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Pak's political arena heats up as leaders intensify campaign efforts ahead of 2024 General Elections

Islamabad | January 28, 2024 5:53:14 PM IST

Several leaders of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) will conduct massive rallies in two major cities in Pakistan on January 28. These rallies are being organised by the political party against the backdrop of the upcoming general elections scheduled for ... read..

Protesters throw soup at iconic Mona Lisa painting in Paris

Paris | January 28, 2024 5:52:53 PM IST

Protesters targeted the iconic Mona Lisa painting in Paris on Sunday, hurling soup in an act of vandalism, CNN reported. ... read..

UAE: Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities to organise second international conference on philosophy

Middle East | January 28, 2024 3:53:48 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 28 (ANI/WAM): The Philosophical Studies Centre at the Mohamed bin Zayed University for the Humanities has announced its second international conference on philosophy. ... read..

Pakistan: 4 family members axed to death in Sheikhupura

Islamabad | January 28, 2024 3:53:42 PM IST

At least four members of a family were axed to death in Sheikhupura, Pakistan, on Sunday, as reported by ARY News. ... read..

Israeli military continues offensive against Hamas in Gaza

Middle East | January 28, 2024 3:53:27 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 28 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported on how it is continuing to move forward with its attacks on the Hamas terror group in Gaza. ... read..

Former Moldovan PM Natalia Gavrilita visits Taj Mahal

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | January 28, 2024 3:53:15 PM IST

Former Moldovan Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita visited the Taj Mahal in Agra on Sunday. ... read..

Pak: JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman condemns deteriorating law, order situation

Islamabad | January 28, 2024 3:53:10 PM IST

Jamiat-Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman condemned the deteriorating law and order situation in Sindh, attributing it to a conspiracy, as reported by The News International. ... read..

Pakistan: Accepting Shehbaz's 'dare', Bilawal invites Nawaz to Sindh for debate

Islamabad | January 28, 2024 3:53:08 PM IST

In a fresh turn in the long-going tussle between two mainstream political parties, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari accepted Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif's challenge for a debate against three- ... read..

Taiwan: Lai Shibao withdraws from KMT League general election

Taipei | January 28, 2024 2:52:59 PM IST

Kuomintang legislator Lai Shibao announced today that he has withdrawn from running for the Kuomintang Legislative Yuan in the new session. The general call of the party group. Lai Shibao said that internal unity is far better than anything else, and he h ... read..

Germany tightens grip on already banned Hamas terror group; raises free speech fears in country

Berlin | January 28, 2024 2:52:57 PM IST

Following the Hamas terror group attack on Israel, European authorities have been tightening the grip on the militants, with high profile raids, financial curbs and a crackdown on its online activities, as reported by CNN. ... read..

China is troublemaker by repeatedly using Taiwan Strait issues to hold other countries hostage: Taiwan

Asia | January 28, 2024 2:52:55 PM IST

Taipei [Taiwan], January 28 (ANI/CNA): The Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said today that Taiwan has always been committed to maintaining the status quo, in order to maintain peace and stability in the region and across the Taiwan Strait, but China ha ... read..

Taiwan: Bei City police conduct anti-robbery drill at annual checkpoint, simulating gangsters breaking into bank

Asia | January 28, 2024 2:52:48 PM IST

Taipei [Taiwan], January 28 (ANI/CNA): The Spring Festival is approaching, and the Bei City Police is trying to increase the vigilance of financial industry players. The police responded to the roundup and conducted various anti-robbery drills. The Xinyi ... read..

Six terrorists arrested by Israel

Middle East | January 28, 2024 2:52:46 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 28 (ANI/TPS): Overnight, Israeli security forces arrested five wanted terrorists throughout Judea and Samaria. ... read..

UAE Organ Donation, Transplantation Congress 2024 kicks off in Dubai

Asia | January 28, 2024 2:52:45 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 28 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Organ Donation and Transplantation Congress 2024 commenced today in Dubai, bringing together more than 8,000 experts and specialists, both in-person and remotely. Organised by the Ministry of Health and Preventio ... read..

Mahrang Baloch calls movement against Baloch genocide, enforced disappearances "fragrance of the revolution"

Balochistan | January 28, 2024 2:52:36 PM IST

Baloch Yakjehti Committee leader Mahrang Baloch, while addressing a massive public gathering, emphasised that a "revolution" was brewing in Balochistan, as reported by Dawn. ... read..

Imran Khan party asks election commission to suspend Sindh Governor

Islamabad | January 28, 2024 2:52:32 PM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday filed a complaint against Karachi province Mayor Murtaza Wahab and the Sindh governor and asked the poll conducting authority to "temporarily remove" them from their offices to ensure free, fair, and impartial el ... read..

COVID-19 epidemic in Japan has been heating up for 9 consecutive weeks as new mutant strains spread

Asia | January 28, 2024 2:52:28 PM IST

Taipei [Taiwan], January 28 (ANI/CNA): The Covid-19 epidemic in Japan has been heating up for nine consecutive weeks as new mutant strains have spread. ... read..

"Superpower rising": Experts hail Indian Navy's swift response to distressed merchant ship in Gulf of Aden

New Delhi | January 28, 2024 1:53:15 PM IST

Experts and distinguished voices from across the world heaped praise on India after the Indian Navy merchant vessel INS Visakhapatnam responded to a distress call by merchant vessel Marlin Luanda in the Gulf of Aden, which caught fire after a suspected dr ... read..

Vietnam consistently refines its institutional framework to attract FDI

Asia | January 28, 2024 1:52:59 PM IST

Hanoi [Vietnam], January 28 (ANI/WAM): Throughout its 35-year history of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), Vietnam has consistently refined its institutional framework and incentive programmes to draw in and effectively manage both domestic and ... read..

US, Iraq begin first round of talks to end US-led military coalition

Washington, DC | January 28, 2024 12:52:12 PM IST

The US and Iraq held their first round of talks on the future of US military presence in Iraq, with Baghdad discussing its expectations to lead to a timeline for reducing their presence, as reported by Al Jazeera. ... read..

US approves sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey

Washington, DC | January 28, 2024 12:51:56 PM IST

After the Turkish parliament's approval to ratify Sweden's NATO membership, the United States nodded for the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, Al Jazeera reported on Saturday. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar to visit Gujarat on January 28-30

Narmada (Gujarat) | January 28, 2024 12:51:53 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be on a visit to Gujarat from January 28-30. ... read..

"Israel will act according to what is required for security": Benjamin Netanyahu on ICJ rebuke

Tel Aviv | January 28, 2024 11:52:04 AM IST

In a defiant declaration in response to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will "decide and act according to what is required for [its] security," the Voice of America (VOA) reported ... read..

Pakistan: Families of abducted Baloch students blocks CPEC route

Balochistan | January 28, 2024 11:51:59 AM IST

The family members of three Baloch students allegedly abducted from the hoshap and Tajaban in Pakistan's Balochistan province, have blocked the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) route, activist Mehrang Baloch said on Sunday. ... read..

Jan 25 to be celebrated as Baloch Genocide Day: Committee

Balochistan | January 28, 2024 10:51:57 AM IST

The Baloch Yakjeethi Committee has declared January 25 as Baloch Genocide Day, as on this day, over 200 bodies of Baloch missing persons were found in the Tootak area of Khuzdar. ... read..

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party to hold first major 'power show' after May 9 riots today

Islamabad | January 28, 2024 10:51:55 AM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will hold its first countrywide 'power show', after May 9, today on Sunday, on the call of incarcerated Prime Minister and party founder Imran Khan, Dawn reported. ... read..

"Democracy is being strangled": PTI vice chairman Qureshi on upcoming elections

Islamabad | January 28, 2024 10:51:53 AM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi has termed the upcoming general polls 'mock elections', saying that the exercise is a waste of money, The Express Tribune reported on Sunday. ... read..

Over 230 home developers filed for bankruptcy in China last year: Report

Beijing | January 28, 2024 10:51:52 AM IST

Amid the economic crisis in China, an estimated 233 home developers filed for bankruptcy last year, Taiwan News reported quoting the China Real Estate Association. ... read..

North Korea fires several cruise missiles from east coast, alleges Seoul

Seoul | January 28, 2024 10:51:48 AM IST

North Korea fired several cruise missiles from its east coast on Sunday, days after Pyongyang test-fired new strategic cruise missiles from the west coast, Yonhap news agency reported, citing the South Korean military. ... read..

'Stop killing us!': Thousands march to protest against femicide in Kenya

Nairobi | January 28, 2024 10:51:43 AM IST

Thousands of people gathered in cities and towns in Kenya to protest against the recent killing of more than a dozen women, Al Jazeera reported on Saturday. ... read..

UN special rapporteur discusses genocide, enforced disappearances with Baloch human rights defenders

Balochistan | January 28, 2024 9:52:17 AM IST

Following the ongoing Baloch genocide and enforced disappearances of Baloch people, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, Mary Lawlor, held a meeting with the Balochistan Human Rights Defenders, the Balochistan Post reported. ... read..

Pakistan's caretaker PM acknowledges Baloch aspirations for independence

Islamabad | January 28, 2024 9:52:14 AM IST

In a first by any Pakistani political leader, Pakistan's caretaker prime minister, Anwarul Haq Kakar on Saturday acknowledged that the Balochistan people are not merely dissatisfied with Pakistan, but are seeking an independent state, The Balochistan Post ... read..

Taiwan: Foreseeing conflict, Taipei civil defence drill simulates wartime scenarios

Taipei | January 28, 2024 8:51:49 AM IST

Bracing for a potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait, over 100 Taiwanese attended a civil defence drill in Taipei on Saturday that simulated hostile wartime environments, Focus Taiwan reported. ... read..

"Pak must end enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings in Balochistan, Sindh": US Congressman

Washington, DC | January 28, 2024 8:51:47 AM IST

US Congressman Brad Sherman on Saturday expressed his concern over the ongoing issue of enforced disappearances of people in the Balochistan and Sindh regions of Pakistan, The Balochistan Post reported. ... read..

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan apologises, takes responsibility over video showing him assaulting 'student' amid online outrage

Islamabad | January 28, 2024 8:51:46 AM IST

Iconic Pakistani playback and Qawwali singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, apologised on Saturday and owned a video circulating online of him beating his student after it sparked online furore at his behaviour. ... read..

Massive protests in PoK unfold Pakistan's atrocities

Muzaffarabad | January 28, 2024 7:52:38 AM IST

The people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) are showing anger and resentment against Islamabad as they have been treated as second-class citizens for the past several decades. ... read..

Tibetan politician in exile talks about continued saga of survival

New Delhi | January 28, 2024 7:52:36 AM IST

Tibetan-American politician in exile, Lobsang Sangay, recently provided insight into the struggle of the people living in his parents' native land, Tibet. ... read..

Countries halt funding to UNRWA over complicity in October 7 massacre

Middle East | January 28, 2024 7:52:35 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 28 (ANI/TPS): The US and a number of other countries suspended funding for a UN agency supporting Palestinian refugees after it fired a number of employees accused of participating in Hamas's October 7 attacks on Israel. ... read..

Egypt's strategic reserves of wheat sufficient for 4.2 months: Minister

Middle East | January 28, 2024 7:52:33 AM IST

Cairo [Egypt], January 28 (ANI/WAM): Egypt's strategic reserves of wheat are sufficient for 4.2 months, oil for 5.3 months, and sugar for 5.4 months, according to Dr. Ali Al-Moselhi, the Egyptian Minister of Supply and Internal Trade. ... read..

Estonia's digital health triumph shines at Arab Health 2024

Middle East | January 28, 2024 7:52:31 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 28 (ANI/WAM): Estonia, renowned for its cutting-edge healthcare research and development, is set to make a significant mark at Arab Health 2024, showcasing its expertise and collaboration opportunities in the GCC region. ... read..

US President Joe Biden pledges to stand up to antisemitism

Washington, DC | January 28, 2024 5:52:27 AM IST

US President Joe Biden has pledged to stand up to antisemitism and made a promise of "Never Again" while remembering all that Jewish survivors of the Holocaust experienced, The Hill reported. ... read..

Beijing intensifies military pressure on Taiwan as US-China talks resume

Taipei | January 28, 2024 5:52:25 AM IST

Taiwan's Defence Ministry has said China sent 33 aircraft, including SU-30 fighters and six navy vessels, around the island nation between 6 am on Friday to 6 am on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Indian Coast Guard provides towing assistance to fishing boat stranded off Lakshadweep

New Delhi | January 28, 2024 4:53:01 AM IST

The Indian Coast Guard provided towing assistance to a fishing boat that was adrift 50 nautical miles southwest of Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep since Thursday due to an engine breakdown. ... read..

"Taiwan's independence" poses biggest risk to China-US ties: Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Beijing | January 28, 2024 4:52:59 AM IST

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has stressed that "Taiwan's independence" poses the biggest risk to China-US ties, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Gunmen kill nine Pakistanis in south eastern Iran: Report

Tehran | January 28, 2024 5:52:29 AM IST

Gunmen have killed nine Pakistanis in the southeastern border area of Iran, Al Jazeera reported quoting Pakistani ambassador to Tehran. ... read..

White House 'deeply troubled' over execution of man using nitrogen gas in Alabama

Washington, DC | January 28, 2024 2:52:04 AM IST

The White House on Friday (US local time) said it is "deeply troubled" over the execution of a man using nitrogen gas in Alabama, The Hill reported. ... read..

Baloch activist lambasts imposition of Section 144 in Quetta

Balochistan | January 27, 2024 8:23:52 PM IST

Amid the ongoing protests, political activist Dr Mahrang Baloch lambasted the imposition of Section 144 in Quetta by the provincial government, according to Dawn. ... read..

Deliberations of India-US Forum reflect trust, openness which characterise ties: Jaishankar

New Delhi | January 27, 2024 8:23:41 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke at the 7th India-US Forum in Delhi on Saturday. He stated that the deliberations of the India-US Forum showcase the trust and openness which characterise the ties between the two nations. ... read..

INS Vishakhapatnam responds to distress call from merchant vessel in Gulf of Aden

New Delhi | January 27, 2024 7:23:54 PM IST

Indian Navy's guided missile destroyer INS Visakhapatnam deployed in the Gulf of Aden responded to a distress call from MV Merlin Luanda on Friday night. The MV has 22 Indian and 01 Bangladeshi crew onboard, according to the Indian Navy. ... read..

Indian envoy Santosh Jha attends LIOC event, lauds its contribution to Sri Lanka's economy

Colombo | January 27, 2024 7:23:47 PM IST

The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, attended an event of Indian Oil's subsidiary in Sri Lanka, Lanka IOC (Indian Oil Corporation), on Saturday to extend the 'Group term assurance plan' through LIC Lanka. ... read..

Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif launches PML-N's election manifesto

Islamabad | January 27, 2024 7:23:35 PM IST

Ahead of the elections, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif on Saturday unveiled the party's election manifesto, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. ... read..

Thousands travel to Quetta to protest against Pak atrocities despite imposition of Section 144

Quetta | January 27, 2024 7:23:26 PM IST

A large number of people from parts of Balochistan gathered to participate in the Baloch Yakjehti Committee's (BYC) protest in Quetta on Saturday against Pakistan's atrocities. ... read..

Ex-Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile details China's expansionist designs

New Delhi | January 27, 2024 6:22:47 PM IST

Lobsang Sangay, who served as the Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile from 2011 to 2021 spoke about China's overarching strategy to assert itself as the sole superpower and its tactics in claiming territories. ... read..

Thailand PM Srettha Thavisin attends reception hosted by Indian Embassy on Republic Day

Bangkok | January 27, 2024 6:22:40 PM IST

Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin attended the reception hosted by the Indian Embassy in Bangkok on the occasion of India's 75th Republic Day. Thailand's Minister of Culture Sermsak Pongpanit was the chief guest at the event, attended by more than ... read..

Pakistan: Baloch poet forcibly disappeared from Kech

Kech | January 27, 2024 5:22:19 PM IST

A young Baloch poet identified as Qasim has been missing from the Kech district of Pakistan's Balochistan province. ... read..

Republic Day celebrations: Moscow's Novy Arbat building lightens up with Indian and Russian flags

Moscow | January 27, 2024 4:23:44 PM IST

As the whole world celebrated the occasion of 75th Republic Day, the iconic buildings of Moscow's Novy Arbat street lighted up in the Indian and Russian tricolours on Friday. ... read..

Israeli military strengthens control of Khan Yunis

Middle East | January 27, 2024 4:23:34 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 27 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers are strengthening their operational control over Khan Yunis, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday. ... read..

COP28 Higher Committee meets to discuss game-changing UAE-led global climate summit

Middle East | January 27, 2024 4:23:30 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 27 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Higher Committee for COP28 UAE, convened members to discuss the implementation of the UAE Consensus, delivery on commitments and pl ... read..

Congress chief Kharge slams Centre as thousands of Indians seek job in Israel amid war with Hamas

New Delhi | January 27, 2024 4:23:27 PM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday slammed the centre over the issue of thousands of Indians seeking jobs in Israel amid the war with Hamas. ... read..

Outgoing Canadian NSA Jody Thomas says India cooperating in Nijjar killing probe

Ottawa | January 27, 2024 3:23:42 PM IST

Canada's outgoing National Security Advisor Jody Thomas on Saturday emphasised that India is cooperating in the investigation of the killing of India-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, and called the changing relationship an "evolution", as report ... read..

USD 1 million climate prize awarded to 3 Israeli research projects

Middle East | January 27, 2024 3:23:07 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 27 (ANI/TPS): During a ceremony in Tel Aviv on Thursday evening, Jewish National Fund-Canada, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund and Startup Nation Central awarded their USD 1 million Breakthrough Climate Solutions Pri ... read..

China's repatriation of North Korean defectors, a way of supporting Pyongyang's authoritarian rule: Experts

Beijing | January 27, 2024 2:23:01 PM IST

Human rights experts have resisted China's latest claims that North Koreans fleeing into China are not political refugees but only illegal migrants seeking economic opportunities, emphasising that it is a way of supporting Pyongyang's authoritarian system ... read..

Gilgit-Baltistan governor, Pak president Arif Alvi discusses hike in subsidised wheat prices as protest continues

Gilgit-Baltistan | January 27, 2024 2:22:46 PM IST

Gilgit-Baltistan Governor Syed Mehdi Shah called on Pakistan President Arif Alvi and discussed the increase in the prices of subsidised wheat as the residents of the region announced that they would stage marches against the hike today (Saturday), as repo ... read..

"World's oldest and largest democracy": Panama's FM extends wishes in Hindi on India's 75th Republic Day

Panama City | January 27, 2024 1:22:36 PM IST

The Indian embassy in Panama, on Saturday extended its gratitude to the Foreign Affairs Minister of Panama, Janaina Tewaney as she wished Indians on its 75th Republic Day in Hindi. ... read..

"Sandhu has been one of leading architects of India-US relationship": USISPF President as he bids adieu to Indian envoy

Washington DC | January 27, 2024 1:22:34 PM IST

President and CEO of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), Mukesh Aghi, highlighted that outgoing Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, has been one of the leading architects of India-US relationship. ... read..

Baloch activists say 'Death' squads have left Baloch mothers "helpless"

Balochistan | January 27, 2024 11:22:36 AM IST

Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch on Saturday highlighted that the state institutions and their backed death squads have rendered Baloch mothers forcibly "Helpless", as enforced disappearances, abduction and killings continue in the city. ... read..

Sindh Freedom Movement condemns Pakistan's "false" sedition case lodged against party leaders

Islamabad | January 27, 2024 11:22:22 AM IST

The Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM), a political party working for the freedom of Sindhu Desh, have condemned the "false" sedition case against the party's leaders in Sindh, noting that the Pakistan state has registered a sedition case against them. ... read..

Life in Gilgit-Baltistan in PoK comes to standstill with complete shutter down, huge protests against wheat price hike

Gilgit-Baltistan | January 27, 2024 10:24:15 AM IST

The lives of people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's (PoK) Gilgit-Baltistan have come to a standstill with a complete shutter down and wheel-jam strike being observed against an increase in the subsidised wheat rate and other grievances across the region, a ... read..

"Indian community in US...anchor of fantastic India-US relationship", says outgoing Indian envoy Sandhu

Washington DC | January 27, 2024 9:24:40 AM IST

The Sikhs of America, Inc organisation held a farewell for the outgoing Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, where, the envoy stressed that the Indian community in the US has been an anchor of the fantastic India-US relationship. ... read..

Genocide charge against Israel "false", "outrageous": Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Tel Aviv | January 27, 2024 8:22:50 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the genocide charge levelled against Israel is "outrageous" and "decent people everywhere should reject it." ... read..

UAE Ambassador presents credentials to Director-General of World Trade Organisation

Middle East | January 27, 2024 8:22:48 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 27 (ANI/WAM): Jamal Jama Al Musharakh, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, presented to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisati ... read..

UAE: Nahyan bin Mubarak attends reception marking India's 75th Republic Day in Abu Dhabi

Middle East | January 27, 2024 8:22:43 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 27 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended a reception hosted by Sunjay Sudhir, Ambassador of the Republic of India to the UAE, on the occasion of his country's 75th Repu ... read..

India, France agree to deepen integration in defence industrial sectors

New Delhi | January 27, 2024 7:23:47 AM IST

India and France have agreed to further deepen the integration between the two countries' defence industrial sectors and to work together to identify opportunities for co-design, co-development and co-production. ... read..

India, France adopt Roadmap for Defence Industrial Partnership

New Delhi | January 27, 2024 7:23:44 AM IST

India and France have adopted a Roadmap for Defence Industrial Partnership during French President Emmanuel Macron's State visit for the Republic Day celebrations. ... read..

UAE: Mansoor bin Mohammed attends opening of Mercedes-Benz Brand Centre in Dubai

Middle East | January 27, 2024 7:23:42 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 27 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, on Friday attended the inauguration of the Mercedes-Benz Brand Centre, the first of its kind in the region, in the Dubai Design Dis ... read..

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah in Delhi

New Delhi | January 27, 2024 7:23:40 AM IST

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday visited the Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah in south Delhi. ... read..

India, France agree to institute Comprehensive Dialogue on Global Issues

New Delhi | January 27, 2024 6:23:22 AM IST

India and France have agreed to institute a Comprehensive Dialogue on Global Issues to hold consultations on political matters and other global issues such as oceans, climate change, biodiversity, pollution and digital, with a particular focus on multilat ... read..

India, France agree to intensify cooperation in Southwest Indian Ocean

New Delhi | January 27, 2024 6:23:19 AM IST

India, France have agreed to intensify cooperation in the Southwest Indian Ocean, building on the joint surveillance missions carried out from the French island territory of La Reunion in 2020 and 2022. ... read..

India, France appreciate growing counter-terrorism, intelligence cooperation

New Delhi | January 27, 2024 6:23:17 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have appreciated the growing counter-terrorism and intelligence cooperation between the two countries, including through the mechanism of the India-France Joint Working Group on counter-ter ... read..

India-France Strategic Partnership can help build prosperity: Joint Statement

New Delhi | January 27, 2024 5:23:15 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron have reaffirmed their vision that the India-France Strategic Partnership can help build prosperity and resilience in their economies, advance their countries' security, and create a more sustainab ... read..

US pauses additional funding for UNRWA amid allegations of agency's involvement in Hamas attack on Israel

Washington, DC | January 27, 2024 3:22:18 AM IST

The US has temporarily paused additional funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in light of recent allegations that the agency's employees may have been involved in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. ... read..

PM Modi expresses gratitude to world leaders for Republic Day wishes

New Delhi | January 27, 2024 3:22:17 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed gratitude to world leaders for their Republic Day wishes to India. ... read..

Republic Day: Israeli diplomats don native Indian attires, extend multilingual wishes

New Delhi | January 27, 2024 12:23:28 AM IST

Marking the Platinum Jubilee or 75 years of the Indian Republic, a team of Israeli diplomats showcased a celebration of the country's cultural diversity by donning the traditional attires of different states. ... read..

Top US diplomat Donald Lu to travel to India

Washington, DC | January 27, 2024 12:23:23 AM IST

Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will travel to India and Maldives from January 26 to 31, according to the US Department of State. ... read..

Israeli military advances against Hamas in Gaza

Middle East | January 27, 2024 12:23:10 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 26 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) is continuing its advances against Hamas terrorists in Gaza. In Kahn Yunis, its 98th Paratroopers Division eliminated dozens of terrorists and attacked a number of terrorist infrastr ... read..

Protesters block aid deliveries to Gaza for third straight day

Middle East | January 27, 2024 12:23:08 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 26 (ANI/TPS): Hundreds of protesters descended on the Kerem Shalom border crossing to block humanitarian aid from entering the Gaza Strip for the third consecutive day. ... read..

Rescue of injured snow leopard from Southern Plains raises concerns among wildlife experts in Nepal

By Binod Prasad Adhikari Lalitpur | January 27, 2024 12:22:54 AM IST

The rescue of an injured snow leopard from the Eastern Terai region of Nepal has increased concern amongst experts in Nepal. ... read..

"Long live India-France friendship": Emmanuel Macron at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi | January 27, 2024 12:22:48 AM IST

In a reaffirmation of the longstanding friendship between India and France, President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said: "Long live the friendship between France and India." ... read..

Confident that comfort of friendship, strength of India-France partnership will illuminate path forward: President Murmu

New Delhi | January 27, 2024 12:22:46 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu expressed confidence that the comfort of friendship and strength of partnership between India and France will illuminate the path forward. ... read..

El Al suspends South African flights

Middle East | January 27, 2024 12:22:45 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 26 (ANI/TPS): Israel's national carrier, El Al, announced on Friday the suspension of flights to South Africa as of April 1. ... read..

USD 1 Million climate prize awarded to three Israeli research projects

Middle East | January 27, 2024 12:22:43 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 26 (ANI/TPS): During a ceremony in Tel Aviv on Thursday evening, the Jewish National Fund-Canada, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund and Startup Nation Central awarded their USD 1 million Breakthrough Climate Solutions ... read..

International Court of Justice rules Israel must prevent genocide, issues no demand for ceasefire

Middle East | January 27, 2024 12:22:41 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 26 (ANI/TPS): In a Friday ruling, the International Court of Justice in the Hague ordered Israel to 'take all measures' to prevent genocide in Gaza. ... read..

Indian community in Saudi Arabia shows enthusiasm at Republic Day celebrations

Riyadh | January 26, 2024 11:23:50 PM IST

Showcasing their enthusiasm and solidarity on Republic Day, the Indian community in Saudi Arabia actively participated in the flag unfurling ceremony at the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia. ... read..

75th R-Day: Indian envoy to Ukraine unfurls Tricolour in Kyiv

Kyiv | January 26, 2024 11:23:34 PM IST

On India's 75th Republic Day, the ambassador for Ukraine, Harsh Jain, unfurled the Tricolour at the embassy premises in Kyiv on Friday. ... read..

Indian Embassy in Russia celebrates Republic Day

Moscow | January 26, 2024 11:23:30 PM IST

The Indian Embassy in Russia on Friday celebrated India's Republic Day in Moscow. India's Ambassador to Russia Pavan Kapoor unfurled the National Flag and read President Droupadi Murmu's address to the nation. ... read..

Indian Embassy in Iran celebrates Republic Day, extends greetings to Indians

Tehran | January 26, 2024 11:23:16 PM IST

On the occasion of the 75th Republic Day, India's Charge d'Affaires John Mai unfurled the Tricolour and read President Droupadi Murmu's address to the nation. Indian Embassy extended greetings to Indians in Iran and around the world on India's Republic Da ... read..

Republic Day: India's permanent UN envoy Arindam Bagchi unfurls Tricolour, pays tribute to Ambedkar

Geneva | January 26, 2024 10:23:26 PM IST

On the 75th Republic Day, India's permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Arindam Bagchi unfurled the National Flag and paid tributes to the architect of the country's constitution, Babasaheb Ambedkar. ... read..

75th Republic Day: French President Macron attends at-home reception hosted by President Murmu

New Delhi | January 26, 2024 8:22:03 PM IST

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday attended an at-home reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of 75th Republic Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. ... read..

Jaishankar meets his French counterpart, discusses global issues befitting India-France strategic partnership

New Delhi | January 26, 2024 8:22:00 PM IST

External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, met with his French counterpart, Stephane Sejourne and held a discussion on a range of regional and global issues. ... read..

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