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American comedian Jon Stewart tearfully announces death of his dog 'Dipper' on 'The Daily Show'
Washington, DC | February 28, 2024 3:26:29 AM IST
Comedian and talk show host Jon Stewart broke down in tears on Monday's episode of "The Daily Show" while announcing that his family's dog 'Dipper' died, reported New York Post. ... read..


Thailand Deputy PM meets Vice President Dhankhar in national capital
New Delhi | February 28, 2024 3:26:28 AM IST
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday in New Delhi. ... read..


India makes strong argument to finalise permanent solution to Public Stockholding (PSH) at WTO
Asia | February 28, 2024 3:26:26 AM IST
India, on Tuesday, during the World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiation session on agriculture, made a strong and compelling argument to finalize the permanent solution to public stockholding (PSH) and deliver this outcome at MC13, as this has been pendi ... read..


EAM Jaishankar meets Nepal Foreign Secy, expresses delight to hear about progress in bilateral relations
New Delhi | February 28, 2024 3:26:17 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received Nepal's Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal on Tuesday and expressed delight to hear about the progress in bilateral relations between the two countries. ... read..


US President Biden addresses his age criticims, turns table on Trump; says "He's as old as I am"
Washington, DC | February 28, 2024 3:26:15 AM IST
US President Joe Biden turned the tables on former President Donald Trump when asked about the claims that he is too old to run for a second term, saying that "he's about as old as I am," ABC News reported. ... read..


Nepal's Armed Police Force performs mock drill rescue at an elevation of 2500 meters
Kathmandu | February 28, 2024 3:26:10 AM IST
Nepal's Armed Police Force conducted a mock drill in cooperation with Chandragiri Hills, a ropeway company, to prepare for possible situations at the time of operation. ... read..


Indian economy under PM Modi offers 'real alternative' to China, says CNN report
New Delhi | February 27, 2024 11:55:50 PM IST
With the benchmark indices in the Indian stock market hitting new highs, FDI inflow burgeoning and strong investments happening in infrastructure, while China continues to reel under its property crisis, accelerated capital outflow and economic concerns, ... read..


Israelis go to polls in local elections delayed by war
Middle East | February 27, 2024 11:55:44 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 27 (ANI/TTPS): Across Israel, citizens began going to polling stations on Tuesday to cast their votes in municipal elections delayed by the Gaza war. ... read..


India, Oman hold Deputy NSA level Strategic Dialogue in Muscat
Muscat | February 27, 2024 10:55:54 PM IST
India and Oman held their ninth Strategic Dialogue at the level of the Deputy National Security Advisor of the National Security Council Secretariats in Muscat, Oman, on Monday, informed sources. ... read..


China could soon have capability to invade Taiwan during drills, warns US Commander
Taipei | February 27, 2024 10:55:50 PM IST
The US nominee to helm US Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel Paparo, has warned that China could soon have the capability to use military exercises to conceal an invasion of Taiwan, Taiwan News reported. ... read..


India, Thailand sign MoU to establish academic collaboration on Ayurveda, Thai traditional medicine
New Delhi | February 27, 2024 10:55:47 PM IST
India and Thailand held the 10th Joint Commission Meeting on Tuesday, during which a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed for establishing an academic collaboration in Ayurveda and Thai traditional medicine, the Ministry of External Affairs said i ... read..


"Indian investors important to us, they will strengthen our ties," says Oman official
Muscat | February 27, 2024 9:55:27 PM IST
Saleh Hamood Al Hasani, the advisor to the Chairman Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones in Oman, hailed the ties between New Delhi and Muscat and said that Indian investment will drive growth in multiple sectors. ... read..


French Army Chief discusses bolstering military cooperation with Army Chief Manoj Pande
New Delhi | February 27, 2024 8:56:17 PM IST
The French Army Chief, General Pierre Schill, met Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Tuesday and held discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two armies, the Ministry of Defence informed in a press release ... read..


MEA Additional Secy interacts with 100-member Bangladesh Youth Delegation
New Delhi | February 27, 2024 8:55:56 PM IST
P Kumaran, the Additional Secretary at the Ministry of External Affairs, interacted with the ninth Bangladesh Youth Delegation of 100 members, here on Tuesday. ... read..


Committee to Protect Journalists demands "unconditional release" of Pakistani journalist Asad Ali Toor
New York | February 27, 2024 7:56:40 PM IST
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) called on Pakistani authorities to immediately and unconditionally release journalist Asad Ali Toor and to cease harassing him for his journalistic work. ... read..


Will like to work with India to address Myanmar situation: Thailand Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs
New Delhi | February 27, 2024 7:56:15 PM IST
Thailand Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow said his country would like to work in partnership with India and other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to address the crisis that Myanmar has been caught up in ... read..


French Army pays homage to Indian soldiers, receives ceremonial guard of honour
New Delhi | February 27, 2024 7:56:05 PM IST
The French Army Chief, General Pierre Schill, met Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Tuesday and held discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two armies, the Ministry of Defence informed in a press release ... read..


PoK: Pakistan Peoples Party gives 10-day ultimatum to Gilgit-Baltistan government for resolving concerns
Gilgit Baltistan | February 27, 2024 6:55:58 PM IST
Pakistan Peoples Party Provincial President and member of the assembly, Amjad Hussain, accused the Gilgit Baltistan government in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) of neglecting the party's concerns and issued a 10-day ultimatum for their concerns to be res ... read..


2023 saw record revenues from Israel's offshore natural gas fields
Middle East | February 27, 2024 6:55:40 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 27 (ANI/TPS): The revenue from natural gas export royalties collected by Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure hit a record 2.19 billion Shekels (USD 595 million) in 2023, as exports to Jordan and Egypt increased by 25 ... read..


Teachers, students organize protest against poor educational setup in Gilgit Baltistan
Gilgit Baltistan | February 27, 2024 6:55:16 PM IST
A group of teachers and students from Gilgit Baltistan (GB) in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) organised massive protests against the deteriorating educational infrastructure in the region. ... read..


"Conference on Disarmament not functioning as intended": UN chief calls for implementation of nuclear commitments
Geneva | February 27, 2024 6:55:14 PM IST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted that the Conference on Disarmament is failing in its objectives and called on the countries to accelerate the implementation of all nuclear disarmament commitments. ... read..


India, Thailand hold 10th Joint Commission Meeting; multiple agreements signed
New Delhi | February 27, 2024 5:56:17 PM IST
India and Thailand signed multiple agreements in the presence of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Thailand's Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara in the national capital on Tuesday. ... read..


S. Jaishankar welcomes President of Japan Foundation
New Delhi | February 27, 2024 5:55:45 PM IST
External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, expressed his pleasure in hosting Kazuyoshi Umemoto, the President of the Japan Foundation, during a recent interaction. ... read..


Israel's Energy Ministers seeks country's admission to IEA
Middle East | February 27, 2024 4:56:32 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 27 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Eli Cohen met with the US Ambassador to Israel, Jack Lowe, to promote the State of Israel's accession to the International Energy Agency (IEA), with the aim of streng ... read..


India-Thailand Joint Commission meeting will take forward partnership: Jaishankar
New Delhi | February 27, 2024 3:55:23 PM IST
Welcoming Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that the 10th India-Thailand Joint Commission meeting set to take place today will take forward the partnership between the two nations. ... read..


High expectations await Maryam Nawaz as Punjab's new chief minister
Islamabad | February 27, 2024 2:56:25 PM IST
Maryam Nawaz, the first woman Chief Minister of Punjab is set to face huge challenges, given the high benchmark set by her predecessors in terms of service delivery and public presence, Geo News reported. ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf plans 'parallel' punjab assembly session to elect CM, speaker
Lahore | February 27, 2024 2:56:07 PM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to call a Punjab Assembly session to elect its Chief minister, speaker, and deputy speaker, asserting a majority with 250 members, including reserved seats for women and minorities, as reported by Dawn. ... read..


Nepal's Foreign Secretary to attend Asia Economic Dialogue 2024 in Pune
Kathmandu | February 27, 2024 2:56:03 PM IST
Nepal's Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal is scheduled to participate in the eighth Asia Economic Dialogue (AED 2024), which is scheduled to be held in Pune from February 29-March 2, Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. ... read..


Former Indian envoy Taranjit Singh Sandhu meets US Ambassador Eric Garcetti in Amritsar
Amritsar (Punjab) | February 27, 2024 2:56:02 PM IST
Former Indian Ambassador to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu held a meeting with US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti in Amritsar. ... read..


Israel destroys weapons factory and rocket launchers in Northern Gaza
Middle East | February 27, 2024 2:55:56 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 27 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers continued to conduct targeted raids in the Gaza City district of Zeitoun, the Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday. ... read..


'New MOU' strengthens collaboration between US, South Korea in India
New Delhi | February 27, 2024 1:56:19 PM IST
The United States and the Republic of Korea solidified their commitment through the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in India on February 20. ... read..


"Conflict in Gaza is of great concern to us": Jaishankar at Human Rights Council
New Delhi | February 27, 2024 1:56:06 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that India is concerned over the conflict in Gaza and stressed that humanitarian crisis arising from conflicts require a sustainable solution that gives immediate relief to those most-affected. He asse ... read..


India questions UNSC for being 'completely ineffective' in resolving Russia-Ukraine conflict
New York | February 27, 2024 1:55:39 PM IST
India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj has questioned the United Nations Security Council for not being able to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine that has continued for over two years. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Six Indian fishermen repatriates from Sri Lanka
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 27, 2024 12:55:56 PM IST
Six fishermen from Tamil Nadu apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy on January 23, were released this morning and reached at Chennai airport. ... read..


Convinced that India-Thailand partnership bound to become stronger: Thailand Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs
New Delhi | February 27, 2024 12:55:49 PM IST
Thailand Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow has expressed confidence that bilateral ties with India will grow in strength and move towards a strategic partnership that will boost the partnership between the two countries on the region ... read..


Islamabad High Court accepts Imran, Bushra, Qureshi's appeals for hearing
Islamabad | February 27, 2024 11:56:15 AM IST
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has accepted the appeals of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his spouse Bushra Bibi, and former Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi against their convictions in the cipher and Toshakhana cases, as reported by Dawn. ... read..


Telangana man dies in UAE due to cardiac arrest, family requests Jaishankar to bring back mortal remains to India
Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 27, 2024 11:55:48 AM IST
A man identified as Shaik Nizamuddin who is a native of Telangana's Medak died in UAE due to cardiac arrest on February 24. The deceased man's son has written a letter requesting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to bring back the mortal remains to I ... read..


"A dream of mine since I was a little boy": US Ambassador on visiting Golden Temple
Amritsar (Punjab), | February 27, 2024 10:55:10 AM IST
US Ambassador, Eric Garcetti, paid a visit to the iconic Golden Temple in Amritsar. ... read..


US forces destroy unmanned surface vessels, mobile anti-ship cruise missiles and UAV in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen
Washington, DC | February 27, 2024 9:54:31 AM IST
Amid the tensions in the Red Sea, US Central Command said that it has destroyed three unmanned surface vessels (USV), two mobile anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM), and a one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in the Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen i ... read..


China's rapidly expanding nuclear weapon stockpile remains opaque
Asia | February 27, 2024 8:55:17 AM IST
Without providing the world with any word of explanation, in the past five years, the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) of China has expanded the types and quantity of its nuclear-tipped weapons more than at any point in its history. ... read..


"My hope is that by next Monday we'll have a ceasefire": US President Biden on Israel-Hamas conflict
Washington, DC | February 27, 2024 7:55:28 AM IST
US President Joe Biden highlighted that he hopes there will be a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict by "next Monday," as reported by CNN. ... read..


Balochistan: Two people missing after being detained by Pakistani forces
Balochistan | February 27, 2024 7:55:26 AM IST
Two people have reportedly gone missing after being detained by Pakistani forces in the Kohlu and Kahan areas of Balochistan, reported the Balochistan Post. ... read..


PoK: Gilgit-Baltistan govt lacks money to buy medicine, says opposition leader
Gilgit-Baltistan | February 27, 2024 7:55:24 AM IST
Leader of the opposition Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM), Kazim Maisam, highlighted that the government of Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir do not have money to buy medicine, but preparations are being made to appoint special coordinators, st ... read..


Pak: Islamabad High Court issues notice to FIA, NAB in Toshakhana, cypher cases
Islamabad | February 27, 2024 7:55:23 AM IST
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has given notices to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) regarding appeals challenging the trial court verdicts and seeking suspension of sentences of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insad ... read..


Donald Trump appeals USD 454 million New York civil fraud judgment
Washington, DC | February 27, 2024 6:56:06 AM IST
US former president Donald Trump, his adult sons, and two former Trump Organization officials, on Monday (local time), appealed the USD 464 million judgment entered against them in the New York attorney general's civil fraud case, according to CNN. ... read..


Saif bin Zayed heads UAE delegation to 41st Arab Interior Ministers Council
Middle East | February 27, 2024 6:55:56 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 27 (ANI/WAM): Kais Saied, President of the Republic of Tunisia, received, at Carthage Palace, Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, and Arab Interior Ministers on the occ ... read..


Emirates Human Rights Association hosts symposium on occasion of World Day of Social Justice
Middle East | February 27, 2024 6:55:52 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 27 (ANI/WAM): In response to the United Nations' call to mark the World Day of Social Justice, the Emirates Human Rights Association (EHRA) held a symposium, titled "United for Humanity and Dignity" to discuss various aspects of ... read..


"We are working round the clock to free the hostages': Israel defence minister
Middle East | February 27, 2024 6:55:50 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Isarel], February 27 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Minister of Defense, Yoav Gallant, held a meeting on Monday with the family members of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, as he does on a weekly basis. ... read..


Maryam Nawaz intends to implement programs similar to PM Modi's economic model, says Exiled PoK rights activist
Glasgow | February 27, 2024 4:55:33 AM IST
The exiled Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's (PoK) rights activist Amjad Ayub Mirza compared the developmental plan of Pakistan's Punjab province's new Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz with the economic model of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..


Swedish envoy inaugurates street art project in Delhi, says "proud of first mural"
New Delhi | February 27, 2024 3:55:01 AM IST
Sweden's Ambassador to India, Jan Thesleff, inaugurated a street art project between India and Sweden on Monday as both countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations. ... read..


US delegate Kristie Canegallo to visit India to co-chair US-India Homeland Security Dialogue on Feb 28
By Reena Bhardwaj

Washington, DC | February 27, 2024 3:54:52 AM IST
Senior official performing the duties of the Deputy Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security, Kristie Canegallo, will visit India on February 27 to co-chair the US-India Homeland Security Dialogue, which is scheduled to be held on February 28. ... read..


Nepali Congress to hold discussions with other parties to declare Nepal 'Hindu state': Shankar Bhandari
Kathmandu | February 27, 2024 3:54:50 AM IST
The Nepali Congress will hold discussions with other parties and work to declare Nepal a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state, party leader and member of Parliament Shankar Bhandari said. ... read..


Muscat International Book Fair attracts intellectuals, youth; Artificial Intelligence takes center stage
By Ashoke Raj

Muscat, | February 27, 2024 3:54:48 AM IST
The 28th edition of the Muscat International Book Fair is underway at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center (OCEC). ... read..


"One of largest private investment in ammunitions, missiles": Adani Defence and Aerospace CEO
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | February 27, 2024 12:26:19 AM IST
Adani Defence and Aerospace CEO, Ashish Rajvanshi, said that the missiles and ammunition complex that has been inaugurated in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, is one of the largest investments by the private sector in the area and is on line with Prime Minister Nar ... read..


Israeli army discovers 10 Km tunnel under Gaza hospital and university
Middle East | February 27, 2024 12:26:07 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 26 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers discovered a massive tunnel 10 km in length that passed beneath a Gaza hospital and university, the Israel Defense Forces said on Monday. ... read..


Israeli airstrikes hit Hezbollah air defense systems
Asia | February 27, 2024 12:26:00 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 26 (ANI/TPS): Israeli fighter jets struck sites used by Hezbollah's aerial defence array in the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon a short time ago. ... read..


Oil India to organise Global Partner Road Show in Abu Dhabi
New Delhi | February 27, 2024 12:25:43 AM IST
In a fueling display of ambition and strategic foresight, Oil India Limited, India's oldest exploration and production company and the youngest Maharatna CPSE of India, has announced its first-ever global partner roadshow: "Confluence: Where Energy and Op ... read..


Palestinian authority resigns as Abbas eyes integrating Hamas with technocrats
Middle East | February 27, 2024 12:25:38 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 26 (ANI/TPS): The Palestinian Authority resigned on Monday and is being replaced by a transitional government of technocrats as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas eyes returning to power in post-war Gaza. ... read..


"To me, this is misuse of freedom of speech": EAM Jaishankar on space given to Khalistani elements abroad
New Delhi | February 26, 2024 11:26:16 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called out the space given to extremist Khalistani elements in foreign countries and said this is not freedom of speech, but a misuse of it. ... read..


India pushes for WTO backing for developing nations, also welcomes expansion of organization
Abu Dhabi | February 26, 2024 11:26:04 PM IST
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) held its thirteenth Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi on Monday. ... read..


S Korea: Govt threatens striking doctors with indictment, suspension if they don't report to work within deadline
Seoul | February 26, 2024 11:25:41 PM IST
The South Korean government threatened striking young doctors with indictment and suspension of their medical licences, giving them four days to report back to work, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Taiwan: Two indicted for financing candidate in local polls using 'Beijing money'
Taipei | February 26, 2024 11:25:36 PM IST
A Taiwanese man and a Chinese woman were indicted for allegedly providing Chinese funds to a pro-unification New Taipei City Council candidate in Taiwan's local elections in 2022, Central News Agency Taiwan reported, citing the New Taipei District Prosecu ... read..


Australian activist Lowitja O'Donoghue passes away at 91
Canberra | February 26, 2024 10:25:33 PM IST
One of the most well-liked and significant Aboriginal activists in Australian history, Lowitja O'Donoghue, passed away at the age of 91, CNN reported on Monday. ... read..


UAE plays significant role in supporting, enhancing global trade: Yemeni Minister of Trade
Middle East | February 26, 2024 11:26:21 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], February 26 (ANI/WAM): Mohamed Al Ashwwal, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Yemen, affirmed the significant and leading role of the United Arab Emirates in supporting and enhancing global trade, noting that its diligent effor ... read..


Dubai Stem Cell Congress begins featuring 30 International Speakers
Middle East | February 26, 2024 10:25:04 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], February 26 (ANI/WAM): The second edition of the Dubai Stem Cell Congress (DSCC) kicks off today at Palazzo Versace in Dubai. ... read..


Taiwan detects 11 Chinese military aircraft, 5 naval ships around nation
Taipei | February 26, 2024 10:25:02 PM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected 11 Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Sunday (Feb. 25) and 6 am on Monday (Feb. 26), reported Taiwan News. ... read..


Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches Hellenic Business Council
Middle East | February 26, 2024 10:24:57 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], February 26 (ANI/WAM): Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced the establishment of the Hellenic Business Council. ... read..


"Sometimes people get misguided...": EAM Jaishankar on diplomatic row with Maldives
New Delhi | February 26, 2024 10:24:53 PM IST
Highlighting that Indian military personnel and aviation platforms in Maldives has been solely working for the benefit of local people, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar affirmed his belief that the row with the Maldives will be resolved through dipl ... read..


Pakistani woman faces mob fury as Arabic printed on dress mistaken for Quran verses
Lahore | February 26, 2024 9:25:34 PM IST
In a shocking incident, a Pakistani woman at a local eatery in Lahore became the target of mob fury, as people accused her of blasphemy, mistaking the Arabic text on her dress for Quran verses, Pakistani vernacular media Express News Urdu reported. ... read..


Nepal: Madhesh-based parties split again, Rajendra Mahato launches new campaign
Kathmandu | February 26, 2024 9:25:25 PM IST
Aiming to pressure the Nepali government for a constitutional amendment, the Madhesh province-based parties, after being together for about half a decade, have again split into two parties. ... read..


CICA Secy General discusses its transformation process, reinvigoration of advisory bodies in Delhi
Astana | February 26, 2024 9:25:18 PM IST
The Conference on Interaction & Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Secretary General Ambassador Kairat Sarybay during his visit to India held discussions on CICA's transformation processes with the Indian side here in New Delhi. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar hosts permanent representatives to UN of Italy, Bahrain, Panama, Solomon Islands in Delhi
New Delhi | February 26, 2024 8:25:09 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted the permanent representatives to the United Nations of Italy, Bahrain, Palau and Solomon Islands in New Delhi on Monday. ... read..


"Uri and Balakot sent their own message": Jaishankar on India's response to cross-border terrorism
New Delhi | February 26, 2024 8:25:04 PM IST
Calling the national security a complicated calculus in today's times, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted India's response to Chinese incursions at the Line of Actual control (LAC) and towards cross-border terrorism from Pakistan through i ... read..


Algeria inaugurates world's third-largest mosque ahead of Ramzan
Algiers | February 26, 2024 8:25:00 PM IST
Amid the political upheavals, Algeria finally inaugurated the continent's largest mosque and the third-largest in the world ahead of the holy month of Ramzan, reported Al Jazeera. ... read..


Amid concerns of Rafah ops, Israeli military presents plan to evacuate civilians from 'fighting areas'
Tel Aviv | February 26, 2024 8:24:59 PM IST
The Israeli military has submitted a plan to the war cabinet for 'evacuating the population' of Gaza from areas of fighting, amid looming concerns of an offensive incursion in the southern city of Rafah, according to CNN. ... read..


"Self-sufficiency, statement of independence, civilizational state": Jaishankar opens up on multiple symbolisms of 'Bharat'
New Delhi | February 26, 2024 7:24:55 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday explained symbolism of 'Bharat' in multiple domains, saying that the country implies not only rebalancing politics and economics but it also mandates the influencing of international agenda as well as shap ... read..


Pak court allows Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan to have one-on-one meeting with lawyers
Islamabad | February 26, 2024 7:24:52 PM IST
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has allowed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to meet alone with his attorneys in the absence of jail security staff on Monday, according to ARY News. ... read..


UN human rights chief launches "path of solution"; decries "disinfo propaganda" targeting global body
Geneva | February 26, 2024 7:24:45 PM IST
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk on Monday, flagged disinformation attempts to undermine the legitimacy and work of the United Nations and other institutions. ... read..


Palestinian PM Mohammad Shtayyeh, government resign
Ramallah | February 26, 2024 6:27:36 PM IST
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh on Monday announced the resignation of his government. ... read..


Balochistan: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz finalises candidates for key positions
Quetta | February 26, 2024 6:27:26 PM IST
The newly elected members of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Balochistan reached a consensus on February 25 appointing Sheikh Jaffar Mandokhail as the governor and Rahila Hameed Durrani as the speaker of the provincial assembly, as reported by The Tr ... read..


Switzerland to mentor NDRF battalion for achieving international standards
New Delhi | February 26, 2024 6:26:29 PM IST
India and Switzerland will be collaborating in the area of urban search and rescue, under which the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) will mentor the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) battalion for its international classification. ... read..


DU signs MoU with South Korean university to promote education in Korean language
By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | February 26, 2024 6:26:12 PM IST
Delhi University signed an agreement with South Korea's Kyungpook National University for the promotion of courses in the Korean language here in India. ... read..


PoK: Secretariat employees of Muzaffarabad to go on strike on February 29
Muzaffarabad | February 26, 2024 6:26:05 PM IST
In response to the government's discriminatory policies against them, the Secretariat Employees Association of Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir has decided to go on strike. ... read..


Ramadan 'explosion' looms for Israel and Hamas
Middle East | February 26, 2024 3:26:29 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 26 (ANI/TPS): The statistics speak volumes. Over the years, the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem has morphed into a breeding ground for Palestinian violence with terror attacks. ... read..


Israeli forces leave Gaza Hospital after arresting 200 terrorists, seizing weapons
Middle East | February 26, 2024 3:26:27 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 26 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers concluded their activities in the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, arresting approximately 200 Palestinian terror suspects hiding inside the medical center, the Israel Defence Forces confirmed on Su ... read..


Mexico on brink of water crisis: "Day zero" looms amid declining reserves
Mexico City | February 26, 2024 3:26:20 PM IST
Mexico City, one of the world's biggest cities, with a population nearing 22 million, is on the brink of a severe water crisis due to a combination of factors, including geographic challenges, rapid urbanisation, and ageing infrastructure worsened by the ... read..


Israeli forces kill 30 Hamas terrorists in Gaza City
Middle East | February 26, 2024 3:26:16 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 26 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers killed more than 30 Hamas terrorists in the Zeitoun area of Gaza City during the past day, the Israel Defence Forces said on Monday morning. ... read..


South Korea tightens export rules on Russia, Belarus amid rising military tensions
Seoul | February 26, 2024 3:26:03 PM IST
South Korea intends to tighten export controls on Russia and Belarus concerning items that could potentially be used for military purposes, as announced today by the trade ministry, as reported by Yonhap News Agency. ... read..


Protest against alleged vote rigging planned outside Balochistan Assembly amid swearing-in ceremony
Quetta | February 26, 2024 3:26:00 PM IST
Protestors from a coalition comprising Baloch, Pashtoon, and Hazara nationalist parties, alleging vote rigging in the recent elections, have declared intentions to relocate their ongoing demonstrations to the front of the Balochistan Assembly, coinciding ... read..


Saad Ahmad Warraich assumes responsibility as Pakistan's new Charge d'Affaires in India
New Delhi | February 26, 2024 3:25:54 PM IST
The new Charge d'Affaires at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, Saad Ahmad Warraich, assumed his responsibilities on Monday, according to the Pakistan High Commission in India. ... read..


Former Brazil PM denies coup plot as thousands rally in his support
Sao Paulo | February 26, 2024 2:27:31 PM IST
Jair Bolsonaro, the former President of Brazil, led a massive rally in Sao Paulo on Sunday, vehemently denying accusations of involvement in a coup plot to cling to power, CNN reported. ... read..


South Korea witnesses surge in Russian asylum seekers
Seoul | February 26, 2024 2:27:10 PM IST
South Korean authorities have reported a remarkable increase in Russians seeking asylum in the country, marking a significant surge in applications last year, as reported by CNN. ... read..


India-US to engage in homeland security talks on February 28; counter terrorism among key agenda
Asia | February 26, 2024 2:26:56 PM IST
By Rajnish Singh ... read..


Australia imposes sanctions on Russian prison officials over Navalny's death
Canberra | February 26, 2024 2:26:31 PM IST
Australia has imposed financial sanctions and travel bans on seven Russian prison officers accused of mistreating Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny at the Siberian penal colony where he recently met his demise, CNN reported. ... read..


Burkina Faso: At least 15 killed in attack on Catholic church
Ouagadougou | February 26, 2024 12:26:01 PM IST
A village in Burkina Faso's conflict-ridden northern region witnessed a brutal attack, which claimed the lives of at least 15 Catholic worshippers as they gathered for mass at a church, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Turkish Coast Guard detains over 100 Afghan migrants heading to Greece
Ankara | February 26, 2024 12:25:52 PM IST
The Turkish Coast Guard has recently declared the arrest of 106 Afghan migrants during their attempt to cross into Greece, as reported by The Khaama Press. ... read..


US Airman attempts self-immolation outside Israeli embassy, shouts "Free Palestine,"
Washington, DC | February 26, 2024 12:25:48 PM IST
An active-duty member of the United States Air Force attempted self-immolation and yelled, "Free Palestine," outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, on February 25, according to the Air Force and local officials, reported by CNN ... read..


Feleti Teo named Tuvalu's new Prime Minister
Funafuti | February 26, 2024 12:25:45 PM IST
Tuvalu's parliamentary members have selected former Attorney General Feleti Teo as the Pacific Island nation's new prime minister following a general election that recently brought the country's relationship with Taiwan into focus, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Taliban releases Austrian far-right activist, following mediation by Qatar
Kabul | February 26, 2024 10:25:06 AM IST
The Taliban has released Herbert Fritz, an 84-year-old Austrian far-right activist who was apprehended in Afghanistan last May, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


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