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Pak: 17 killed, over 35 injured as truck carrying pilgrims falls into ditch in Balochistan

Balochistan | April 11, 2024 3:57:51 PM IST

In a tragic incident on Wednesday, a truck carrying pilgrims fell into a ditch in Balochistan's Hub district, killing 17 people and leaving more than 35 others injured, police said on Thursday, Geo News reported. ... read..

Taiwan detects 14 Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels around nation

Taipei | April 11, 2024 3:57:44 PM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) said it detected 14 Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 am (local time) on Wednesday and 6 am (local time) on Thursday. ... read..

US: New York appeals court rejects Donald Trump's request to delay hush-money trial

New York | April 11, 2024 3:57:40 PM IST

For the third time in three days, a New York appellate judge has rejected former US President Donald Trump's attempt to delay his hush money trial, CNN reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Baloch Students Council calls for release of two students

Islamabad | April 11, 2024 3:57:22 PM IST

The Islamabad chapter of the Baloch Students Council (BSCI) has penned an open letter demanding the release of two Baloch students Feroz Baloch and Ahmed Khan belonging to the PMAS-Arid Agriculture University at Rawalpindi, whom it claimed were being held ... read..

Two arrested, many weapons seized, in Jerusalem area raid

Middle East | April 11, 2024 2:57:20 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 11 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Police reported that overnight its officers, with the aid of police dog "Thomas," carried out an activity in the Arab village of al-Eizariya near Jerusalem in which two terror suspects (ages 44 and 32) wer ... read..

Israel opens new high-tech desert climate innovation center in Negev

Middle East | April 11, 2024 2:56:56 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 11 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection launched an innovation center for DeserTech in the field of the desert climate, which it said will bring new employment opportunities in the high-tech field to residents ... read..

South Korea: Opposition party wins in National Assembly elections

Seoul | April 11, 2024 1:58:39 PM IST

The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) has secured a majority in the National Assembly in the country's general elections in another major setback for the ruling People Power Party (PPP) and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, Yonhap News Agency repo ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf blames PPP govt for failure to reduce crimes in Karachi

Islamabad | April 11, 2024 1:58:29 PM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-i-Islami has expressed serious concerns over the deteriorating security situation in Sindh, particularly Karachi. Imran Khan-founded party blamed the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) government for failing to reduce c ... read..

On Nijjar killing, Justin Trudeau tells public inquiry panel, "We have stood up for Canadians"

Ottawa | April 11, 2024 12:58:23 PM IST

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who testified at a public inquiry looking into foreign interference in Canada's electoral process said that his government was firm on the issue of protecting Canadians, including addressing the killing of Khalistani ... read..

"Now is time to be ready for war," says North Korea leader Kim Jong Un

Seoul | April 11, 2024 12:58:19 PM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, on Thursday, said that unstable geopolitical situations surrounding his country mean now is the time to be more thoroughly prepared for a war than ever, Yonhap News Agency reported citing KCNA. ... read..

India-US Executive Steering Group meeting at US Army Pacific Headquarters

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 12:58:17 PM IST

A meeting of the India-US Executive Steering Group (ESG) was held at the US Army Pacific Headquarters in Hawaii on Thursday. ... read..

Elon Musk says X received inquiry from US House of Representatives on actions in Brazil

San Francisco | April 11, 2024 12:57:59 PM IST

Social media platform X owner Elon Musk has said that X has received an inquiry from the US House of Representatives "regarding actions taken in Brazil that were in violation of Brazilian law." ... read..

Switzerland to host Ukraine peace conference in June

Geneva | April 11, 2024 12:57:57 PM IST

Swiss President and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said on Thursday that Switzerland will host a high-level international conference in the month of June with more than 100 countries invited to help chart a path towards peace in Ukraine after more than t ... read..

Former Pakistan first lady Bushra Bibi meets jailed husband Imran Khan on Eid

Islamabad | April 11, 2024 12:57:34 PM IST

Former First Lady of Pakistan Bushra Bibi was allowed to visit Adiala Jail in Islamabad to meet with her husband, PTI founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan on the occasion of Eid, ARY News reported ... read..

PM Narendra Modi extends wishes to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Eid

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 10:57:36 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended greetings to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and the people of Maldives on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. In his message, PM Modi noted that the cultural and civilisational linkages shared by India and Maldives go ... read..

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti extends greetings on Eid

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 10:57:28 AM IST

US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, extended Eid wishes on Thursday to the people of India, reminiscing about the joyous iftars he hosted for friends and colleagues during Ramadan. ... read..

South Korean Opposition set for landslide victory in parliamentary elections

Seoul | April 11, 2024 7:57:23 AM IST

South Korea's ruling party under the leadership of President Yoon Suk Yeol could face defeat in the legislative elections on Wednesday, with the early projections showing the main opposition party as being poised to win a majority in the National Assembly ... read..

Indian students in Israel thank embassy for timely assistance, helping hand to fly home after Hamas attacks

Haifa | April 11, 2024 7:57:16 AM IST

Amid the war on Hamas across the border in Gaza, Indian students studying in Israel expressed gratitude towards the Indian embassy and authorities in New Delhi for ensuring their safe return in the wake of the horrific terror attacks of October 7, last ye ... read..

Legal pressures mount on German policymakers to cut aid to Israel

Berlin | April 11, 2024 5:57:25 AM IST

With Germany among the top weapon suppliers to Israel amid the ongoing offensive in Gaza against Hamas, pro-Palestinian organisations in the country are pursuing the legal route to persuade German policymakers to shift their stance on Tel Aviv, DW News re ... read..

EU parliament adopts stricter migration rules in landmark asylum reform

Brussels | April 11, 2024 5:57:18 AM IST

The European Parliament on Wednesday approved a landmark overhaul of the European Union's asylum and migration rules, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Joe Biden hosts Japan's PM at White House, in strong message to China over policies in Indo-Pacific

Washington, DC | April 11, 2024 4:58:36 AM IST

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday hosted Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio for a state visit and held a crucial Oval Office meeting, reinforcing his commitment to bolstering the vital partnership in the Indo-Pacific amid a militarily and economicall ... read..

"43 ghost towns...": Israeli researcher om present situation in Pakistan amid war with Hamas

Haifa | April 11, 2024 4:58:34 AM IST

Nearly 60,000 Israelis were evacuated from 43 towns that are under attack by Hezbollah missiles, amid fears that the militant group could execute its offensive plan to occupy the Galilee region of northern Israel, an Israeli researcher said on Wednesday. ... read..

"We do hear deafening sounds of war all around us": Israeli researcher on living through war with Hamas

Tefen | April 11, 2024 5:57:22 AM IST

Three sons, grandchildren of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Israeli air strike

Tel Aviv | April 11, 2024 4:58:28 AM IST

Three sons of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh were killed in an air strike carried out by the Israeli Air Force on Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) informed. ... read..

Former Canadian minister reveals she was briefed on 'Chinese interference' after 2019 elections

Ottawa | April 11, 2024 3:57:18 AM IST

Former minister for Democratic Institutions, Karina Gould, revealed that the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) briefed her after the 2019 federal elections on low-level interference by China, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reported. ... read..

Iran smuggling weapons through secret route to Palestinians in Israeli-occupied West Bank: Report

Tehran | April 11, 2024 2:56:56 AM IST

Iran has been delivering weapons to Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank through a secret smuggling route across the Middle East and has employed intelligence operatives, militants and criminal gangs for the task, The New York Times reported cit ... read..

"Looking forward to meeting with PM Modi": Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirms India visit

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 1:57:35 AM IST

Confirming his upcoming maiden visit to India, Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday said he was looking forward to meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

Xi hosts former Taiwanese president in Beijing, says nobody can stop 'family reunion'

Beijing | April 11, 2024 1:57:26 AM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held rare talks with the pro-China former president of Taiwan, Ma Ying-jeou, saying that any external interference could not stop the reunion of the two countries, CNN reported. ... read..

US Ambassador highlights strong bilateral cooperation against cyber crimes

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 11:57:32 PM IST

Highlighting successful US-India law enforcement cooperation in combating cybercrimes, US Ambassador Eric Garcetti on Wednesday termed the bilateral ties between the two nations, "a multiplicative relationship." ... read..

India, Belgium hold second Foreign Office Consultations, review multifaceted relations

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 11:58:16 PM IST

The second edition of India-Belgium Foreign Office Consultations (FoC) was held on April 10 in the national capital and both sides undertook a comprehensive review of the multifaceted relations between the two countries. ... read..

'Uri is our reply...': Jaishankar on India's stance against cross-border terrorism under PM Modi

Bikaner (Rajasthan) | April 10, 2024 10:57:56 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday reaffirmed India's unwavering stance against cross-border terrorism, particularly highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership in handling security challenges. ... read..

"We need to urgently address prolonged situation on our borders": PM Modi on ties with China

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 10:58:06 PM IST

Noting that the relationship with China is important and significant, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that there is need to urgently address the "prolonged situation on our borders" so that the abnormality in bilateral interactions can be put behind ... read..

Amid Eid celebrations, Baloch holds nationwide protests to condemn enforced disappearances

Islamabad/Quetta | April 10, 2024 10:57:31 PM IST

While Pakistan celebrated Eid on Wednesday, the Baloch community protested nationwide to highlight enforced disappearances and other atrocities. ... read..

Israel attacks Hezbollah bases in Syria

Middle East | April 10, 2024 8:27:56 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 10 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported that late Tuesday night it attacked, in Syria, what was described as a Hezbollah terrorist military infrastructure that was deployed in Syria near Israel. ... read..

US Embassy hosts special screening of documentary "Bogus Phone Operators"

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 8:27:54 PM IST

The US Embassy in New Delhi organised the special screening of a documentary film, 'Bogus Phone Operators' on Wednesday that exposes the world of illegal call centres and cybercrime and tech fraud. ... read..

"Modi Ki Guarantee works outside India as well": Jaishankar

Bikaner (Rajasthan) | April 10, 2024 8:27:48 PM IST

Highlighting the evacuation operations carried out for the safety of Indians across world, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated the assurance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment (Modi Ki Guarantee), extending beyond India's borders. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar slams DMK, says 'party was involved in Katchatheevu island issue from the start'

Bikaner (Rajasthan) | April 10, 2024 8:27:42 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday slammed the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), saying the party was allegedly involved in the Katchatheevu island issue from the beginning. ... read..

Saurabh Kumar accredited as India's next ambassador to Luxembourg

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 7:27:27 PM IST

Saurabh Kumar, presently serving as India's ambassador to Belgium, has been concurrently accredited as India's next ambassador to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a press release. ... read..

Baloch Yakjehti Committee to protest against genocide in over 20 cities of Balochistan

Balochistan | April 10, 2024 6:28:19 PM IST

As Pakistan prepares for the upcoming Eid al Fitr, peaceful dissent can be noticed in Balochistan against the regular occurrences of enforced disappearances and other atrocities inflicted by Pakistan on the Baloch community. ... read..

US transfers thousands of seized weapons, ammunition to Ukraine

Washington, DC | April 10, 2024 6:28:11 PM IST

The United States has transferred thousands of infantry weapons and over 500,000 rounds of ammunition seized from Iran to Ukraine last week, US Central Command stated. ... read..

Ramazan rush: Over 4 lakh beggars flood Karachi streets; crime spikes

Karachi | April 10, 2024 6:27:42 PM IST

Beggars have started pouring into Karachi from the smaller towns and villages of the country during the holy month of Ramazan, giving rise to street crimes, Geo News reported. ... read..

Baloch activists urge people to participate in protest against Baloch genocide on Eid

Quetta | April 10, 2024 5:28:33 PM IST

Prominent Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch has announced major protests across Balochistan on Eid and called on people to participate in the movement against the Baloch genocide and share the pain and suffering of the families of the missing persons. ... read..

"If you want to see the future, come to India": US envoy Eric Garcetti hails India's developmental journey

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 4:28:29 PM IST

Praising India's developmental journey, US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, said that anyone who wants to "see the future" should come to India. He called it a "great privilege" to head the US mission in India. ... read..

Israeli students' AI model rescues lost words of antiquity

Middle East | April 10, 2024 4:28:08 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 10 (ANI/TPS): In a groundbreaking development for historical researchers, students at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to restore illegible letters and words in ancient Hebrew ... read..

Israeli airstrikes pound Hamas terror sites

Middle East | April 10, 2024 3:27:30 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 10 (ANI/TPS): Israeli aircraft struck dozens of terror targets in Gaza, including military sites, launchers, tunnel shafts, and infrastructure, the Israel Defence Forces said on Wednesday. ... read..

Kathmandu ranks top on list of worst AQI cities in world

Kathmandu | April 10, 2024 2:27:36 PM IST

Thin layer of polluted haze has shrouded the atmosphere of Kathmandu dipping the Air Quality of the Himalayan nation's capital, making it the city with worst AQI (Air Quality Index) in the world. ... read..

Taiwan says it detected 10 Chinese military aircraft, 7 naval vessels around nation

Taipei | April 10, 2024 1:27:49 PM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has announced that it has detected ten Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 am on Tuesday and 6 am on Wednesday. Taiwan MND also tracked one Chinese balloon crossing the medi ... read..

Voting underway for parliamentary elections in South Korea

Seoul | April 10, 2024 11:28:20 AM IST

Voting is underway in South Korea in parliamentary elections that could determine whether South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will be able to push his agenda forward with legislative support during the remaining three years in office or not, Yonhap News ... read..

US: Jain Acharya Lokesh honoured with American Presidential Award

Washington, DC | April 10, 2024 11:27:56 AM IST

Ahimsa Vishwa Bharati and World Peace Centre founder Jain Acharya Lokesh has been honoured with the American Presidential Award at Capitol Hill in Washington. He is the first Indian monk to be honoured with the American Presidential Award. ... read..

"Looking forward to work together": PM Modi congratulates Simon Harris on becoming Ireland's youngest PM

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 11:27:54 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Simon Harris on becoming Ireland's youngest PM. PM Modi stated that he looked forward to work together to strengthen ties between India and Ireland. ... read..

US: Parents of Michigan school shooter sentenced to 10-15 years in prison

Michigan | April 10, 2024 10:27:16 AM IST

The parents of the teenager who killed four students in a school shooting in Oxford, Michigan, in 2021, were each sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison on Tuesday, CNN reported. ... read..

India's nominee Jagjit Pavadia re-elected to International Narcotics Control Board

New York | April 10, 2024 9:28:09 AM IST

India's nominee Jagjit Pavadia has been re-elected to International Narcotics Control Board at elections held in New York, for the term 2025-2030, after receiving the highest number of votes in the elections conducted by the UN Economic and Social Council ... read..

US Defence Secy Austin says 'don't have evidence' of Israel committing genocide in Gaza

Washington, DC | April 10, 2024 8:28:01 AM IST

Rejecting accusations that Israel carried out a genocide in Gaza, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said there was no 'evidence' of it. ... read..

"My thoughts are with those...": President Biden brings up Gaza, Sudan in Eid message

Washington, DC | April 10, 2024 8:27:58 AM IST

US President Joe Biden extended his wishes to Muslims across the world on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr while also reflecting on the ongoing conflict and displacement in Gaza, and Sudan. ... read..

ERC distributes Zakat Al Fitr to 1,270 families in Mukalla, Yemen

Middle East | April 10, 2024 7:28:40 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], April 10 (ANI/WAM): The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has started the distribution of Zakat Al Fitr in Mukalla, Hadramaut Governorate in Yemen, benefiting around 1,270 families facing challenging economic and living conditions in the region. ... read..

'Birds of Goodness' airdrops 29th humanitarian aid batch in north Gaza

Middle East | April 10, 2024 7:28:37 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], April 10 (ANI/WAM): The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the airdrop of the 29th humanitarian aid batch as part of the "Birds of Goodness" operation. ... read..

US Defence Secy Austin says 'don't have evidence' of Israel committing genocide in Gaza.

Washington, DC | April 10, 2024 7:28:35 AM IST

Rejecting accusations that Israel carried out a genocide in Gaza, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said there was no 'evidence' of it. ... read..

Germany denies accusations of aiding 'genocide' in Gaza at ICJ

Berlin | April 10, 2024 7:28:33 AM IST

In a lawsuit brought before the International Court of Justice by Nicaragua, Germany strongly denied allegations that it was supporting genocide in Gaza by providing Israel with arms, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Panel of journalists calls on Taliban to lift Facebook ban in Afghanistan

Kabul | April 10, 2024 7:28:29 AM IST

Amid the recently surfaced reports of restriction of Facebook in Afghanistan, the 'Committee to Protect Journalists' based in the United States called on the Taliban government to reverse this decision, according to Khaama Press. ... read..

Nobel-winning physicist behind 'God' particle, Peter Higgs, passes away at 94

Washington, DC | April 10, 2024 6:28:13 AM IST

Peter Higgs, a British physicist and Nobel Prize winner behind the 'God' particle, passed away at his home in Edinburgh, Scotland, at the age of 94, The Washington Post reported. ... read..

Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest-ever prime minister

Dublin | April 10, 2024 6:28:11 AM IST

Simon Harris, the youngest prime minister in Irish history, was chosen by the parliament on Monday to take over from Leo Varadkar, who stepped down unexpectedly last month, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

India, Luxembourg hold second round of foreign office consulations in Delhi

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 6:28:08 AM IST

The 2nd round of India-Luxembourg Foreign Office Consultations (FoC) took place on Tuesday in New Delhi, with the discussions centering on bilateral relations and emphasis laid on the early conclusion of a comprehensive, balanced and mutually beneficial I ... read..

India, Luxembourg hold second round of foreign office consultations in Delhi

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 6:28:06 AM IST

India, Kazakhstan assess security challenges, exchange views on cross-border terrorism in South Asia

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 6:28:02 AM IST

India and Kazakhstan, during a joint working group meeting, assessed counter-terrorism challenges, and also exchanged views on cross-border terrorism in South Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a release. ... read..

Tel Aviv: India envoy Sanjeev Singla' Israel's Minister of Labour discuss ties, safety of Indian workers

Tel Aviv | April 10, 2024 5:28:33 AM IST

The Indian Ambassador to Israel, Sanjeev Singla, met the country's Minister for Labour, Yoav Ben-Tzur, on Wednesday (local time) held talks on bilateral relations, with the former also bringing up the safety and well-being of Indian workers in the country ... read..

Tel Aviv: India envoy Sanjeev Singla, Israel's Minister of Labour discuss ties, safety of Indian workers

Tel Aviv | April 10, 2024 5:28:31 AM IST

"Bloodshed and suffering unbearable...doing everything we can": British PM Sunak raises Gaza in Eid message

London | April 10, 2024 4:28:32 AM IST

Invoking the plight of Palestinian natives in Gaza amid the ongoing Israeli military offensive against Hamas, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, while greeting the Muslims in the country and across the world on the occasion of Eid, said the bloodshed and ... read..

Canadian espionage agency claims China interfered with last two elections won by Trudeau

Ottawa | April 10, 2024 3:27:18 AM IST

Canada's espionage agency claimed that the Chinese government "clandestinely and deceptively" interfered in the 2019, and 2021 elections that were won by the country's current leader, Justin Trudeau, according to CBC News. ... read..

Under global spotlight for its oppressive policies, Afghanistan ranks 178th on women's economic participation in World Bank report

Kabul | April 10, 2024 2:28:03 AM IST

Amid global concerns over the denial of basic rights to women and girls in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, the World Bank, in its latest report, stated that the country ranks a lowly 178th when it comes to the participation of women in economic pursuits. ... read..

Amid Taliban's opposition, UN says process underway to 'appoint' special representative for Afghanistan

Kabul | April 10, 2024 2:27:59 AM IST

Amid Taliban's opposition to the move, the United Nations Secretary-General's spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, said that the process of appointing a special representative for Afghanistan is underway, according to Khaama Press. ... read..

Rich tributes paid to Ven Lama Lobzang at his IGNCA memorial

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 12:28:53 AM IST

Rich tributes were paid to the Founding Secretary General and incumbent Executive President, the late Ven Lama Lobzang of International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), during a sombre memorial, at the IGNCA (Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts) here ... read..

More than 3,000 weapons of various types seized in Israel's Arab communities since Oct 7

Middle East | April 10, 2024 12:28:43 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 9 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Police reported on the achievements of the "Green Safe Route" operation, Israel's national "war" on violent and organised crime in the country's Arab communities. ... read..

IEA to hold first global summit on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions on April 26

Middle East | April 10, 2024 12:28:41 AM IST

Paris [France], April 9 (ANI/WAM): The International Energy Agency (IEA) will host the Global Summit on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions at its headquarters in Paris on April 26. ... read..

Israelis warned to be prepared for mosquito season

Middle East | April 10, 2024 12:28:35 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 9 (ANI/TPS): With the start of spring, Israel expects a wave of mosquitoes. In preparation for the passover holiday, the Ministry of Environmental Protection called on the public to make "informed and controlled" use of pesticides ... read..

Israel and Cyprus work to expand environmental cooperation

Middle East | April 10, 2024 12:28:33 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 9 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Minister of Environmental Protection Idit Silman and the Minister of Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development of Cyprus, Maria Panayiotou, agreed on cooperation between their countries in a number of en ... read..

Sri Lanka repatriates 19 Indian fishermen, set to arrive in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 10, 2024 12:28:29 AM IST

Nineteen fishermen from Tamil Nadu, apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy in January, have been repatriated from the island nation and are on their way to Chennai. ... read..

Posters showing portraits of Israeli hostages held in Gaza displayed in Knesset

Tel Aviv | April 10, 2024 12:28:03 AM IST

As Hamas's attack on Israel marks six months, posters bearing portraits of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, have been displayed in Knesset (Israel Parliament). ... read..

SBA showcases Sharjah thriving, diverse cultural scene at 61st Bologna Children's Book Fair 2024

Middle East | April 9, 2024 11:27:39 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 9 (ANI/WAM): The emirate of Sharjah is solidifying its status as a champion of Arab culture at the ongoing 61st Bologna Children's Book Fair (BCBF) in Italy, held from April 8 to 11. ... read..

Nepal: Thousands of pro-monarchy protesters clash with police, demand reinstatement of monarchy, Hindu state

Kathmandu | April 9, 2024 10:28:50 PM IST

Dozens of pro-monarchy protestors were injured when they broke into a restricted zone, tearing down the barricades, prompting police to use batons, tear gas and water cannons. ... read..

"We urge govt to bring his body back to India": Father of student killed in Ohio

Medchal Malkajgiri (Telangana) | April 9, 2024 10:28:49 PM IST

The father of an Indian student, Mohammed Abdul Arfath, who was found dead in the US state of Ohio today, urged the government to bring his son's body back to India. ... read..

Indian Coast Guard vessel Samudra Paheredar makes port call in Muara, Brunei

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 10:28:37 PM IST

Indian Coast Guard's Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) Samudra Paheredar made a port call at Muara, Brunei on Tuesday as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to ASEAN countries, the Ministry of Defence said. ... read..

"Important for EU to have good ties with...": European expert explains India's rise and what it means for Europe

Brussels | April 9, 2024 9:28:12 PM IST

The relationship with India is one of the key partnerships that Europe needs to strengthen amidst global geopolitical tensions. An expert from the European Parliament, Angelos Delivorias, provides valuable insights into the multifaceted dimensions of Indi ... read..

WHO sounds alarm on viral hepatitis infections that claim 3,500 lives each day

Geneva | April 9, 2024 9:28:04 PM IST

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report, the number of lives lost due to viral hepatitis is increasing. The disease is the second leading infectious cause of death globally -- with 1.3 million deaths per year, the sam ... read..

World faced hottest March ever: EU climate agency

Asia | April 9, 2024 8:28:12 PM IST

The world experienced the hottest March ever, making it the tenth month in a row that is the warmest on record, the European Union climate agency said on Tuesday. ... read..

Israeli MP backs Netanyahu's Rafah operations strategy for "elimination of Hamas"

Tel Aviv | April 9, 2024 8:28:07 PM IST

Boaz Bismuth, a member of the Israeli Knesset, backed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy regarding operations in Rafah, saying that the objective is the "elimination of Hamas." ... read..

International court finds Switzerland guilty of human rights violation in landmark climate case brought by 2,000 women

Strasbourg | April 9, 2024 7:28:03 PM IST

An international court based in France made a groundbreaking decision on Tuesday, asserting that Switzerland's failure to adequately confront the climate crisis constituted a violation of human rights, CNN reported. ... read..

'Indian civilization is one of the oldest, continuous civilizations': NSA Ajit Doval

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 7:27:36 PM IST

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday said that Indian civilization is one of the oldest and continuous civilizations, and it also has a vast expanse. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar discusses semiconductors, green growth with Belgium's top diplomat

New Delhi | April 9, 2024 6:28:42 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Secretary-General of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Theodora Gentzis discussed strengthening economic and political cooperation between India, Belgium and the EU on Tuesday. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 6.6 hits Northern Molucca Sea

Jakarta | April 9, 2024 5:28:38 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 jolted the Northern Molucca Sea on Tuesday, as per National Center for Seismology data. ... read..

China: Xi Jinping meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

Beijing | April 9, 2024 5:28:08 PM IST

Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing on Tuesday, Xinhua reported. ... read..

Germany fully backs submarine negotiations with India, wants to offer military cooperation alternatives to New Delhi: German envoy

Asia | April 9, 2024 4:29:04 PM IST

New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI) The German government is fully backing negotiations with the Indian Navy for its Project 75 India tender to build six new conventional submarines in which German firm Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems is partnering with Indian M ... read..

Hamas commander killed in airstrike: IDF

Middle East | April 9, 2024 4:28:48 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 9 (ANI/TPS): A Monday night airstrike killed Hamas terrorist commander Hatem Alramery, Head of Hamas' Emergency Bureau in the Gaza Central Camps, the Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday morning. ... read..

Baloch activists condemn Khuzdar blast as grim chapter in Baloch genocide

Khuzdar | April 9, 2024 4:28:29 PM IST

The recent explosion in Khuzdar's market in Balochistan has sparked widespread concern and condemnation. Baloch activists have unequivocally labelled the incident as yet another tragic chapter in what they perceive as an ongoing genocide against the Baloc ... read..

Foreign Ministers of Russia, China sign Plan of Consultations for 2024

Beijing | April 9, 2024 3:27:25 PM IST

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi signed the Plan of Consultation for the year 2024 between the foreign ministers of the two nations for the year 2024. ... read..

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Chinese counterpart Wang Yi hold talks in Beijing

Beijing | April 9, 2024 2:28:34 PM IST

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who is on a two-day official visit to China, held talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Tuesday. ... read..

Israeli military attacks Syrian army positions

Middle East | April 9, 2024 2:28:25 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 9 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported that overnight its warplanes attacked the military infrastructures of the Syrian army in the Mhajjah area of the country. In addition, last night the IDF attacked with artiller ... read..

Bank of Israel leaves interest rate unchanged at 4.5 pc

Middle East | April 9, 2024 2:28:21 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 9 (ANI/TPS): The Monetary Committee of the Bank of Israel decided on Monday to leave the interest rate unchanged at 4.5 per cent. ... read..

Canada: Indian-origin man among two killed in shooting in Edmonton

Ottawa | April 9, 2024 1:28:51 PM IST

Two people, including an Indian-origin man, were killed in a shooting in Canada's south Edmonton on Monday, Canada-based CTV News Edmonton reported. ... read..

ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 team receives John L "Jack" Swigert Jr award at space symposium

Colorado | April 9, 2024 12:28:27 PM IST

ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission team received the 2024 John L "Jack" Swigert, Jr, Award for Space Exploration, a top award from the US-based Space Foundation. This annual award honors a space agency, company, or consortium of organizations in the realm of sp ... read..

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