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New Israeli Military Chief of Staff fills frozen senior positions

Middle East | March 6, 2025 3:13:24 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 6 (ANI/TPS): On his first day as the Israeli military's Chief of Staff, Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir filled several senior positions that Defence Minister Israel Katz had placed on hold. ... read..

UAE: DEWA invites international developers to submit expressions of interest for 7th phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park

Middle East | March 6, 2025 3:13:12 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], March 6 (ANI/WAM): Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited international developers to submit expressions of interest for a tender to develop the 1,600-megawatt (MW) seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar P ... read..

Israel: Ben Gurion Airport's Terminal One to reopen in time for post-war travel surge

Middle East | March 6, 2025 3:13:01 PM IST

Tel Aviv [UAE], March 6 (ANI/TPS): Expecting a post-war surge in travel, Ben Gurion Airport's Terminal One will resume operations during the last week of March, the Israel Airports Authority announced on Wednesday. ... read..

Environmental group accuses China of depleting Argentina's marine resources

Buenos Aires | March 6, 2025 2:43:49 PM IST

China possesses the largest fishing fleet globally, which is increasingly depleting Argentina's marine resources through a combination of legal and illegal fishing activities, Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported, citing an Argentinian environmental organizatio ... read..

INSV Tarini heads to Cape Town after stop in Port Stanley

New Delhi | March 6, 2025 2:43:24 PM IST

Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini departed from Port Stanley and was heading to Cape Town. The Navika Sagar Parikrama circumnavigation is being attempted by a crew of two women officers from the Indian Navy. ... read..

"Unless polls are declared, country will get no new investments": Bangladesh's Jatiya Party leader

Dhaka | March 6, 2025 2:13:00 PM IST

Bangladesh's Jatiya Party, which was an ally of the ousted premier Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, has called for free, fair and inclusive elections to be held on a level playing field with party leader Masroor Mawla emphasising that until polls are declare ... read..

Pak:JSFM condemns brutal state repression of Sindh Varsity students over water canal protest

Jamshoro | March 6, 2025 1:43:18 PM IST

Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) chairman Sohail Abro has strongly condemned the violent crackdown on Sindh University students protesting the construction of illegal canals on the Indus River, as reported by Voice of Sindh News. ... read..

MQM founder Altaf Hussain calls for release of political prisoners during Ramzan amid growing tensions in Pakistan

London | March 6, 2025 1:13:31 PM IST

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain has condemned the Pakistan government over the arrest of political prisoners. In a post on X, Hussain called on Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to uphold the sancti ... read..

NASA's Athena to land on Moon's south pole today

Washington DC | March 6, 2025 12:13:20 PM IST

US space agency NASA is all set for a landing on the moon's south pole on March 6. This mission will join the growing fleet of spacecraft missions, including from India, mapping the lunar surface, searching for water, and conducting scientific experiments ... read..

India condemns "provocative activities" of separatists, security breach during EAM Jaishankar's UK visit

New Delhi | March 6, 2025 12:13:18 PM IST

India on Thursday said that it has seen footage of a breach of security during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to the UK and strongly condemned the "provocative activities" of these separatists and extremists. ... read..

China unlawfully detains thousands, convicts 1,545 'prisoners of conscience' in 6 years, says rights group

Beijing | March 6, 2025 12:13:10 PM IST

Chinese authorities have unlawfully detained thousands of individuals for peacefully asserting or exercising their rights over the past six years and have sentenced 1,545 individuals classified as prisoners of conscience, a rights organization reported on ... read..

Trump administration rejects Gaza reconstruction plan proposed by Arab leaders

Washington, DC | March 6, 2025 11:43:09 AM IST

The Trump administration has rejected a plan for the reconstruction of Gaza proposed by Arab leaders. ... read..

"Request Centre to quickly process and get body home": BRS' K Kavitha on Telangana student's death in US

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 6, 2025 11:13:00 AM IST

BRS leader K Kavitha said on Thursday that the death of a student from Telangana in the US is "very unfortunate" and urged the Telangana government and the Central government to quickly process and get the body home. She advised Indian students in the US ... read..

Indian student found dead in US; Consulate in Chicago in touch with family

Chicago | March 6, 2025 10:43:04 AM IST

India's Consulate General in Chicago expressed sadness over the death of Praveen Kumar Gampa, a student pursuing post-graduation at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the US. ... read..

Australia's Chief of Defence Force hosts CDS General Chauhan, expresses commitment to working with India on enhancing interoperability

Canberra | March 6, 2025 9:43:27 AM IST

Australia's Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston AC RAN hosted Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in Canberra on Wednesday. Admiral David Johnston AC Ran welcomed General Chauhan to Australia and expressed Australia's commitment to ... read..

"Release hostages or it is over for you": Donald Trump gives 'last warning' to Hamas

Washington, DC | March 6, 2025 10:13:07 AM IST

US President Donald Trump has issued a final warning for Hamas, demanding the release of all hostages and return of the dead bodies of the people who have been "murdered" by them or "it is over" for them. ... read..

Khalistani protestors stage demonstrations as EAM participates in discussions at Chatham House

London | March 6, 2025 8:43:10 AM IST

Pro-Khalistan protestors staged a demonstration outside the venue where External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in a discussion held by Chatham House on Wednesday (UK local time). ... read..

US charges 12 Chinese contract hackers and law enforcement officers in computer intrusion campaigns

Washington, DC | March 6, 2025 8:43:07 AM IST

The US Department of Justice on Wednesday (local time) unsealed indictments charging Zhou Shuai and Yin Kecheng, eight employees of Chinese technology company i-Soon and two officers of Chinese Ministry of Public Security (MPS) on various hacking-related ... read..

"President Trump delivered justice for American heroes killed at Abbey Gate": US Press Secy on detention of Mohammad Sharifullah

Washington DC | March 6, 2025 7:42:53 AM IST

The White House said that the US has detained Mohammad Sharifullah and that he will face the "swift sword of American justice". As per CNN, Sharifullah was allegedly involved in the bombing at Kabul Airport's Abbey Gate in Afghanistan, which resulted in t ... read..

EAM Jaishankar discusses Indian foreign policy, regional dynamics in UK

London | March 6, 2025 7:12:54 AM IST

In an exclusive event hosted by Chatham House in collaboration with the High Commission of India, UK, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in an insightful discussion with Bronwen Maddox, Director and Chief Executive of Chatham House. The c ... read..

"President has been very tough on China": US Press Secy Leavitt says on tariffs

Washington DC | March 6, 2025 6:43:10 AM IST

The White House said that US President Donald Trump has been very tough on China when it came towards the imposition of tariffs on the country. ... read..

Peace, tranquility in border areas essential for relationship to grow: EAM Jaishankar on China

London | March 6, 2025 6:13:00 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that New Delhi wants a stable relationship with China in which India's interests are "respected and sensitivities are recognised." ... read..

UAE Ambassador expresses keenness towards 'Tourist Township' investment initiative in Himachal Pradesh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 6, 2025 6:12:59 AM IST

UAE's Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, visited Himachal Pradesh to strengthen bilateral ties and explore investment and trade opportunities. ... read..

Dubai Municipality launches 'Safe Water for Healthy Community' initiative

Middle East | March 6, 2025 6:12:57 AM IST

Dubai [UAE] March 6 (ANI/WAM): Dubai Municipality, in collaboration with the Community Development Authority (CDA), has launched the 'Safe Water for a Healthy Community' initiative to enhance water system safety in senior citizens' homes and villas. The i ... read..

European Commission proposes to extend gas storage obligations until end of 2027

Europe | March 6, 2025 6:12:56 AM IST

Brussels [Belgium], March 6 (ANI/WAM): The European Commission has proposed to prolong EU gas storage obligations until the end of 2027 to ensure security of energy supply and help stabilise the European gas markets. ... read..

Muslim Council of Elders welcomes outcomes of Emergency Arab Summit in Cairo

Middle East | March 6, 2025 6:12:51 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 6 (ANI/WAM): The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, welcomed the recommendations of the emergency Arab summit, the Summit for Palestine, hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt. ... read..

"In Kashmir, we have done a good job ...", says EAM Jaishankar

London | March 6, 2025 4:13:03 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke on Wednesday about Kashmir and the steps taken by the Indian government, such as removing Article 370, restoring growth and economic activity and holding elections which saw high turnout. He also spoke about th ... read..

"We have a lot to offer," Netherlands envoy to India

Gandhinagar (Guajrat) | March 6, 2025 4:13:02 AM IST

Netherlands Ambassador Marisa Gerards said that the Holland has a lot to offer to India and that they were also inking an MoU for more research and innovation projects together. ... read..

"He is trying to use this issue to stay in power..." Trump slams Trudeau on tariffs, fentanyl crisis

Washington DC | March 6, 2025 3:43:07 AM IST

US President Donald Trump after a telephonic conversation with Canadian Prime Minister on trade war accused Justin Trudeau of trying to "use the issue to stay in power." ... read..

British Foreign Secy Lammy gifts EAM Jaishankar Tottenham Hotspur's No 1 jersey

London | March 6, 2025 2:42:58 AM IST

United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary David Lammy has gifted External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar the Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur's number 1 jersey with EAM's name printed on it. ... read..

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