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Turkiye: Nine detained in connection with ski resort fire that killed 76
Istanbul | January 22, 2025 3:12:44 PM IST
Turkiye has detained nine individuals in connection with a deadly fire at a ski resort hotel that claimed the lives of 76 people, as reported by Al Jazeera on Wednesday. ... read..


Islamic Treasury Bonds Auction for January attracts bids worth AED 6.91 billion
Middle East | January 22, 2025 3:12:35 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 22 (ANI/WAM): UAE's Ministry of Finance (MoF) as the issuer, in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) as the issuing and paying agent, announced the results of the Islamic Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk) auction denomina ... read..


Qatar announces successful facilitation of detainee swap between US, Afghanistan
Middle East | January 22, 2025 3:12:30 PM IST
Doha [Qatar], January 22 (ANI/WAM): The State of Qatar announced the successful facilitation of a detainee swap between the United States of America and Afghanistan. ... read..


Xi Jinping, Putin pledge to strengthen China-Russia ties in 2025, amid Trump's return
Beijing | January 22, 2025 2:12:50 PM IST
Beijing has pledged to elevate the relationship with Moscow to new heights this year, hours after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US President. ... read..


Balochistan: Gwadar police raid bookstall, detain students in education crackdown
Balochistan | January 22, 2025 2:12:32 PM IST
Police in Gwadar conducted a raid at a bookstall associated with the "Balochistan Kitaab Karwaan" initiative, a project organised by the Baloch Students Action Committee (BSAC). ... read..


Lack of educational institutions in PoGB demands urgent action
Gilgit | January 22, 2025 1:42:55 PM IST
Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) is grappling with severe challenges in its education sector, which are hindering the development of its youth, according to Pamir Times. ... read..


US: Donald Trump calls Bishop Budde "nasty" after her mercy plea during inaugural prayer service
Washington, DC | January 22, 2025 1:42:43 PM IST
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday slammed the Bishop who during her sermon for the inaugural prayer service urged him to have "mercy" on people in the US who she said are "scared now." Calling Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde "nasty and "Radical Left hard ... read..


UN human rights experts urge China to address human rights violations in Tibet and East Turkestan
Dharamshala | January 22, 2025 1:12:49 PM IST
The United Nations (UN) human rights experts have sent a letter to the Chinese government, expressing serious concerns about ongoing human rights abuses in Tibet and East Turkestan, as reported by Tibet.net. ... read..


Bangladesh Airport on high alert after bomb threat
Asia | January 22, 2025 1:12:39 PM IST
A bomb threat has been issued on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Rome, Italy to Dhaka. Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka was informed about this threat by calling from an unknown number. ... read..


BNM marks a year of resilience, sacrifice in Baloch struggle by honouring Shamsar martyrs
Panjgur (Balochistan) | January 22, 2025 1:12:32 PM IST
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) Panjgur Hankeen (Zone) held a commemorative ceremony to mark the first anniversary of the Shamsar tragedy. Party members and supporters attended the event, according to a post shared by BNM on X. ... read..


Chinese authorities close Uyghur-constructed water wells in Xinjiang
Beijing | January 22, 2025 12:42:44 PM IST
Chinese authorities have shut down water wells dug by Uyghur farmers in three villages near a large desert in Xinjiang, calling them illegal, Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported. ... read..


"Prime Minister Narendra Modi is Boss Sahab," says Fijian PM Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka
Suva | January 22, 2025 12:42:26 PM IST
Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji, Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, has termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the real "Boss" of the world. ... read..


India, China should jointly maintain peace and tranquility in border areas: Chinese diplomat
New Delhi | January 22, 2025 12:12:33 PM IST
Charge d'Affaires of Chinese Embassy in India, Wang Lei, hosted a reception in New Delhi for Chinese New Year on Tuesday. During the event, he expressed China's readiness to work with India "in the spirits of looking to the future and pursuing win-win coo ... read..


La Perouse 25: Indian Navy joins sea phase of multinational exercise to strengthen maritime security in Indo-Pacific
New Delhi | January 22, 2025 11:42:39 AM IST
The Indian Navy took part in the sea phase of exercise La Perouse 25 from January 17 to 20 alongside the French Carrier Strike Group (CSG), Royal Navy, and Royal Canadian Navy units, the Navy Spokesperson stated on Wednesday. ... read..


"Cloud over plight of over 20,000 'undocumented' Indians": Foreign affairs expert Sachdev
New Delhi | January 22, 2025 11:42:30 AM IST
Over 20,000 undocumented Indians in the US are facing the threat of deportation, despite Indians being the largest recipients of H-1B visas and having the largest foreign student group in the country. ... read..


WEF 2025 opens: Leaders call for renewed global collaboration in the intelligent age
Davos | January 22, 2025 11:42:26 AM IST
The 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) officially began on January 21, 2025, with leaders from around the globe emphasising the urgent need for collaboration in an increasingly uncertain geopolitical and geo-economic landscape. ... read..


"Trump in a rush to end them": Former US NSA Bolton on Ukraine, Middle Eastern conflicts
Washington, DC | January 22, 2025 11:12:40 AM IST
Describing the Russia-Ukraine and Middle Eastern conflicts as "Biden Wars," as viewed by US President Trump, former US National Security Advisor John Bolton emphasised Trump's stance on these conflicts, stating that the President "is in kind of a rush to ... read..


QUAD committed to enhancing economic opportunity, security in Indo-Pacific: US Secretary of State
Washington, DC | January 22, 2025 10:42:27 AM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on his first day in office on Tuesday, hosted the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan for a significant meeting of the QUAD alliance between the four nations, emphasising the commitment of the alliance in st ... read..


Trump signs executive order ending diversity discrimination in federal government, private sector
Washington, DC | January 22, 2025 10:12:36 AM IST
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 21, 2025, titled "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity," with the aim of eliminating race- and sex-based preferences that he argues violate longstanding federal ... read..


Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pays homage at Gandhi statue in Tokyo
Tokyo | January 22, 2025 10:12:34 AM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, continuing his international outreach, paid homage to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Tokyo earlier this week. This visit marks another step in strengthening the relationship between India and Japan, rooted in dee ... read..


"We should welcome additional immigrants": Former US NSA Bolton on H-1B visa programme
Washington DC | January 22, 2025 9:42:28 AM IST
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton called for reforms in the US immigration system, particularly on the matter of the H-1B visa programme, expressing support for increasing legal immigration and recognising its value as a strength for the cou ... read..


41 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy return to Chennai Airport
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2025 9:12:32 AM IST
A group of 41 Indian fishermen, recently arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy, arrived at Chennai Airport on Tuesday. They will now be sent to their respective districts as confirmed by authorities. ... read..


US: President Trump reaffirms support for H-1B visas, calls for skilled immigrants to boost economy
Washington DC | January 22, 2025 8:42:44 AM IST
US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his stance to support the H-1B visa program, which allows employers in the US to hire nonimmigrant workers for speciality occupations, stating that the country needs "competent" and "great" individuals to come to the U ... read..


Smriti Irani highlights philanthropy's role in women-led development at WEF 2025
Davos | January 22, 2025 8:42:38 AM IST
Union Minister Smriti Irani engaged in discussions with LIM Seok Hui, CEO of Philanthropy Asia Alliance, during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos. The conversation emphasised the transformative role of philanthropy in promoting women-led develo ... read..


"Hope President Trump can play role to reach peace, stability in region", says Palestinian Charge D'affaires Abu Jazer
New Delhi | January 22, 2025 8:42:37 AM IST
Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer, Charge D'affaires of the Palestine Embassy in India, spoke on Tuesday about the role US President Donald Trump can play in bringing lasting peace and stability in West Asia. ... read..


US Secretary of State Rubio meets EAM Jaishankar, discusses strategic cooperation
Washington, DC | January 22, 2025 8:42:29 AM IST
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Washington, DC, reaffirming the shared commitment to strengthening the US-India partnership, an official press release by the US Department of State said. ... read..


Thailand must immediately halt deportation of 48 Uyghurs to China: UN experts
Geneva | January 22, 2025 8:42:26 AM IST
The government of Thailand must immediately halt the possible transfer of 48 Uyghurs to the People's Republic of China, United Nations experts said on Tuesday, warning that the group was at real risk of torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatme ... read..


Quad leaders reaffirm shared commitment to strengthen free, open Indo-Pacific
Washington, DC | January 22, 2025 8:12:42 AM IST
Foreign ministers from Quad countries -- India, Australia, Japan and the United States-- in a joint statement reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening a free and open Indo-Pacific where "sovereignty and territorial integrity are upheld and defe ... read..


76 killed, over 50 injured as fire breaks out at ski resort hotel in northwestern Turkey
Istanbul | January 22, 2025 8:12:36 AM IST
A devastating fire broke out at a hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday, killing at least 76 people and injuring 51 others. Many guests jumped from windows to escape the flames and smoke, CNN reported. ... read..


Taiwan detects 14 Chinese aircraft, 5 vessels around its territory
Taipei | January 22, 2025 8:12:33 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has detected 14 Chinese aircraft and 5 naval vessels around the island nation as of 6 am (UTC+8) on Wednesday. ... read..


Top Israeli Military leaders resign over October 7 failures
Middle East | January 22, 2025 7:12:57 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 22 (ANI/TPS): Israel's top soldier and a second general responsible for southern Israel announced their resignations on Tuesday over the military's October 7 failures. ... read..


Terrorist killed, two wounded in Tel Aviv stabbing attack
Middle East | January 22, 2025 7:12:56 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 22 (ANI/TPS): Magen David Adom (MDA) confirmed that two people were wounded in a terrorist stabbing attack that occurred just after 9PM at two different scenes, on Nachalat Binyamin and Kalisher Streets in Tel Aviv. ... read..


"Reviewed our extensive bilateral partnership, exchanged views on wide range of issues": Jaishankar on talks with US Secretary of State
Washington, DC | January 22, 2025 6:42:24 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his US counterpart Marco Rubio and exchanged views on a wide range of regional and global issues in their first bilateral meeting hours after the Secretary of State assumed office. ... read..


Tel Aviv's Ichilov Hospital receives three victims of Tel Aviv stabbing attackTel Aviv's Ichilov Hospital receives three victims of Tel Aviv stabbing attack
Middle East | January 22, 2025 6:42:22 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 22 (ANI/TPS): Tel Aviv's Ichilov Medical Center reported that three victims of Tuesday night's terrorist stabbing attack were brought to its emergency room. ... read..


Maha Kumbh leaves a lasting impression on foreign spiritual leaders; praise Sanatan Dharma
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | January 22, 2025 6:12:23 AM IST
Sharing their experiences about the Maha Kumbh, foreign 'Mahamandaleshwars' praised Sanatan Dharma and also lauded the government for its "incredible" efforts in organising the grand event. ... read..


US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets QUAD Foreign Ministers on Day 1
Washington, DC | January 22, 2025 4:42:24 AM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his Quad counterparts - India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Japan's Takeshi Iwaya, and Australia's Penny Wong - at the US Department of State here on Tuesday. ... read..


Support from the Indian people warming our hearts: Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar
New Delhi | January 22, 2025 3:42:22 AM IST
Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar has expressed gratitude for India's support and stated "enjoying overwhelming support from the Indian people." ... read..


"Anything that makes us stronger, safer or more prosperous will be our mission": Rubio's inaugural remarks
US | January 22, 2025 2:42:23 AM IST
Washington, DC [US], January 22 (ANI) Marco Rubio, the newly appointed US Secretary of State highlighted the Trump government's vision, saying, "anything that makes us stronger, safer or more prosperous will be our mission, our job across the world." ... read..


Canada willing to inflict economic pain to get Trump back down: Trudeau on tariffs threat
Ottawa | January 22, 2025 2:12:25 AM IST
Warning that Canada will respond strongly if US President Donald Trump moves forward with his plan to impose tariffs, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Ottawa is willing to inflict 'economic pain on the US to get Trump to back down,' CBC News reported. ... read..


Marco Rubio sworn in as US Secretary of State
Washington DC | January 21, 2025 11:12:45 PM IST
Marco Rubio was sworn in as the US Secretary of State on Tuesday by Vice President JD Vance, who expressed strong confidence in Rubio's ability to lead the nation's foreign policy with a focus on strengthening, securing, and prospering the United States. ... read..


US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to meet QUAD Foreign Ministers today
Washington DC | January 21, 2025 11:12:41 PM IST
Newly appointed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet the foreign ministers of the QUAD member countries on Tuesday (local time), according to a statement from the US Department of State. ... read..


India welcomes Neutral expert's decision on Indus waters treaty dispute
New Delhi | January 21, 2025 11:12:36 PM IST
India has welcomed the decision of the Neutral Expert on the Indus Waters Treaty, which upholds and vindicates its stance regarding the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared on Tuesday. ... read..


MQM founder leader Altaf Hussain congratulates Donald Trump on assuming office as US President
London | January 21, 2025 10:12:31 PM IST
The founder and leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Altaf Hussain, offered his heartfelt felicitations to Donald J Trump on taking the oath as the 47th President of the United States of America. ... read..


India joins Eurodrone Programme as newest OCCAR Observer State
Berlin | January 21, 2025 9:42:23 PM IST
The Government of India has officially become the newest Observer State in the OCCAR-managed MALE RPAS (Eurodrone) programme, led by Airbus Defence and Space as the industrial prime, an official statement noted. ... read..


Industrial shutdown in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa raises alarms amid economic challenges
Peshawar | January 21, 2025 9:12:31 PM IST
The growing unrest and a lack of government assistance have caused 229 industrial facilities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to close according to the Department of Industry as cited by ARY News. ... read..


UAE Ambassador visits Surat to strengthen bilateral ties, explore investment opportunities
Surat (Gujarat) | January 21, 2025 9:12:20 PM IST
The UAE's Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, visited Surat on Monday to strengthen bilateral ties and explore investment and trade opportunities, according to an official statement. ... read..


Baloch American Congress Prez highlights cases of forced disappearances in Pakistan, urges global support
Washington DC | January 21, 2025 8:42:30 PM IST
In a recent statement shared on social media, Dr Tara Chand, President of the Baloch American Congress, has strongly condemned the ongoing forced disappearances of Baloch individuals in Pakistan. ... read..


India never leaves Palestinians when they need help, says Palestinian Charge D'affaires Abu Jazer
New Delhi | January 21, 2025 8:12:40 PM IST
Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer, Charge D'affaires of the Palestine Embassy in India, spoke on Tuesday about the longstanding ties India and Palestine share and expressed confidence in India's capabilities of leading humanitarian assistance for Gaza. He outlined s ... read..


CM Sarma pitches strengthening collaboration between energy industries, semiconductors, and startups of Assam and Korea
Seoul | January 21, 2025 8:12:28 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a series of meetings with various stakeholders to explore collaboration opportunities in key sectors such as renewable energy, semiconductors, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and startups on Tuesday (loca ... read..


Kazakhstan participates in dispatching humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza
Astana | January 21, 2025 7:42:42 PM IST
Director General of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) Berik Aryn and Kazakh Ambassador to Jordan Talgat Shaldanbay attended the dispatching of the first Flour for Humanity Program - Gaza Emergency Appeal convoy from Jordan to Gaza on Janua ... read..


Turkiye: Blaze at Ski resort kills at least 66 people, injures 51
Bolu | January 21, 2025 7:12:30 PM IST
At least 66 people were killed and 51 others were injured in a massive fire that broke out at a hotel in northern Turkey on Tuesday, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported, citing local authorities. ... read..


UAE: Sharjah Crown Prince chairs Executive Council meeting
Middle East | January 21, 2025 7:12:27 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], January 21 (ANI/WAM): Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) held its regular meeting, chaired by Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Executive Council, in the presence of She ... read..


Dubai Maritime Authority advances development of marine tourism in Hatta
Middle East | January 21, 2025 6:42:56 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], January 21 (ANI/WAM): A delegation from the Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), part of the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation, led by Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, CEO of the DMA, visited Hatta as part of ongoing efforts ... read..


"Looking forward to productive visit to Kerala": Sierra Leone envoy Rashid Sesay
Kochi (Kerala) | January 21, 2025 6:42:51 PM IST
Sierra Leone's High Commissioner to India, Rashid Sesay, has said that strengthening bilateral ties and promoting trade and investment between the two nations is a key part of his mandate. He expressed his anticipation for a "productive visit" to Kerala. ... read..


Queen Mother of Bhutan, Queen Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck visits the Taj Mahal
Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2025 6:42:41 PM IST
Queen Mother of Bhutan, Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck, paid a visit to the Taj Mahal along with a delegation of 19 members on Tuesday. ... read..


UAE: Abdullah bin Zayed chairs 2025's first meeting of Education, Human Resources and Community Development Council
Middle East | January 21, 2025 6:42:37 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 21 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Education, Human Resources and Community Development Council, chaired the council's first meeting of 2025 at ... read..


Trump revokes security clearances of former officials who signed letter on Hunter Biden's laptop
Washington, DC | January 21, 2025 5:42:30 PM IST
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday revoking the security clearance of 50 former intelligence officials, who issued a letter in 2020, discrediting the reporting that then-US President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, had abandoned ... read..


India, US can strengthen ties in healthcare security and affordability: Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance Secretary General
By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | January 21, 2025 5:12:28 PM IST
As the US remains the top market for the Indian pharmaceutical industry, experts in India are now expecting opportunities for collaboration in healthcare security and affordability following the new US administration under President Donald Trump, stated S ... read..


UKPNP leader criticises PoJK government for failing people, cites lack of governance and basic rights
Brussels | January 21, 2025 4:42:44 PM IST
Sajid Hussain, leader of the United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP), has issued a stern critique of the administration in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), highlighting its persistent governance failures and disregard for the welfare of ... read..


WHO regrets US announcement to withdraw, hopes for reconsideration
Geneva | January 21, 2025 4:42:42 PM IST
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed regret over the United States' announcement to withdraw from the global health agency and emphasised the importance of WHO in safeguarding the health and security of people worldwide, including Americans. ... read..


Kurram's 100 villages under siege struggle amid blockades, violence, and despair
Kurram | January 21, 2025 4:42:26 PM IST
Over 100 villages in upper and lower Kurram, including the district headquarters of Parachinar, have been under siege for over three and a half months as reported by Geo News. ... read..


"Watching announcements very carefully...": Union Minister Hardeep Puri on Trump's remarks on energy
New Delhi | January 21, 2025 3:42:40 PM IST
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Monday, that they are watching the announcements made by US President Donald Trump "very carefully" and stressed that more and more energy is coming on the market. He stated that th ... read..


"Stranger things have happened," Trump on Mexican cartels
Washington DC | January 21, 2025 3:42:31 PM IST
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday while signing executive orders at his Oval Office said that he may think about ordering US special forces into Mexico to take out cartels. ... read..


Activists in Japan demand urgent action as detained Uyghurs in Thailand face deportation risk
Tokyo | January 21, 2025 3:42:25 PM IST
As 48 detained Uyghurs remain trapped in a prolonged state of uncertainty and fear in Thailand, Rushan Abbas, Executive Director of Campaign for Uyghurs, alongside members of the Japan Uyghur Association, addressed the Japan Uyghur Parliamentary Friendshi ... read..


India, France agree to expand bilateral partnership in high-end technology sectors
Paris | January 21, 2025 3:13:12 PM IST
India and France held Foreign Office Consultations in Paris on Monday and agreed to expand bilateral partnership in areas of high-end technology sectors. The two nations undertook a comprehensive review of the progress made in various facets of bilateral ... read..


"We should all read it together!" Trump jests on seeing letter by Biden
Washington DC | January 21, 2025 3:13:01 PM IST
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday while signing a series of executive orders and speaking to the press at the Oval Office stumbled upon a letter penned by his predecessor Joe Biden. ... read..


"I like it!" US President Trump says he is fine with legal immigration
Washington DC | January 21, 2025 3:12:36 PM IST
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday while signing a series of executive orders and speaking to the press at the Oval Office said that he was fine with legal immigration. ... read..


PoGB: Sandhi residents protest against poor internet connectivity, lack of basic facilities
Sultanabad | January 21, 2025 3:12:34 PM IST
The residents of Sandhi village in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan's Sultanabad district took to the streets to protest against the lack of basic amenities and internet access. ... read..


Turkiye: At least 10 people killed, 32 others injured after fire erupts at ski resort hotel
Ankara | January 21, 2025 2:12:51 PM IST
At least 10 people were killed and 32 others were injured after fire erupted at a ski resort hotel in Turkiye on Tuesday, CNN reported, citing Turkiye's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. ... read..


Chinese VP's attendance at Donald Trump's inauguration sparks activist backlash
Washington DC | January 21, 2025 2:12:30 PM IST
Students for a Free Tibet, the Washingtonians Supporting Hong Kong, and the Uyghur American Association jointly condemned the attendance of Chinese Vice President Han Zheng at the US Presidential inauguration of Donald Trump. ... read..


BYC prepares for 'Baloch Genocide Memorial Day' through awareness campaigns and demonstrations across Balochistan
Balochistan | January 21, 2025 1:42:31 PM IST
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has organized rallies and activities in several Baloch cities as part of an awareness drive for the approaching "Baloch Genocide Memorial Day." These events were attended by important BYC leaders, The Balochistan Post r ... read..


Two earthquakes jolt Tibet in the early hours of Tuesday
Asia | January 21, 2025 1:42:20 PM IST
Two earthquakes jolted Tibet in the early hours of Tuesday, as per the National Center for Seismology. ... read..


Nepal President calls for winter session of parliament from Jan 31
Kathmandu | January 21, 2025 1:12:33 PM IST
Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel on the recommendation of council of ministers on Tuesday summoned the winter session of parliament from January 31. ... read..


World leaders pour in wishes to Donald Trump on his swearing-in
London | January 21, 2025 12:42:47 PM IST
After Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US President, a slew congratulatory wishes from noted leaders across the world poured in. ... read..


US President Donald Trump signs order establishing Department of Government Efficiency
Washington, DC | January 21, 2025 12:42:42 PM IST
US President Donald Trump has signed executive order establishing the Department of Government Efficiency to implement the President's DOGE Agenda, by modernizing federal technology and software to enhance governmental efficiency and productivity. ... read..


US President Donald Trump announces plans to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada from February 1
Washington, DC | January 21, 2025 12:12:50 PM IST
US President Donald Trump announced that his administration is planning to impose 25 per cent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada from February 1, The Hill reported. ... read..


"Look forward to working alongside Trump to serve American people": US Vice President JD Vance
Washington, DC | January 21, 2025 11:42:39 AM IST
US Vice President JD Vance has said that it is an "incredible honour" to take the oath of office as the Vice President of the US and he looked forward to working alongside President Donald Trump to serve the American people. ... read..


US President Trump issues executive order to withdraw from WHO
Washington DC | January 21, 2025 11:12:31 AM IST
US President Donald Trump, in a major shocker, cut the Unites States' ties with the global health agency, World Health Organisation (WHO), as he issued an executive order of withdrawing from the organisation on Monday (local time). ... read..


Family of dead Indian student urge US to send back his mortal remains
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 21, 2025 11:12:29 AM IST
An Indian student, Ravi Teja from Hyderabad was shot dead in New Haven, Conneticut. He had gone to the US for doing Masters in Science. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar attends inaugural celebrations as Trump becomes 47th US President
Washington DC | January 21, 2025 10:42:37 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the inaugural celebrations duirng the swearing-in ceremony of Donald Trump as the 47th President of US at the Capitol in Washington, DC, on Monday evening (local time). ... read..


"Russia-Ukraine war would've never started if I were the President," Trump says
Washington DC | January 21, 2025 10:12:20 AM IST
US President Donald Trump while attending the signing ceremony at Oval Office on Monday (local time), said that the Russia-Ukraine conflict would not have happened if he were the President. ... read..


Indian-origin Ramaswamy withdraws from Trump's 'DOGE'
Washington DC | January 21, 2025 9:42:37 AM IST
Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will no longer co-head the Department of Government Efficiency with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the former announced hours after US President Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday (local time). ... read..


US Senate confirms Marco Rubio as US Secretary of State in Trump Administration
Washington DC | January 21, 2025 9:42:26 AM IST
The US Senate has confirmed the appointment of Marco Rubio as the 72nd US Secretary of State in the Trump Administration on Monday (local time). ... read..


Challenges to Xi Jinping, grow from Party, people and PLA
Asia | January 21, 2025 9:12:46 AM IST
Chairman Xi Jinping once looked supreme, unimpeachable and irreproachable. He was perched high upon a pedestal he and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) erected after he became supremo in 2012. ... read..


"Canal is and will continue to operate under Panamanian control," Panamian President says
Panama City | January 21, 2025 9:12:35 AM IST
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino in a statement on Tuesday clarified that the Panama Canal would continue to operate under Panamian control, as opposed to US President Donald Trump's stance expressed in his speech. ... read..


US: President Trump grants pardons, commutations to individuals convicted in Jan 6 Capitol Riot case
Washington DC | January 21, 2025 8:42:33 AM IST
Just a few hours after being sworn in as the 47th President of the US, Donald Trump on Monday (local time) granted pardons and commutations to the convicts charged in relation to the events that occurred at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, according to ... read..


Challenges to X Jinping, grow from Party, people and PLA
Asia | January 21, 2025 8:42:32 AM IST
Chairman Xi Jinping once looked supreme, unimpeachable and irreproachable. He was perched high upon a pedestal he and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) erected after he became supremo in 2012. ... read..


Donald Trump signs executive order to withdraw US from Paris Climate Accord
Washington, DC | January 21, 2025 7:42:31 AM IST
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Treaty -- just as he did in his first term. It's among a slew of executive actions he signed in front of thousands of supporters at Capitol One Arena ... read..


Attempt to smuggling millions worth of Tobacco thwarted
Middle East | January 21, 2025 7:42:29 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 21 (ANI/TPS): An attempt to smuggle tobacco into Israel in a quantity of over a ton, while evading tax payment in the amount of approximately 1.7 million Shekels (USD 476,000) was thwarted by Israeli tax authorities. ... read..


Outgoing Right-Wing Minister approves millions for Negev, Galilee Projects
Middle East | January 21, 2025 7:42:28 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 21 (ANI/TPS): Just before leaving office, the Minister for the Development of the Periphery, the Negev, and the Galilee, Yitzhak Wasserlauf approved a budget of 111 million Shekels (USD 31.1 million) for "growth engines" in the ... read..


Taiwan detects 9 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels around its territory
Taipei | January 21, 2025 7:42:26 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MSD) has detected nine Chinese aircraft and six naval vessels around the island as of 6 am (UTC+8) on Tuesday. ... read..


21 illegal residents found working in food factory
Middle East | January 21, 2025 7:42:24 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 21 (ANI/TPS): Israeli authorities arrested 21 illegal residents at a food factory in the center of the country. ... read..


Trump criticises Biden for pardoning family members before leaving office
Washington, DC | January 21, 2025 7:12:24 AM IST
United States President Donald Trump didn't hold back when addressing President Joe Biden's family pardons. Trump criticises Biden for an 11th-hour clemency announcement offering preemptive pardons to members of his family during remarks from the Capita ... read..


US will now recognise only two genders, male and female: Donald Trump
Washington DC | January 21, 2025 6:42:26 AM IST
In a major announcement just after being sworn in as the 47th US President, Donald Trump declared that it will be the official policy of the United States to recognise only two genders - male and female. ... read..


"Great honour to represent India at Trump inauguration ceremony: EAM Jaishankar
Washington, DC | January 21, 2025 6:42:25 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that it was a "great honour" to represent India at the inauguration ceremony of US President Donald Trump ... read..


Inaugural Parade: Trump arrives at Capitol One Arena to cheers, chants of 'USA USA'
Washington, DC | January 21, 2025 5:12:22 AM IST
US President Donald Trump, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump, arrived at the Capitol One Arena for the Inaugural Parade. The crowd greeted Trump with chants of "USA USA," expressing their enthusiasm as the 47th president made his way to the venue. ... read..


"2020 elections totally rigged, this time we made it too big to rig...": Donald Trump
Washington, DC | January 21, 2025 4:42:27 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated his long-standing allegation that the 2020 presidential elections were "totally rigged" and claimed that attempts for the same were made in 2024 too, but the mandate was "too big to rig". ... read..


"Will tariff and tax foreign countries," Trump announces establishment of the External Revenue Service
Washington, DC | January 21, 2025 2:42:34 AM IST
President Donald Trump has announced to establish the External Revenue Service to "tariff and tax foreign countries" instead of taxing US citizens. ... read..


US taking back Panama Canal, didn't give it to China : President Donald Trump
Washington, DC | January 21, 2025 2:42:32 AM IST
Claiming that China is "operating" the Panama Canal, President Donald Trump in his inaugural address on Monday said that "we're taking it back" as the US has been treated 'unfairly.' ... read..


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