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UAE President chairs ADNOC Board of Directors meeting
Middle East | January 22, 2024 4:25:22 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 22 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan underlined the UAE's unwavering commitment to comprehensive, sustainable, and integrated economic and social development plans. ... read..


Trends, Geneva International Peace Research Institute enhance scientific and academic cooperation
Asia | January 22, 2024 4:25:20 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 22 (ANI/WAM): Trends Research and Advisory researchers and the Geneva International Peace Research Institute (GIPRI) reviewed ways to activate their mutual partnership to enhance scientific and academic cooperation. ... read..


MoS Muraleedharan watches "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony virtually with Indian community members in Uganda
Kampala | January 22, 2024 4:24:56 PM IST
Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedharan watched the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony virtually along with thousands of Indian community members at the Shree Sanatan Dharma Mandal in Uganda on Monday. ... read..


India hands over 15th consignment of humanitarian aid comprising power generators to Ukraine
New Delhi | January 22, 2024 4:24:49 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Indian envoy to Ukraine, Harsh Kumar Jain handed over the 15th consignment of humanitarian aid to Ukraine on Friday, Embassy of Ukraine in India said on Sunday. ... read..


Children's puzzle showing terrorists attacking Israel found in Gaza
Middle East | January 22, 2024 4:24:45 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 22 (ANI/TPS): Units of the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) operated in the Al Mu'azi area of Gaza, where they raided dozens of terrorist infrastructures set up by Hamas near and inside civilian buildings in the camp. As part of the ... read..


Israeli air strike eliminates terrror squad as Gaza offensive continues
Middle East | January 22, 2024 4:24:21 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 22 (ANI/TPS): Israeli aircraft struck an armed Hamas squad in central Gaza that was about to attack soldiers, the Israel Defense Forces said on Monday morning. ... read..


Nepal's Union Minister thanks PM Modi for Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha, says "World entered Era of Ram"
By Binod Prasad Adhikari

Mahottari | January 22, 2024 4:23:39 PM IST
" The world has entered the era of Ram", Nepal's Union Minister for Labor, Employment and Social Security, Sarat Singh Bhandari said as he unveiled a 25-foot-tall mural of Ram and Sita in Mahottari on the occasion of Pran Pratishtha. The Minister also tha ... read..


Delighted to arrive in New Delhi when country is celebrating 'Second Diwali': UNGA President
New Delhi | January 22, 2024 2:23:33 PM IST
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis expressed his happiness as he arrived in India amid Ram Lalla's Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya and said that he is looking forward to discussing peace and progress in the country. ... read..


Israeli Consul General to Mumbai visits Shree Ram Mandir in Mumbai's Wadala; looks forward to visiting Ayodhya
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 22, 2024 2:23:14 PM IST
Israeli Consul General to Mumbai Kobbi Shoshani on Monday visited the Shree Ram Mandir in Wadala, Mumbai, said he looks forward to visiting Ayodhya soon. ... read..


"Soul of a civilisation finds expression once again," EAM Jaishankar as Ram Lalla idol unveiled at Ayodhya temple
Abuja | January 22, 2024 2:23:03 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that through the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the "soul of a civilization" has found expression once again in the world. ... read..


Pakistan: Fire breaks out at mobile market in Peshawar
Islamabad | January 22, 2024 1:23:48 PM IST
A fire broke out at a mobile market located in Peshawar's Saddar area on Monday, ARY News reported. ... read..


Third South Summit: MoS V Mureleedharan interacts with Indian diaspora in Uganda
Kampala | January 22, 2024 1:23:44 PM IST
On the sidelines of the Third South Summit, Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan, interacted with the Indian diaspora in Uganda and hailed them for their significant contribution and the unlimited trust and confidence they enjoy from th ... read..


Pakistan: ECP categorises 17,500 polling stations as highly sensitive
Islamabad | January 22, 2024 1:23:26 PM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has categorised over 17,500 polling stations as highly sensitive, 32,508 as sensitive, and 42,500 as normal out of a total of 92,500 polling stations nationwide, ARY News reported. ... read..


MoS Muraleedharan meets Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe in Uganda
Kampala | January 22, 2024 1:22:51 PM IST
Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Monday met Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Kampala, Uganda, on the sidelines of the Third South Summit. ... read..


Election Commission of Pakistan releases list of election candidates for Feb 8 polls
Islamabad | January 22, 2024 11:24:05 AM IST
Ahead of the general elections on February 8, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) released the list of contesting candidates from all provinces on Sunday, Dawn News reported. ... read..


UNGA President Dennis Francis arrives in New Delhi to advance India-UN ties
New Delhi | January 22, 2024 11:24:03 AM IST
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis on Monday arrived in New Delhi on a five-day visit to India to advance India-UN ties. ... read..


Rammay Nepal: Janaki temple illuminated ahead of Pran Pratistha at Ram temple
Janakpurdham | January 22, 2024 11:23:37 AM IST
Ahead of the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya, the Janaki Temple in Nepal's Janakpur illuminated with lights as people are keen to celebrate the Pran Pratistha of Ram Lalla in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, which is set to take place today. ... read..


Pakistan: Election Commission takes action against code of conduct violation
Balochistan | January 22, 2024 11:23:33 AM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Balochistan has expedited a crackdown against violations of the election code of conduct in Quetta, said spokesman of the provincial election commissioner, ARY News reported. ... read..


Pakistan: In setback to Imran Khan, party candidate withdraws in favour of Maryam Nawaz in Lahore
Lahore | January 22, 2024 10:24:37 AM IST
In a major 'breakthrough' for the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz ahead of the nationwide polls, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate Mehr Muhammad Waseem announced his withdrawal in favour of PML-N Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz, Geo News reported. ... read..


UAE: WED Innovation Lab kicks off in Abu Dhabi tomorrow
Middle East | January 22, 2024 10:24:35 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 22 (ANI/WAM): After the successful launch of WED at COP28, which effectively incorporated children's early learning years into the global climate conversation, Abu Dhabi's Early Childhood Authority, as part of the run-up to their ... read..


UAE: Sharjah Shopping Promotions wraps up activities
Middle East | January 22, 2024 10:24:33 AM IST
Sharjah [UAE], January 22 (ANI/WAM): The annual retail extravaganza Sharjah Shopping Promotions has come to a close after 36 days packed with shopping and entertainment activities. Since its launch on December 1, large crowds across Sharjah flocked to the ... read..


Frozen Palestinian funds earmarked for Gaza to be transferred to Norway
Middle East | January 22, 2024 10:24:31 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 22 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Security Cabinet approved a plan to transfer frozen funds earmarked for the Palestinian Authority to Norway on Sunday amid a battle over Ramallah's financial support for the Gaza Strip. Under the terms of ... read..


US: 'Overseas Friends of Ram Mandir' distributes laddoos at Times Square ahead of Pran Pratishtha
New York | January 22, 2024 10:24:27 AM IST
Ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, the members of the 'Overseas Friends of Ram Mandir' distributed laddoos at Times Square in New York on Sunday (local time). ... read..


Israeli Envoy Naor Gilon conveys greetings to India ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha', looks forward to soon visit Ram Mandir
New Delhi | January 22, 2024 10:23:57 AM IST
Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon on Monday conveyed his greetings to people in India ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and expressed his wish to soon visit the temple. ... read..


US: Times Square echoes with Bhajans in celebrations of Ram Lalla's Pran Pratishtha
New York | January 22, 2024 10:23:43 AM IST
Ahead of the Ram Temple Pran Prathistha ceremony in India on Monday, the Indian diaspora illuminated Times Square with the picture of Lord Ram in New York and chanted Shree Ram Bhajans and songs to showcase the cultural heritage and vibrancy of their home ... read..


Ahead of Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya, Mexico gets its first Ram Temple
Mexico City | January 22, 2024 10:23:38 AM IST
On the eve of the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya, Queretaro, a city in Mexico, got its first Lord Ram temple on Sunday. ... read..


Indian diaspora in US sings Ram Bhajan at Hindu Temple of Minnesota ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha'
Minnesota | January 22, 2024 10:23:36 AM IST
Members of the Indian diaspora in the US sang the Ram Bhajan at the Hindu Temple of Minnesota ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. ... read..


IDF releases footage of tunnel in Khan Younis where Hamas purportedly held 20 hostages
Tel Aviv | January 22, 2024 6:22:08 AM IST
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Sunday released footage of a tunnel in southern Gaza, where Hamas was allegedly holding around 20 hostages at different times, CNN reported. ... read..


26 million children out-of-school in Pakistan: Report
Islamabad | January 22, 2024 6:22:02 AM IST
Pakistan is grappling with a crisis of out-of-school children, witnessing an alarming rise from 22.02 million to 26.21 million, The News International reported, citing a new report by Pakistan Institute of Education (PIE). ... read..


India does as many cashless payments in a month, as much America does in three years, says EAM Jaishankar
Abuja | January 22, 2024 5:22:59 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar drew an analogy while describing the country's growth in digital public infrastructure and said that the number of cashless transactions the United States does in three years, India does in a month. ... read..


Russia says, 25 killed in blast at Donetsk market after Ukrainian shelling
Moscow | January 22, 2024 5:22:57 AM IST
At least 25 people were killed and 20 others were injured, after a deadly blast at a market on the outskirts of the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk, Al Jazeera reported, citing Moscow officials. ... read..


Ron DeSantis drops out of White House race; endorses Donald Trump despite 'disagreements'
Washington DC | January 22, 2024 4:23:07 AM IST
In a major development ahead of the US presidential polls, Florida Governor and GOP leader Ron DeSantis dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed rival and former President Donald Trump, CNN reported. ... read..


"Matter of great pride": London-based Saint ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 22, 2024 3:22:21 AM IST
Rakesh Panday, a saint based in London, has arrived in Ayodhya ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Mandir and said that it is a matter of great pride for everyone. ... read..


UK: Prayers, celebrations organised at Brahmrishi Mission Ashram ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha'
London | January 22, 2024 3:22:19 AM IST
Prayers and celebrations were organised at the Brahmrishi Mission Ashram in London, United Kingdom, ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. ... read..


US: 25-feet statue of Lord Hanuman reaches temple in Monroe ahead of Pran Pratishtha ceremony
New Jersey | January 22, 2024 3:22:17 AM IST
A huge 25-feet statue of Lord Hanuman has arrived at the Om Sri Sai Balaji temple and culture centre in Monroe, New Jersey in the United States ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. ... read..


Pakistan witnesses rise in out-of-school children
Islamabad | January 21, 2024 11:54:03 PM IST
Pakistan has witnessed an increase in out-of-school children as the figure rose to more than 26 million, Geo News reported citing Pakistan Education Statistics Report 2021-22. ... read..


Taiwan showed its democratic resilience despite China's attempts to intervene in polls: Taiwanese Foreign Minister
Taipei City | January 21, 2024 11:53:51 PM IST
Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu on Saturday said that Taiwan has shown its democratic resilience to the world despite China's attempts to intervene in the national elections, Focus Taiwan reported. ... read..


Car rallies, billboards, live-streaming: How world is preparing for "Pran Pratishtha" of Lord Ram
New Delhi | January 21, 2024 11:53:25 PM IST
As the much-anticipated 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya draws near, people of the Hindu community across the globe are gearing up for grand celebrations, showcasing their unbridled enthusiasm and reverence for this historic occasio ... read..


"May Lord Ram's blessings and teachings continue...": Mauritius PM
Port Louis | January 21, 2024 10:53:41 PM IST
As the world eagerly awaits for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya for January 22, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth called for a joyous celebration as Lord Ram returns to Ayodhya and emphasized that the b ... read..


MoS MEA Muraleedharan engages with global leaders at 3rd South Summit in Uganda
Kampala | January 21, 2024 10:53:27 PM IST
Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan, actively participated in diplomatic discussions on the sidelines of the third South Summit in Kampala, Uganda. ... read..


Looking forward to promoting Japan-India cooperation in space exploration: Japanese envoy
New Delhi | January 21, 2024 9:54:00 PM IST
Japanese Ambassador to India Hiroshi Suzuki on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for congratulating Japan on its soft landing on the Moon. Suzuki stated that he looked forward to promoting cooperation between India and Japan in space exploration ... read..


Pakistan's legal, judicial landscape needs to restore confidence of ordinary citizens
Islamabad | January 21, 2024 9:53:51 PM IST
Pakistan needs to restore the confidence of ordinary citizens in its legal and judicial landscape as it faces many challenges, including outdated legal frameworks, lack of capacity, and resource constraints. ... read..


UN chief calls opposition to a two-state solution for Israel-Palestine "unacceptable"
New York City | January 21, 2024 9:53:25 PM IST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday said that the opposition to a two-state solution is "unacceptable." ... read..


Israel expands quota of foreign agricultural workers
Middle East | January 21, 2024 9:53:23 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 21 (ANI/TPS): The Israeli Cabinet raised the quota of foreign workers for the agricultural sector by 10,000 on Sunday. ... read..


Mithila of Nepal filled with religious fervour as Lord Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha approaches
Mahottari | January 21, 2024 9:53:21 PM IST
Hundreds of devotees from different age groups on Sunday marched through the East-West Highway, with some dressed as Hanuman and others as Ram and Sita, while taking part in the Sobha Yatra ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya. ... read..


Pakistan: Representatives of press clubs, unions form coalition in bid to ensure free media
Islamabad | January 21, 2024 9:53:05 PM IST
Representatives of various press clubs, unions and associations of journalists and media workers have formed an alliance -- Coalition for Free Media -- to jointly resist media restrictions through pressure tactics and trolling on social media and to ensur ... read..


UAE's Minister of Economy inaugurates World of Coffee 2024
Middle East | January 21, 2024 7:52:16 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], January 21 (ANI/WAM): Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE's Minister of Economy, inaugurated the 3rd edition of World of Coffee Dubai 2024, organised by DXB Live and the Specialty Coffee Association. ... read..


Ukraine grapples with resurgence of rats and mice, echoing horrors of World War I
Kyiv | January 21, 2024 7:52:14 PM IST
The war-ridden frontlines of Russia's war in Ukraine are grappling with a nightmarish resurgence of rats and mice, echoing the haunting conditions of World War I trench warfare, CNN reported. ... read..


Afghanistan: Three people killed, six injured in explosion in Kunar
Kabul | January 21, 2024 7:52:12 PM IST
As many as three people have been killed and six others have been injured after an explosion in Afghanistan's Kunar province, Afghanistan-based Khaama Press reported citing local authorities. ... read..


At NAM Summit, Ugandan President recalls contribution of Indian diaspora to his country's economic landscape
Kampala | January 21, 2024 6:53:17 PM IST
At the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Kampala, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni expressed admiration for the substantial contributions made by Indian returnees to the economic development of his country. ... read..


Pakistan: Imran Khan warns of further instability in Pakistan
Islamabad | January 21, 2024 6:53:06 PM IST
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has sought a level playing field for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the run-up to general elections and warned that lack of transparency in elections would cause more "instability," Pakistan-based Dawn reported ... read..


Indian community in Taiwan organises 'Keertan-Bhajan' on eve of Ram Temple's Pran Pratishtha
Taipei | January 21, 2024 6:52:43 PM IST
On the eve of the highly anticipated Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Indian community in Taiwan came together in a joyous celebration, embracing the significant occasion. ... read..


IDF raids building used by Hamas terrorists, kills 15
Tel Aviv | January 21, 2024 6:52:31 PM IST
The Israeli Navy struck a building in the central Gaza Strip where a number of Hamas terrorists were preparing to ambush soldiers, The Times of Israel reported, citing Israeli military. ... read..


PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif to address public rally in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Islamabad | January 21, 2024 4:56:03 PM IST
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, will address a public gathering in Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, tomorrow, ARY News reported. ... read..


Israeli military continues Gaza push with Naval support
General News | January 21, 2024 4:56:01 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 21 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that forces of the Israel Navy continue to assist the IDF ground forces operating in the Gaza Strip in both observing and attacking targets of the different terrorist organi ... read..


Police seize illegal weapons in Northern Israel
Asia | January 21, 2024 4:55:59 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 21 (ANI/TPS): In a crackdown on illegal weapons, Israeli police seized numerous guns and ammunition in raids across northern Israel over the weekend, the police announced on Sunday morning. ... read..


Plane crashing in Afghanistan was air ambulance flying from Thailand to Moscow
New Delhi | January 21, 2024 4:55:57 PM IST
Confirming the plane crash in Afghanistan's Badakhshan province in the early morning hours on Sunday, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said the aircraft was an air ambulance flying from Thailand to Moscow. ... read..


Nepal: Devotees offer prayers at Maa Janaki Mandir ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha'
Kathmandu | January 21, 2024 4:55:55 PM IST
Devotees offered prayers at Maa Janaki Mandir in Nepal's Janakpur ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ram temple in Ayodhya on Sunday. ... read..


Spokesman clarifies claim UN was unaware of Hamas tunnels
Middle East | January 21, 2024 4:55:43 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 21 (ANI/TPS): After coming under fire for claiming that the United Nations had no knowledge of Hamas' tunnel system in the Gaza Strip, a spokesman for the global body's chief offered a clarification to the Tazpit Press Service. ... read..


Fire breaks out at Russia's Novatek gas terminal
St Petersburg | January 21, 2024 4:55:16 PM IST
A fire broke out at Russian independent natural gas producer Novatek's terminal in the port of Ust-Luga in the Leningrad Region, TASS reported citing the region's governor, on Sunday. ... read..


Day ahead of Ayodhya's date with destiny, New Zealand ministers hail PM Modi for making Ram Temple reality
New Delhi | January 21, 2024 2:51:44 PM IST
As a pristine and gilded Ayodhya awaited Lord Ram to return to his birthplace and take his throne on Monday, several sitting ministers in New Zealand sent out congratulatory messages to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, saying it was his leadership ... read..


Aircraft that crashed in Badakhshan province of Afghanistan not Indian, DGCA confirms
Kabul | January 21, 2024 2:51:42 PM IST
A DF-10 aircraft, registered in Morocco, crashed in the mountains of Topkhana along the districts of Kuran-Munjan and Zibak of the Badakhshan province on Sunday morning. ... read..


Devotees from Nepal reach Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2024 12:53:07 PM IST
As the Ram temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony draws near, devotees from Nepal reached Ayodhya from Nepal to witness the historic occasion. ... read..


Afghan economy has shrunk, country receives USD80 Mn every 14 days: Report
Kabul | January 21, 2024 12:52:54 PM IST
In a newly released report, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) has highlighted that millions of dollars have been transported to Afghanistan in different shipments over the previous three months. ... read..


Feb 8 polls to be a fight between PPP and PML-N, says Bilawal Bhutto
Islamabad | January 21, 2024 10:52:59 AM IST
The chairman of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, on Saturday said the general elections on February 8 will be a struggle between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and his party, as he called on the peoplec to vote for the ... read..


Delay in elections now would be detrimental for Pakistan, says Shehbaz Sharif
Islamabad | January 21, 2024 9:52:12 AM IST
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president and former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said postponing the upcoming elections will be damaging to the country, ARY News reported. ... read..


People incur difficulty in using social media in Pakistan amid PTI's virtual event: Report
Islamabad | January 21, 2024 7:52:28 AM IST
A nationwide disruption was experienced on social media platforms across Pakistan amid a virtual event organised by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), Dawn reported, citing Internet monitor Netblocks. ... read..


Pakistan: Concerns brew over 'fatwa' issued against voting for minority candidates
Islamabad | January 21, 2024 7:52:26 AM IST
Hateful and disturbing content targeting religious minorities has started circulating in Pakistan, raising concerns ahead of the February 8 general elections, The News International reported. ... read..


On behalf of UAE President, Shakhboot bin Nahyan attends inauguration of Democratic Republic of Congo President
Middle East | January 21, 2024 7:52:24 AM IST
Kinshasa [Congo], January 21 (ANI/WAM): On behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, attended the inauguration ceremony of Felix Tshisekedi as the President of the Democratic Republic ... read..


UAE launches Global TradeTech Sandbox during World Economic Forum in Davos
Middle East | January 21, 2024 7:52:20 AM IST
Davos [Switzerland], January 21 (ANI/WAM): The UAE government, during its participation in the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, launched a Global TradeTech Sandbox, as part of the TradeTech Initiative, in partnership ... read..


Arab Israeli school holds day to promote tolerance
Middle East | January 21, 2024 7:52:18 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 21 (ANI/TPS): The Division for Religious Testimonies in the Administration for Special Duties at Israel's Ministry of the Interior held a study day this week to promote tolerance in Israel at the "Mar Elias" High School in I'bil ... read..


UK: Slough Hindu temple brims with enthusiasm ahead of Pran Pratishtha ceremony
Slough | January 21, 2024 6:52:37 AM IST
Slough Hindu Temple, located thousands of miles away from Ayodhya in the heart of England, is brimming with enthusiasm as it is set to celebrate the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. ... read..


Iran-backed militants launch ballistic missiles at US airbase in Iraq, several injured
Baghdad | January 21, 2024 6:52:32 AM IST
Several US personnel were wounded after Iran-backed militants in Western Iraq launched multiple rockets and ballistic missiles on Saturday (local time) targeting Washington's al-Assad Airbase in Western Iraq, said US Central Command. ... read..


Netanyahu refutes reports, claiming he told Biden about not ruling out Palestinian state
Tel Aviv | January 21, 2024 5:52:52 AM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refuted reports that claimed he told US President Joe Biden that he has not ruled out the creation of a Palestinian state, the Times of Israel reported. ... read..


Nepal: Janakpur echoes in 'Ram Naam' ahead of Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya
By Binod Prasad Adhikari

Janakpur | January 21, 2024 4:52:15 AM IST
As the countdown for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Mandir has begun, along with Ayodhya, the Janakpurdham in Nepal, the maternal home of Goddess Sita is now brimming with happiness and enthusiasm, waiting for the occasion with high fanfare and gaiet ... read..


Nikki Haley raises concerns over Trump's 'mental fitness' after he 'confuses' her with Nancy Pelosi
Washington DC | January 21, 2024 4:52:13 AM IST
Indian American leader and Republican leader Nikki Haley attacked former US President Donald Trump while raising concerns over his 'mental fitness' after the former President confused her with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, The Hill reported. ... read..


India to collaborate for smooth adoption of Digital Public Infrastructure in Cuba
New Delhi | January 21, 2024 3:52:58 AM IST
India and Cuba signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the field of sharing successful digital solutions implemented at the population scale for digital transformation. ... read..


Congo: Felix Tshisekedi sworn in as president for second term amid disputes
Kinshasa | January 21, 2024 2:53:08 AM IST
Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for the second term as the President of Democratic Republic of the Congo following highly contested elections in December last year, Al Jazeera reported on Saturday. ... read..


"India looks forward to our cooperation in space exploration": PM Modi congratulates Japan on soft landing on Moon
New Delhi | January 21, 2024 2:53:03 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Japan for achieving its first soft landing on the moon and said that India is looking forward to the cooperation between the space organisations of the two countries. ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes Mariana Islands
Mariana Islands | January 20, 2024 11:53:51 PM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 on the Richter scale was recorded in Mariana Islands on Saturday, National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..


Foreign devotees arrive in Ayodhya ahead of Pran Pratishtha, chant Lord Ram's name
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 20, 2024 11:53:42 PM IST
A devotee from New York who arrived in Ayodhya ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple on January 22, chanted Lord Ram's name and called Ayodhya a beautiful place. ... read..


US conducts airstrike against Houthi anti-ship missile aimed at Gulf of Aden
Washington, DC | January 20, 2024 11:53:27 PM IST
The US on Saturday conducted airstrikes against a Houthi anti-ship missile that was aimed into the Gulf of Aden and was prepared to launch, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. ... read..


Jaishankar meets Iran's Vice President, discusses regional developments
Kampala | January 20, 2024 11:53:15 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Iran Vice President Mohammad Mokhber on the sidelines of the NAM summit in the Ugandan capital on Saturday and discussed recent regional developments and India-Iran bilateral ties. ... read..


Russia appoints Nikolay Nozdrev as ambassador to Japan following 1-year vacancy
Tokyo | January 20, 2024 11:53:11 PM IST
Russia on Friday appointed Nikolay Nozdrev as its new ambassador to Japan, a post left vacant for a year amid strained ties in the wake of the Russian war on Ukraine, Kyodo News reported. ... read..


Israel PM Netanyahu clarifies to US President over his denial of Palestinian State
Tel Aviv | January 20, 2024 10:54:02 PM IST
A day after having rejected the idea of creating a Palestinian state, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explained to President Joe Biden in a phone call Friday that the comments were not meant to foreclose that outcome in any form, CNN reported ci ... read..


UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis to visit India from January 22-26
New Delhi | January 20, 2024 10:53:13 PM IST
The President of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA) Dennis Francis will visit India from January 22-26 on the invitation of External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar. ... read..


Leaders at NAM Summit in Uganda agree on 'support for Palestinian State': Indonesian diplomat
Kampala | January 20, 2024 9:54:08 PM IST
Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the Indonesian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pahala Mansury said that the 19th Summit of Non-Alligned Movement (NAM) agreed on several points related to the war including support on 'Palestinian state', A ... read..


Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace spotlights UAE's vision in promoting culture of peace, tolerance
Europe | January 20, 2024 9:53:38 PM IST
Davos [Switzerland], January 20 (ANI/WAM): Shaikh Al Mahfouz bin Bayyah, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, stressed the role of religions in facing global challenges. ... read..


Abdullah bin Zayed, Slovenian FM discuss regional developments
Middle East | January 20, 2024 9:53:37 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 20 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed with Tanja Fajon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, the developments of th ... read..


Sultan bin Ahmed witnesses graduation of UOS's female students
Middle East | January 20, 2024 9:53:26 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], January 20 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), affirmed that the university's prestigious position in the world and its successful journey in sci ... read..


US: Small plane traveling from Dulles lands on road in Virginia
Virginia | January 20, 2024 9:52:59 PM IST
A small commuter plane that took off from Dulles Airport near Washington, DC, landed on a Virginia roadway, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation in a post on social media, CNN reported. ... read..


Four military advisers of Iran killed in Israeli strike in Syria's Damascus: IRGC
Tehran | January 20, 2024 9:52:53 PM IST
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said that four of its "military advisers" have been killed in an Israeli air strike on a residential building in Syria's capital, Damascus, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


"India-Bangladesh relations are growing from strength to strength": EAM Jaishankar
Kampala | January 20, 2024 9:52:48 PM IST
On the sidelines of the NAM summit in Kampala, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday held a meeting with his Bangladesh counterpart Mohammed Hasan Mahmud and noted that relations between the two countries "are growing from strength to strengt ... read..


Indian Coast Guard carries out mid-sea evacuation off Diu coast
New Delhi | January 20, 2024 7:55:48 PM IST
The Indian Coast Guard carried out a medical evacuation of an Indonesian crew member suffering from stomach pain and high fever from a foreign vessel off Diu Coast on Friday. ... read..


Belarus adopts new military doctrine involving deployment of tactical nuclear weapons
Minsk | January 20, 2024 7:55:22 PM IST
Belarus unveiled a new military doctrine on Friday, which, if approved, would mark the beginning of the nation's nuclear weapons deployment, according to CNN. ... read..


Abu Dhabi's 'Falcon Economy' in the limelight at WEF 2024 in Davos
Middle East | January 20, 2024 7:54:48 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], January 20 (ANI/WAM): The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) led the Emirate's official economic delegation to the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), which concluded yesterday in Davos-Klosters, Switzerla ... read..


UAE: EDCC to highlight technological capabilities at UMEX and SIMTEX 2024
Middle East | January 20, 2024 7:54:46 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], January 20 (ANI/WAM): Emirates Defence Companies Council (EDCC) will participate in the sixth edition of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and the Simulation Training (SimTEX) from January 22 to 25 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions C ... read..


Jaishankar calls on Lankan President Wickremesinghe in Kampala, appreciates bilateral initiatives
Kampala | January 20, 2024 7:54:42 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday on the sidelines of the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Ugandan capital, Kampala. ... read..


UAE: World of Coffee 2024 begins tomorrow at DWTC
Middle East | January 20, 2024 7:54:32 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], January 20 (ANI/WAM): The World of Coffee 2024 is set to kick off tomorrow at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). ... read..


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