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Doval highlights need to shun double standards and hold sponsors, financiers and facilitators of terrorism accountable at NSA SCO meet
Astana | April 3, 2024 5:58:49 PM IST
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval led a delegation at the 19th Meeting of Secretaries of the Security Council of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Astana. In his address, Doval highlighted the need to shun double standards and hold sponsors, f ... read..


India-Taipei Association condoles loss of lives in Taiwan earthquake
Taipei | April 3, 2024 5:58:26 PM IST
The India-Taipei Association expressed its deepest condolences to the victims of the earthquake that struck Taiwan on Wednesday, killing seven and injuring over 700 people. ... read..


"PoK not part of Pakistan by constitution," says Awami Action Committee leader
Mirpur | April 3, 2024 5:58:19 PM IST
Arif Chaudhry, a prominent leader of the Joint Awami Action Committee's Mirpur chapter, held a press conference at the Mirpur Press Club on Tuesday, addressing the Pakistani administration's disregard for the people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK). ... read..


Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure supports UAE's electric vehicle engineers of future
Asia | April 3, 2024 3:58:23 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], April 3 (ANI/WAM): The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced its collaboration with Dubai-based motorsports and automotive events agency Pole Position to become the strategic partner of the UAE Greenpower STEM Education Programm ... read..


UAE provides food, supplies to landslide-hit in the Philippines
Middle East | April 3, 2024 3:58:17 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 3 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates distributed food supplies to assist thousands of people impacted by the heavy rainfall in Davao de Oro Province in the southern Philippines, which led to floods and a landslide in the Elizalde d ... read..


North Korea confirms it test fired new hypersonic missile
Pyongyang | April 3, 2024 3:58:11 PM IST
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un attended and oversaw the test launch of a brand new intermediate-range sold fuel missile that carried a hypersonic warhead on Tuesday, the country's official state media was cited as saying by Kyodo News ... read..


"Look forward to working together...": PM Modi congratulates newly elected Portuguese counterpart
New Delhi | April 3, 2024 3:57:56 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his wishes to his newly elected Portuguese counterpart, Luis Montenegro, saying he was looking forward to working together to strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries. ... read..


Taiwan earthquake: Indian authorities actively monitoring, assisting nationals, says Indian scholar in Taipei
Taipei | April 3, 2024 2:59:20 PM IST
Indian authorities in Taiwan are monitoring the situation and are actively disseminating information for its nationals in the island country after a powerful 7.4 Ritcher scale magnitude earthquake struck off its east coast on Wednesday morning, killing at ... read..


Australian Navy chief receives guard of honour at South Block Lawns in Delhi
New Delhi | April 3, 2024 2:58:36 PM IST
Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, chief of the Royal Australian Navy received the Guard of Honour at South Block Lawns in Delhi on Wednesday. ... read..


Israel apologises for deaths of aid workers, strikes on Hamas continue
Middle East | April 3, 2024 2:58:21 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 3 (ANI/TPS): As airstrikes on Hamas targets in Khan Yunis continued, the Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday apologized for an attack on an aid convoy, saying the strike resulted from a "misidentification." ... read..


Russian envoy Denis Alipov extends wishes on 40th anniversary of India's first space flight
New Delhi | April 3, 2024 1:58:39 PM IST
Russian ambassador to India, Denis Alipov on Wednesday extended his wishes to all Indians over the 40th anniversary of the first-ever Indian space flight aboard Soviet Soyuz T-11 spacecraft. ... read..


77 people trapped, 700 injured across Taiwan after powerful earthquake
Taipei | April 3, 2024 1:58:33 PM IST
At least 77 people are trapped across Taiwan after a powerful earthquake struck the island's eastern coast, CNN reported citing the National Fire Agency (NFA). ... read..


Indian Taipei Association asks Indians to follow advisories issued by local authorities as 7.4 earthquake hits Taiwan
Taipei | April 3, 2024 12:59:00 PM IST
In the wake of the powerful earthquake in Taiwan, the Indian Taipei Association has requested to follow advisories issued by the local authorities and also issued a helpline for assistance and guidance to all the Indian nationals living in Taiwan. ... read..


"There was a time when PM talked about China first": EAM Jaishankar invokes Nehru in dig at Cong
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | April 3, 2024 11:58:36 AM IST
During deliberations with his then-deputy Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel over a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the country's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to make sure China got a place in the forum ahead of India, ... read..


Taiwan swings into rescue operations after 7.4 earthquake, toll rises to 4
Taipei | April 3, 2024 11:58:18 AM IST
After a powerful 7.4 earthquake rocked Huwalien City on Wednesday, claiming four lives, leaving at least 57 injured and rattling scores of buildings, the local authorities swung into rescue operations in the affected areas, Focus Taiwan reported. ... read..


Taiwan detects 30 Chinese military aircraft, 9 navy vessels around nation
Taipei | April 3, 2024 10:58:49 AM IST
Taiwan Defence Ministry detected 30 Chinese military aircraft and nine navy vessels operating around its nation between Tuesday 6 am and Wednesday 6 am, Taiwan Ministry of National Defence said. ... read..


Pakistan ruling coalition sweeps Senate elections, wins 18 of 19 seats
Islamabad | April 3, 2024 9:58:28 AM IST
The ruling coalition on Tuesday swept the Senate elections for 19 seats while the polling was postponed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over a dispute in the swearing-in of Opposition members elected to reserved seats, Dawn reported. ... read..


One dead, over 50 injured after powerful earthquake jolts Taiwan
Taipei | April 3, 2024 9:58:22 AM IST
One person has been killed and over 50 injured after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan's east coast, Reuters reported citing Taiwan's fire department on Wednesday. ... read..


"Israel has not done enough...": US President Biden outraged with killing of aid workers in Gaza
Washington, DC | April 3, 2024 9:58:15 AM IST
US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that he is outraged and heartbroken with the deaths of seven humanitarian workers from World Central Kitchen (WCK) in Gaza stating that Israel has not done enough to protect the aid workers in the region, White Hou ... read..


Mayoral candidate killed in latest violence ahead of Mexico's general election
Celaya | April 3, 2024 7:58:29 AM IST
A mayoral candidate has been assassinated and three others have been injured in a shooting that shook the Mexican city of Celaya as the country braces for its impending general election, CNN reported. ... read..


Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is investigating deaths of 7 Gaza aid workers
Middle East | April 3, 2024 7:58:27 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 3 (ANI/TPS): When Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was discharged Tuesday from Hadassah Medical Center-Ein Kerem where he underwent surgery for a hernia on he commented on the deaths of seven World Central Kitchen employees in Ga ... read..


President Herzog speaks with World Central Kitchen founder
Middle East | April 3, 2024 7:58:25 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 3 (ANI/TPS): President of Israel Isaac Herzog spoke Tuesday evening with World Central Kitchen (WCK) founder Chef Jose Andres. ... read..


7.4 magnitude earthquake off Taiwan's east coast triggers tsunami warnings in Japan
Taipei | April 3, 2024 7:58:23 AM IST
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter Scale rocked Taiwan's eastern shores on Wednesday, as confirmed by the US Geological Survey (USGS). ... read..


Israeli military hits terror targets in Lebanon
Middle East | April 3, 2024 7:58:21 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 3 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that an Israeli Air Force aircraft Tuesday night attacked the terrorist squad that carried out launches of rockets into the Western Galilee area near Wadi Hamol. ... read..


"Today's action painting the canvas of tomorrow...": India's top diplomat highlights Akshaya Patra initiative at UN
New York | April 3, 2024 6:58:02 AM IST
India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Ruchira Kamboj, underscored the proactive measures and remarkable successes taken by the country in ensuring food security and nutrition. ... read..


Pakistan Tehree-e-Insaf to protest post-Eid: Asad Qaiser
Islamabad | April 3, 2024 6:57:58 AM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser has announced the party's intention to embark on a series of street protests once Eidul Fitr ends, ARY News reported. ... read..


"Situation is increasingly intolerable": Rishi Sunak to Netanyahu, demands investigation in strike on aid workers
London | April 3, 2024 4:57:40 AM IST
In a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conveyed his deep concern regarding an Israeli strike on an aid convoy in Gaza, CNN reported. ... read..


Fatal blaze engulfs Istanbul nightclub during renovation; dozens killed
Istanbul | April 3, 2024 4:57:38 AM IST
A devastating fire erupted at a nightclub on Tuesday in Istanbul, Turkey, claiming the lives of at least 29 individuals, CNN reported, citing the state media. ... read..


Biden administration "outraged" by Israeli airstrike killing aid workers in Gaza: White House
Washington, DC | April 3, 2024 3:58:56 AM IST
The Biden administration is outraged and has expressed deep dismay over an Israeli airstrike that resulted in the tragic deaths of seven aid workers in Gaza, a White House official said on Tuesday. ... read..


Daughter-in-law of hostage dragged by Israeli police outside Netanyahu's residence
Tel Aviv | April 3, 2024 3:58:55 AM IST
Amid the tumultuous protests outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence, a distressing scene unfolded as Ayala Metzger, daughter-in-law of hostage Yoram Metzger, found herself in a confrontation with the police, The Times of Israel reported on ... read..


Taiwan issue is first insurmountable red line in Sino-US ties: Xi tells Biden on phone call
Beijing | April 3, 2024 3:58:45 AM IST
In a telephonic conversation between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden, the Taiwan issue took centre stage, with the latter urging peace in the island nation and former labelling it an "insurmountable red line in Sino-US relations". ... read..


Pak: All 8 judges of Islamabad HC receive threatening letters laced with 'white powder'
Islamabad | April 3, 2024 3:58:43 AM IST
All eight judges of the Islamabad High Court received threatening letters laced with a white powder, prompting the police register a case on terror charges, Dawn reported. ... read..


UK summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza strike killing aid workers, including British nationals
London | April 3, 2024 2:58:14 AM IST
The United Kingdom has taken a firm stance following the tragic killing of World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza, including three British nationals, summoning the Israeli ambassador to London for a decisive discussion, CNN reported. ... read..


US President Biden holds talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping
Washington, DC | April 2, 2024 11:59:39 PM IST
US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held a telephonic conversation on Tuesday, the White House confirmed. ... read..


Israel's composite state of economy index increased in February
Middle East | April 2, 2024 11:59:35 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): The Bank of Israel (BOI) reported that the country's Composite State of the Economy Index increased by 0.46 per cent in February, "reflecting the economy's continuing gradual recovery from the impact of the Swords of ... read..


India, Indonesia hold talks on PM Poshan Scheme
New Delhi | April 2, 2024 11:59:33 PM IST
Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, held a meeting with Mochammad Firman Hidayat, Deputy Coordinating Minister for Maritime Resources of Indonesia on the details of PM Poshan Scheme. ... read..


UAE: GISEC Global 2024 to address growing influence of AI on international cybersecurity industry
Middle East | April 2, 2024 11:59:15 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 2 (ANI/WAM): As the Middle East prepares for GISEC Global 2024, the largest and most impactful cybersecurity nexus in the region, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to emerge as a hot topic in industry discussions. ... read..


Seven aid workers in Gaza killed in attack,Israeli military probing claim
Middle East | April 2, 2024 11:59:12 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) said that it is investigating a claim made by World Central Kitchen (WCK) that seven of its workers in Gaza were killed in an IDF strike. ... read..


India's UN envoy in Geneva Arindam Bagchi meets WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Geneva | April 2, 2024 11:59:04 PM IST
India's permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Arindam Bagchi met the Director General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in Geneva on Tuesday. ... read..


Pakistan: Employees of Balochistan University hold sit-in over non-payment of salaries
Islamabad | April 2, 2024 11:58:49 PM IST
Hundreds of teachers and staff members of Balochistan University held a sit-in in front of the Balochistan Assembly on Monday, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..


"Nehru called Katchatheevu a piece of rock": Former Foreign Secy Harsh Shringla slams Opposition amid island row
New Delhi | April 2, 2024 10:58:10 PM IST
Slamming the Opposition parties over the Katchatheevu island row, former Foreign Secretary, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, said that Jawaharlal Nehru called the island a "piece of rock" and the same policy was carried forward by Indira Gandhi. ... read..


Gulf officials: First youth games in Emirates enhance sports development strategies
Middle East | April 2, 2024 10:58:04 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], April 2 (ANI/WAM): Officials in a number of sports federations in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries stressed the importance of the first Gulf Youth Games in improving players' skills, refining their abilities, and raising their level of ... read..


"GISEC 2024" examines growing impact of artificial intelligence on global cybersecurity
Asia | April 2, 2024 10:57:51 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], April 2 (ANI/WAM): During the period from April 23 to 25, the Dubai World Trade Center will host the 2024 GECIC World Exhibition and Conference, the largest cybersecurity forum, under the slogan "Cyber Resilience Based on Artificial Intelli ... read..


India's responsibility to look at such situations in neighbourhood: Jaishankar on Red Sea tensions
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 10:57:49 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that two things are currently happening in the Red Sea, which includes attacks on ships through drones and missiles as well as pirates of Somalia taking over the ship. ... read..


814 Israeli civilians killed in Palestinian terror attacks since October 7
Middle East | April 2, 2024 10:57:31 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): In the nearly six months since Hamas's October 7 attack, 814 Israeli civilians have been murdered in Palestinian terror attacks, according to figures released by Israel's National Insurance Institute on Tuesday. ... read..


Israel: Novel cocktail of repurposed drugs offers hope to breast cancer patients
Middle East | April 2, 2024 10:57:14 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): In a significant stride towards combating metastatic breast cancer, Israeli researchers unveiled a novel therapeutic approach utilizing already-existing medications that offers hope for improved survival rates. ... read..


World Central Kitchen pauses Gaza operations after 7 workers killed
Middle East | April 2, 2024 10:57:09 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): World Central Kitchen said it was suspending its aid operations in Gaza after seven of its workers were killed overnight. ... read..


UAE: Consulate General of India organises Labour Awareness Programme in Dubai
Dubai | April 2, 2024 10:57:07 PM IST
The Consulate General of India in Dubai organised a Labour Awareness Programme on Health and Financial Management coinciding with iftar for Indian blue-collar workers on Tuesday. ... read..


"It is not just territorial issue, but that of our people's rights": Former Foreign Secy Shringla on Katchatheevu Island row
By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 9:57:54 PM IST
Underlining that the issue of Katchatheevu Island is not just a territorial issue, former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Tuesday said that it is rather an issue of the rights of our people, and the ability to fish well beyond the island. ... read..


Human rights activists in Gilgit Baltistan demand government to fulfil people's basic needs
Gilgit-Baltistan | April 2, 2024 9:57:50 PM IST
Munizae Jahangir, a Pakistani journalist, and Baba Jan, a human rights activist belonging to Gilgit Baltistan, said at a recent press conference that the GB administration must ensure that the needs of the people are fulfilled, Pamir Times reported. ... read..


"Ukrainians need justice right now, not in distant future": Foreign Minister Kuleba condemns Russian invasion
Kyiv | April 2, 2024 9:57:32 PM IST
In strong condemnation of the Russian invasion of the country, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dymytro Kuleba has said that Ukrainians need justice right now, and not in the distant future, and added that they want to see it served already. ... read..


Increasing street crime in Karachi becomes severe security threat for its people
Karachi | April 2, 2024 9:57:11 PM IST
The port city of Pakistan, Karachi now faces a severe problem of increasing street crime. Recent incidents have resulted in the creation of a sense of lawlessness amongst the people, a report by The Express Tribune stated. ... read..


"Nehru called Katchatheevu a piece of rock": Former Foreign Secy Harsh Sringla slams Opposition amid island row
New Delhi | April 2, 2024 9:57:09 PM IST
Slamming the Opposition parties over the Katchatheevu island row, former Foreign Secretary, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, said that Jawaharlal Nehru called the island a "piece of rock" and the same policy was carried forward by Indira Gandhi. ... read..


"Reject this kind of malicious activities": Union Minister Rijiju on China renaming some places in Arunachal
New Delhi | April 2, 2024 8:58:00 PM IST
Union Minister for Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju has rejected China's attempt to rename several places in Arunachal Pradesh, terming them "malicious" and asserted that the Ministry of External Affairs has given an appropriate response to Beijing's action. ... read..


Pakistan: Speaker names PTI's Omar Ayub Khan as leader of opposition in National Assembly
Islamabad | April 2, 2024 8:57:48 PM IST
Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq named senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub Khan as the leader of the opposition in the lower house of Parliament, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Employees of Sports Board Punjab hold protest over unpaid salaries
Islamabad | April 2, 2024 7:58:24 PM IST
Around 200 employees of Sports Board Punjab in Pakistan staged a protest on Tuesday against the non-payment of salaries from the past two months, reported ARY News. ... read..


Arunachal is part of India and that fact will not change: Ex-Foreign Secy Shringla on China renaming places
New Delhi | April 2, 2024 7:57:55 PM IST
Rejecting China's claim on Arunachal Pradesh, former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has said that the northeastern state will always remain part of India and that fact will not change despite Beijing resorting to all sorts of tactics. ... read..


"Had clear instructions from PM Modi...": Jaishankar on India's firm stand during Russia-Ukraine conflict
Rajkot (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 7:57:53 PM IST
Heaping praise on the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India was able to keep a firm stand during the Russia-Ukraine conflict because there were "clear instructions" from the top leadership. ... read..


'It is still senseless': Jaishankar on China's renaming places in Arunachal
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 7:57:51 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday reaffirmed the ministry's comments on China's attempt to rename several places in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it "senseless" and emphasised that by doing it repeatedly, it is still senseless. ... read..


"We should not be interfering in each other's internal affairs": EAM Jaishankar urges to maintain "Maryada"
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 7:57:45 PM IST
Highlighting on US, Germany and the UN envoys making political remarks over Indian politics after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar used the word "Maryada", saying that we are sovereign countries and should no ... read..


"When you leave the borders, go with full confidence, Indian government is standing with you": EAM Jaishanakar assures safe return home for Indians worldwide
Rajkot (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 6:57:54 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday assured safe return home for Indian citizens worldwide and recalled how India's foreign policy was at the forefront for the evacuation of Indian nationals under Operation Indravati to evacuate its national ... read..


"When you leave borders, go with full confidence": EAM Jaishankar assures safe return home for Indians worldwide
Rajkot (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 6:56:53 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday assured safe return home for Indian citizens worldwide and recalled how India's foreign policy was at the forefront for the evacuation of Indian nationals under Operation Indravati to evacuate its national ... read..


'Every hostage goes through sexual harassment,' former captive tells Knesset lawmakers
Asia | April 2, 2024 5:57:46 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): Former hostage of Hamas, Mia Regev, told a Knesset committee that "every hostage goes through sexual harassment in one way or another." ... read..


Gilgit Baltistan: Human rights organisations criticise Pakistan on Falak Noor case
Gilgit Baltistan | April 2, 2024 5:57:26 PM IST
Media personnel, representatives of Strategic Advocacy Human Rights (SAHR), and people from the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) held press in the Gilgit City of Gilgit Baltistan (GB) for the recovery of 12-year-old Falak Noor, who was allegedly ... read..


"No big achievement comes without hard work": EAM Jaishankar confident on India's bid of permanent seat in UNSC
Rajkot (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 5:57:20 PM IST
Exuding confidence on India's bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that no big achievement ever comes without hard work, and added that the country will have to put in an extra effort ... read..


12-year-old suspect arrested for shooting in Finland's school that killed one, injured two children
Helsinki | April 2, 2024 5:57:16 PM IST
A 12-year-old suspect has been arrested for shooting at three 12-year-olds in which one child died and two other children were injured at a school in Finland's capital Helsinki on Tuesday, CNN reported, citing police. ... read..


Pakistan: Loadshedding becomes major concern for people during Ramzan in Karachi
Karachi | April 2, 2024 5:57:13 PM IST
People in Karachi have been facing the problem of powercut, longer outages, and loadshedding with no respite for consumers in sight during the month of Ramzan. ... read..


Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia cautions its nationals against deceptive social media accounts
Riyadh | April 2, 2024 3:57:50 PM IST
The Embassy of India in Riyadh has issued a public notice cautioning Indian nationals residing in Saudi Arabia about fake social media accounts and email addresses that sought to deceive people by soliciting money for travel arrangements from Saudi Arabia ... read..


"India has become a model for many countries": EAM Jaishankar
Rajkot (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 2:59:01 PM IST
External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar reiterated India's growing stature in the world and referred to the BRICS summit which was held under the presidency of South Africa last year, recounted the incident when South African President asked Prime Ministe ... read..


Israel Police continue crackdown on violent crime in arab communities
Middle East | April 2, 2024 2:58:48 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Police reported that its officers carried out what was described as a "proactive activity" to locate weapons in the northern Arab city Umm al-Fahm. The activity was part of Israel's ongoing "war" on violent ... read..


Israel raises minimum wage
Middle East | April 2, 2024 2:58:42 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Labor enacted a raise in the country's national minimum wage beginning on Sunday, April 1, 2024. ... read..


Israel raises gasoline prices
Middle East | April 2, 2024 2:58:34 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): The Fuel and Gas Administration at Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure implemented a raise in the price of gasoline and other regulated fuel products sold to consumers at gas stations in the country on Sund ... read..


Indian Coast Guard ship reaches Vietnam on overseas deployment
Asia | April 2, 2024 1:58:30 PM IST
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI); Indian Coast Guard's Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) Samudra Paheredar with an integral helicopter arrived at the Ho Chi Minh port of Vietnam on Tuesday as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to ASEAN countries, the In ... read..


TRENDS research and advisory, Brazil Africa institute forge research alliance
Asia | April 2, 2024 1:58:12 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 2 (ANI/WAM): TRENDS Research and Advisory and the Brazil Africa Institute have inked an agreement of cooperation to pave the way for new horizons in strategic studies and research in areas of shared interest. ... read..


Israel sees 41 per cent increase in people diagnosed with autism
Asia | April 2, 2024 1:58:11 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Welfare and Social Security, on the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day observed Tuesday, April 2, revealed that Israel saw a 41 per cent increase over the past two years in the number of peopl ... read..


Pakistan: Students in Balochistan deprived of essential educational items in schools
Balochistan | April 2, 2024 1:00:58 PM IST
Despite one month passed since the beginning of the academic year, unfortunately, essential items such as textbooks and stationery have not yet reached the dilapidated schools of Balochistan in Pakistan, The Balochistan Post reported citing the central sp ... read..


Pakistan: Islamabad court cancels Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Gandapur's arrest warrants
Islamabad | April 2, 2024 1:00:25 PM IST
An Islamabad court on Monday cancelled the arrest warrants of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in a case related to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf 'Haqiqi Azadi March,' The Nation reported. ... read..


Pakistan-China border reopens for travel, trade after four months closure
Gilgit-Baltistan | April 2, 2024 12:59:52 PM IST
After a four-month closure due to severe winter conditions, the Pakistan-China Khunjarab border has reopened, facilitating commercial and tourist activities, The Nation reported. ... read..


Australian among 5 people working with aid organization killed in Gaza
Canberra | April 2, 2024 12:59:42 PM IST
An Australian is among members of the aid organisation World Central Kitchen who were killed in Gaza, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday, CNN reported. ... read..


Israeli PM calls for Al Jazeera shutdown, new law allows for 'security threat' bans on international media
Tel Aviv | April 2, 2024 12:59:17 PM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to close down Al Jazeera news network following the passing of a comprehensive law on Monday, granting the government authority to ban foreign networks perceived as posing a threat to national security ... read..


Trump loses USD 1bn in net worth as stock value of his media firm plunges
New York | April 2, 2024 10:59:57 AM IST
In what is being seen as a setback to former US President Donald Trump, who is seeking a fresh term in the White House in the elections later this year, his media venture, Trump Media & Technology Group, experienced a massive plunge in its stock value ... read..


Taiwan detects seven Chinese naval vessels, six military aircraft around nation
Taipei | April 2, 2024 10:59:55 AM IST
Taiwan tracked seven Chinese naval vessels and six military aircraft around the nation amid escalating cross-strait tensions on Tuesday, Taiwan News reported. ... read..


Pakistan Defence Minister optimistic of improving bilateral ties with New Delhi post-Lok Sabha elections
Islamabad | April 2, 2024 10:59:50 AM IST
As India continuously accused Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism across its borders, Pakistan Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif has expressed hopes for betterment in bilateral ties with India after the country comes out of its election phase poised to be held ... read..


Trump loses USD 1bn in net worth as stock value his media firm plunges
New York | April 2, 2024 9:59:41 AM IST
In what is being seen as a setback to former US President Donald Trump, who is seeking a fresh term in the White House in the elections later this year, his media venture, Trump Media & Technology Group, experienced a massive plunge in its stock value ... read..


North Korea fires intermediate-range ballistic missile towards Sea of Japan
Tokyo | April 2, 2024 9:59:38 AM IST
North Korea on Tuesday launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) toward the Sea of Japan on Tuesday, with the projectile falling into waters outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, according to Japan's Defence Ministry, Kyodo news reported. ... read..


US lawmakers seek briefing from Department of Justice over hate crime attacks on Hindu Temples
Washington, DC | April 2, 2024 9:59:32 AM IST
In the wake of increasing attacks on the Hindu Temples in the country, United States lawmakers led by the Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, wrote a letter to the US Department of Justice to brief on the status of investigations into recent vandalism at hou ... read..


Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif visits Chinese engineers working on dam project in Dasu
Islamabad | April 2, 2024 9:59:25 AM IST
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accompanied by the Chinese envoy Jiang Zaidong paid a visit to Dasu, in the Upper Kohistan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Jiang Zaidong, to meet Chinese engineers working on the Dasu Dam project, Radio Pakistan repor ... read..


Donald Trump posts USD 175 mn bond in New York civil fraud case, averts asset seizure
New York | April 2, 2024 9:59:19 AM IST
Former US President Donald Trump has posted a USD 175 million bond as he appeals the judgement against him in the New York civil fraud case brought by state Attorney General Letitia James, CNN reported on Tuesday. ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf celebrates suspension of Imran Khan's Toshakhana sentence
Karachi | April 2, 2024 7:57:59 AM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has expressed its satisfaction with the suspension of the sentences of its founder, Imran Khan, and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the Toshakhana case, heralding it as a triumph against attempts to undermine the party and its lea ... read..


Suspect held as vehicle crashes into gate at Atlanta FBI field office
Atlanta | April 2, 2024 6:57:34 AM IST
A vehicle forcefully crashed into an entry gate at the Atlanta FBI field office in an apparent attempt to breach the facility, confirmed FBI Atlanta spokesperson Tony Thomas, CNN reported. ... read..


Protests erupt in Pakistan over abduction of Hindu girl
Dera Murad Jamali | April 2, 2024 6:57:32 AM IST
Amidst growing outrage, members of the Hindu community and traders in Dera Murad Jamali took to the streets to condemn the recent abduction of a young girl, Priya Kumari, and demanded urgent action for her recovery, Dawn reported. ... read..


Biden to visit Baltimore bridge collapse site, pledges full federal support
Washington, DC | April 2, 2024 5:59:02 AM IST
President Joe Biden is set to visit Baltimore this Friday to survey the aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, as announced by the White House on Monday, The Hill reported. ... read..


Smuggling of nine tons of unchecked produce thwarted
Middle East | April 2, 2024 5:59:00 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): Ahead of the Passover holiday, the inspectors from Israel's Ministry of Agriculture increased their activities at border crossings, thwarting two attempts to smuggle about nine tons of vegetables of various types from ... read..


Ashdod man accused of smuggling millions worth of cigarettes
Middle East | April 2, 2024 5:58:58 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Tax Authority reported that Armias Besufkad from Ashdod, an employee of a company that provides services for marine transport vessels in the port of Ashdod, is accused of smuggling dozens of cartons of cigare ... read..


Israel adopting European standards for importation of electrical products
Middle East | April 2, 2024 5:58:56 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Energy reported that soon electrical products from Europe will cost less and enter Israel with "zero bureaucracy." ... read..


Iran vows response to deadly attack on consulate in Damascus
Tehran | April 2, 2024 5:58:54 AM IST
In the aftermath of a devastating attack on Iran's consulate in Damascus, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed the tragic loss of seven of its officials, including senior commanders Mohammed Reza Zahedi and Mohammad Hadi Haji Rahimi, ... read..


Pakistan nears default due to tax evasion: Defence Minister
Sialkot | April 2, 2024 4:57:22 AM IST
Pakistan is teetering on the edge of a financial abyss, with Defence Minister Khawaja Asif sounding the alarm, citing widespread tax evasion by the country's elite as the primary culprit for the looming crisis, Dawn reported. ... read..


Pakistan Senate elections: Coalition gains ground, PTI holds strong, alliances key
Islamabad | April 2, 2024 4:57:19 AM IST
Today's Pakistan Senate elections are poised to witness a significant shift in power dynamics within Pakistan's upper house of parliament, with parties in the ruling coalition, namely the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People's Party (P ... read..


Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude jolts Japan's Iwate prefecture
Tokyo | April 2, 2024 4:57:17 AM IST
An earthquake of 6.1magnitude struck Japan's northern coast of Iwate prefecture on the intervening night of Monday-Tuesday, Japan's Meteorological Centre said. ... read..


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