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Pakistan PM orders ban on red carpets at official events

Islamabad | March 31, 2024 4:26:33 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to impose a ban on the use of red carpets at official events, ARY News reported. ... read..

Former Ambassador Sandhu Taranjit Singh Sandhu underlines development agenda for Amritsar ahead of LS polls

Amritsar (Punjab) | March 31, 2024 4:26:25 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..

Karachi bans kite sales and flying after string of injuries

Karachi | March 31, 2024 3:27:10 AM IST

Sale and flying of kites have been prohibited in Karachi as the commissioner imposed a ban, citing numerous serious injuries caused by loose kite strings, as reported by ARY News. ... read..

Somalia's parliament gives nod to historic constitutional amendments

Mogadishu | March 31, 2024 3:27:04 AM IST

Somalia's constitution underwent historical changes following a parliamentary vote on Saturday. Among the notable adjustments is the empowerment of the country's president with the authority to appoint and dismiss a prime minister, Voice of Africa reporte ... read..

Hostage drama unfolds in Dutch town, suspect arrested

Ede | March 31, 2024 3:27:00 AM IST

A single individual has been apprehended following a hostage ordeal at a bar in the central Dutch town of Ede, CNN reported, citing local authorities. ... read..

Moscow Crocus City Hall attack: Death toll mounts to 134, 551 injured

Moscow | March 31, 2024 3:26:56 AM IST

The investigators have successfully identified 134 individuals who tragically lost their lives in the heinous attack on Crocus City Hall, as confirmed by the press office of the Investigative Committee to TASS. ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf rejects commission on IHC judges' letter, calls for judicial probe

Islamabad | March 31, 2024 2:26:36 AM IST

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has voiced its opposition to the commission established to investigate the Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges' letter, calling instead for a commission akin to those that investigated previous scandals such as the Memogat ... read..

Election Commission of Pakistan allots election symbols for by-elections on April 21

Islamabad | March 30, 2024 11:58:31 PM IST

The Election Commission of Pakistan is allotting electoral symbols to candidates contesting by-elections for 23 national and provincial assembly seats, ARY News reported on Saturday. ... read..

UAE Pavilion at Expo 2023 Doha scoops gold for 'Best Self-built Pavilion

Asia | March 30, 2024 11:58:27 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 30 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2023 Doha won gold for "Best Self-Built Pavilion", culminating its participation in the six-month Expo 2023 Doha programme. ... read..

Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority: Tireless efforts to reduce food loss and waste

Asia | March 30, 2024 11:58:22 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 30 (ANI/WAM): The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has affirmed its commitment to reducing food loss and waste (FLW) across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Asad Qaiser suggests Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM to snap ties with federal govt

Islamabad | March 30, 2024 11:58:12 PM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) central leader Asad Qaiser has suggested Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur to end all ties with the federal government as the Centre will not accept any of his demands, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed receives EmiratesSkills team after 13-medal win at WorldSkills Asia Abu Dhabi 2023

Asia | March 30, 2024 11:57:48 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 30 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has received the EmiratesSkills team following their 13-medal win at WorldSkills Asia Abu Dhabi 2023 ... read..

UAE welcomes additional provisional measures issued by International Court of Justice to allow increased humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip

Middle East | March 30, 2024 11:57:43 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 30 (ANI/TPS): The UAE has welcomed the additional provisional measures issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in the case of genocide presented by the Republic of South Africa, demanding Israel to allow increased humani ... read..

Germany: Police deploy more officers for Bayern Munich-Borussia Dortmund match after receiving tip-off about terror threat

Berlin | March 30, 2024 11:57:39 PM IST

Police in Germany's Munich have deployed more officers to secure the Allianz Arena during a Bundesliga match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, Germany-based DW reported. The security has been enhanced after police received a tip-off ... read..

Taiwan detects eight Chinese military aircraft, five naval vessels around nation

Taipei | March 30, 2024 10:57:32 PM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) said it detected eight Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels operating around the nation between 6 am (local time) on Friday to 6 am (local time) on Saturday, Taiwan News reported. ... read..

Taiwan military condemns Chinese drones filming activities near Kinmen

Taipei | March 30, 2024 9:57:42 PM IST

The Taiwan military has expressed condemnation towards Chinese netizens for using drones to film activities on the outlying island of Erdan near Kinmen, Taiwan News reported on Saturday. ... read..

Pakistanis raise 'India Zindabad' slogan after being rescued by Indian Navy from Somali pirates

Asia | March 30, 2024 9:57:30 PM IST

As many as 23 Pakistani nationals rescued by the Indian Navy from Somali pirates after a daring operation in the Arabian Sea on March 29 thanked India and raised slogans of 'India Zindabad'. ... read..

Pakistan: 51 convicts sentenced to five-year prison terms in connection with May 9 protests

Gujranwala | March 30, 2024 9:57:15 PM IST

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Gujranwala has sentenced 51 convicts to five-year prison terms in connection with the attack on Gujranwala cantonment after the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on May 9 last year, Dawn reported. ... read..

Activist highlights human rights violations in PoK

Geneva | March 30, 2024 8:57:09 PM IST

United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) central spokesperson, Sardar Nasir Aziz Khan, highlighted human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. He urged the United Nations to intervene and ask Pakistan to fulfill its in ... read..

Rescued 250 Indians, 75 of which in last three months: MEA on Indians lured by fake job scheme in Cambodia

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 8:57:03 PM IST

The Indian Embassy in Cambodia has been promptly responding to complaints from Indian nationals who were "lured" with employment opportunities in Cambodia but were forced to undertake illegal cyber work, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said on ... read..

Pakistan: Former PM Imran Khan, Adiala jail super reach agreement on SOPs for prison visits

Rawalpindi | March 30, 2024 8:56:59 PM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former PM, Imran Khan, came to an agreement with the superintendent of Karachi's Adialia jail on standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the former's meetings with his relatives and lawyers, ARY News reported on ... read..

Pope Francis to participate in Easter vigil, says Vatican after last minute pullout from Good Friday procession in Rome

Vatican | March 30, 2024 7:57:54 PM IST

Pope Francis will attend the Easter Vigil at St Peter's Basilica on Saturday evening, the Vatican announced. ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf calls for resignation of SC, Islamabad High Court judges

Islamabad | March 30, 2024 7:57:36 PM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has called for the resignation of chief justices of the Supreme Court and Islamabad High Court (IHC) for "inaction" on intelligence agencies' interference in judicial affairs, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..

Russia is committed to fight menace of terrorism together with India: Envoy Denis Alipov

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 7:57:34 PM IST

Following the recent Moscow Hall attack, Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, said on Saturday that Russia is committed to decisively fight the menace of terrorism together with India. ... read..

Only seven women among 126 superior court judges in Pakistan: Report

Islamabad | March 30, 2024 6:57:19 PM IST

There are only seven women among 126 superior court judges in Pakistan, a report has found, according to Pakistani daily Dawn. ... read..

PoK: HRCP expresses concern over extensive power outages, internet disruptions in Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit-Baltistan | March 30, 2024 5:56:16 PM IST

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed concern over extensive power outages and internet disruptions in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, Dawn reported. It has also called for the recovery of a 13-year-old girl who was reportedly a ... read..

DEWA awards winners of 2nd cycle of Cleantech Hackathon

Middle East | March 30, 2024 4:57:38 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], March 30 (ANI/WAM): Over 160 candidates from 25 nationalities and 20 universities worldwide participated in the 2nd cycle of the Cleantech Hackathon launched by the Innovation Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). ... read..

GAIAE organises event on Zayed Humanitarian Day

Middle East | March 30, 2024 4:57:36 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 30 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, on Friday attended an event marking the Zayed Humanitarian Day. ... read..

Winners of 2nd Abu Dhabi Government Games Championship crowned

Middle East | March 30, 2024 4:57:27 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 30 (ANI/WAM): The winners of the 2nd Abu Dhabi Government Games Championship were honoured at a special award-giving ceremony held at the Abu Dhabi Sports Hub. ... read..

Activist Sajjad Raja raises abduction case of minor Gilgit girl in UNHRC

Geneva | March 30, 2024 4:57:20 PM IST

At the 55th session of the Human Rights Council, professor Sajjad Raja, the chairman of the National Equality Party for Jammu and Kashmir Gilgit Baltistan and Ladakh (NEP-JKGBL) raised the issue of the abduction of minor girl Falak Noor, who was allegedly ... read..

PoK: Chaos erupts in Mirpur after pro-palestine people storms KFC outlet

Mirpur | March 30, 2024 2:57:09 PM IST

A group of pro-Palestinian people stormed the outlet of American fast food restaurant chain, KFC overnight in Mirpur city of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) allegedly referring to it as an Israeli outlet. The mob, which reportedly claimed that there were ... read..

Brazil: G20 Employment Working Group highlights commitments made under Indian Presidency

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 2:56:57 PM IST

The second day of the G20 Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting held under the Brazilian presidency in the city of Brasilia began with a special session dedicated to the follow-up of implementation of commitments made during India's G20 presidency to dev ... read..

PM Modi's initiative, International Year of Millets comes to a close

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 2:56:37 PM IST

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) organised the closing ceremony of the International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023 on Friday to take stock of the accomplishments of, and lessons learned from, IYM 2023 and identify priorities for future investments ... read..

3 million children in Afghanistan will suffer malnutrition this year, warns World Food Programme

Kabul | March 30, 2024 1:57:34 PM IST

The World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan has warned that this year, up to three million children could suffer from malnutrition under the Taliban regime, Khaama Press news agency reported. ... read..

"I am going to lecture you": Guyanese President's charge on "hypocrisy" on carbon emissions goes viral

Georgetown | March 30, 2024 12:57:22 PM IST

Guyanese President Irfan Ali's all-out attack on "Western hypocrisy" on Carbon emissions has gone viral. President Irfaan Ali was speaking in an interview to BBC journalist Stephen Sackur, who had questioned the President on Guyana's carbon emission rates ... read..

Pakistan: More misery for masses as petrol price likely to rise by PKR 10 per litre

Islamabad | March 30, 2024 12:57:09 PM IST

People in Pakistan could face a fresh burden of inflated petrol rates in the upcoming fortnightly review of petroleum prices, Geo News reported on Saturday. ... read..

US: Joe Biden says world leaders at G20 keep telling him, 'You can't let Trump win'

New York | March 30, 2024 12:57:06 PM IST

US President Joe Biden has claimed that at multiple meetings, wherever he goes to attend them, including the G20 meeting in India, the world leaders express support for him and implore that you can't let the former US President Donald Trump win in the upc ... read..

"What India is accomplishing in space is astonishing": European space Agency Director praises ISRO

Paris | March 30, 2024 10:56:40 AM IST

Director General of European Space Agency (ESA), Josef Aschbacher, heaped praise on the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for its recent successful launches and said that India's accomplishments in space and especially in lunar exploration is 'ast ... read..

Nine detained in Tajikistan in relation to Moscow concert hall attack

Dushanbe | March 30, 2024 10:56:36 AM IST

Nine people have been detained by Tajikistan's state security service over their suspected contact with perpetrators of last week's attack by gunmen on a suburban Moscow concert hall, Al Jazeera reported, citing Russian state media, on Friday. ... read..

Maldivian President Muizzu alleges his predecessor operated on 'foreign ambassador' orders

Male | March 30, 2024 9:57:17 AM IST

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has alleged his predecessor and the opposition leader, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, of operating on orders from the foreign ambassador, Maldives-based Maldives News Network reported. ... read..

Saudi Arabia to chair UN forum on women's rights and gender equality

New York | March 30, 2024 9:57:15 AM IST

The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) unanimously appointed Saudi Arabia to chair its 69th session in 2025, CNN reported, citing the Saudi Arabia Mission to the UN. ... read..

China joins probe into terrorist attack that killed its nationals in Pakistan

Islamabad | March 30, 2024 9:57:04 AM IST

In the wake of the suicide bomb attack that claimed the lives of five Chinese nationals, Chinese investigators arrived in Pakistan to probe the incident, The News International reported, citing Pakistan's interior ministry. ... read..

Belgian FM tours places destroyed by Hamas

Middle East | March 30, 2024 8:56:47 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 30 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz held a meeting with the visiting Foreign Minister of Belgium Hadja Lahbib, who was born in Algeria. ... read..

Israel switches to daylight savings time

Middle East | March 30, 2024 8:56:46 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 30 (ANI/TPS): Daylight Saving Time 2024 will begin in Israel on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 2 AM at which time clocks will be moved forward by one hour to 3 AM. ... read..

Senegal's Constitutional Council confirms Bassirou Diomaye Faye as President

Dakar | March 30, 2024 7:56:45 AM IST

Senegal's highest judicial authority, the Constitutional Council, has officially affirmed the triumph of opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye in the presidential election, solidifying his path to becoming the nation's fifth president, Al Jazeera report ... read..

Biden jokes about Boeing mishaps, 'I don't sit by the door' on Air Force One

New York | March 30, 2024 7:56:42 AM IST

President Joe Biden joked about being away from the plane doors manufactured by Boeing, a company recently plagued by mid-flight mishaps, the New York Post reported. ... read..

Sheikh Zayed left mark on global humanitarian work: Muslim Council of Elders

Middle East | March 30, 2024 7:56:40 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 30 (ANI/WAM): The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, affirms that the wise vision and humanitarian principles of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, embodied the m ... read..

Concern sparks over as Afghanistan emerges as hub of narcotics production

Kabul | March 30, 2024 6:56:54 AM IST

Taliban-controlled Afghanistan's Ministry of Interior has disclosed a concerning trend: the shift of narcotics production and processing from neighbouring and regional countries to Afghanistan, TOLO News reported. ... read..

Niagara Region takes proactive measures ahead of total solar eclipse

Ontario | March 30, 2024 6:56:52 AM IST

Anticipating a surge of visitors for the upcoming total solar eclipse, the Niagara Region has declared a state of emergency "out of an abundance of caution." ... read..

Afghanistan: Universities remain closed to girls after over 450 days

Kabul | March 30, 2024 6:56:48 AM IST

Despite over 450 days passing, universities in Afghanistan remain closed to girls, with no signs of reopening on the horizon, TOLO News reported. ... read..

Radio Free Asia quits Hong Kong, citing press freedom concerns

Washington, DC | March 30, 2024 6:56:45 AM IST

After nearly thirty years of operation in Hong Kong, Radio Free Asia (RFA), a sister outlet to VOA (Voice of America), has shuttered its bureau in the city and withdrawn its full-time staff, citing concerns over dwindling press freedom, the outlet announc ... read..

Three arrested for threatening Argentine footballer Angel Di Maria

Rosario | March 30, 2024 5:57:08 AM IST

Three individuals were arrested in Argentina on Wednesday for issuing threats against Argentine footballer Angel Di Maria and his family, as confirmed by Minister of Security Patricia Bullrich, CNN reported. ... read..

US imposes new visa restrictions on Hong Kong officials over rights suppression

Washington, DC | March 30, 2024 4:56:49 AM IST

The United States announced on Friday its intention to introduce fresh visa restrictions on numerous officials from Hong Kong in response to the ongoing suppression of rights and freedoms in the territory controlled by China. ... read..

Indian Navy rescues 23 Pakistanis from Somali pirates in Arabian Sea operation

New Delhi | March 30, 2024 4:56:45 AM IST

At least 23 Pakistani nationals were rescued from the clutches of Somali pirates during a daring 12-hour-long operation in the Arabian Sea, said the Indian Navy. ... read..

Russia vetoes UN resolution on North Korea sanctions amid Ukraine war

New York | March 30, 2024 2:56:00 AM IST

Russia exercised its veto power at the United Nations on Thursday, blocking a resolution aimed at renewing an independent panel of experts tasked with investigating North Korea's violations of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions, CNN reported ... read..

Pak Foreign Minister replaces Finance Minister in CCI for first time ever

Islamabad | March 30, 2024 1:56:06 AM IST

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the reconstitution of the Council of Common Interests (CCI), replacing the finance minister with the foreign minister, Geo News reported. ... read..

Over 280 schools in Herat damaged by recent earthquakes: Report

Herat | March 30, 2024 1:56:02 AM IST

Recent seismic activity in Herat has left a devastating mark on the province's education infrastructure, with over 280 schools reported damaged by the earthquakes that struck in recent months, TOLO News reported. ... read..

"Journalism is not a crime": US issues strong rebuke as Evan Gershkovich marks one year in Russian detention

Moscow | March 29, 2024 11:58:02 PM IST

Strong condemnation was issued from the United States on Friday, as American journalist Evan Gershkovich completed one year in Russian detention on alleged espionage charges, while Washington continues with its efforts to secure his release. ... read..

UAE: Dubai Municipality receives International Safety Award from British Safety Council

Middle East | March 29, 2024 11:57:42 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], March 29 (ANI/WAM): Dubai Municipality received the International Safety Award from the British Safety Council. The award is granted to institutions that adhere to the highest standards of occupational health and safety, ensuring a sustainabl ... read..

Israel cracks down on e-cigarette tax evasion

Middle East | March 29, 2024 11:57:29 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 29 (ANI/TPS): The Tax Authority conducted an extensive nationwide operation to enforce the taxation of electronic cigarettes and found evidence of tax evasion of tens of millions of Shekels. ... read..

UAE Food Bank and Taya Art Production launch 'Cook of Thousand Meals' initiative

Middle East | March 29, 2024 11:57:36 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], March 29 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Food Bank, an initiative under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation, in partnership with Taya Art Production, launched the 'Cook of Thousand Meals' initiative, under which 20 thousand me ... read..

India, Ukraine discuss achieving 'peaceful settlement' to Moscow-Kyiv conflict during FM Kuleba's India visit: MEA

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 11:57:15 PM IST

India and Ukraine discussed regional and global matters including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and efforts to achieve a 'peaceful settlement', during the visit of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro to New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs said ... read..

PoK: Protesting health workers continue to face administrative neglect

Muzaffarabad | March 29, 2024 11:57:10 PM IST

The employees of the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) program, an integrated health program, held a protest raising their issues of salary hike and firing without notice at the capital city of Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK). ... read..

UAE, Kenya sign investment memorandum to advance digital infrastructure, AI initiatives

Middle East | March 29, 2024 11:57:06 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 29 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Ministry of Investment and the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy of the Republic of Kenya have signed an Investment Memorandum establishing a framework for investment cooperation i ... read..

Pakistan: Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari elected unopposed as Member of National Assembly

Islamabad | March 29, 2024 11:56:53 PM IST

Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari was elected unopposed as a member of Pakistan's National Assembly from NA-207 Shaheed Benazirabad on Friday, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..

China: Amid property sector woes, Country Garden delays earnings

Beijing | March 29, 2024 10:57:24 PM IST

Amid intensifying concerns over China's property sector, troubled housing giant Country Garden has announced that it would delay the publication of its annual results, CNN reported. ... read..

Nepal: Doctors protest outside Israeli Embassy, express solidarity with besieged healthcare workers in Gaza

Kathmandu | March 29, 2024 10:57:11 PM IST

Nearly a dozen doctors on Friday held demonstration in front of the Israeli Embassy expressing solidarity with besieged healthcare workers Gaza. ... read..

Netanyahu authorises Israeli negotiating delegation to travel to Qatar and Egypt for hostage talks

Tel Aviv | March 29, 2024 10:57:10 PM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorised an Israeli negotiating delegation to travel to Qatar and Egypt in the coming days to hold talks on the release of hostages still held in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister's Office said in a statement, CN ... read..

Israeli military sets new rules for times of emergency

Middle East | March 29, 2024 10:56:51 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 29 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces' (IDF) Home Front Command established new security and safety instructions that the people of Israel are asked to follow due to the ongoing security situation. The new rules went into effect ... read..

UAE Foreign Minister meets with Italian Foreign Minister

Europe | March 29, 2024 10:56:47 PM IST

Rome [Italy], March 29 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with Antonio Tajani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Italian Republic, as part of his Working visit to Rome. ... read..

Taiwan detects five Chinese naval vessels, four military aircraft around nation

Taipei | March 29, 2024 9:57:48 PM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence has tracked five Chinese naval vessels and four military aircraft operating around the nation until 6 am (local time) on Friday. ... read..

Udaipur hosts global geopolitical dialogue on India's role in shaping world order

Udaipur (Rajasthan) | March 29, 2024 9:57:18 PM IST

Udaipur city recently served as the backdrop for the third edition of the Maharana Pratap Annual Geopolitics Dialogue (MPAGD) 2024, organized by the Usanas Foundation. ... read..

Indian Navy responds to piracy attack on Iranian fishing vessel, operation underway

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 9:57:20 PM IST

The Indian Navy has responded to a potential piracy attack on an Iranian fishing vessel in the Arabian Sea, and diverted two naval ships to intercept the hijacked vessel on Friday. ... read..

China concerned over US-Japan security alliance upgrade

Washington DC | March 29, 2024 8:56:45 PM IST

China has been raising objections to the US-Japan plans to upgrade their security alliance, saying it does not want to be a 'target' of the defence plans, Voice of America (VOA) reported. ... read..

Held comprehensive talks with Jaishankar, specific attention to Peace Formula: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 8:56:29 PM IST

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that he held "comprehensive talks" with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on bilateral ties and global security. The two leaders also paid special attention to the Peace Formula and the next steps to be a ... read..

PoK: Students in Gilgit Baltistan block roads protesting against unavailability of power at university

Gilgit Baltistan | March 29, 2024 8:56:23 PM IST

The students of Government Boys Degree College in Skardu staged massive protests by blocking roads while demanding uninterrupted power supply in the area. ... read..

Geneva: Baloch activists at UNHRC highlight "crimes against humanity" committed by Pakistan

Geneva | March 29, 2024 7:58:11 PM IST

Senior Baloch Human Rights Council (BHRC), leaders, human rights activists, and press personnel highlighted the severe deterioration of human rights situation in Balochistan and the atrocities inflicted by the Pakistani administration upon the Baloch comm ... read..

Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt to challenge Peshawar court's decision in SC

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | March 29, 2024 7:58:01 PM IST

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to approach Pakistan's Supreme Court to challenge the Peshawar High Court's (PHC) ruling regarding the oath of KP Assembly lawmakers elected on reserved seats, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. ... read..

"Looking forward to restoring ties with India...": Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 6:58:30 PM IST

Calling India and Ukraine "traditional friends', Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that Kyiv is looking forward to restoring relations with New Delhi that existed before the conflict, adding that there is much more both the nations can do in ... read..

Russian security services knew of ISIS attack threat: Report

Moscow | March 29, 2024 6:58:16 PM IST

The Russian security services were aware of the threat of ISIS attack on concert hall near Moscow, CNN reported, citing Russian intelligence documents obtained by a UK-based investigative organisation. ... read..

"I look forward to hearing your perspective on your regional situation": Jaishankar to Ukrainian FM Kuleba

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 5:58:18 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba, on Friday, and discussed the bilateral relationship between the two countries. ... read..

Chinese companies suspend work on dam projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over 'security concerns'

Peshawar | March 29, 2024 5:57:43 PM IST

Days after the suicide attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan , in which five Chinese engineers were killecd, Chinese companies have temporarily suspended civil work at the sites of the Dasu and Diamer-Bhasha Dams due to security concerns, Geo Ne ... read..

Activist raises issue of racial discrimination prevailing in PoK

Geneva | March 29, 2024 4:57:07 PM IST

A political activist has raised the issue of racial discrimination prevailing in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit Baltistan at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. ... read..

PM Modi wears ethnic jacket made from recycled material during interaction with Bill Gates, says "reuse inherent in our nature"

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 3:58:19 PM IST

India is moving ahead at a rapid pace in scaling up its renewable energy capacity in areas such as wind and solar energy and wants to move fast in nuclear energy and green hydrogen, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said. ... read..

Japan expands foreign worker visa programme to address driver shortage

Asia | March 29, 2024 2:59:18 PM IST

Tokyo [Japan], March 29 (ANI/WAM): The Japanese government on Friday added four new industries to its foreign skilled worker visa programme as it moves to address the nation's driver shortage by allowing more people access to stays of up to five years, ac ... read..

Japan announces to resume UNRWA funding following Sweden, Finland and Canada

Tokyo | March 29, 2024 2:59:16 PM IST

Japan is looking to resume funding to the United Nations aid agency for Palestinian refugees, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), after suspending assistance over Israeli claims that some of its staf ... read..

Trends Research and Advisory commemorates Zayed Humanitarian Day

Middle East | March 29, 2024 2:59:14 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 29 (ANI/WAM): Trends Research and Advisory has reiterated the significance of commemorating Zayed Humanitarian Day, observed annually on the 19th of Ramadan, as a pivotal opportunity to champion the principles of love, tolerance, an ... read..

Netanyahu tells hostages' families 'Your boys are our heroes'

Middle East | March 29, 2024 2:59:12 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 29 (ANI/TPS): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday met with families of the Israeli soldiers who are being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza and told them at the start of the meeting, "I know that every passing day is hell fo ... read..

"Hoping everyone's rights are protected" says UN statement on Kejriwal arrest

Europe | March 29, 2024 1:57:57 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI); A Day after India lodged a strong protest with the senior official from the US Embassy with regard to the comments made by the US State Department regarding the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal, the United Nations has now waded ... read..

EAM Jaishankar meets Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba in Delhi

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 1:57:41 PM IST

External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Friday met with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba, who is on an official visit to India and said that he is looking forward to discussions with the leader. ... read..

'Exercise Tiger Triumph': India, US Navy warships undertake operations in Kakinada

Andhra Pradesh | March 29, 2024 1:57:37 PM IST

The Indian Navy and US Navy amphibious warships on Friday undertook operations in the Kakinada region of Andhra Pradesh as part of the ongoing India-US joint exercise 'Tiger Triumph 2024'. ... read..

Imran Khan's lawyers 'backs' cross-examination of key witnesses in cypher case

Islamabad | March 29, 2024 12:57:37 PM IST

In an apparent bid to avoid a retrial in the cypher case, the counsel for Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan and foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi endorsed the cross-examination of key witnesses by state-appointed counsel, Dawn reported. ... read..

AI used during New Delhi G20 Summit, digital facilities reaching India's villages: PM Modi tells Bill Gates

New Delhi | March 29, 2024 12:57:26 PM IST

Noting that he decided not to let digital divide hamper the progress of the country and digital facilities are being extended to villages, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that he used Artificial Intelligence (AI) during the G20 Summit hosted by Indi ... read..

Columbia expels Argentina's diplomats after President Milei calls counterpart Petro 'terrorist murderer'

Bogota | March 29, 2024 10:58:05 AM IST

The Columbian government has ordered the expulsion of all Argentine diplomats from the country's embassy in Bogota following Argentina's President Javier Mile calling his Columbian counterpart a "terrorist murderer," CNN reported. ... read..

45 people die after bus carrying Easter worshippers falls off cliff in South Africa

Limpopo | March 29, 2024 9:57:18 AM IST

At least 45 people were killed and one seriously injured after a bus headed to an Easter conference plunged off a cliff in South Africa's Limpopo province on Thursday, CNN reported. ... read..

Executive meddling in judicial affairs won't be tolerated, Pak Chief Justice tells PM Shehbaz

Islamabad | March 29, 2024 9:57:16 AM IST

Following the allegations posed by high court judges claiming interference by intelligence agencies in judicial processes, the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Qazi Faez Isa, reaffirmed the sanctity of the judiciary, declaring that under no circumstances ... read..

Biden administration approves USD 60mn in aid after Baltimore bridge disaster

Washington, DC | March 29, 2024 9:57:03 AM IST

United States President Joe Biden's administration has approved USD 60 million in emergency funds to support cleanup and reconstruction efforts in the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster in Maryland's Baltimore, Al Jazeera reported on Friday. ... read..

'This will not take hours, weeks...We have a very long road ahead of us': Maryland governor on rebuilding of Key Bridge

Maryland | March 29, 2024 7:57:57 AM IST

Three days after the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland collapsed, Governor Wes Moore emphasised that the rebuilding of the bridge would not take days or weeks, adding that "we have a very long road ahead of us." ... read..

ADAFSA Collaborating Centre for Camel Diseases launches first proficiency test for PPR analysis in camels

Middle East | March 29, 2024 7:57:55 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 29 (ANI/WAM): The ADAFSA Collaborating Centre for Camel Diseases has achieved a significant global milestone by successfully conducting the first proficiency test for peste des petits ruminants (PPR) serology in camels. ... read..

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