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In UNHRC address, EAM Jaishankar highlights India's commitment to global unity, mutual respect

Geneva | February 25, 2025 8:12:49 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in his address to the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva reiterated the country's commitment to protecting and promoting human rights. ... read..

Tibetan community protests at UNHRC Session in Geneva, condemns China's human rights violations

Geneva | February 25, 2025 6:42:47 PM IST

The Tibetan Community of Switzerland and Liechtenstein (TCSL) organised a protest in front of the United Nations headquarters in Geneva on the opening day of the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on February 24 (local time). ... read..

Fake AI video of Donald Trump kissing Elon Musk's feet plays out at US Govt building

Washington DC | February 25, 2025 6:13:01 PM IST

A deep fake video made using artificial intelligence (AI) graphically showing US President Trump rubbing and kissing Elon Musk's feet played on television screens in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) building, in an apparent mocking of ... read..

Uyghur-American politician slams Pakistan's Gwadar Airport as China's strategic tool

Washington DC | February 25, 2025 5:43:15 PM IST

A minister of the East Turkistan Government in exile has slammed Pakistan's New Gwadar International Airport, which was funded by China, raising significant concerns about its true purpose. ... read..

Pakistan: Court indicts National Assembly Opposition leader Omar Ayub Khan in Mainwali judicial complex attack case

Islamabad | February 25, 2025 5:13:40 PM IST

Pakistan's National Assembly's Opposition leader and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) leader, Omar Ayub Khan, and others has been indicted by Pakistan's anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Sargodha, in a case related to an attack on Mainwali judicial complex. ... read..

Bangladesh adviser Nahid Islam resigns from cabinet to join politics

Dhaka | February 25, 2025 5:13:04 PM IST

Nahid Islam, the information adviser to the interim government of Bangladesh, resigned on Tuesday from the cabinet led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, to join politics. ... read..

JSMM Chairman appeals to United Nations for Sindhudesh's Independence

Sann | February 25, 2025 4:43:17 PM IST

In an appeal, Shafi Burfat, the Chairman of Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz, presented a compelling case for the independence of Sindhudesh to the United Nations and the international community. In the published statement, Burfat began by highlighting the ongo ... read..

China calls Trump's order for restrictions on Chinese semiconductor industries: 'Politicization and Weaponization'

Beijing | February 25, 2025 4:43:02 PM IST

Responding to US President Donald Trump signing a memorandum directing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US to curb Chinese investments in strategic sectors, Lin Jian, a spokesperson from China's Foreign Ministry, said on Tuesday, to the Global T ... read..

Ankara conference to focus on India-Turkiye ties

New Delhi | February 25, 2025 3:43:36 PM IST

Experts from leading think tanks of India and Turkiye are set to exchange perspectives to enhance mutual understanding and knowledge at a two-day conference that begins in Ankara on February 26. ... read..

UK announces largest sanction package against Russia since start of war against Ukraine

London | February 25, 2025 3:43:30 PM IST

The Labour Party-led United Kingdom government has announced the largest sanctions package of over 100 new sanctions against Russia after the completion of three years of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. ... read..

Israel Expands 'Northern Shield' Project, Building 1,240 Shelters Near Lebanon Border

Middle East | February 25, 2025 3:43:18 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], February 25 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Defense Ministry ramped up the "Northern Shield" project, working to construct 1,240 shelters in 17 northern border communities. ... read..

Pope Francis sees 'slight improvement' in health, resumes work, evening call to Gaza parish priest

Europe | February 25, 2025 3:43:14 PM IST

Pope Francis has seen a 'slight improvement' in his health with no new episodes of asthma-like respiratory illness and improved test results, the Vatican News reported. ... read..

Israel Imposes New Sanctions on 'Pay for Slay' Recipients, Seizes Terror-Linked Funds

Middle East | February 25, 2025 3:43:13 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], February 25 (ANI/TPS): Defence Minister Israel Katz announced new sanctions on Tuesday targeting security prisoners and their families who are Israeli citizens and residents receiving "pay for slay" payouts from the Palestinian Authorit ... read..

Paank condemns forced abductions in Balochistan, calls for immediate release of victims

Geneva | February 25, 2025 3:43:11 PM IST

Paank, the human rights division of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), has strongly condemned the ongoing forced abductions in Balochistan, highlighting the recent case of Mohaib Baloch. According to reports, Mohaib was abducted by security forces on Feb ... read..

Pakistan: Human Rights Commission calls for stricter traffic laws amid rising fatalities in Karachi

Karachi | February 25, 2025 3:43:00 PM IST

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has urged the Sindh government to take immediate and effective measures to regulate heavy traffic in Karachi. The HRCP emphasised the urgent need to address the increasing number of road accidents, particular ... read..

India-UK Trade Deal: Joint Statement released on the resumption of negotiations

New Delhi | February 25, 2025 3:42:44 PM IST

India and United Kingdom jointly released the statement on the resumption of India-UK trade negotiations. The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, had earlier met on the sidelines of the G20 ... read..

Uyghur activist condemns China's Tarim Basin drilling as colonialism and genocide

Washington DC | February 25, 2025 3:12:50 PM IST

Rushan Abbas, Executive Director of Campaign for Uyghurs, has condemned China's recent announcement about completing the deepest vertical well in Asia, located in the Tarim Basin in Xinjiang. ... read..

6th edition of India-Japan joint military exercise, 'Dharma Guardian', begins at East Fuji Training Area Japan

East Fuji | February 25, 2025 2:43:14 PM IST

): The 6th edition of the India-Japan joint military exercise, Dharma Guardian, began on February 24, 2025, at the East Fuji Training Area in Japan. This significant exercise marks a major milestone as it is being conducted at an enhanced scale, with the ... read..

China expels 2 senior Tibetan officials over alleged violations

Beijing | February 25, 2025 2:13:18 PM IST

China has expelled two senior Tibetan officials from Yunnan province following investigations into "serious violations of discipline and law," according to an announcement made on February 23. ... read..

India to host first capacity building event with UN Office for Disarmament Affairs on strategic trade controls for Asia-Pacific

New Delhi | February 25, 2025 2:12:58 PM IST

India, in partnership with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), is organizing the first-ever Capacity Building Programme of its kind on the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 and Strategic Trade Controls for Asia-Pacific ... read..

Four Pakistani security Personnel killed in North Waziristan post-attack

Islamabad | February 25, 2025 1:43:02 PM IST

Four Pakistani security personnel were killed in a terror attack in Spinwam tehsil of Pakistan's North Waziristan on Monday, Dawn reported citing sources. ... read..

Amid AP legal row, White House says coverage of US Presidency is 'privilege', not 'legal right'

Washington DC | February 25, 2025 1:13:02 PM IST

As the legal row between the Associate Press and the White House continues, the latter issued a statement on Monday regarding the access of journalists to the Oval Office and Air Force One, calling it to be a 'privilege' and not a 'legal right'. ... read..

Chinese fishing boats used North Korean crews in violation of UN sanctions: Report

London | February 25, 2025 1:13:00 PM IST

A group of Chinese tuna fishing vessels operating in the Indian Ocean reportedly used North Koreans as crew between 2019 and 2024, in violation of UN sanctions, according to a new report. ... read..

PoGB: Diamer protest against WAPDA escalates as unmet promises spark outrage

Diamer | February 25, 2025 1:12:57 PM IST

Protests have escalated in the Diamer District of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, as local residents voice their frustration with the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) over the unfulfilled promises surrounding the Diamer-Bhasha Dam project ... read..

Denmark announces Green Transition Alliance India (GTAI) initiative

Copenhagen | February 25, 2025 12:42:53 PM IST

Denmark has announced its Green Transition Alliance India (GTAI) initiative to strengthen collaboration with India on sustainable energy solutions and accelerate its shared commitment to global carbon neutrality. ... read..

Pakistani Lawyers and Journalists call for repealing the recently amended PECA Act

Islamabad | February 25, 2025 12:12:52 PM IST

Lawyers and Journalists in Pakistan have called on their federal government to repeal the recently implemented draconian PECA amendments in light of the Sindh High Court's verdict to refer the amendments to a constitutional bench. ... read..

Conference for Women Peacekeepers from Global South kicks off in New Delhi

New Delhi | February 25, 2025 11:42:47 AM IST

The first-ever Conference for Women Peacekeepers from the Global South, themed "Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective" is being organized from February 24-25, 2025, at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi., according to the Ministry of External Aff ... read..

China provocatively penetrates the South-Pacific

Asia | February 25, 2025 11:12:50 AM IST

Alarm rippled through Australian and New Zealand corridors of power as a Chinese naval task group sailed through waters separating the antipodean nations, firing live rounds and causing commercial jetliners to divert. Simultaneously, China signed an unexp ... read..

Assam CM Sarma meets Ambassadors of UK, Australia, Singapore ahead of Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit

Guwahati (Assam) | February 25, 2025 10:43:20 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with the ambassadors of the United Kingdom (UK) Australia and Singapore on Monday night ahead of the Advantage Assam Summit 2.0. ... read..

USAID did not use government channel to finance political projects in Bangladesh, official says

Dhaka | February 25, 2025 9:42:53 AM IST

USAID had avoided normal government official channel to finance USD 29 million to implement a controversial project to strengthen political landscape in Bangladesh, a senior government NGO Affairs official said. ... read..

Army Chief to visit Marseille for briefing on French army's 3rd division and "Scorpion" modernisation programme

Marseille | February 25, 2025 9:42:51 AM IST

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi will visit Marseille on Tuesday to be "briefed' on the French Army's 3rd Division, joint exercise SHAKTI, and modernisation programme "Scorpion," followed by a live demonstration in Carpiagne the next day. ... read..

Pakistan: Internet shutdown takes place in Balochistan during rally against targeted killings

Balochistan | February 25, 2025 9:12:51 AM IST

Baloch human rights body, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), alleged that the Pakistani security forces tried to hamper the protests organised against the rise in targeted killing of Baloch youth and an internet shutdown also took place. ... read..

Taiwan detects 12 Chinese aircraft, 14 naval vessels operating near its shore

Taipei | February 25, 2025 8:12:42 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported detecting 12 Chinese aircraft, 14 naval vessels, one official ship, and two balloons near the island on Tuesday. ... read..

Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy announces candidature for Ohio Governor

Ohio | February 25, 2025 7:42:50 AM IST

Indian-origin entrepreneur and Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy has announced his candidacy to serve as the next Governor of Ohio. ... read..

US aligns with Russia to oppose UN Resolution condemning war on Ukraine

New York | February 25, 2025 7:42:49 AM IST

The United States, in a surprising shift from its previous stance, voted alongside Russia against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia's war against Ukraine on Monday, as reported by CNN. ... read..

Donald Trump calls France 'Oldest Ally,' Macron stresses shared vision for "long-standing peace"

Washington DC | February 25, 2025 7:42:47 AM IST

Former US President Donald Trump described France as America's "oldest ally" and called their partnership a force for peace, while French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed the two nations' commitment to "long-standing peace". ... read..

"EU President's visit to India highlights strong partnership": EU Ambassador

New Delhi | February 25, 2025 7:12:47 AM IST

Herve Delphin, Ambassador of the Delegation of the European Union to India, spoke about the upcoming visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to India, describing it as a significant moment for India-EU relations. ... read..

YK Sailas Thangal appointed as Indian envoy to Kazakhstan

New Delhi | February 25, 2025 6:42:59 AM IST

YK Sailas Thangal, a 1996 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Kazakhstan, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). ... read..

Pope critical but showing 'slight improvement': Vatican

Europe | February 25, 2025 6:42:55 AM IST

Pope Francis's condition remains critical but has shown a "slight improvement", according to the Vatican's latest update on the 88-year-old pontiff's health, reported Al Jazeera. ... read..

Heads of Mission and Diplomats express gratitude for Assam visit

Guwahati (Assam) | February 25, 2025 6:42:50 AM IST

Heads of Mission, along with their spouses and diplomats from 60 nations, who visited Assam with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to be part of the trip. ... read..

"Israel willing to extend ceasefire for hostage release": Foreign Minister tells EU counterparts

Brussels | February 25, 2025 6:42:48 AM IST

In Brussels, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar informed his 20 European Union counterparts that Israel is open to extending the ceasefire if more hostages are released, according to a statement from his office quoted by The Times of Israel. ... read..

"Peace must not mean surrender of Ukraine," French President says

Washington DC | February 25, 2025 5:42:44 AM IST

French President Emmanuel Macron said US President Donald Trump and he made "substantive steps forward" during their meeting on Monday (local time), emphasising their shared desire to build peace -- but warning that it won't happen if Ukraine is forced to ... read..

"Trump reiterates false claim that US spent more on Russia-Ukraine conflict than Europe", Report says

Washington DC | February 25, 2025 5:42:42 AM IST

US President Donald Trump in a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron said that the US is spending much more money on the war in Ukraine than other countries in Europe on Monday (local time), CNN reported. ... read..

Pakistan actor's son confesses to drug trafficking

Karachi | February 25, 2025 5:12:42 AM IST

Sahir Hasan, the son of renowned Pakistani actor Sajid Hasan, has confessed to being involved in the buying and selling of drugs, as reported by ARY News, citing police sources. ... read..

NSA Doval attends an exhibition on Bangladeshi minorities' plight

New Delhi | February 25, 2025 4:12:44 AM IST

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted an exhibition and panel discussion titled "The Never Ending Persecution of Minorities in Bangladesh," which highlighted the systemic discrimination and violence faced by religious and ethnic minorities ... read..

Envoys of European countries mark solidarity as Russia-Ukraine conflict enters 3rd year

New Delhi | February 25, 2025 3:42:48 AM IST

Envoys from European countries gathered to light candles in a show of solidarity, marking the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war on February 24. ... read..

"India defends the territorial integrity of any country": Ukraine's ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk

New Delhi | February 25, 2025 3:12:45 AM IST

Ambassador of Ukraine to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk, spoke about India's stance on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasising that India firmly supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. He further stated, that "India absolutely supp ... read..

Trump reiterates false claim that US spent more on Russia-Ukraine conflict than Europe

Washington DC | February 25, 2025 3:12:43 AM IST

Russia's Ulyanovsk region sees strong growth in trade with India, plans further expansion

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 11:12:47 PM IST

The Governor of Russia's Ulyanovsk Oblast, Aleksey Russkikh, highlighted the region's growing trade relations with India, reporting a 26 per cent increase in foreign trade turnover over the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. ... read..

Bangladesh wants good working relations with India: Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain

Dhaka | February 24, 2025 10:12:56 PM IST

Bangladesh is seeking to strengthen its ties with India, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and reciprocal interest. ... read..

Putin, Xi Jinping hold telephonic conversation to further develop comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation

Moscow | February 24, 2025 9:42:43 PM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday held a telephone conversation to strengthen and discuss further development of their comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation. ... read..

UAE President meets with Italian President during state visit to Italy

Europe | February 24, 2025 9:12:45 PM IST

Rome [Italy], February 24 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sergio Mattarella, President of the Italian Republic, discussed relations between the UAE and Italy as part of the two countries' strategic partnership and shared co ... read..

World Uyghur Congress to host discussion on 'Uyghur Genocide in Digital Age' at RightsCon 2025

Taipei | February 24, 2025 8:42:46 PM IST

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) will host a crucial dialogue session on Uyghurs at RightsCon, the global platform addressing human rights in the digital age. ... read..

India reaffirms commitment to Women Peacekeepers at Global South Conference

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 7:42:58 PM IST

In a powerful speech at the inaugural session of the Conference for Women Peacekeepers from the Global South, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday emphasised the nation's enduring commitment to the United Nations' peacekeeping efforts and its ... read..

India, UK resume negotiations on Free Trade Agreement

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 7:12:48 PM IST

India and the UK have resumed negotiations towards a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two nations, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a statement on Monday. ... read..

UAE President, Italian Prime Minister discuss strengthening bilateral relations in Rome

Europe | February 24, 2025 6:43:06 PM IST

Rome [Italy], February 24 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, today discussed cooperation between the UAE and Italy as part of their strategic partnership. ... read..

Israel rebuilding north after war

Middle East | February 24, 2025 6:43:04 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], February 24 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Construction and Housing is working in a variety of ways to promote the construction and rehabilitation of the north, with the aim of enabling the return of evacuated northern residents to liv ... read..

Netanyahu speaks to conservative leader Merz, congratulates him on victory in German polls

Tel Aviv | February 24, 2025 6:43:03 PM IST

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephonic conversation with Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz and congratulated him on his party's victory in the German elections. ... read..

PoGB: Protest over Diamer-Bhasha Dam enters 9th day as affected people demand justice

Diamer | February 24, 2025 5:13:01 PM IST

The "Haqooq Do, Dam Banao" protest in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan has entered its ninth day, with demonstrators continuing their sit-in and demanding justice for the affectees of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam project. ... read..

Balochistan: Baloch Yakjehti Committee organises protests against surge in extrajudicial killings

Tump | February 24, 2025 5:12:59 PM IST

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) organized protests in Gomazi Tump, Dalbandin, and Noshki on Sunday, condemning the surge in targeted killings of Baloch youth by state-backed death squads in Kech and other areas of Balochistan. The protests demanded ju ... read..

Four Baloch men forcibly disappeared by Pakistani security forces

Barkhan | February 24, 2025 5:12:58 PM IST

Four individuals are reported to have been forcibly disappeared by Pakistani security forces in Barkhan, The Balochistan Post reported, citing local sources. ... read..

ETGE President criticises Colombia University professor's pro-China remarks

Washington DC | February 24, 2025 4:43:39 PM IST

The President of the East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE), Dr Mamtimin Ala, has sharply criticised Dr Jeffrey Sachs, a Harvard PhD and Professor at Columbia University, for his recent pro-China comments. ... read..

Jaishankar expresses confidence about Advantage Assam 2's success, highlights participation of envoys

Guwahati (Assam) | February 24, 2025 4:43:18 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed confidence about Advantage Assam 2.0 being successful in bringing investment in the state. He stressed that the participation of envoys of different nations in the summit showcases how much the world is int ... read..

Jaishankar, Heads of Mission and diplomats visit Sarnath archaeological site, Kaziranga National Park

Guwahati (Assam) | February 24, 2025 4:42:55 PM IST

Heads of mission, spouses of Heads of Mission and diplomats of 60 nations visited the Sarnath archaeological site and Kaziranga National Park. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar accompanied them during the visit. ... read..

Explosion at Russian consulate in France's Marseille; Moscow says "blast exhibits all signs of terrorist attack"

Marseille | February 24, 2025 4:42:42 PM IST

An explosion took place at the Russian consulate in France's Marseille, which the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said resembles a terrorist attack. Around 30 firefighters arrived at the site of the blast. ... read..

Vice Chief of the Army Staff calls Women Peacekeepers flagbearers of today

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 3:43:23 PM IST

Vice Chief of the Army Staff of India, Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramanian, on Monday spoke about the valour of Women Peacekeepers at the Conference for Women Peacekeepers, (CWP). ... read..

Bangladesh: Miscreants attack air force base in Cox's Bazar, one person killed

Dhaka | February 24, 2025 3:12:43 PM IST

One person has died in connection with the violence at the Air Force base in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar on Monday, The Daily Star reported. A group of miscreants from the nearby Samitipara had attacked the air force base in Cox's Bazar, according to ISPR no ... read..

"Great opportunity for Singapore companies," Singapore High Commissioner praises Assam's multimodal logistics park

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 2:43:14 PM IST

The Advantage Assam 2025 (AAA 2.0) summit to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday morning, will feature high-level delegations from several countries -- Australia, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Bhutan, ... read..

Union Minister Mandaviya, ILO Director-General Houngbo discuss collaboration to enhance labour welfare

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 2:12:45 PM IST

Union Minister of Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday held talks with International Labour Organization (ILO) Director General Gilbert F Houngbo on Monday and discussed collaboration to enhance labour welfare and social security coverage. ... read..

National Highway blocked in Sindh, Pakistan, as protests erupt against six canals

Sindh | February 24, 2025 1:43:26 PM IST

'With vocal expressions of disapproval being reiterated time and again against building six new canals on the Indus River, the nationalist parties of Sindh organized protests and blocked highways in different parts of the province. Meanwhile Jeay Sindh Ma ... read..

UKPNP leader Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri expresses solidarity with Pashtun community at PTM Grand Jirga in Belgium

Brussels | February 24, 2025 1:43:06 PM IST

United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) chairman Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri delivered a speech at the Pashtuns Tahafuz Movement (PTM) Grand Jirga in Belgium expressing solidarity with the Pashtun community. ... read..

Chinese diaspora in Austria hold protest against ongoing religious persecution in China

Vienna | February 24, 2025 1:13:17 PM IST

In a powerful call for religious freedom, members of the Chinese diaspora in Austria, along with supporters, staged a protest Vienna against the continued religious oppression in China. ... read..

MQM founder Altaf Hussain calls on Pak Army to engage with Baloch people on their own terms

London | February 24, 2025 1:13:11 PM IST

MQM supremo Altaf Hussain has called on Pakistan's military establishment to engage with the Baloch people on their own terms, urging the military to listen to their demands. In a significant statement made during the launch of his book, The Balochistan I ... read..

Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists rejects amendments to Peca law, calls it threat to independent media

Islamabad | February 24, 2025 1:12:46 PM IST

The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has rejected the recently passed controversial amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca), terming it as a threat to freedom of expression, independent media and people's right to know, an ... read..

154 Hindu pilgrims leave from Amritsar for Katas Raj Mahadev Temple in Pakistan to celebrate Mahashivratri.

Punjab | February 24, 2025 12:43:02 PM IST

Around 154 Hindu pilgrims leave Amritsar for Katas Raj Mahadev Temple in Pakistan to celebrate Mahashivratri. ... read..

Nepal's Human Rights Commission requests Indian body to investigate death of Nepali student in KIIT

Kathmandu | February 24, 2025 12:42:54 PM IST

Nepal's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sent a written request to the Indian Human Rights Commission requesting to investigate death of Nepali student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Odisha. ... read..

Bomb threat found "non-credible": American Airlines after Delhi-bound flight diverted to Rome

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 12:13:06 PM IST

American Airlines has said that the "bomb threat on board", due to which its flight AA 292 from New York to Delhi was diverted to Rome and made a dramatic landing on Sunday under fighter escort has been declared "non-credible". However, it said that the D ... read..

Bangladesh, Pakistan increase engagements to boost ties

Dhaka | February 24, 2025 12:13:03 PM IST

Bangladesh and Pakistan have increased each other engagements to boost ties, a Bangladeshi official said on Monday. ... read..

Taiwan Vice President highlights Taiwan's efforts to strengthen defences against China

Taipei | February 24, 2025 11:12:44 AM IST

Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim underscored Taiwan's efforts to bolster its defences against China, Taiwan News reported. She made these remarks during her address at the Halifax International Security Forum in Taipei on Friday. ... read..

Elon Musk: Potential to increase actual dollars received by citizens & better healthcare

Washington DC | February 24, 2025 10:42:52 AM IST

The directive from the Trump Administration asking federal asking federal employees what they worked on last week has run into opposition from several government agencies, reported CNN. ... read..

If Ukraine does not join NATO, we will have to create NATO within Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Kyiv | February 24, 2025 10:12:50 AM IST

US and Russian diplomats are likely to meet next week in a follow up to the Riyadh talks between the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and the US secretary of State Marco Rubio, reported Russian News agency TASS. ... read..

Trump Congratulates Daniel John Bongino for being named Deputy Director of the FBI

Washington DC | February 24, 2025 9:42:49 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday, local time, congratulated Daniel John Bongino after he was confirmed as the Deputy Director of the FBI. ... read..

EAM S Jaishankar and Ambassadors of 45 countries take Elephant safari in Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga (Assam) | February 24, 2025 9:12:57 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar along with the Head of Mission and Ambassadors from 45 countries took an Elephant Safari in Kaziranga National Park on Monday ahead of the Advantage Assam summit that is being held in Guwahati from February 25. ... read..

US backs Israel's decision to halt release of 620 Palestinians

Washington DC | February 24, 2025 7:12:58 AM IST

The White House said on Monday that it backed Israel's decision to delay the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners, citing the "barbaric treatment" of Israeli captives by Hamas, as reported by Al Jazeera. ... read..

China steps up incursions in Taiwan

Taipei | February 24, 2025 7:12:54 AM IST

Taiwan detected five sorties of Chinese aircraft, 10 Chinese vessels, 2 official ships and two Chinese balloons around its territory on Monday, Taiwan's Ministry of Defence (MND) stated. ... read..

Israel "ready to return at any moment" to fight, Netanyahu says

Tel Aviv | February 24, 2025 6:42:47 AM IST

Speaking to cadets graduating from the IDF Ground Forces combat officers course, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns that Israel is "ready to return at any moment to intensive combat. The operational plans are ready," The Times of Israel repor ... read..

"A great day for Germany," US President congratulates CDU's win in national election

Washington DC | February 24, 2025 6:42:45 AM IST

US President Donald Trump congratulated the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) on their victory in Germany's national election on Sunday (local time). ... read..

EAM Jaishankar extends greetings to Guyana on National Day

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 6:12:45 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar wished Foreign Minister of Guyana, Hugh Todd on the occasion of National Day. ... read..

Jamaican High Commissioner to India calls Jaishankar "one of the most efficient Foreign Ministers"

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 24, 2025 6:12:42 AM IST

Jason Hall, the High Commissioner of Jamaica to India, praised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, calling him "one of the most proactive, most productive, most efficient foreign ministers" after attending a session at IIT Varanasi. ... read..

Delhi-bound American Airlines flight lands in Rome after 'bomb scare'

Rome | February 24, 2025 5:42:44 AM IST

A Delhi-bound American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight from New York was forced to divert to Rome and make a dramatic landing on Sunday under fighter escort due to a 'bomb threat on board', as reported by the New York Post. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar extends National Day wishes to Japan

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 5:42:40 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar wished Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya on the occasion of National Day. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar extends wishes to Brunei on National Day

New Delhi | February 24, 2025 5:12:42 AM IST

has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Dato Erywan, the Foreign Minister of Brunei Darussalam, on the occasion of the country's 41st National Day. ... read..

Pakistani security forces gun down seven terrorists

Rawalpindi | February 24, 2025 4:42:44 AM IST

Pakistani security forces have killed seven terrorists in two intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan District, ARY News the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). ... read..

"Pope still in critical condition with signs of 'mild' kidney failure": Vatican

Europe | February 24, 2025 4:12:54 AM IST

Pope Francis remains in critical condition, according to the Vatican, with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure "which is currently under control," the Vatican said on Sunday, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia in both his lungs, CNN ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 6 jolts Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz | February 24, 2025 3:42:50 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 6 on the Richter Scale jolted Santa Cruz, a statement by the National Center for Seismology stated on Monday. ... read..

Pakistan: Car mishap claims two lives in Shangla

Shangla | February 24, 2025 3:12:43 AM IST

A tragic car accident occurred on the outskirts of Shangla in Pakistan, which resulted in the loss of two lives, as reported by ARY News citing a police official. ... read..

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