes 97th member of International Solar Alliance: MEA
New Delhi | March 8, 2024 12:25:07 AM IST
Panama has officially ratified the International Solar Alliance (ISA), marking its entry as the 97th member nation. The information was divulged by Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs. ... read..


Law enforcement agencies in Pakistan crush peaceful protest in Sindh
Hyderabad | March 7, 2024 11:26:13 PM IST
The Pakistani law enforcement agencies on Thursday interrupted and attacked a peaceful protest in Sindh's Hyderabad, which was intended to raise their voice against the Pakistani military's forceful occupation of lands in the region and forced disappearan ... read..


UAQ CP issues resolution forming emirate's 'Investment Development Committee'
Asia | March 7, 2024 11:26:05 PM IST
Umm Al Qaiwain [UAE], March 7 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain and Chairman of the Executive Council, issued Resolution No. 2 for 2024 to form the emirate's "Investment Development Committee." ... read..


Israeli interior minister pays tribute to Patnibin Maxwell, Indian national killed in Hezbollah attack
New Delhi | March 7, 2024 11:25:57 PM IST
Moshe Arbel, the Israeli interior minister, visited India to pay tribute to Patnibin Maxwell, an Indian killed by a Hezbollah rocket while working on a farm. ... read..


US Coast Guard Ship Bertholf visits Port Blair for joint exercise "Sea Defenders-2024" with Indian Coast Guard
New Delhi | March 7, 2024 11:25:46 PM IST
Marking a significant step in bolstering bilateral cooperation between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG), the USCG Ship Bertholf reached Port Blair on March 7, 2024, for joint exercise with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), ... read..


Sheikha Fatima congratulates women of UAE, entire world on International Women's Day
Middle East | March 7, 2024 11:25:45 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 7 (ANI/WAM): Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Found ... read..


Sweden officially joins NATO, becoming alliance's 32nd member amid Ukraine war
Washington, DC | March 7, 2024 11:25:41 PM IST
Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, Sweden joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and became the newest and 32nd member of the military organisation. ... read..


Global hot streak continues: Oceans break high-temperature record in February
Brussels | March 7, 2024 10:26:32 PM IST
In a serious concern for the world, ocean temperatures hit a record high and marked the warmest February on record globally, Al Jazeera reported, quoting scientists in the European Union. ... read..


North Korea's Kim Jong-un orders military to intensify war preparations
Pyongyang | March 7, 2024 10:26:28 PM IST
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his country's military to intensify war preparations in line with the requirements of the prevailing situation,Al Jazeera reported quoting the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). ... read..


India-Japan ties can play "stabilising role" in Indo-Pacific and beyond: EAM Jaishankar
Tokyo | March 7, 2024 10:25:57 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday reiterated strengthening India-Japan bilateral relations and asserted that the relationship can play a stabilizing role in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. ... read..


Danish Parliament speaker pays tribute to Mumbai 26/11 terror attack victims
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 7, 2024 10:25:54 PM IST
Danish Parliament Speaker Soren Gade Jensen paid tribute to the victims of the infamous 26/11 terror attacks at Taj Palace that shook Mumbai in 2008. ... read..


'Terrorist attack' on Adiala Jail thwarted, three detained
Rawalpindi | March 7, 2024 9:25:59 PM IST
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and the police successfully prevented an attempted attack on Central Jail Adiala, detaining three terrorists on Thursday night, reported Dawn. ... read..


International Women's Day: WHO director urges to "invest in women" to accelerate equality
New Delhi | March 7, 2024 9:25:55 PM IST
Ahead of International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8, Saima Wazed, the World Health Organization's (WHO) Regional Director for Southeast Asia, underscored the urgent need to prioritize investments in women to propel progress towards gender equality. ... read..


Rights group organises virtual discussion to highlight China's atrocities on Uyghur community
Washington, DC | March 7, 2024 9:25:52 PM IST
The Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP), organized a virtual discussion to highlight mass arbitrary detention, torture, enforced disappearances, mass surveillance, cultural and religious persecution, separation of families, forced labor, sexual violence, a ... read..


"Seeking to realise our shared target of 5 trillion Yen in terms of overall investment": Jaishankar
Tokyo | March 7, 2024 9:25:37 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that the two sides are seeking to realise their shared target of 5 trillion Yen in terms of overall investment. ... read..


Pak accountability court suspends arrest warrants of Nawaz Sharif's sons till March 14
Islamabad | March 7, 2024 8:26:01 PM IST
In a relief for the sons of Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, the accountability court on Thursday suspended the arrest warrants of Hasan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz in the Al Azizia, Flagship and Avenfield case, Geo News reported on Thursday. ... read..


India, Japan commited to Indo-Pacific stability, Global South development: EAM Jaishankar
Tokyo | March 7, 2024 8:25:35 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday reiterated the shared values and interests that bind India and Japan as major Indo-Pacific nations, emphasising their abiding stake in the region's peace, security, and prosperity. ... read..


Shehbaz Sharif thanks PM Modi for felicitations on his election as Pakistan's Prime Minister
Islamabad | March 7, 2024 8:25:32 PM IST
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for felicitations on his election to the top political office in the country. ... read..


"Important to find new ways, give new momentum": Jaishankar on India-Japan completing 10 yrs of special strategic partnership
Tokyo | March 7, 2024 7:25:54 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conveyed the importance of exploring innovative avenues and revitalising the partnership between India and Japan as the two nations celebrate the 10th year of their special strategic and global partnership. ... read..


Sadhus congregating at Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple for Maha Shivaratri go 'tech savvy'
By Binod Prasad Adhikari

Kathmandu | March 7, 2024 7:25:52 PM IST
Priests at the fifth-century Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal are embracing technological reformations by making the internet and mobile phones an integral part of their devotional teachings. ... read..


China: Earthquake of magnitude 5 hits Qinghai, National Center for Seismology urges for necessary precautions
Qinghai | March 7, 2024 6:26:07 PM IST
The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported a magnitude-5.0 earthquake striking the Qinghai region of China. ... read..


Russian missile narrowly misses Zelenskyy, Greek PM Mitsotakis in Odesa attack
Odesa | March 7, 2024 6:25:44 PM IST
A Russian missile struck close to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis while they were visiting the Black Sea port city of Odesa on Wednesday, CNN reported. ... read..


PoK: Poor school infrastructure in Gilgit Baltistan deprives students of basic education
Gilgit-Baltistan | March 7, 2024 6:25:38 PM IST
Overcrowded and poor school infrastructure in Gilgit Baltistan is depriving students of basic education, moreover as the new session starts, middle and senior secondary classes students are facing problems regarding their admissions. ... read..


Pak envoy claims no 'forced' deportations of Afghans, says 98 pc went back voluntarily
Islamabad | March 7, 2024 6:25:23 PM IST
Pakistan United Nations Ambassador Munir Akram said on Wednesday that no forced deportations of Afghans were taken out of Pakistan and emphasized that 98 per cent of people went back to Afghanistan voluntarily, Dawn reported. ... read..


Nepal holding talks with Russia, Ukraine for compensation and release of prisoners: Nepal PM
Kathmandu | March 7, 2024 4:25:47 PM IST
Nepal is holding diplomatic talks with Russia to repatriate those recruited, killed and injured in the Russian Army as well as for the release of those captured by Ukrainian forces, Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal announced. ... read..


Rishi Sunak honoured at GG2 Leadership and Diversity Awards for commitment towards diversity
London | March 7, 2024 4:25:28 PM IST
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was honoured with a special tribute at the e GG2 Leadership and Diversity Awards in London on Tuesday. Sunak was honoured for his leadership and commitment towards fostering diversity as the premier. ... read..


UAE: TRENDS Education Conference recommends educational policies to protect national identity
Middle East | March 7, 2024 3:25:52 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 7 (ANI/WAM): Participants in the second edition of the TRENDS International Education Conference stressed the need for innovative educational policies to preserve identity and support positive youth behaviour. ... read..


Average monthly Israeli salary in 2023 was USD 3,600
Middle East | March 7, 2024 3:25:51 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 7 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reported on the average gross wages per employee in the country in 2023. ... read..


Israel sells USD 8 billion in new bonds, first issue since start of war
Middle East | March 7, 2024 3:25:49 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 7 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Finance announced that the Accountant General, Yehli Rotenberg, completed a public issue of dollar bonds in the international markets Wednesday with a total volume of USD 8 billion. This was the f ... read..


Israeli raids weapon factory in Khan Yunis's Hamad towers
Middle East | March 7, 2024 3:25:47 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 7 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers raided a weapons factory as operations against Hamas continued in Khan Yunis's Hamad Towers district, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday morning. ... read..


Israeli forces arrest 250 terrorists holed up in Khan Yunis residential towers
Middle East | March 7, 2024 3:25:38 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 7 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers in Khan Yunis apprehended 250 Palestinian terrorists in Khan Yunis, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday. ... read..


US House approves over USD 450 billion spending package to avert shutdown
Washington DC | March 7, 2024 3:25:36 PM IST
As the concerns of a shutdown continue to loom, the US House of Representatives approved a package of six spending bills on Wednesday (local time) sending the legislation to the Senate days ahead of the deadline, The Hill reported. ... read..


Taiwan: Temperatures in Yilan, New Taipei to dip below 6 degrees
Asia | March 7, 2024 3:25:35 PM IST
Taipei [Taiwan], March 7 (ANI/CNA): Temperatures in Yilan, New Taipei are expected to dip below 6 degrees Celsius on Friday due to the effects of a continental cold air mass. ... read..


100 member youth delegation from Central Asian countries visits India
New Delhi | March 7, 2024 3:25:28 PM IST
A 100-member youth delegation from five Central Asian countries is on a visit to India from March 5 to 13, where youth leaders from across Central Asia will have the opportunity to see India's growth themselves. ... read..


WHO stresses need to invest in women's health to accelerate progress
New Delhi | March 7, 2024 2:25:12 PM IST
Ahead of International Women's Day, the World Health Organisation (WHO) stressed the need to invest in women's health and wellbeing to accelerate progress. ... read..


33 disappeared, five extrajudicially killed in February in Balochistan: Report
Balochistan | March 7, 2024 1:26:10 PM IST
The Human Rights Department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), Paank, stated that 33 documented cases of enforced disappearances were reported across various areas of Balochistan, highlighting a troubling surge in enforced disappearances and military ... read..


Indian warship rescues 21 crew members from drone-hit vessel in Gulf of Aden
New Delhi | March 7, 2024 1:25:56 PM IST
Indian Navy swiftly responded to a distress call from the Gulf of Aden where a merchant vessel caught fire after being hit by a missile, and rescued 21 crew members, including one Indian national. ... read..


Ex-Google engineer charged for stealing AI secrets to aid Chinese firm
Washington, DC | March 7, 2024 1:25:38 PM IST
The US Justice Department has announced the arrest of a Chinese national, who was a former Google Artificial Intelligence (AI) engineer, alleging that he stole information about the company's advanced technologies to set up his own company in China, repor ... read..


China calls for 'permanent' UN membership for Palestine, says Gaza war "disgrace for civilization"
Beijing | March 7, 2024 1:25:33 PM IST
Affirming strong support for Palestine amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, China has termed the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza as a "tragedy for humanity" and a "disgrace for civilization," Xinhua reported. ... read..


India-Nepal Economic Partnership Summit aims to open new avenues of business engagements
Kathmandu | March 7, 2024 12:25:50 PM IST
The third edition of the India-Nepal Economic Partnership Summit 2024 aimed to create a platform to discuss the bilateral economic partnership agenda and to further open new avenues of business engagements in the key sectors of the economy. ... read..


Not observing written agreements raises question on intentions: Jaishankar on China
Tokyo | March 7, 2024 11:26:29 AM IST
Citing the turbulence in India's relationship with China amid the border standoff, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that it is a cause of concern if a country doesn't observe written agreements with its neighbours and also raises a question on ... read..


"India is working on major corridors both to its east and west...": Jaishankar at Raisina Roundtable in Tokyo
Tokyo | March 7, 2024 10:26:57 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised that India is working on major corridors both to its east and west, and once completed, these corridors will connect the Atlantic to the Pacific through Asia. ... read..


"India, Japan enjoy special strategic and global partnership": EAM Jaishankar as he addresses Raisina Roundtable in Tokyo
Tokyo | March 7, 2024 8:25:13 AM IST
Lauding the ties between India and Japan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that both countries enjoy a "special strategic and global partnership" with the intent to meet the challenges facing the global order. ... read..


India, US call for perpetrators of 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot terrorist attacks to be brought to justice
New Delhi | March 7, 2024 8:25:11 AM IST
In a statement after the Counterterrorism Joint Working Group (CTJWG) and 6th Designations Dialogue, India and the United States have strongly called for the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot terrorist attacks to be brought to justice. ... read..


South Africa asks ICJ to order additional emergency measures against Israel over Gaza 'famine'
The Hague | March 7, 2024 8:25:08 AM IST
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been asked by South Africa to impose further emergency measures on Israel because of its Gaza war, reported Al Jazeera. ... read..


"Important that Japan today appreciates pace of change in India": Jaishankar
Tokyo | March 7, 2024 8:25:02 AM IST
Hailing India's growth story, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday that it is important that Japan today appreciate the pace of change in India. ... read..


Noor Dubai Foundation Initiative transforms lives in Philippines through free cataract surgical caravan
Middle East | March 7, 2024 8:24:57 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 7 (ANI/WAM): The Noor Dubai Foundation, in cooperation with the EYE hEAR Foundation and the Department of Health, launched an initiative to provide a free Cataract Surgical Caravan in Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines following the s ... read..


Two sailors killed in Houthi missile attack on merchant ship in Gulf of Aden
Sanaa | March 7, 2024 7:25:54 AM IST
Two sailors lost their lives in a Houthi missile strike on a merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday (local time), Al Jazeera reported, citing UK and US officials. ... read..


"Quality of education of Indian nurses very high": Danish Minister on recruitment of Indian health workers in Denmark
By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi | March 7, 2024 6:25:32 AM IST
Terming the quality of education of Indian nurses as "very high", visiting Danish Minister of Higher Education and Science Christina Egelund said the recruitment of Indian health workers in Denmark could be a "genuine mutual benefit" from a possible agree ... read..


"Not donating money to either candidate for US President," says Elon Musk
Washington, DC | March 7, 2024 6:25:30 AM IST
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Wednesday that he has no plans to donate money to either candidate for US President. ... read..


At least seven people shot at in Northeast Philadelphia, details awaited
Philadelphia | March 7, 2024 5:26:41 AM IST
At least seven people were shot at near a SEPTA bus station in Northeast Philadelphia shortly before 3 pm Wednesday (local time), CBS News reported, citing the police. ... read..


Baloch Yakjehti Committee highlights people suffering after floods in Gwadar
Gwadar | March 6, 2024 11:56:30 PM IST
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) organised a press conference at the Gwadar Press Club on Wednesday, putting forward its assessment of the damage suffered by the Gwadar after the recent floods. The conference underlined several challenges, struggles, a ... read..


Indian warship responds to distress call from Liberian-flagged merchant vessel in Gulf of Aden
New Delhi | March 6, 2024 11:56:21 PM IST
An Indian warship, INS Kolkata, responded on Monday to the distress call from a Liberian-flagged container vessel, MSC Sky II which was reportedly attacked by a drone or missile in the southeast of Aden, an official statement said. ... read..


PoK rights activist Amjad Ayub Mirza supports JAAC protest against Pak administration
Glasgow | March 6, 2024 11:56:06 PM IST
A political activist from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Amjad Ayub Mirza, expressed his support for the Joint Awami Action Committee's (JAAC) torch-bearing protest to raise their voices against the issues faced by the general public under the Pakistani ... read..


Hamdan bin Zayed chairs Emirates Red Crescent board meeting
Asia | March 6, 2024 11:55:50 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 6 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent, has chaired the Emirates Red Crescent board meeting. ... read..


Invest in Sharjah signs MoU with 'The Business Year' to highlight emirate's economic growth
Asia | March 6, 2024 11:55:48 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], March 6 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has signed an MoU partnering with global research firm "The Business Year" to create the "The Business Year: Sharjah 2024/2025" report. This annual publication will detail the em ... read..


EPAA qualifies national cadres in 'Genetic Barcoding' research
Asia | March 6, 2024 11:55:44 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], March 6 (ANI/WAM): The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharja (EPAA) announced the initiation of a series of training programmes for its employees within the "Genetic Barcoding" project that the EPAA launched with the goal of p ... read..


Hyderabad: Brother of Mohammed Afsan, who lost his life in Ukraine, seeks Justice
Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 6, 2024 11:55:22 PM IST
The brother of an Indian national who lost his life in Ukraine demanded justice from the central government and sought help for the early return of mortal remains. ... read..


Nikki Haley quits Republican presidential candidate race, paves way for Donald Trump
South Carolina | March 6, 2024 10:55:23 PM IST
Republican presidential candidate, Nikki Haley formally announced on Wednesday to end her Republican presidential candidate campaign, CNN reported. ... read..


Naresh Kumar appointed as next Indian envoy to Islamic Republic of Mauritania
New Delhi | March 6, 2024 10:55:21 PM IST
Naresh Kumar, who is presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has been appointed as the next Indian envoy to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, MEA said in an official statement. ... read..


International committee demands release of journalist Imran Riaz in Pakistan
Islamabad | March 6, 2024 10:55:09 PM IST
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an international organisation protecting journalist rights across the globe, demanded on Tuesday the unconditional release of Pakistani journalist Imran Riaz, who had been arrested under terrorism charges. ... read..


'Jaishankar's visit fostered civilizational, cultural ties between India, South Korea'
New Delhi | March 6, 2024 9:56:10 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to South Korea, fostered the age-old civilizational and cultural ties between the two countries with the minister interacting with many Korean dignitaries and a wide range of interlocutors from all walks of l ... read..


UAE astronauts Al Matrooshi, Al Mulla graduate from NASA training programme
Middle East | March 6, 2024 9:55:59 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 6 (ANI/WAM): The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) today announced the graduation of Emirati astronauts NoraAl Matrooshi and Mohammad Al Mulla from the 2021 NASA Astronaut Candidate Class training programme in a ceremony held ... read..


CBI facilitates returns of bank fraud accused from US
New Delhi | March 6, 2024 9:55:55 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in close coordination with the Interpol channels in the National Central Bureau in Washington, facilitated the return of accused Rajiv Mehta, wanted in a criminal case registered in Delhi. ... read..


UAE: Emirati Genome Programme announces collaboration with Saudi German Health
Middle East | March 6, 2024 9:55:45 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 6 (ANI/WAM): The Emirati Genome Programme, a groundbreaking national initiative aimed at developing a comprehensive genetic map for UAE citizens, has announced its collaboration with Saudi German Health to expand sample collection s ... read..


February 8 general elections of Pakistan records lowest fairness score sicne 2013: Report
Islamabad | March 6, 2024 9:55:42 PM IST
The Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT), in its recent report, in its assessment of the 2024 general elections, indicated that the February 8 general elections recorded the lowest fairness score since 2013, reported Daw ... read..


Dubai Health Authority highlights investment opportunities, licencing services at Dubai Derma 2024
Middle East | March 6, 2024 8:55:49 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 6 (ANI/WAM): The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is showcasing its distinguished services and projects for investors, health professionals, health facilities and the public during its participation in the 23rd edition of the Dubai Inte ... read..


Indian man drafted into joining Russian army killed in war with Ukraine
Moscow | March 6, 2024 8:55:39 PM IST
An Indian national who was drafted into the Russian army on the pretext of a job has been killed in Russia's war against Ukraine, the Indian embassy in Russia said on Wednesday. ... read..


Taiwan detects 14 Chinese military aircraft, six naval ships around nation
Taipei | March 6, 2024 7:55:36 PM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) tracked 14 Chinese military aircraft and eight naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 am (local time) on Wednesday, Taiwan News reported. ... read..


Pakistan's apex court observes former PM Bhutto, hanged in 1979, was denied fair trial
Islamabad | March 6, 2024 7:55:19 PM IST
The Pakistan Supreme Court said on Wednesday that the former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was not given a fair trial, leading to his hanging 44 years ago, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar visits National Museum of South Korea in Seoul
Seoul | March 6, 2024 7:55:15 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday visited the National Museum of South Korea and asserted that the cultural exchanges between the countries are significant in promoting international understanding. ... read..


Indian Navy commissions INS Jatayu base to strengthen operational reach in Lakshadweep
New Delhi | March 6, 2024 7:55:07 PM IST
The Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned its second naval base, INS Jatayu at Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep to strengthen its foothold in the region, the Indian Navy said in an official statement. ... read..


US: Nikki Haley to quit Republican presidential candidate race, paving way for Donald Trump
Washington, DC | March 6, 2024 6:55:42 PM IST
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley will announce her exit from the presidential race, CNN reported citing sources familiar with her plans on Wednesday. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar's visit allowed age-old civilizational, cultural ties between two countries to be cherished
New Delhi | March 6, 2024 6:55:41 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent visit to South Korea, allowed age-old civilizational and cultural ties between the two countries to be cherished, the Ministry of External Affairs highlighted. ... read..


US-India Educational Foundation announces opening of annual Fulbright-Nehru competition
New Delhi | March 6, 2024 6:55:37 PM IST
The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) announces the opening of its annual competition for Fulbright-Nehru and other Fulbright fellowships for Indian citizens, the Ministry of External Affairs said in an official statement on Wednesday. ... read..


World Uyghur Congress raises concerns over China's attempt to repress Uyghurs
Munich | March 6, 2024 6:55:25 PM IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC), an international Uyghur rights organisation, on Tuesday, raised concerns over China's attempts to repress the Uyghur community, the WUC said in a statement. ... read..


Pakistan: Peshawar High Court restrains oath-taking on reserved seats amid row
Peshawar | March 6, 2024 6:55:06 PM IST
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday restrained elected members of reserved seats from taking oath after hearing the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) petition against the ruling of the Election Commission of Pakistan over the allocation of reserved seats ... read..


EAM meets representatives of Indian Chamber of Commerce in South Korea
Seoul | March 6, 2024 5:55:40 PM IST
In a series of meetings during his South Korea visit, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with the representatives of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea on Wednesday. ... read..


Pakistan faces high inflation, corruption ahead of Ramadan's festive month
Karachi | March 6, 2024 4:55:57 PM IST
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Pakistan, despite receiving billions of dollars as relief packages, is still not able to provide basic amenities to its people. ... read..


Haiti gang leader Jimmy Cherizier warns of civil war, 'genocide', unless PM Ariel Henry steps down
Port-au-Prince | March 6, 2024 4:55:55 PM IST
Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, has warned of initiating a civil war and "genocide" unless Prime Minister Ariel Henry steps down from his post, reported Al Jazeera. ... read..


Pakistan: Islamabad court rejects FIA's adjournment plea in cypher case
Islamabad | March 6, 2024 4:55:48 PM IST
The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday rejected the Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) prosecutor's adjournment plea in the cypher case on the grounds that the bench was currently hearing the arguments presented by the defence lawyer representing Pakistan ... read..


Israel's Defence Minister talks Hezbollah threat with US Envoy
US | March 6, 2024 4:55:40 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 6 (ANI/TPS): On Tuesday, Israel's Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant met with Senior Advisor to President Biden Amos Hochstein, at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters in Tel Aviv. The parties discussed the ongoing threat posed by H ... read..


Over 100 pilgrims leave for Katas Raj Temple in Pakistan to celebrate Mahashivratri
Amritsar (Punjab) | March 6, 2024 4:55:33 PM IST
A group of over 100 pilgrims left Amritsar on Wednesday for Katas Raj Mahadev Temple in Pakistan to celebrate Mahashivratri. ... read..


US lawmakers introduce bill demanding ByteDance to divest TikTok or face ban
Washington, DC | March 6, 2024 3:56:04 PM IST
A bipartisan bill introduced by lawmakers in the US House will force China-based ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, to divest the shortform video app or face a ban on the platform in the United States, The Hill reported. ... read..


Israel: Airstrike kills 2 Hamas terrorists who participated in October 7 attack
Middle East | March 6, 2024 3:55:53 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 6 (ANI/TPS): The Israeli military killed two Hamas terrorists who participated in the October 7 attacks on Jewish communities near the Gaza border, the Israel Defence Forces said on Wednesday morning. ... read..


Israel condemns EU allocation of 50 million euros to UNWRA
Middle East | March 6, 2024 2:56:49 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 6 (ANI/TPS): The government of Israel condemned the decision by the European Commission to allocate 50 million Euros (USD 55 million) to UNRWA (UN Relief Works Agency for Palestinians) after it released proof that numerous UNWA em ... read..


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