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US: Japanese Yakuza leader charged for trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar

Washington DC | February 22, 2024 7:54:40 AM IST

A leader of the Japanese organized crime syndicate Yakuza, identified as Takeshi Ebisawa, has been charged by US prosecutors with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials including uranium and weapons-grade Plutonium from Myanmar to other countries, accord ... read..

"We have managed to take India-Denmark ties to higher level": Danish Foreign Minister

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 6:53:36 AM IST

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said that India and Denmark are cooperating in multiple areas and have elevated the bilateral ties between the two countries to a higher level. ... read..

India, US discuss enhancing defence co-production, interoperability for free, open Indo-Pacific at INDUS-X Summit

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 5:54:30 AM IST

The Ministry of Defence and the US Department of Defence participated in the second India-US Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) Summit in the national capital and discussed enhancing military interoperability to support the vision for a free and ope ... read..

Ukraine President Zelenskyy invites Polish leaders to resolve farmers' protests

Kyiv | February 22, 2024 5:54:26 AM IST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has invited Polish leaders to a meeting at their shared border to resolve a blockade by Polish farmers protesting against Ukrainian food imports, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Boeing removes head of 737 MAX programme amid safety concerns

Virginia | February 22, 2024 5:54:25 AM IST

Boeing has removed the head of its troubled 737 MAX programme from the planemaker, amid scrutiny around production and safety measures following a mid-air blowout on a plane last month, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

"India rightly regarded as consensus builder...": Greek PM Mitsotakis

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 3:54:55 AM IST

Emphasising the importance of India's role on the global stage, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday that India today is rightly regarded as a "consensus builder" when it comes to shaping the direction of global debate or addressing ... read..

"India-EU FTA must be fair, equitable and balanced": Piyush Goyal at CII event

New Delhi | February 22, 2024 3:54:51 AM IST

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union has to be fair, equitable and balanced. ... read..

Brazil: MoS Muraleedharan represents India at G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting

Rio de Janeiro | February 22, 2024 2:54:47 AM IST

Union Minister of State V Muraleedharan represented India at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Brazil, and affirmed New Delhi's steadfast support for Brazil during its presidency of the summit. ... read..

Navy ship INS Shivalik renders medical assistance to Iranian fishing vessel

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 11:56:36 PM IST

INS Shivalik, a vessel of the Indian Navy, rendered medical assistance to an Iranian Fishing vessel. ... read..

Sultan bin Ahmed honours Gulf Arabic Language competitions' winners

Middle East | February 21, 2024 11:56:27 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], February 21 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed the closing ceremony of the Gulf Arabic Language Competitions in its fifth edition, held at the Educational Centre for Gulf Arabic Languag ... read..

"We need leaders who genuinely think about the country's future": Pakistanis on governance concerns, economic struggles

Islamabad | February 21, 2024 11:56:25 PM IST

Pakistani citizens shared their perspectives on the critical challenges facing the nation, particularly amid uncertainty regarding its leadership while reflecting the concerns, hopes, and expectations of the people during this critical time. ... read..

Emirates Islamic holds 48th General Assembly Meeting

Middle East | February 21, 2024 11:56:23 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], February 21 (ANI/WAM): Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, held its forty-eighth General Assembly Meeting, on Wednesday. ... read..

Balochistan Bar Council announce stir against 'rigging' in Pak polls

Balochistan | February 21, 2024 11:56:18 PM IST

Balochistan Bar Council announced a movement against alleged rigging in Februray 8 general elections, according to the leading Pakistani English daily Dawn. ... read..

Israel's Defence Minister Gallant: Hamas' leader is now a fugitive

Middle East | February 21, 2024 11:56:11 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], February 21 (ANI/TPS): On Wednesday, Israeli Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant addressed the annual Conference of Presidents at the Ministry of Defense (MoD) Headquarters in Tel Aviv. Minister Gallant provided a security situation assess ... read..

Israel: Fighting rages in Gaza's Khan Yunis and Zeitoun areas

Middle East | February 21, 2024 11:56:08 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], February 21 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers killed terrorists and located numerous weapons in the Zeitoun area of Gaza City, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday morning. ... read..

Jaishankar meets Dutch Foreign Minister, hold talks on situation in West Asia

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 11:56:06 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on his counterpart from the Netherlands, Hanke Bruins Slot, on Wednesday and held discussions on the situation in West Asia. ... read..

Smart glasses impair walking and reading ability: Researchers

Middle East | February 21, 2024 11:55:57 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], February 21 (ANI/TPS): In a world where technology is increasingly integrated into daily activities, an Israeli study raises new concerns about the use of smart glasses while simply walking. ... read..

UAE: Mohammed bin Rashid visits Emirates NBD headquarters on occasion of bank's 60th anniversary celebrations

Middle East | February 21, 2024 11:55:52 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 21 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today visited the headquarters of Emirates NBD on the occasion of the bank's 60th-anniversary celebrations. ... read..

Israeli police thwart weapons smuggling attempt at Jordanian border

Middle East | February 21, 2024 11:55:50 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], February 21 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Police Tuesday night foiled an attempt to smuggle weapons through the Jordan River Valley, between Israel and Jordan. Two suspects were arrested who were in possession of an M16 rifle, two pistols and 2 ... read..

CDS Anil Chauhan, US Indo-Pacific Command hold talks, affirm strong defence ties

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 11:55:45 PM IST

India's senior-most military official, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, along with Admiral John Christopher Aquilino of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (US INDOPACOM) on Wednesday discussed contemporary security challenges and affirmed stro ... read..

Former US envoy Richard Verma lauds India's 'vibrant diversity', recalls travels beyond Delhi

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 10:55:11 PM IST

Reflecting on the 'unparalleled experience' as the first ambassador to tour all 28 states, former United States Ambassador to India, Richard R Verma, said he found the far corners of the country to be 'incredibly vibrant'. ... read..

"Mutual investment is major goal of our bilateral relations ...": Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis on ties with India

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 10:55:05 PM IST

The Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is on a two-day visit to India, described India on Wednesday as the world's fastest-growing economy, and underlined that Greece, also, over the past years enjoyed some of the fastest growth rates of any E ... read..

Australian Air Chief Marshal calls on Army Vice Chief Upendra Dwivedi, discusses bilateral defence cooperation between both nations

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 10:54:48 PM IST

Australian Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman called on Vice Chief of Army Staff Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday and discussed bilateral defence cooperation between both countries. ... read..

Amid Houthi strikes on Red Sea, Armenia offers alternative sea trade route to India

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 10:54:47 PM IST

Armenia is ideally positioned to offer India an alternative sea trade route, especially with Europe, Narek Mkrtchyan, the country's minister for Labor and Social Affairs, said on the sidelines of the ninth edition of the Raisina Dialogue in the national c ... read..

"A great power on world stage, important ally in pursuit of peace and security": Greek PM Mitsotakis lauds India

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 9:54:46 PM IST

Praising India over its assertive global role, Grecian Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday said New Delhi is a great power on the world stage and an important ally in the pursuit of peace and security. ... read..

"India-Greece ties can serve as anchor": Jaishankar terms India's interest in Mediterranean as an important facet

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 9:54:44 PM IST

Highlighting India's burgeoning global presence, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised the nation's growing interest in the Mediterranean region during his closing remarks at the Raisina Dialogue's inaugural event on Wednesday. ... read..

Greek PM calls on Vice President Dhankhar, leaders discuss 'deepening bilateral engagement between two nations'

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 9:54:38 PM IST

Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday called on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and the two leaders underscored deepening bilateral engagement between both countries. ... read..

UK sanctions officials at Russian prison where Alexey Navalny was 'killed'

London | February 21, 2024 9:54:23 PM IST

The UK government on Wednesday announced a sanctions package targeting prison officials at the jail where Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny died. ... read..

PM Modi holds "productive meeting" with Greek counterpart; talks on tech, space take centre stage

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 9:54:19 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a "productive meeting" with the visiting Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis here on Wednesday. ... read..

University linkages between India, Greece to increase in future, says Foreign Secy Kwatra

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 8:55:17 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Greece PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis held discussions on strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries including in domains of economy and security, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said on Wednes ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 strikes Afghanistan

Kabul | February 21, 2024 8:55:01 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 on the Richter scale hit Afghanistan on Wednesday, the National Centre for Seismology said. ... read..

Unparalleled US-India defence ties stand out in global arena: US diplomat Richard Verma

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 7:56:30 PM IST

United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Richard R Verma lauded the extraordinary nature of the defence partnership between the US and India, asserting that it stands apart from "any other country in the world". ... read..

PM Modi, Greek PM Mitsotakis attend ninth Raisina Dialogue in Delhi

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 7:56:13 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Greek counterpart, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is currently on a visit to New Delhi, attended the ninth Raisina Dialogue in the national capital on Wednesday. ... read..

PML(N)-PPP alliance just satisfies needs of Pakistan Army, says Pakistani Canadian broadcaster

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 7:55:58 PM IST

Amid Pakistan's two major political parties, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), reaching an agreement to form a coalition government, a Pakistani Canadian broadcaster claimed the alliance did not suit either par ... read..

Alignment of India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor remains unchanged: Vinay Kwatra

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 7:55:49 PM IST

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra emphasised that the alignment of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) remains unchanged, and was progressing "very strongly and robustly." ... read..

PM Modi, Greek counterpart Mitsotakis attend ninth Raisina Dialogue in Delhi

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 7:55:45 PM IST

Khalifa Fund launches a series of workshops on "Business Opportunities in Priority Sectors"

Asia | February 21, 2024 6:56:00 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 21 (ANI/WAM): The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, in cooperation with Sia Partners, a company specializing in business development and innovation, announced the launch of a series of workshops on "Business Opportunities ... read..

"When people cross the line, they will be held accountable": Diplomat Richard Verma on US action against Gurpatwant Pannun

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 6:55:54 PM IST

US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma has assured that the United States would take action against India-designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun if he or his associates crossed the line. ... read..

Indian presence already significant in Greece, efforts to expand across different domains: Vinay Kwatra

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 6:55:52 PM IST

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on Wednesday said that there was already a significant Indian economic presence in Greece and efforts are on how to broad base this across different domains. ... read..

"India-US ties never been stronger, robust or as diverse as today": US official Richard Verma

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 6:55:21 PM IST

United States' former ambassador to India Richard R Verma has highlighted that the enduring strength of ties between the two countries is their "shared values," which has transcended mere "transactional" buyer-seller relationship and formed the bedrock. ... read..

"Unparalleled US-India defence ties stand out in global arena": US diplomat Richard Verma

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 6:55:05 PM IST

"We are redoubling our efforts on US-India relationship": US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 6:55:03 PM IST

Lauding the ties between the two nations, the United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Richard Verma, has said that he has really never seen the India-US relationship as strong, robust, and diverse as it is today. ... read..

India-US ties never been stronger, robust or as diverse as today: US Diplomat Richard Verma

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 6:54:57 PM IST

National Archives, Library completes its preparations to host Fourth International Translation Conference

Asia | February 21, 2024 4:56:47 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 21 (ANI/WAM): The National Archives and the National Library have completed the necessary preparations to host the fourth edition of the International Translation Conference at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi, which will be held un ... read..

Welcome Greece's active participation and positive role in Indo-Pacific: PM Modi

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 4:56:41 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India welcomes Greece's active participation and positive role in the Indo-Pacific and called it a matter of happiness that Greece has taken the decision to be part of the Indo-Pacific Oceans initiative. ... read..

India, Greece have agreed to take bilateral trade to two times by year 2030: PM Modi

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 4:56:35 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the visit of Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to India reflected the strengthening of the strategic partnership between the two countries. ... read..

Fighting Rages in Gaza's Khan Yunis and Zeitoun Areas

Middle East | February 21, 2024 4:56:31 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], February 21 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers killed terrorists and located numerous weapons in the Zeitoun area of Gaza City, the Israel Defence Forces said on Wednesday morning. ... read..

Iran minister accuses Israel of attack on gas pipelines

Tel Aviv | February 21, 2024 4:55:58 PM IST

An Iran minister has accused Israel of being behind last week's attack on gas pipelines in the country, The Times of Israel, citing the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Wednesday. ... read..

Israeli forces capture 3,200 wanted terrorists since start of war

Middle East | February 21, 2024 4:55:55 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], February 21 (ANI/TPS): Since the start of the war in Gaza, approximately 3,200 wanted terrorists and people suspected of aiding terror have been arrested throughout the Judea and Samaria Division and the Jordan Valley region by Israeli ... read..

"Middle East peace, stability is necessary condition": Greek PM on India-Middle East corridor success

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 4:55:49 PM IST

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday said peace and stability in the Middle East was necessary for the success of the India-Middle East Economic Corridor announced during India's G20 presidency last year. ... read..

Pakistan apex court disposes plea seeking February 8 elections "null and void"

Islamabad | February 21, 2024 4:55:47 PM IST

Pakistan's apex court on Wednesday disposed off a plea seeking the Februray 8 general elections to be declared null and void after the petitioner failed to attend two consecutive hearings, as reported by Dawn. ... read..

Nepal, Danish foreign ministers arrive in New Delhi ahead of Raisina Dialogue 2024

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 4:55:33 PM IST

Foreign Ministers of Nepal Narayan Prakash Saud and Danish Lars Lokke Rasmussen arrived in New Delhi to participate in the Raisina Dialogue 2024, scheduled to begin today. ... read..

Relics of Lord Buddha on sacred journey to Thailand from India, Indian envoy calls it landmark moment

By Ayushi Agarwal

Bangkok | February 21, 2024 4:55:32 PM IST

In a historic event, the revered relics of Lord Buddha, along with those of his esteemed disciples, Arahata Sariputra and Arahata Maudgalayana, are set to embark on a sacred journey to Thailand. This is for the first time that the holy relics of Lord Budd ... read..

Kazakhstan embassy in India organises round table to discuss country's political progress

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 3:55:42 PM IST

The Embassy of Kazakhstan in India organized a round table dedicated to political reforms, economic and social modernization of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as upcoming international events to be held this year in Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan embassy sai ... read..

India participates participates in 3rd IBSA Sherpas and Sous-Sherpas Meeting

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 3:55:22 PM IST

P Kumaran, OSD (ER and DPA), Ministry of External Affairs, led the Indian delegation at the 3rd IBSA Sherpas and Sous-Sherpas Meeting held in Rio de Janeiro under Brazil's chairship on February 19-20. ... read..

Iran foreign minister accuses Israel of attack on gas pipelines

Tel Aviv | February 21, 2024 3:55:20 PM IST

Pak electoral body formed committee records statements of DROs, ROs amid rigging allegations

Islamabad | February 21, 2024 3:55:13 PM IST

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) formed high level committee to probe into allegations of former Rawalpindi Commissioner recorded statements of District Returning Officers (DROs) and Returning Officers (ROs) of concerned constituencies, ARY News ... read..

Delegation from National Guard leadership visits Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Center

Asia | February 21, 2024 3:54:54 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 21 (ANI/WAM): A delegation from the National Guard Command, headed by Brigadier General Ahmed Hassan Al Zaabi, Deputy Commander of the National Guard, visited the Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Center for the Emirate o ... read..

"He is a visionary leader, true friend": Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis praises PM Modi

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 3:54:52 PM IST

Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that he has found a visionary leader and a true friend in him, adding that the India-Greece relations are beyond bilateral contacts. ... read..

Relics of Lord Buddha on sacred journey to Thailand from India, Indian envoys call it landmark moment

By Ayushi Agarwal

Bangkok | February 21, 2024 3:54:50 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Study Centre UK hosts event at UK Parliament to observe India's 'Sankalp Divas'

London | February 21, 2024 1:55:44 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Study Centre UK (JKSC), a distinguished think-tank dedicated to Jammu and Kashmir research, hosted a significant event at the UK Parliament to observe India's 'Sankalp Divas' (Resolution Day). ... read..

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to attend International Maritime Seminar of 'MILAN-2024'

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 1:55:28 PM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will visit Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday to attend the ongoing multilateral naval exercise, 'MILAN-2024,' said an official statement. ... read..

India, China holds 21st round of Corps Commander level meeting, discuss tensions along LAC

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 1:55:15 PM IST

India and China held the 21st round Corps Commander level meeting on Monday at the Chushul-Moldo border to defuse tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. ... read..

UK Minister of State Lord Tariq Ahmed to arrive in India for Raisina Dialogue

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 1:55:10 PM IST

The UK Minister of State for the Middle East, South Asia and the United Nations Lord Tariq Ahmad will arrive in India on Wednesday to lead the UK delegation to Raisina Dialogue. In the event, he will reaffirm the UK's commitment to a "free and open" Indo- ... read..

Foreign Ministers of Tanzania, Mauritius, Panama arrive in Delhi for Raisina Dialogue

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 1:55:03 PM IST

Foreign Ministers of Mauritius Maneesh Gobin, Tanzania's January Makamba and Panama's Janaina Tewaney Mencomo arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday to attend the Raisina Dialogue set to begin today. ... read..

Pakistan: PML-N to hold meeting to finalise formation of govt in Punjab

Islamabad | February 21, 2024 1:55:01 PM IST

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will hold the first meeting of its Punjab parliamentary board today to finalise the formation of the provincial government, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. ... read..

French delegation of foreign officials, Naval chief to attend Raisina Dialogue in Delhi

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 12:55:26 PM IST

Amid the arrivals of foreign ministers of several countries, the French delegation including senior officials and France's chief of Naval Staff will participate in the Raisina Dialogue set to begin on Wednesday, an official statement said. ... read..

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his wife visit Raj Ghat, pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 12:55:15 PM IST

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis laid a wreath at the Raj Ghat and paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on Wednesday. He was accompanied with his wife Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotakis. ... read..

Over 23,000 Pakistani nationals jailed in foreign prisons: Report

Islamabad | February 21, 2024 12:55:11 PM IST

Over 23000 Pakistani nationals have been jailed in the foreign prisons including 15,587 convicts, the Pakistan's Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights was informed on Tuesday, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..

Ensuring women's economic security is fundamental need: US Deputy Chief of Mission

By Saurabh Trivedi

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 12:55:02 PM IST

Stating that no country can achieve its full potential- economic or business, when half of its population is excluded, US Deputy Chief of Mission Patricia A Lacina has emphasised that ensuring women's economic security is a fundamental need. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar, his Hungarian counterpart discuss bilateral ties, Ukraine conflict

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 12:54:46 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto on Wednesday and discussed the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. ... read..

EAM S Jaishankar, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis hold talks in Delhi

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 11:55:17 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Delhi on Wednesday. Jaishankar stated that he valued Mitsotakis' commitment to enhancing ties between India and Greece. ... read..

Heritage foundation of USA participates in first BJYM-KAS India Dialogue in Delhi

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 11:55:05 AM IST

The Heritage foundation, USA participated in the First BJYM-KAS India Dialogue which was successfully organised on Tuesday and discussed contemporary topics of three different continents. The BJYM-KAS India Dialogue is a unique initiative of Bharatiya Jan ... read..

Taiwanese vessels to not stop for Chinese coast guard ships: Taiwan Minister

Taipei | February 21, 2024 11:54:54 AM IST

Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council (OAC) Minister Kuan Bi-ling has said that Taiwanese vessels should not stop for Chinese coast guard ships after an incident involving a Taiwanese sightseeing boat, Taiwan News reported. ... read..

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis meets PM Modi, receives guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 11:54:50 AM IST

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is on a two-day state visit to India, was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Wednesday. ... read..

Bilawal Bhutto vows to take Pakistan out of crisis, announces coalition with Nawaz Sharif's party

Islamabad | February 21, 2024 10:53:43 AM IST

Ending a stalemate on the formation of the Pakistan government after the February 8 election, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif have agreed on conditions to form an alliance ... read..

FMs of Finland, Liechtenstein, Bosnia and Herzegovina arrive in India for Raisina Dialogue

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 10:53:30 AM IST

Foreign Ministers of multiple countries are arriving in New Delhi to attend the Raisina Dialogue 2024 set to be held from February 21-24. ... read..

US destroys surface-to-air missile launcher in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen

Washington, DC | February 21, 2024 9:54:32 AM IST

Amid escalating tensions in the Red Sea, the US Central Command forces located and destroyed a surface-to-air missile launcher in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen at approximately 5 pm on February 19, the US Central Command said. It said that one addition ... read..

Finland Foreign Minister to take part in Raisina Dialogue in Delhi

Helsinki | February 21, 2024 9:54:25 AM IST

Finland Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen will arrive in New Delhi on Wednesday for a two-day visit to India and will participate in the Raisina Dialogue 2024, an official statement said. ... read..

Navies of India, Iran discuss ways to enhance cooperation

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 9:54:13 AM IST

On the sidelines of the Milan 2024 Exercise, Indian Navy Deputy Chief Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti interacted with Commodore Jalil Mughadam, Deputy Commander of the Iranian Navy's Southern Fleet and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the navies of ... read..

It is time to move India-Poland ties to a different level: Polish Secy of State

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 7:54:37 AM IST

The Secretary of State at the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Poland, Wladyslaw T Bartoszewski, stressed on taking the India-Poland ties to the next level as there are multiple scope of cooperation between the two nations. ... read..

Israel's top soldier orders probe into military's October 7 failures

Middle East | February 21, 2024 7:54:35 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], February 21 (ANI/TPS): The Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces announced on Tuesday the start of an internal probe into the military's failures of October 7. ... read..

Hat-trick at UAE Tour as Team Emirates' McNulty storms to victory

Middle East | February 21, 2024 7:54:33 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 21 (ANI/WAM): UAE Team Emirates dominated the ITT at Al Hudayriyat Island (12.1 km) with Brandon McNulty taking first place in 13'27", followed by teammates Jay Vine (+2") and Mikkel Bjerg (+4"). ... read..

UAE: IFZA announces partnership with German Federal Association for SME's

Middle East | February 21, 2024 7:54:31 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], February 21 (ANI/WAM): In a strategic move aimed at strengthening bilateral business ties between the UAE and Germany, International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) has partnered with the Bundesverband mittelstandische Wirtschaft e.V (BVMW), the G ... read..

South Korean pastor hailed as hero, jailed for molesting North Korean teenage defectors

Seoul | February 21, 2024 6:55:22 AM IST

A South Korean pastor once hailed as a hero for helping North Korean defectors escape to safety has been jailed for sexually abusing minors, CNN reported. ... read..

Australia to build largest navy since World War II amid Chinese threat in Indo-Pacific

Canberra | February 21, 2024 6:55:19 AM IST

Australia announced its plans to build its largest navy since the Second World War, allocating more than USD 35 billion for the defence project over the next 10 years, CNN reported. ... read..

France confers 'Francophone' Shashi Tharoor with highest civilian honour

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 6:55:15 AM IST

Congress MP and former UN diplomat Shashi Tharoor has been conferred with the highest French civilian honour, 'Chevalier de la Legion d'honneur' for being a 'friend' of France and working for deepening Indo-French ties. ... read..

Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude hits Afghanistan; second within 24 hours

Kabul | February 21, 2024 6:55:13 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck Afghanistan in the early hours of Wednesday. ... read..

India moving from one of largest importers to developing its own platforms: Boeing India President Salil Gupte

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 5:55:10 AM IST

President of Boeing India and South Asia, Salil Gupte, hailed the 'Make in India' initiative and said that New Delhi is moving from being one of the largest importers to developing its own platforms. ... read..

Jaishankar meets L.69 Co-Chair Inga Rhonda King, reiterates call for multipolar world

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 4:54:29 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met former UN Ambassador, Inga Rhonda King on Tuesday in the national capital and appreciated the role of the L.69 grouping in highlighting the voice of the Global South. ... read..

Pakistan Peoples Party, PML-N strike deal to form coalition government; Shehbaz Sharif to be coalition's candidate for PM

Islamabad | February 21, 2024 4:54:27 AM IST

Pakistan's two major parties, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have finally reached an agreement to form a coalition government, ending days of negotiations following an inconclusive national election as no pa ... read..

India-US should become model for world in terms of co-development, says envoy Eric Garcetti

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 4:54:24 AM IST

The United States Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, hailed the ties between New Delhi and Washington and stressed that the two nations should work more robustly on co-development and serve as a 'model' for the world. ... read..

Despite trailing in polls, Nikki Haley says she won't quit White House race

By Reena Bhardwaj

South Carolina | February 21, 2024 3:53:58 AM IST

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has vowed to remain in the race, regardless of the outcome of Saturday's South Carolina primary, where she is badly trailing former US president Donald Trump. ... read..

Over 60 Uyghur organisations urge US Congress to recognise China's East Turkistan as occupied country

Washington, DC | February 21, 2024 2:54:56 AM IST

In a historic and unified effort, 61 organisations across the global East Turkistani and Uyghur diaspora have come together to address the United States Congress with an urgent plea to recognize their homeland, East Turkistan, where their peoples are suff ... read..

Greece PM Mitsotakis arrives in India, to be Chief Guest at Raisina Dialogue

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 2:54:53 AM IST

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is on a state visit to India, arrived in the national capital on Tuesday. ... read..

Malta becomes 119th member of International Solar Alliance

New Delhi | February 21, 2024 2:54:44 AM IST

Malta became the 119th country to join the International Solar Alliance on Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs said. ... read..

US vetoes UN resolution urging immediate Gaza ceasefire

New York | February 20, 2024 11:55:21 PM IST

The United States has wielded its veto power at the United Nations to block a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, CNN reported. ... read..

India, Vietnam coast guards hold High Level Meeting, agree to strengthen cooperation

New Delhi | February 20, 2024 11:55:17 PM IST

Indian Coast Guard chief Director General Rakesh Pal is hosting a 6-member delegation of the Vietnam Coast Guard in India from February 19-23. ... read..

Pakistan: Jailed Imran Khan labels Feb 8 elections as 'mother of all rigging'

Rawalpindi | February 20, 2024 11:55:15 PM IST

In a message from jail, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the recent elections on February 8 were marred by the "mother of all riggings," both before and after the polls, Dawn reported. ... read..

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