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US State Department defends massive arms transfer to Israel
Washington, DC | April 2, 2024 3:57:51 AM IST
The US State Department downplayed the authorisation of weapon requests to Israel, saying that many of the requests were made and approved by Congress years ago, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..


Florida Court approves 6-week abortion ban, voters to decide fate
Florida | April 2, 2024 3:57:42 AM IST
The Florida Supreme Court on Monday (local time) reshaped the state's abortion landscape by overturning longstanding privacy protections and permitting a six-week abortion ban, The New York Times reported. ... read..


Hackers target Russian prison database to avenge Navalny's death: Report
Moscow | April 2, 2024 2:58:50 AM IST
Within hours of the tragic demise of Alexey Navalny in a Russian prison in February, a group of anti-Kremlin hackers swiftly sought retribution, reported CNN. ... read..


People in Balochistan protest over unlawful acts by levies officials
Balochistan | April 2, 2024 1:58:03 AM IST
The locals, drivers and transporters in the Kech area of Balochistan staged a protest, raising their voices against the alleged acts of corruption, extortion, and violence they face at a levies checkpoint, The Balochistan Post reported. ... read..


Balochistan: Armed group claims responsibility for attack on police station in Quetta
Quetta | April 2, 2024 1:58:01 AM IST
An incident involving unidentified assailants attacking a security establishment was reported in Quetta, Balochistan, as per a report by the Balochistan Post. ... read..


Perception about India has changed in UAE in last 10 years: EAM Jaishankar
Surat (Gujarat) | April 1, 2024 11:28:17 PM IST
On relations between India and the UAE, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that in the last 10 years, the perception of India has changed to quite an extent in the Gulf country. ... read..


20-Year-Old Staff Sgt is Israeli military's 600th fatality since October 7
Middle East | April 1, 2024 11:28:15 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 1 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces announced on Monday the death of the 600th soldier since October 7. ... read..


"A new chapter...": India delivers HAL-228 aircraft as part of Line of Credit to Guyana
Georgetown | April 1, 2024 11:28:07 PM IST
India has delivered two Dornier-228 aircraft to Guyana as part of the Line of Credit, initiating a new chapter in the partnership between the two countries. ... read..


Investopia 2024 launches Next50 initiative to create investment opportunities for UAE's most innovative companies
Middle East | April 1, 2024 10:27:54 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 1 (ANI/WAM): In the presence of Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, Investopia launched the "Next50" initiative, in collaboration with the renowned emerging markets research centre, EMIR. ... read..


Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi plants 10 mangrove trees for each COP28 visitor as 'Ghars Al Emarat' initiative
Middle East | April 1, 2024 10:27:48 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 1 (ANI/WAM): As part of the Ghars Al Emarat (UAE Planting) initiative to plant 10 mangroves for each visitor to COP28 from November 30 to December 12, 2023, at Expo City Dubai, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced tha ... read..


Protesters issue 'ultimatum' to authorities, demand safe return of abducted minor girl in Gilgit Baltistan
Gilgit Baltistan | April 1, 2024 10:27:33 PM IST
Following the ongoing protests and aggression against the abduction of an 11-year-old girl, Falak Noor, the protesters issued an ultimatum of 48 hours to bring the ones responsible in these cases to justice. ... read..


India, Thailand discuss measures to strengthen Navy-to-Navy cooperation
New Delhi | April 1, 2024 10:27:28 PM IST
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar held a meeting with his visiting Thai counterpart Admiral Adoong Paan-Iam here on Monday and discussed measures to further strengthen Navy-to-Navy cooperation. ... read..


UAE: Over 1.27 million residency medical fitness examinations conducted at EHS' Centres in 2023
Middle East | April 1, 2024 10:27:26 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 1 (ANI/WAM): Public Health Centres and Medical Fitness Examination Centres affiliated with Emirates Health Services (EHS) administered more than 1.27 million medical fitness tests for residency visa applicants in the previous year. ... read..


Pakistan: Polling on 30 vacant Senate seats to take place tomorrow
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 9:30:12 PM IST
Polling on the 30 vacant seats of the Senate of Pakistan will be held tomorrow, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. ... read..


Israeli PM Netanyahu calls for Knesset to pass law allowing closure of foreign news networks
Tel Aviv | April 1, 2024 9:29:57 PM IST
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for Knesset to pass the legislation allowing his government to shut down foreign news networks, according to The Times of Israel. ... read..


"Don't want girl to get away from her culture": Jaishankar on baby Ariha Shah case
Surat (Gujarat) | April 1, 2024 9:29:52 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India does not want baby Ariha Shah to get away from her own culture and environment as she is in the custody of Child Services in Germany. ... read..


Israel Defence Forces withdraw troops from Gaza City's Shifa Hospital, end operation
Tel Aviv | April 1, 2024 9:29:34 PM IST
The Israel Defence Forces confirmed on Monday that they wrapped up their operation against Hamas terrorists at Gaza City's Shifa Hospital overnight, with all the troops leaving the area, reported The Times of Israel. ... read..


Germans celebrate as recreational cannabis use becomes legal
Berlin | April 1, 2024 9:29:32 PM IST
Large crowds gathered in Germany to commemorate the legalisation of cannabis overnight starting from Monday, CNN reported. ... read..


"Gujarat has strong presence when it comes to business or NRIs": EAM Jaishankar
Surat (Gujarat) | April 1, 2024 9:29:11 PM IST
Appreciating the strong presence of Gujarat when it comes to business, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the people of the state are spread across the world and are globalised. ... read..


"If today I change the name of your house, will it become mine?": Jaishankar on China's claims on Arunachal Pradesh
Surat (Gujarat) | April 1, 2024 7:27:57 PM IST
Taking a jibe at China over its claims on the state of Arunachal Pradesh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that changing names won't have any effect and the northeastern state was, is and will always be India's part. ... read..


92 per cent of total fatalities in Pakistan witnessed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, in first quarter of 2024: Report
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | April 1, 2024 7:27:41 PM IST
At least 92 per cent of all fatalities and 86 per cent of the attacks in Pakistan, including those related to terrorism and security forces operations, were recorded in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces in the first quarter of 2024, reported Ge ... read..


Pakistan: Islamabad court grants bail to Fawad Chaudhry in National Accountability Bureau case
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 6:29:48 PM IST
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday granted bail to former Pakistan Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry in the case of misappropriation in construction projects in Jhelum, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. ... read..


South Korea exports rise for the sixth straight month in March
Asia | April 1, 2024 6:29:35 PM IST
Seoul [South Korea], April 1 (ANI/WAM): South Korea's exports moved up for the sixth consecutive month in March on the back of the robust performance of chips, Yonhap News Agency said on Monday. ... read..


Gilgit-Baltistan faces landslides due to destruction of local ecosystem
Hunza | April 1, 2024 5:28:54 PM IST
The outburst in the Hussaini-Ghulkin Glacier, situated in Gilgit-Baltistan, has now become a problem for the locals. As the flooding of the glacier started, a landslide blocked the Karakoram Highway (KKH) near Hunza in Gilgit-Baltistan. ... read..


Islamabad High Court suspends Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi's sentence in Toshakhana case
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 5:28:49 PM IST
The Islamabad High Court on Monday suspended the 14-year sentence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana case, reported The News International. ... read..


Over 380 families affected by heavy rains, floods in Afghanistan
Kabul | April 1, 2024 5:28:16 PM IST
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that seven people have died and nearly 400 families have been affected by the heavy rains and floods across Afghanistan, as reported by TOLO News. ... read..


Pak security forces arrest over 10 people for attack on Chinese engineers
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 4:27:09 PM IST
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested over ten "terrorists" and their facilitators involved in last week's attack on Chinese engineers, Geo News reported on Monday. ... read..


Israeli forces leave Shifa hospital compound after clearing out terrorists
Asia | April 1, 2024 4:27:06 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 1 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers left Gaza's Shifa Hospital compound after eliminating entrenched Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists, Israel Defence Forces said on Monday. ... read..


Three wounded in terror stabbing attack
Middle East | April 1, 2024 3:27:51 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 1 (ANI/TPS): There was a stabbing terror attack in the southern Israeli city of Gan Yavne Sunday night in which three people were wounded. The terrorist arrived at the "Friendly" shopping center armed with two knives and was shot ... read..


Netanyahu awake, recovering from hernia operation
Middle East | April 1, 2024 3:27:49 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 1 (ANI/TPS): Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is awake and recovering from a hernia operation, the Hadassah Medical Center-Ein Kerem announced on Monday morning. ... read..


Pak Muslim League leader says Imran Khan's meetings deal flouts prison manual
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 3:27:47 PM IST
Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N), senior leader Irfan Siddiqui, has expressed astonishment over what he termed an "unprecedented agreement" between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and the Adiala Jail administration, allowing meetin ... read..


Israeli police arrest Ismail Haniyeh's sister on terror charges
Middle East | April 1, 2024 3:27:30 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 1 (ANI/TPS): The sister of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was arrested on terror offenses in the Israeli Bedouin village of Tel Sheva, near Beer-Sheva, Israeli authorities announced on Monday. ... read..


UAE provides aid packages for children and women in Gaza
Asia | April 1, 2024 3:27:06 PM IST
Al Arish [Egypt], April 1 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates has provided aid packages tailored for children and women in Gaza as part of the UAE's continued humanitarian support for the Palestinian people through 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.' ... read..


Eight Chinese migrants found dead on Mexico beach
Mexico City | April 1, 2024 2:28:34 PM IST
Eight Chinese migrants were found dead on the coast of southern Mexico, reportedly after their boat capsised along a popular but perilous route for illegally entering the United States, CNN reported citing authorities on Monday. ... read..


Royal Thai Navy commander receives guard of honour at National War Memorial
New Delhi | April 1, 2024 2:28:30 PM IST
Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Navy, Admiral Adoong Pan-Lam, received the Guard of honour on Monday at the National War Memorial, South Block. ... read..


Bulgaria, Romania partially join Europe's Schengen area after thirteen-year-long wait
Sofia | April 1, 2024 2:28:36 PM IST
After 13 years of negotiations, Bulgaria and Romania have partially joined Europe's Schengen area of free movement on Sunday, as reported by Al Jazeera. ... read..


China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea
Asia | April 1, 2024 2:28:17 PM IST
Chairman Xi Jinping, as part of his hardening stance against the Philippines, has obviously instructed agencies like the China Coast Guard (CCG), which is directly under his command, to demonstrate greater vigor in the South China Sea. ... read..


Pakistan faces challenge of economic reforms amid weak coalition government: Report
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 2:27:52 PM IST
Amid the staggering economic crisis, Pakistan's biggest challenge now is fiscal consolidation and reforms amid a weak coalition government and political instability stemming from accusations of electoral fraud, the Washington-based Institute of Internatio ... read..


Indian culture accepted in Korea as richful, deep spiritual one, says Korean association chief Park Chul-hee
New Delhi | April 1, 2024 6:29:52 PM IST
Taking another step to strengthen the cultural ties between India and Korea, a memorandum of understanding between the Korean Cultural Centre India (KCCI) and the Asian Arts Management Association (AAMA) for cultural and artistic exchanges was signed earl ... read..


US Envoy Garcetti's 'red line' remark: Jaishankar says India investigating on basis of "certain information"
New Delhi | April 1, 2024 12:28:33 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday that India has been investigating the alleged assassination plot of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on the basis of "certain information" provided by the United States. ... read..


"Pandit Nehru saw it as a nuisance": EAM Jaishankar criticises historic Congress attitude on Katchatheevu Issue
New Delhi | April 1, 2024 12:28:06 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday criticised the historic attitude of the Congress party towards the Katchatheevu island and said that Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru saw it as a 'nuisance'. ... read..


Pakistan: 8 children among 10 dead in two days as rain batters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | April 1, 2024 11:29:13 AM IST
Ten people were killed and twelve sustained injuries in rain-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past two days, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Sunday, The Nation reported. ... read..


"As though they have no responsibility for it": EAM Jaishankar hits out at Congress, DMK on Katchatheevu issue
New Delhi | April 1, 2024 11:28:32 AM IST
A tiny island between India and Sri Lanka on the Palk Straight has become the hot button issue in Indian politics. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the issue on Monday and hit out at the Congress and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), sa ... read..


Jailed Imran Khan's party plans street protests for him after Eid
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 11:28:30 AM IST
Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaf party on Sunday declared its intention to rally for the release of its founder and former prime minister Imran Khan after Eid reported Dunya News. ... read..


US: Overseas supporters of BJP organise car rallies in Maryland and Atlanta
Maryland | April 1, 2024 10:27:53 AM IST
Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in India poised to be held from April 19, the overseas supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised car rallies in United States. ... read..


Pakistan government hikes petrol price by PKR 9.66 per litre
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 9:27:43 AM IST
Amid the staggering inflation in Pakistan, the newly elected government announced a hike in the price of petrol by Pakistani currency (PKR) 9.66 per litre for the next fortnight, Dawn reported on Sunday. ... read..


Pakistan National Assembly session is set to convene today
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 9:27:27 AM IST
The National Assembly session is set to convene on Monday, at 4:00 pm at the Parliament House in Islamabad, Dunya News reported. ... read..


Russia escalates attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leading to widespread power outages
Kyiv | April 1, 2024 8:27:01 AM IST
Russia's aggressive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have claimed two lives in separate incidents. One casualty occurred in the western Lviv region, where a building was obliterated, igniting a fierce blaze, Governor Maksym Kozytskyi conveyed vi ... read..


Pak: Hundreds of turtles killed by electrocution in Chiniot
Chiniot | April 1, 2024 8:26:57 AM IST
A tragic incident unfolded along the serene Chenab River, renowned for its diverse ecosystem, as hundreds of turtles were found dead, ARY News reported. ... read..


Israeli military hits building in Lebanon harboring senior Hezbollah figure
Middle East | April 1, 2024 7:27:37 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 1 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that Sunday evening an Israel Air Force aircraft attacked a vehicle in the area of the village of Kounine in Lebanon where the terrorist Ismail Ali Elzin, was staying. ... read..


More than 2,700 arrests made since start of Israel's 'war' on violent crime in Arab communities
Middle East | April 1, 2024 7:27:35 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 1 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Police reported that more than 2,700 arrests have been made since the start of Israel's campaign to crack down on violent crime in the country's Arab communities called Operation "Green Safe Route." ... read..


Israel makes it easier to acquire medical rehabilitation devices
Middle East | April 1, 2024 7:27:33 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 1 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Health updated the public that on Monday, April1, the reform initiated by the Ministry for medical rehabilitation and mobility devices will come into effect, so that the responsibility for the sup ... read..


China warns of espionage threat through consulting firms
Taipei | April 1, 2024 6:26:06 AM IST
China's Ministry of State Security has issued a fresh warning, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by overseas spy agencies camouflaged within consulting firms, purportedly aimed at acquiring state secrets, Voice of America (VOA) reported. ... read..


Assassination of Russian defector raises suspicions of covert hit operations: Report
Madrid | April 1, 2024 5:26:02 AM IST
The individuals responsible for the death of Maksim Kuzminov evidently aimed to convey a strong message, a fact apparent to investigators in Spain even before they identified the victim. In a parking garage in southern Spain, they shot Kuzminov six times ... read..


Taiwan revises tourism goals amid cross-strait travel challenges
Taipei | April 1, 2024 4:26:14 AM IST
Taiwan is reassessing its tourism goals in light of challenges in cross-strait travel, with Tourism Administration Director-General Chou Yung-hui expressing concerns over a potential shortfall of 2 million foreign visitor arrivals this year, Central News ... read..


Opposition secures major victories in Turkey's local elections, dealing blow to Erdogan
Ankara | April 1, 2024 4:26:11 AM IST
In a significant blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, the main opposition party secured substantial victories in Sunday's local elections, maintaining control over crucial cities and making substantial gains elsewhere, according to preliminar ... read..


King Charles makes Easter Church appearance amid cancer battle
Windsor | April 1, 2024 3:27:01 AM IST
King Charles III made his most significant public appearance, his first since his recent cancer diagnosis, attending the traditional Easter Mattins church service at St George's Chapel in Windsor, CNN reported. ... read..


Election Commission of Pakistan finalises preparations for Senate elections
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 3:26:54 AM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has finalised all arrangements for the upcoming nationwide Senate elections, scheduled to be held on April 2, ARY News reported. ... read..


Legal proceedings on Baloch rights activist delayed: Advocate
Quetta | April 1, 2024 2:27:37 AM IST
Advocate Imaan Zainab Mazari from Pakistan, representing Baloch rights activist Rashid Hussain, revealed that the proceedings of his client at the Islamabad High Court have been delayed since 2022. ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf boycotts Senate elections in Sindh citing widespread rigging
Sindh | April 1, 2024 2:27:23 AM IST
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to boycott the upcoming Senate elections in Sindh, citing what it alleges to be widespread rigging in the electoral process, Geo News reported. ... read..


Pakistan International Airlines flight attendant suspended after being detained in Canada
Rawalpindi | March 31, 2024 11:28:39 PM IST
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suspended a flight attendant after she was briefly detained in Canada's Toronto along with two others for carrying passports not issued to her for international travel, as reported by DUNYA News. ... read..


Abduction case of minor girl gains attention in Gilgit Baltistan, protests held at several locations
Gilgit Baltistan | March 31, 2024 11:28:35 PM IST
The abduction case of Falak Noor, an 11-year-old girl from Gilgit-Baltistan, has now gained attention in Gilgit Baltistan (GB). ... read..


"Everybody in my office went nuts...": US Ambassador to India reminisces meeting with Shah Rukh Khan
New Delhi | March 31, 2024 11:27:55 PM IST
Recalling his meeting with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan during his first couple of weeks here in India, US Ambassador Eric Garcetti said that upon knowing that he met the actor, everybody in his office went nuts, and could not believe it in the firs ... read..


Netanyahu to undergo hernia surgery; Israel's Deputy PM Levin to fill in
Tel Aviv | March 31, 2024 11:27:47 PM IST
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to undergo hernia surgery on Sunday after the meeting of the war cabinet, his office said in a statement. ... read..


Pakistan: 10 killed, 12 injured in rain-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | March 31, 2024 11:27:27 PM IST
At least 10 people, including eight children, have lost their lives in the rain-related incidents in different parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News reported on Sunday. ... read..


UAE Cabinet mandates one-week Eid Al Fitr holiday for federal government starting April 8.
Asia | March 31, 2024 11:27:23 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 31 (ANI/WAM):The UAE Cabinet announced that the Eid Al Fitr holiday for the federal government sector will start on Monday, April 8, for a period of one week. ... read..


Pakistan People's Party likely to sweep Sindh amid PTI boycott
Karachi | March 31, 2024 11:27:19 PM IST
Given that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) declared it would boycott the April 2 Senate election, the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) is expected to win 10 of the 12 Senate seats in Sindh, ARY News reported, citing the sources. ... read..


Attack on Army establishment in Gwadar intensifies, two defence personnel killed
Gwadar | March 31, 2024 11:27:15 PM IST
Attacks on army establishments in Pakistan's Gwadar port have yet again intensified. A recent attack on an army establishment in Gwadar resulted in the deaths of two defence personnel. ... read..


Dubai Culture extends deadline for 'Burj Rashid' exhibition open call
Middle East | March 31, 2024 11:27:08 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 31 (ANI/WAM): Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has extended the deadline for submissions to the Burj Rashid exhibition, held in collaboration with the Dubai World Trade Centre to celebrate the iconic tower, which remains ... read..


Expo Sharjah reveals plans for future expansion to attract new exhibitors
Middle East | March 31, 2024 11:27:06 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 31 (ANI/WAM): Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) has unveiled its future projects and forthcoming initiatives to develop and enhance the exhibitions sector and bolster its role in driving the growth of Sharjah's economy. ... read..


G-20 was an example of political, economic rebalancing: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi | March 31, 2024 11:27:04 PM IST
Underscoring the festive ambience and celebration of India's G20 presidency across the length and breadth of the country, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday described the event as "an example of political and economic rebalancing". ... read..


"Eric, I want you to bring down visa wait times in India": Envoy recalls US President Biden's order
New Delhi | March 31, 2024 9:27:53 PM IST
Shedding light on visa appointments and the waiting time concerning them, the US envoy to India, Eric Garcetti, said that President Joe Biden told him to bring down the visa times in India, adding that it was the first instance that an ambassador was told ... read..


From childhood to diplomacy :Envoy Eric Garcetti sheds light on personal journey, commitment to India-US ties
New Delhi | March 31, 2024 8:26:40 PM IST
In the sprawling tapestry of international diplomacy, personal narratives often intertwine with geopolitical realities, shaping the course of nations' relationships. ... read..


India-US Tiger Triumph exercise culminates on USS Somerset
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | March 31, 2024 8:26:35 PM IST
The Closing Ceremony of the Bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Amphibious Exercise between India and the United States, Tiger Triumph 2024, was held onboard the USS Somerset on Saturday, following the earlier event he ... read..


"Sometimes we can agree to disagree on things...": Ambassador Garcetti on US' 'concerns' over CAA
New Delhi | March 31, 2024 7:27:40 PM IST
Stating that religious freedom is an important part of any democracy, the US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, said that sometimes New Delhi and Washington can "agree to disagree" on certain things and it should not be read negatively. ... read..


US, India looking for solutions together amid changing nature of warfare: Garcetti
New Delhi | March 31, 2024 7:27:27 PM IST
Praising the defence partnership between the two nations, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has said that both the US and India are looking for solutions together amid the ongoing shift in nature of warfare. ... read..


From childhood to diplomacy :Envoy Eric Garcett sheds light on personal journey, commitment to India-US ties
New Delhi | March 31, 2024 7:27:25 PM IST
In the sprawling tapestry of international diplomacy, personal narratives often intertwine with geopolitical realities, shaping the course of nations' relationships. ... read..


Pak: Karachi admin imposes ban on use of drone cameras in South district after attack on Chinese nationals
Karachi | March 31, 2024 6:27:14 PM IST
Days after five Chinese nationals were allegedly attacked and killed in Pakistan, the Karachi commissioner has imposed a two-month ban on the use of drone cameras in the port city's south district, citing "threats to vital installations, and Chinese consu ... read..


"That's just an unacceptable red line...": US Ambassador Garcetti on Pannun case
New Delhi | March 31, 2024 6:27:08 PM IST
Acknowledging that India and the United States are working together in the investigation of the alleged foiled assassination plot against Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti said that a 'red line' should not ... read..


"We love our Indian students...": Ambassador Garcetti on concerns over Indian students' safety in US
New Delhi | March 31, 2024 6:27:05 PM IST
Addressing concerns regarding the safety of Indian students studying in the United States, US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti urged students to remain vigilant and take appropriate safety precautions. ... read..


"Biden meant it when he said India-US partnership most consequential in world": Eric Garcetti
New Delhi | March 31, 2024 6:27:03 PM IST
Emphasising US President Joe Biden's assertion regarding the significance of India-US partnership, US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti said that the relationship between the two countries is consequential not only for New Delhi and Washington but for th ... read..


Nepal: Christians hold mass prayer, rally observing Easter Sunday
Kathmandu | March 31, 2024 4:26:55 PM IST
Thousands of Nepali Christians convened rally and held mass prayer on Sunday, observing the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the occasion of Easter. ... read..


Pakistan: Internal rifts in PTI as Imran Khan remains behind bars
Islamabad | March 31, 2024 4:26:53 PM IST
As the party's founder and supremo Imran Khan continues to be incarcerated, the internal divisions within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have become a matter of embarrassment for the party, Dawn reported. ... read..


Taiwan tracks six Chinese naval ships, four military aircraft; deploys forces in response
Taipei | March 31, 2024 3:25:59 PM IST
Taiwan tracked six Chinese naval vessels and four military aircraft around the nation amid escalating cross-strait tensions on Sunday, Taiwan News reported. ... read..


UAE: Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Al Hefaiyah Lake in Kalba
Middle East | March 31, 2024 3:25:56 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], March 31 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated Al Hefaiyah Lake in Kalba on Saturday. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Shar ... read..


Mohammed bin Rashid attends 28th edition of Dubai World Cup
Middle East | March 31, 2024 3:25:50 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 31 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, attended the 28th Dubai World Cup held today at the Meydan Racecourse. ... read..


"Attempt to cover up...": Israel condemns report over allegations on UNRWA's involvement with Hamas
Tel Aviv | March 31, 2024 3:25:48 PM IST
The Israeli Foreign Ministry has condemned the interim report on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and called it an attempt to "cover-up" the failures of the UN body. ... read..


Israeli forces kill Hamas terrorists in close-quarters combat inside hospital compound
Middle East | March 31, 2024 3:25:47 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 31 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers killed Hamas terrorists holed up in Gaza's Shifa Hospital compound as operations to root out gunmen and operatives continued, the Israel Defense Forces said. The IDF noted that many were killed in cl ... read..


Pakistan: "Ishaq Dar to return as finance minister," claims former Governor
Karachi | March 31, 2024 12:27:07 PM IST
Ishaq Dar, who is currently serving as Pakistan's Foreign Minister, is likely to get the finance ministry -- which he held during the last PDM government -- again, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Muhammad Zubair said, ARY News reported. ... read..


Vienna: Afghan diaspora protests against Pakistan's aerial aggression, extrajudicial killings
Vienna | March 31, 2024 11:26:55 AM IST
In a fervent display of solidarity and condemnation, members of the Afghan Cultural Association (AKIS) and the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) wing in Austria protested against Islamabad's recent aerial aggression in Afghanistan and the alarming surge in " ... read..


Israel: Police arrest 16 protestors calling for Netanyahu's resignation, hostage release
Tel Aviv | March 31, 2024 10:26:41 AM IST
The Israeli police arrested 16 people in Tel Aviv who were holding large protests demanding the release of hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza and the removal of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, CNN reported. ... read..


Empowering Youth: A fundamental pillar of Muslim Council of Elders' work
Middle East | March 31, 2024 8:26:21 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 31 (ANI/WAM): The Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by the Grand Muslim Council of Elders, . This commitment stems from the Council's belief in the crucial role of youth in fostering peace and promoting coexistence, viewing them as ... read..


Trump sparks outrage with video depicting Biden tied up in pickup truck
Washington, DC | March 31, 2024 8:26:17 AM IST
Former President Donald Trump sparked controversy on Friday by sharing a video featuring an unsettling image showing President Joe Biden tied up in the back of a pickup truck, CNN reported. ... read..


DP World Foundation contributes AED10 million to Mothers' Endowment campaign
Middle East | March 31, 2024 7:26:20 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 31 (ANI/WAM): DP World's charity and humanitarian arm, the DP World Foundation, has joined a growing list of contributors to the Mothers' Endowment campaign, launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minis ... read..


National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, ne'ma reducing food waste and redistributing meals during Ramadan
Middle East | March 31, 2024 7:26:18 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 31 (ANI/WAM): The National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, ne'ma reducing food waste and redistributing meals during Ramadanhas launched the Food Rescue Programme, as part of its Count Your ne'ma campaign, running throughout Ramadan ... read..


Former Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu underlines development agenda for Amritsar ahead of LS polls
Amritsar (Punjab) | March 31, 2024 5:26:41 AM IST
Taranjit Singh Sandhu, the former Ambassador of India to the United States, who recently announced joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), expressed a clear focus on driving Amritsar's development agenda. ... read..


Kremlin reveals Putin's inner turmoil post-Moscow terror attack
Moscow | March 31, 2024 5:26:39 AM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin puts up a tough exterior, but he's deeply disturbed by recent events in the nation, including the deadly terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov disclosed to VGTRK, TASS reported. ... read..


US approves additional bombs, warplanes sales to Israel
Washington, DC | March 31, 2024 5:26:37 AM IST
Amid escalating tensions and concerns over potential military actions in southern Gaza, the Biden administration has quietly sanctioned the transfer of billions of dollars of bombs and fighter jets to Israel, The Washington Post reported. ... read..


UN raises alarm over escalating malnutrition among women, children in Afghanistan
Kabul | March 31, 2024 5:26:35 AM IST
Highlighting a grim reality, the World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan sounds the alarm on a surge in malnutrition cases, particularly among women and children, Khaama Press reported. ... read..


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