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Japan: Yokohama city hosts innovation promotion event, marking a bold step towards future
Yokohama | February 20, 2024 11:55:05 PM IST
Yokohama city hosted an innovation promotion event with the help of 140 businesses, organisations and educational institutions. ... read..


Abdullah Shahid appointed president of Maldivian Democratic Party
Male | February 20, 2024 11:55:03 PM IST
The former Maldivian minister of foreign affairs, Abdullah Shahid was appointed as the president of the country's largest opposition party, the Maldivian Democratic Party on Tuesday. ... read..


Pakistan Accountability Court delays hearing of Imran Khan, his wife in 190 million-pound case
Islamabad | February 20, 2024 11:54:38 PM IST
The Pakistan Accountability Court in Islamabad on Tuesday once again deferred the indictment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in a 190 million-pound case till February 23, ARY News reported. ... read..


PoK: Major unattended forest fires continue to create environmental hazards
Muzaffarabad | February 20, 2024 11:54:35 PM IST
The Abbottabad area near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), currently faces a massive forest fire, which has been destroying the Olive forests of PoK. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar, his Greek counterpart discuss enhancing India-Greece cooperation
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 10:54:00 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Greek counterpart, Giorgos Gerapetritis on Tuesday discussed the strengthening of India-Greece and India-Europe cooperation. ... read..


Fresh Russian drone attacks in Ukraine raise sanction calls amid Navalny's death
Moscow | February 20, 2024 10:53:55 PM IST
Fresh Russian drone attacks were reported by Ukraine's military amid growing pressure for new sanctions against Russia following the death of Alexey Navalny, Voice of America reported. ... read..


COP28 President calls for unprecedented action to deliver UAE Consensus
Asia | February 20, 2024 9:54:32 PM IST
Paris [France], February 20 (ANI/WAM): Implementation of the UAE Consensus, the historic set of measures agreed on at COP28 to aim to keep the average global temperature rise below 1.5C, will require "unprecedented action" by global stakeholders, Ministe ... read..


Raisina Dialogue: CDS Chauhan to hold meetings with top military officials from US, France
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 9:54:28 PM IST
India's senior-most military official, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, is scheduled to meet with top military leaders from countries of strategic importance for India, including the US, France, Australia and the UK at the Raisina Dialogue, which ... read..


Israel Prime Minister's Office Condemns International Court of Justice
Middle East | February 20, 2024 9:54:25 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 20 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Prime Minister's Office (PMO) today Monday afternoon released an official statement condemning the current proceedings at the International Court of Justice in which Israel is accused of denying Palesti ... read..


Intense military operations in Khan Yunis as Israel presses offensive
Middle East | February 20, 2024 9:54:14 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 20 (ANI/TPS): Israeli forces across Gaza pressed their offensive against Hamas, with intensive operations in Khan Yunis during the past day, the Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday morning. ... read..


Uzbekistan: 3 Indian workers dead, 30 injured in roof collapse incident
Almalyk | February 20, 2024 9:54:11 PM IST
In a tragic accident of roof collapse at a project site in Uzbekistan city Almalyk on Tuesday, three Indian workers lost their lives while 30 sustained injuries, the Indian Embassy in Uzbekistan informed. ... read..


Casio opens virtual G-SHOCK store
Tokyo | February 20, 2024 9:53:58 PM IST
Casio has now opened a virtual G-SHOCK STORE space, called a "world" in the metaverse, to encourage a culture of outfitting avatars with timepieces, building on the strong support G-SHOCK enjoys from users for its shock resistance and unique designs. ... read..


Raisina Dialogue: CDS Gen. Chauhan to hold meetings with top military officials from US, France
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 9:53:55 PM IST
India's senior-most military official, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, is scheduled to meet with top military leaders from countries of strategic importance for India, including the US, France, Australia and the UK at the Raisina Dialogue, which ... read..


Pakistan People's Party warns of stalemate in govt formation talks with PML-N, Bilawal demands position change
Islamabad | February 20, 2024 8:54:14 PM IST
The protracted negotiations between the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have raised concerns, with Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari issuing a stark warning about a potential 'dangerous stalemate' unless there is a shift in ... read..


Pak polls: PTI urges immediate resignation of CEC Raja amid allegations of irregularities
Islamabad | February 20, 2024 8:53:56 PM IST
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is intensifying its call for the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja, holding him responsible for the alleged failure to ensure free, fair, and transparent general elections in ... read..


Taiwan vessel returns to Kinmen after being boarded by Chinese coast guard
Taipei | February 20, 2024 8:53:45 PM IST
A Taiwanese cruise ship was escorted back to Kinmen Monday after being boarded and inspected by Chinese coast guard personnel, according to the Coast Guard Administration (CGA), Focus Taiwan reported. ... read..


Foreign Ministers of Bhutan, Lithuania, Estonia set foot in New Delhi for Raisina Dialogue
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 7:54:49 PM IST
As anticipation of the Raisina Dialogue 2024 grows, more foreign ministers of different countries arrive in the national capital on Tuesday. ... read..


In transformational period of US-India ties, alignment closer than ever before: US Dy Secy Verma
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 7:54:22 PM IST
United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma said on Tuesday there is a transformational period in US-India ties, and the two countries are more "closely aligned than ever before." ... read..


Rights activist exposes atrocities in PoK, GB; calls for 'Day of Resistance' against Pakistan
Glasgow | February 20, 2024 7:54:06 PM IST
Amjad Ayub Mirza, a political activist from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has shown anger against Islamabad over the challenges faced by the people under its forceful occupation. ... read..


Pakistan's opposition leader decries election rigging, demands electoral body chief's resignation
Islamabad | February 20, 2024 7:53:49 PM IST
Pakistan opposition party leaders on Tuesday decried the alleged rigging in the February 8 elections and criticized Pakistan's Chief Election Commission (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja for his "failure" to ensure transparency in the polls, Geo News reported. ... read..


India's Navy chief discusses strengthening bilateral cooperation with his New Zealand counterpart
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 7:53:45 PM IST
Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar discussed ways to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation including operational engagements with his New Zealand counterpart on Tuesday, stated the Ministry of Defence. ... read..


Jaishankar, French Senate Chairman discuss India-France strategic partnership
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 5:55:12 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and the visiting Chairman of the French Senate, Gerard Larcher on Tuesday held "a fruitful discussion on the India-France strategic partnership". ... read..


Russia arrests woman holding dual citizenship for alleged treason in fundraising for Ukraine
Moscow | February 20, 2024 5:55:10 PM IST
The Federal Security Service (FSB) in Yekaterinburg, Russia, arrested a 33-year-old woman holding dual Russian and US citizenship, accusing her of committing 'treason' by raising funds for Ukraine, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Bangladesh Islami Front rejects `India Out' social media campaign, calls for closer Delhi-Dhaka relations
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 5:55:08 PM IST
Bangladesh's far right political party Bangladesh Islami Front has completely rejected a recent 'India Out' social media campaign in Bangladesh. The campaign has sharpened after Sheikh Hasina, who is seen to be close to India, won a record fourth term in ... read..


Pak National Assembly rejects Bill seeking public hanging of rape convicts
Islamabad | February 20, 2024 5:54:57 PM IST
Pakistan's upper house of the National Assembly on Tuesday rejected a Bill seeking public execution of sex offenders and rapists to prevent such heinous crimes, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..


Raisina Dialogue 2024 begins on Wednesday
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 4:55:24 PM IST
India's high-profile conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, the Raisina Dialogue, is set to convene its 9th edition from February 21 to 23. ... read..


European Union, Japan plan security accord amid China's assertiveness
Munich | February 20, 2024 4:54:58 PM IST
The European Union (EU) on Monday decided to engage in negotiations with Japan to establish a security and defence partnership agreement to elevate bilateral relations to a higher level amid China's maritime assertiveness, Kyodo News reported citing an EU ... read..


We stay engaged with Indian govt: US Dy State Secy Verma on alleged Pannun killing plot
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 4:54:56 PM IST
US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma here on Tuesday said that America will stay engaged with the Indian government on the issue of the alleged bid to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the Unite ... read..


Japan vows further support for Ukraine's reconstruction
Tokyo | February 20, 2024 3:55:03 PM IST
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida affirmed Japan's firm commitment to aid war-torn Ukraine's restoration during the Japan-Ukraine Conference in Tokyo, reported by Kyodo News. ... read..


Baloch American Congress pens letter to US Senate speaker, highlights genocide in Pakistan
Washington, DC | February 20, 2024 3:54:57 PM IST
The President of the Baloch American Congress, Tara Chand on Monday penned a letter to the Speaker of the United States Congress, Mike Johnson, and all other members of the US Senate to take immediate action to stop the Baloch genocide in Pakistan. ... read..


Indian envoy Adarsh Swaika calls on newly appointed Kuwait minister of Commerce, discusses bilateral ties
Kuwait City | February 20, 2024 3:54:46 PM IST
The Indian Ambassador to Kuwait, Adarsh Swaika on Tuesday called on the newly appointed Kuwait's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Abdullah Hamad AlJouan and highlighted the growing bilateral ties between the two countries. ... read..


Russia: President Vladimir Putin to address Federal Assembly on February 29
Moscow | February 20, 2024 3:54:41 PM IST
President Vladimir Putin will address the Federal Assembly on February 29, the Kremlin has announced, Russia-based TASS reported. ... read..


UAE President offers condolences over passing of Abdullah Almuqbali
Asia | February 20, 2024 3:54:38 PM IST
Hatta [UAE], February 20 (ANI/WAM): President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today extended his condolences over the passing of Abdullah Mohamed Almuqbali during a visit to the condolence majlis in Hatta. ... read..


NMDC Group announces participation at Egypt Energy Show 2024
Asia | February 20, 2024 3:54:32 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 20 (ANI/WAM): NMDC Group today announced its participation at Egypt Energy Show (EGYPES) 2024, the largest energy conference and exhibition across Egypt, North Africa, and the Mediterranean. ... read..


"Cannot have a view of Russia that is identical to European one": EAM Jaishankar
Munich | February 20, 2024 2:55:22 PM IST
Amid the strengthening relations with Russia, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India doesn't expect Europe to have a New Delhi-centric view of China and Europe should also understand that India won't move with the European view of Russia. ... read..


WHO calls to accelerate tobacco and e-cigarette control measures
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 2:55:13 PM IST
The World Health Organization on Tuesday called on countries in the Southeast Asia Region to intensify efforts to control the use of tobacco and e-cigarettes, according to an official statement. ... read..


No consensus between PML-N and PPP on government formation
Islamabad | February 20, 2024 1:54:17 PM IST
No agreement has been reached in the latest round of talks between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) regarding the formation of a new government, hinting at the potential prolongation of negotiations until the c ... read..


"Western countries have long preferred to supply Pakistan, not India": EAM Jaishankar reasserts defence cooperation with Russia
Munich | February 20, 2024 1:54:10 PM IST
The External Affairs Minister on Tuesday reaffirmed defence and trade cooperation with Russia and said that many Western countries used to supply arms to Pakistan and not India, adding that the trend has changed in the past decade. ... read..


Greece's PM embarks on 2-day state visit to India
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 1:54:05 PM IST
Greece's Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, arrived in New Delhi today for a State Visit to India, aimed at strengthening the Strategic Partnership between the two nations. ... read..


"Everyone conducts relationship based on their past experiences": Jaishankar on India buying Russian oil
Munich | February 20, 2024 1:53:56 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed India's stance on buying Russian oil despite sanctions on Moscow amid military conflict with Ukraine. He said that India and Russia have always shared "stable and friendly ties" and Moscow has never hurt t ... read..


PM should leave office if can't perform his duties: Islamabad High Court on missing Baloch students
Islamabad | February 20, 2024 12:55:46 PM IST
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has again summoned Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar while hearing a petition seeking the recovery of missing Baloch students, as he failed to appear before the court on Monday, as reported by The Nation ... read..


Pakistan: HRFP demands protection and justice for blasphemy victim
Islamabad | February 20, 2024 12:55:35 PM IST
Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has demanded protection and justice for blasphemy victim Younas Masih and his family. Younas Masih (68) was accused of blasphemy in Khurrianwala village in Pakistan's Faisalabad. ... read..


New Zealand Navy Chief Admiral David Proctor receives Guard of Honour in Delhi
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 12:55:24 PM IST
The Chief of the Royal New Zealand Navy, Rear Admiral David Proctor, was accorded a Guard of Honour in Delhi on Tuesday. ... read..


Russia hands over 11 Children to Ukraine with Qatar's Aid
Moscow | February 20, 2024 11:54:44 AM IST
Russia has handed 11 children over to Ukraine through Qatar's mediation, marking a pivotal moment for family reunification efforts, reported by Russia-based TASS reported ... read..


Foreign Ministers of Sweden, Latvia arrive in Delhi to attend Raisina Dialogue
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 10:54:32 AM IST
Sweden's Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom and Latvia's Foreign Minister Krisjanis Karins arrived in India on Tuesday to attend the Raisina Dialogue set to be held in New Delhi from February 21-23. ... read..


Putin gifts Russian-made car to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
Pyongyang | February 20, 2024 9:53:58 AM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted a Russian-made car to North Korean leader Kim Kim Jong Un, showcasing the special bond between the two leaders, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing state media. ... read..


PTI allies with Sunni Ittehad Council to secure reserved seats in parliament
Islamabad | February 20, 2024 9:53:56 AM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has allied with the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) to secure its reserved seats for women and minorities in parliament and to consolidate its independent members-elect under party discipline, as reported by The Nation. ... read..


Israel hits Hezbollah targets in Sidon, Lebanon
Middle East | February 20, 2024 9:53:54 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 20 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that its warplanes on Monday evening attacked two munitions warehouses belonging to the terrorist organization Hezbollah in Lebanon. The warehouses were located near the ci ... read..


Pakistan: PML-N, PPP's fifth round of discussion on govt formation ends inconclusively
Islamabad | February 20, 2024 9:53:53 AM IST
A political stalemate in Pakistan continued as the fifth round of talks between Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) coordination committees concluded inconclusively, Pakistan-based The Express Tribune reported. ... read..


Trump avoids condemning Putin over Navalny's death, instead slams Biden
Washington DC | February 20, 2024 7:53:43 AM IST
Former US President Donald Trump broke his silence on the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny but avoided condemning Moscow or President Vladimir Putin in his cryptic post, CNN reported. ... read..


Big firms operating in China reviewing future over Xinjiang
Beijing | February 20, 2024 7:53:39 AM IST
Several firms with deep roots in China are reviewing their future and reconsidering their ties in the Xinjiang region following new international scrutiny of forced labour using predominantly Muslim ethnic groups, the New York Times reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Baloch girl appeals for safe recovery of her father abducted 10 years ago
Balochistan | February 20, 2024 6:54:18 AM IST
Sadaf Ameer Baloch appealed to the Pakistani authorities for the safe recovery of her father, Ameer Baaksh Baloch, who went missing in 2014, the Balochistan Post reported. ... read..


UAE President receives President of Democratic Republic of Congo
Middle East | February 20, 2024 6:54:16 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 20 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who is on a working visit to the UAE. ... read..


Car hit by explosive in terror attack, one wounded
Middle East | February 20, 2024 6:54:14 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 20 (ANI/TPS): Monday evening an explosive device being was thrown at an Israeli vehicle on its way from Homesh to Shavei Shomron in northern Samaria. At least one person - age 25 - was lightly wounded by shards of glass. ... read..


UAE: Al Jalila Foundation, Positive Zero inaugurate rooftop and carport solar project
Middle East | February 20, 2024 6:54:09 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], February 20 (ANI/WAM): Al Jalila Foundation, which leads the giving mission for Dubai Health, the first integrated academic health system in Dubai, and Positive Zero, the largest decentralised decarbonisation infrastructure business headquart ... read..


Navalny's wife accuses Putin of killing her husband with Novichok; vows to fight for "free Russia"
Moscow | February 20, 2024 5:55:11 AM IST
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny -- who died mysteriously in prison -- accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of killing her husband and vowed to continue his fight for a "free Russia," Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


US proposes UN resolution calling for 'temporary ceasefire' in Gaza; warns against Rafah incursion
Washington DC | February 20, 2024 5:55:09 AM IST
The United States has proposed a UN Security Council draft resolution calling for a temporary ceasefire in Israel's war against Hamas and warning against an Israeli ground incursion into Rafah, CNN reported. ... read..


Ursula von der Leyen seeks second term as EU President
Brussels | February 20, 2024 4:53:44 AM IST
European Union President Ursula von der Leyen, who has held the post since 2019 and has emerged as the face of Europe's response to major crises, is seeking a second five-year term as the top EU official, the New York Times reported. ... read..


Taiwanese vessel returns to Kinmen after boarded by Chinese coast guard
Taipei | February 20, 2024 4:53:41 AM IST
A Taiwanese cruise ship was escorted back to Kinmen after being boarded and inspected by Chinese Coast Guard personnel on Monday, Focus Taiwan reported, citing Taipei's Coast Guard Administration (CGA). ... read..


Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis arrives in New Delhi for Raisina Dialogue
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 3:54:17 AM IST
The Greek Foreign Minister, Giorgos Gerapetritis, arrived in the national capital in the early hours of Tuesday. ... read..


US official Rena Bitter to visit India, engage with missions in three cities
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 3:54:14 AM IST
US Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, Rena Bitter, will be travelling to India, during which she will engage with embassy and consulate colleagues in Chennai, Mumbai and New Delhi. ... read..


Visakhapatnam: MILAN Exercise kickstarts with global participation
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | February 20, 2024 2:54:00 AM IST
The MILAN Exercise 2024 commenced on Monday as naval ships of multiple countries docked at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. ... read..


Earthquake of 4.7 magnitude hits Afghanistan's Fayzabad
Kabul | February 20, 2024 2:53:58 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 hit Afghanistan's Fayzabad on Monday, the National Centre for Seismology said. ... read..


11 sorties disrupted airspace after crossing central line in afternoon: Taiwan National Defense Ministry
Asia | February 20, 2024 2:53:55 AM IST
Taipei [Taiwan], February 20 (ANI/CNA): Taiwan Ministry of National Defense stated that 11 sorties disrupted the surrounding airspace along the Vietnam-China Line in the afternoon. ... read..


ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee meeting takes stock of negotiations
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 1:54:33 AM IST
The third meeting of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) was held in the national capital from February 16-19, during which detailed discussions took place regarding the progress in the negotiations, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry sai ... read..


Pak election committee 'seeks' transcript of ex-Rawalpindi commissioner's presser over poll rigging
Islamabad | February 20, 2024 12:25:04 AM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) committee on Monday requested a transcript of ex-Rawalpindi commissioner Liaquat Chatha's news conference on election rigging allegations, ARY News reported, citing sources. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar, Japan's envoy Suzuki discuss partnership between countries
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 12:24:58 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Japan's Ambassador to India, Hiroshi Suzuki, in New Delhi on Monday. ... read..


"Can see how much progress India made under PM Modi": Polish Secy of State
By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi | February 20, 2024 12:24:57 AM IST
The Secretary of State at the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Poland, Wladyslaw T Bartoszewski highlighted India's remarkable economic growth under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and credited him for the nation's achievements. ... read..


Piyush Goyal discusses India-US trade, investment ties with top State Department official Richard Verma
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 12:24:53 AM IST
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, met the United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Richard Verma, on Monday in Delhi and held discussions on the trade ties shared by the two nations. ... read..


"TeamEurope together with India can make a difference": EU envoy Herve Delphin
New Delhi | February 20, 2024 12:24:52 AM IST
Herve Delphin, European Union Ambassador to India, thanked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for hosting them on Monday and emphasised that "TeamEurope" together with "India" can make a difference. ... read..


Aleksandr Selevko wins Abu Dhabi Classic Trophy Figure Skating 2024
Middle East | February 20, 2024 12:24:48 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], February 19 (ANI/WAM): Aleksandr Selevko from Estonia won first place in the professional category of the Abu Dhabi Classic Trophy Figure Skating 2024, which concluded yesterday. ... read..


Dubai Culture enhances community engagement through 04 Platform
General News | February 20, 2024 12:24:43 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], February 19 (ANI/WAM): Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced receiving over 300 requests through the 04 Platform, unified interactive platform launched by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince ... read..


Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre concludes participation in New Delhi World Book Fair 2024
General News | February 20, 2024 12:24:24 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], February 19 (ANI/WAM): The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) concluded its participation in the 31st New Delhi World Book Fair, which took place from 10 until 18 February in Pragati Maidan square in the Indian capital. ... read..


UAE: EtihadWE highlights 7 cutting-edge initiatives focused on customers' well-being
Middle East | February 20, 2024 12:24:17 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 19 (ANI/WAM): Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), a leading pioneer of sustainable water and electricity services, highlighted a selection of its most innovative initiatives and projects, embodying its strategic directions, ... read..


IKBCC chief reiterates demand for Ram Temple in South Korea
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 20, 2024 12:24:13 AM IST
Emphasising strong and old cultural connections between India and South Korea, the president of Indo-Korea Business Culture Centre (IKBCC) Zena Chung on Monday said that she had proposed constructing a Ram Temple her country and said the Ayodha temple wil ... read..


Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlights India's growth story to journalists from Latin American, Caribbean countries
New Delhi | February 19, 2024 11:23:50 PM IST
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Textiles, Piyush Goyal, stated that the government's goal is to make India a fully developed nation by 2047, and that all efforts are being made in that regard. ... read..


India, Eswatini hold foreign office consultations, review gamut of bilateral relations
New Delhi | February 19, 2024 11:23:48 PM IST
The second Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) were held between India and Eswatini on Monday, in which both delegations reviewed the entire gamut of the bilateral relationship between the countries. ... read..


French Senate Chairman discusses close economic, cultural cooperation with VP Dhankar in Delhi
New Delhi | February 19, 2024 11:23:46 PM IST
The Chairman of the French Senate, Gerard Larcher, met Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar at Parliament House on Monday and discussed strengthening parliamentary exchanges between the two countries. ... read..


Pakistan shall defend civil servants from violent trolls, ensure "exemplary punishment": Caretaker PM Kakar
Islamabad | February 19, 2024 11:23:41 PM IST
Pakistan Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Monday said that Pakistan shall defend the civil servants in discharging their constitutional duties, act against violent trolls and "ensure exemplary punishment.". ... read..


Nepal: Local administration impose curfew in Birgunj following clashes
Kathmandu | February 19, 2024 10:24:21 PM IST
Parsa District Administration Office on Monday imposed a curfew in Birgunj for an indefinite time following clashes between the two groups on Monday afternoon. ... read..


MoS Muraleedharan to represent India at G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Brazil
New Delhi | February 19, 2024 9:24:31 PM IST
The Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, V Muraleedharan, is set to represent India at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting (FMM) in Rio de Janeiro from February 21-22. ... read..


Baloch Yakjehti Committee demands end of genocide in Balochistan
Balochistan | February 19, 2024 9:24:29 PM IST
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) condoled the death of known Sindhi political and social activist Hidayat Lohar, and stated that the discovery of mass graves has given a new painful story to describe the Baloch Genocide. ... read..


US: 1 killed, 5 injured in shooting at Waffle House in Indianapolis
Indianapolis | February 19, 2024 9:24:10 PM IST
One person was killed and 5 others sustained severe injuries following a shooting at a Waffle House in Indianapolis early Monday morning. ... read..


World Uyghur Congress raises human rights violations in Xinjiang at Munich Security Conference
Munich | February 19, 2024 10:24:19 PM IST
The World Uyghur Congress has raised the issue of human rights violations by China in Xinjiang at the recently concluded Munich Security Conference (MSC). ... read..


Indonesia's newly elected President Prabowo Subianto emphasises to strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with India
Jakarta | February 19, 2024 8:23:44 PM IST
Indonesia's newly-elected president, Prabowo Subianto, on Monday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message and agreed to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between both countries to greater heights. ... read..


Afghanistan: 25 killed, 10 injured in landslide in Nuristan province
Kabul | February 19, 2024 8:23:43 PM IST
At least 25 people lost their lives following a massive landslide in the Nuristan province of Afghanistan on Monday, Khaama Press reported, citing the Taliban-led Ministry of Disaster Management. ... read..


Israeli forces seize weapons in Western Khan Yunis as offensive continues
Middle East | February 19, 2024 11:23:18 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 19 (ANI/TPS): Israeli military forces continue to operate in Khan Yunis, uncovering large amounts of weapons in Gaza's second-largest city, the Israel Defense Forces said on Monday. ... read..


MEA secy meets top World Bank official, discusses power, capacity building, and energy security
New Delhi | February 19, 2024 7:25:05 PM IST
The secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Dammu Ravi, met the World Bank's Director of Regional Integration and Engagement in South Asia, Cecile Fruman, in New Delhi on Monday. ... read..


New Delhi to host roundtable to discuss EU-India cooperation in combating online disinformation, information manipulation
New Delhi | February 19, 2024 6:25:01 PM IST
New Delhi will host a roundtable to discuss the European Union (EU) and India's collaboration in security and policy aspects of online disinformation and information manipulation on February 21. ... read..


Women, children storm streets in Gilgit-Baltistan over long power outages
Gilgit-Baltistan | February 19, 2024 6:24:59 PM IST
People in Gilgit-Baltistan have been facing severe load-shedding for a long time. The agitation of the people recently turned into a massive protest, resulting in scores of women and children organising a rally to express their anger. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar hosts EU Ambassadors in New Delhi; discusses India-EU ties and regional, global issues
New Delhi | February 19, 2024 6:24:46 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday discussed India-European Union ties and regional and global issues with the EU ambassadors. ... read..


Pakistan interim PM Kakar again skips IHC hearing on Baloch missing students case
Islamabad | February 19, 2024 6:24:29 PM IST
Pakistan Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Monday again failed to appear before the Islamabad High Court (IHC) in a case of missing Baloch students, as reported by Dawn. ... read..


India's respect is at an all-time high due to PM Modi's efforts: BJP's Jaiveer Shergill
Chandigarh (Punjab) | February 19, 2024 5:25:01 PM IST
BJP national spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill, while speaking at the Munich Security Conference, emphasised that India's respect in the world is at an all-time high due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts. ... read..


Chinese arms exports continue to be plagued by deficiencies in quality
Asia | February 19, 2024 5:24:55 PM IST
China is among the world's top arms traders, with many sales achieved thanks to affordable products, Beijing's political heft and favourable contractual terms. However, it is a case of buyer beware, because clients often end up with equipment that is defe ... read..


New Delhi to host roundtable to discuss EU-India cooperation in combatting online disinformation, information manipulation
New Delhi | February 19, 2024 5:24:37 PM IST
New Delhi will host a roundtable to discuss the European Union (EU) and India's collaboration in security and policy aspects of online disinformation and information manipulation on February 21. ... read..


39-hour outage ends: X, formerly Twitter, back in action for Pakistani users
Islamabad | February 19, 2024 4:23:55 PM IST
After a 39-hour disruption, the services of the renowned micro-blogging platform X, formerly known as Twitter, have been successfully reinstated in Pakistan, as per ARY News. ... read..


Sea of Galilee approaches maximum capacity during winter storm
Middle East | February 19, 2024 4:23:47 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 19 (ANI/TPS): The water level of the Sea of Galilee is approaching its maximum level as winter rains continue in Israel, according to Israel's Water Authority. ... read..


Israeli Defence Minister Gallant: 'Hamas has no confidence in its commanders'
Middle East | February 19, 2024 4:23:40 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 19 (ANI/TPS): On Sunday, Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant held an operational situation assessment at the IDF's Southern Command HQ, during which he said Gazans are looking to ... read..


Islamabad high court issues third summons to caretaker PM Kakar in Baloch Students' disappearance case
Islamabad | February 19, 2024 4:23:28 PM IST
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has summoned Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar for the third time on Monday in connection to a case of missing Baloch students. The court adjourned today's hearing until February 28, as per ARY News. ... read..


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