Saturday, December 20, 2025
News
NEWS
WORLD

Rajnath Singh, UK PM Rishi Sunak discuss issues related to defence, economic cooperation
London | January 11, 2024 10:52:26 AM IST
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday. The two leaders discussed issues related to defence, economic cooperation and how Indi and UK could work together to strengthen a peaceful and stable global rules-b ... read..


UK PM Rishi Sunak expresses hope ongoing India-UK FTA could be brought to successful conclusion soon
London | January 11, 2024 10:51:57 AM IST
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on UK Prime Minister Rajnath Singh at 10, Downing Street in London on Wednesday. During the meeting, Sunak expressed hope that the ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could be brought to a successful conclusion s ... read..


"We must not tolerate any kind of phobia": US Congressman condemns attacks on Hindu temples
Washington, DC | January 11, 2024 7:52:05 AM IST
Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar on Wednesday condemned the recent attacks on Hindu temples in the US, saying such incidents should not be tolerated. ... read..


Sharjah Ruler witnesses performance of 'Al Hira Majlis' play
Asia | January 11, 2024 7:51:59 AM IST
Sharjah [UAE], January 11 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed, on Wednesday, the first performance of the play "Al Hira Majlis," which was written by Al Qasimi, and published by Al Qa ... read..


Sharjah Ruler launches project to revive old town of Al Hira
Asia | January 11, 2024 7:51:57 AM IST
Sharjah [UAE], January 11 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated, on Wednesday, a project to revive the old town of Al Hira in the city of Sharjah. ... read..


Egyptian Ministry of Justice launches 'remote judicial services platform' in UAE
Asia | January 11, 2024 7:51:55 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 11 (ANI/WAM): Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, and his Egyptian counterpart Omar Marwan, today launched a platform that allows Egyptian citizens in the UAE to access judicial services remotely. ... read..


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets UK PM Rishi Sunak in London
London | January 11, 2024 6:51:50 AM IST
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London on Wednesday. ... read..


"Ramayan is a bridge across geographies": Indian envoy to US at Washington event
Washington, DC | January 11, 2024 6:51:42 AM IST
The Indian envoy to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, on Wednesday said Ramayan is a bridge across geographies and teaches people about the complexities of human relationships and the eternal struggle between good and evil. ... read..


"Bharat now a strategic power... No longer can anyone show us red eye and get away with it": Rajnath in London
London | January 11, 2024 5:52:17 AM IST
Citing a recent article published in the Chinese state-controlled Global Times, hailing India's growth story and its rising gobal stature and heft, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said Beijing's perspective has altered drastically with t ... read..


"...fighting was paused for 4-5 hours": Rajnath praises PM Modi's efforts to evacuate stranded Indians from Ukraine
London | January 11, 2024 5:52:15 AM IST
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday came out in wholesome praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his efforts to evacuate stranded Indian citizens in Ukraine amid the military conflict with Russia. ... read..


India-UAE CEPA Council launched at 'UAE-India Business Summit' in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 11, 2024 3:53:16 AM IST
At the ongoing Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in Ahmedabad, hosts India and the UAE on Wednesday launched the UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC) to encourage close partnerships and tangible cooperation across all levels of the UAE and Indian business communitie ... read..


India congratulates UAE for joining BRICS group on January 1
New Delhi | January 11, 2024 3:53:14 AM IST
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday acknowledged the praise from India for joining the BRICS group on January 1, this year. ... read..


Nepal's spiritual leader 'Buddha Boy' arrested for rape, kidnapping
Kathmandu | January 11, 2024 3:53:08 AM IST
Nepal Police on Wednesday seized more than 30 million Nepalese rupees (NPR) from the residence of 34-year-old Nepal spiritual leader Ram Bahadur Bomjan, also known as 'Buddha Boy', after he was arrested by the Central Investigation Bureau on Tuesday, Kath ... read..


Maldivian President attends Chinese state banquet amid row with India
Beijing | January 11, 2024 2:52:44 AM IST
Amid the controversy around the disparaging remarks by Maldivian ministers and government officials against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent visit to Lakshadweep, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a state banquet for Maldivian President Moha ... read..


Change in govt will take country back to crisis: Sri Lanka's Provincial Governor
Trincomalee | January 11, 2024 2:52:40 AM IST
Ahead of Sri Lanka's Presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled this year, Eastern Province Governor Senthil Thondaman affirmed support for sitting premier Ranil Wickremesinghe and backed him to be re-elected, saying that he stabilised the country ... read..


Year after his passing, Pakistan Supreme Court upholds death sentence of former President Pervez Musharraf
Islamabad | January 10, 2024 10:52:45 PM IST
The Pakistan Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the death sentence of former President General (retd) Pervez Musharraf, who passed away last year, Geo News reported. ... read..


UK, India to see lot more exchange in military hardware, software: Defence Secretary Grant Shapps
London | January 10, 2024 10:52:43 PM IST
UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has said the UK, India are travelling in a brand new direction, so the two countries will see a lot more exchange in military hardware, software and much else because they are natural partners. ... read..


Gujarat important, instrumental part of India-UAE economic relationship: Ambassador Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 10, 2024 10:52:11 PM IST
UAE Ambassador to India Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali has said Gujarat is an important, instrumental part of the India-UAE economic relationship. ... read..


Pakistan: PTI gets back 'bat' election symbol after High Court annuls election commission order
Islamabad | January 10, 2024 10:52:08 PM IST
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Wednesday got back its 'bat' election symbol after the Peshawar High Court (PHC) nullified the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) order stripping the party of using the 'bat' symbol, ARY News reported. ... read..


Maldives ruling coalition used anti-India sentiments in 2023 presidential polls: EU Report
Male | January 10, 2024 9:52:40 PM IST
The Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress (PNC) -- the two main parties in the ruling coalition in Maldives -- used 'anti-India' sentiments during the campaigning for the 2023 presidential polls, a report by European Union Ele ... read..


Israel prepares for return of students to Gaza area schools
Middle East | January 10, 2024 9:52:34 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 10 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Education is preparing for the return of students to their schools in Sderot and Shaar HaNegev. Both are towns located just north of Gaza that were attacked on October 7 and whose residents wer ... read..


Security Council to vote on resolution condemning Houthis as attacks on shipping continue
Middle East | January 10, 2024 9:52:32 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 10 (ANI/TPS): The UN Security Council is due to vote on a resolution condemning Yemen's Houthi rebels as attacks on Red Sea shipping continue. ... read..


Many Nepalis will visit Ayodhya for Ram temple inauguration: Nepal envoy
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 10, 2024 8:52:20 PM IST
Highlighting the strong traditional connection of Nepali people with the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Nepal Ambassador to India, Shankar Prasad Sharma said that many people will visit Ayodhya for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. ... read..


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, British counterpart Grant Shapps attend India-UK Defence Industry CEOs Roundtable
London | January 10, 2024 7:52:52 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his British counterpart Grant Shapps on Wednesday attended the India-UK Defence Industry CEOs Roundtable at Trinity House in London. ... read..


India-UAE relationship model for any country: MoS Muraleedharan
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 10, 2024 7:52:36 PM IST
Lauding the historical ties between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Union Minister of State (MoS) V Muraleedharan said that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two nations is a model for any country to engage with ... read..


"Gujarat has become powerhouse of India's development": German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 10, 2024 7:52:32 PM IST
With India's place in the world changing rapidly, it has become a key player in world affairs as well as an engine of global economic growth, German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann said on Wednesday. ... read..


Vibrant Gujarat Summit great forum to share perspectives on economic growth, reforms: PM Modi
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 10, 2024 7:52:26 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared glimpses of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, calling it a great forum to share perspectives on economic growth, reforms and strengthening India's development journey. ... read..


UK to send Littoral Response Group to Indian Ocean Region; Carrier Strike Group to visit in 2025
London | January 10, 2024 6:52:23 PM IST
The UK has announced its plans to send its Littoral Response Group to the Indian Ocean Region later this year, with plans for the Carrier Strike Group to visit in 2025. Both will operate and train with Indian forces. ... read..


"MOUs of this nature have huge scope, will benefit not just Gujarat..." : Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 10, 2024 6:52:13 PM IST
Stating that the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit should not be seen from a 'state-specific' perspective, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said that the MOUs signed in the summit have huge scope, and it will benefit not just Gujarat but the whole country. ... read..


Australia's Deakin University inaugurates branch campus in GIFT City, Gujarat
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 10, 2024 6:52:07 PM IST
Australia's High Commissioner to India Philip Green today lauded the inauguration of Australia's Deakin University branch campus in GIFT City, Gujarat, the first foreign university to ever open a campus in India. ... read..


Gujarat: PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Czech counterpart Petr Fiala in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 10, 2024 5:53:28 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, held a bilateral meeting with his Czech counterpart, Petr Fiala, and reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries. ... read..


Nepal: Central Investigation Bureau makes details of 'Buddha Boy' public, seizes millions of rupees
Kathmandu | January 10, 2024 5:53:22 PM IST
The Central Investigation Bureau of Nepal Police has confiscated 30.3 million Nepali rupees and 3.092 million in foreign currencies from the arrested "Buddha Boy" in Kathmandu. ... read..


UAE President's remarks at Vibrant Gujarat Summit extremely encouraging: PM Modi
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 10, 2024 5:53:14 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the remarks of United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit were "extremely encouraging" and India cherishes his efforts at boosting bilateral ti ... read..


Vibrant Gujarat Summit important forum for exchanging expertise in economic growth, investment: UAE President
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 10, 2024 5:52:50 PM IST
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday said the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, which was first founded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has become an important international forum for the exchange of expertise in economic growth and ... read..


This is first Vibrant Gujarat Summit in 'Amrit Kaal' period: Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 10, 2024 5:52:48 PM IST
Calling the ongoing Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in Gandhinagar the first one in the 'Amrit Kaal' period, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said that the summit has become synonymous with India's economic resurgence. ... read..


"PM Modi, you defined living bridge between United Kingdom and India": UK minister of State Lord Tariq Ahmad
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 10, 2024 4:52:24 PM IST
Lauding the ties between the two nations, the UK Minister of State, Lord Tariq Ahmed, said that PM Modi defined the living bridge between the United Kingdom and India. He also conveyed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's greetings to his Indian counterpa ... read..


Israeli forces kill senior Hezbollah commander Ali Hossein Barji
Middle East | January 10, 2024 4:52:22 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 10 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) has confirmed that on Tuesday it eliminated in an air strike the commander of Hezbollah's southern Lebanon region air unit Ali Hossein Barji. ... read..


"Gravity of situation requires formal apology, termination": Maldivian MP moves resolution in Parliament following row
By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi | January 10, 2024 4:52:05 PM IST
Maldivian Member of Parliament, Meekail Ahmed Naseem, has requested the Maldivian Parliamentarian speaker Mohamed Aslam to summon the Foreign Minister and has also demanded the 'immediate termination' of the deputy ministers who made derogatory comments a ... read..


Advocate for India to be permanent member of reformed, expanded, more representative UN Security Council: Timor-Leste President
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 10, 2024 3:53:03 PM IST
Extending his support for India, the President of Timor-Leste, Jose Ramos-Horta, has said that he continues to advocate for India to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. ... read..


"World looks at India as an important pillar of stability, trusted friend": PM Modi at Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 10, 2024 2:52:55 PM IST
Underscoring the emergence of India as a voice for the Global South, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the world looks at the nation as an important pillar of stability. ... read..


"Potential for Czech-Indian collaboration is great...": Czech PM Petr Fiala at Vibrant Gujarat Summit
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 10, 2024 2:52:29 PM IST
The Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Petr Fiala has said that the potential for Czech-Indian collaboration is great not only in energy but also in wastewater treatment or sustainable agriculture, and added that he is interested in long-term strategic ... read..


"Our Government must make stronger statement to repair relation with India" says Maldives opposition leader amid diplomatic row
By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi | January 10, 2024 1:52:49 PM IST
Amid the ongoing row between India and the Maldives, opposition leader and the Chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party, Fayyaz Ismail, has called for a "tougher stand" by the government, saying that the racist comments against India and Prime Minist ... read..


UAE President Al Nahyan addresses Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 10, 2024 1:52:46 PM IST
UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan addressed the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 on Wednesday at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar. The speech signifies UAE's strong ties with India and Prime Minister Narendra Mo ... read..


UAE Prez Al Nahyan meets PM Modi in Gandhinagar as Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit begins
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 10, 2024 11:53:07 AM IST
The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday as the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 began in Gandhinagar. ... read..


US, UK forces shoot down 21 drones, missiles fired by Houthis in Red Sea
Washington, DC | January 10, 2024 11:52:47 AM IST
Houthi rebels from Yemen launched 18 drones over the southern Red Sea, according to US military's Central Command (CENTCOM), marking the armed group's 26th attack on international trade channels in the previous seven weeks, reported Al Jazeera. ... read..


26/11 terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan custody serving 78-year jail term, says UNSC
New York | January 10, 2024 10:55:20 AM IST
The 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed is in the custody of Pakistan and serving a 78-year imprisonment sentence, the United Nations said in updated information. ... read..


FIR filed against participants of rally held in solidarity with Baloch protesters in Islamabad
Balochistan | January 10, 2024 10:55:02 AM IST
Over a thousand participants of a rally held in solidarity with Baloch protesters in Islamabad were named in an FIR (First Information Report) on Tuesday, The Balochistan Post reported. ... read..


Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024: PM Modi meets Czech counterpart, Presidents of Timor Leiste, Mozambique in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 10, 2024 10:54:56 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the heads of state/government of the Czech Republic, as well as Mozambique and Timor-Leste, for the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in Gandhinagar on Wednesday. ... read..


800 women held in prisons in Afghanistan
Kabul | January 10, 2024 9:53:07 AM IST
As the Taliban's atrocities on women in Afghanistan continue in various forms, including suppression of their basic rights, a TOLOnews report has highlighted how out of around 19000 people who are currently held under prisons in Afghanistan, at least 800 ... read..


Loss of lives clearly unacceptable...dialogue only way forward: India on Israel-Hamas war
New York | January 10, 2024 7:52:05 AM IST
India's permanent representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, strongly condemned the loss of civilian lives in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas saying that the alarming humanitarian crisis was 'clearly unacceptable'. ... read..


More than USD 6 billion worth of food wasted each year in Israel
Middle East | January 10, 2024 6:51:28 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 10 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of the Environment reported that about 23 billion Shekels (USD 6.22 billion) worth of food is wasted every year in Israel. ... read..


US appeals court judges appear sceptical of Donald Trump's immunity claim
Washington, DC | January 10, 2024 6:51:24 AM IST
A federal appeals panel on Tuesday expressed deep scepticism over Donald Trump's immunity from prosecution for trying to overturn the 2020 elections, raising the potentially extreme implications of absolute presidential immunity, CNN reported on Tuesday. ... read..


PoK: Protesters vow to continue sit-in as stir against wheat price hike enters 14th day
Gilgit-Baltistan | January 10, 2024 5:52:38 AM IST
The agitation against the increase in the concessional price of wheat entered its fourteenth day on Tuesday, as thousands of people from the city and surrounding areas participated in the sit-in, Pak vernacular media reported. ... read..


Islamabad court indicts Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi in Toshakhana case
Islamabad | January 10, 2024 5:52:36 AM IST
The Islamabad accountability court indicted former Pakistan PM and Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana reference, Dawn News reported on Tuesday. ... read..


UAE: Hamdan bin Mohammed approves development projects for Hatta region
Asia | January 10, 2024 5:52:28 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], January 10 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, said the comprehensive development plans implemented all across Dubai reflect the vision of Sheikh Mohammed ... read..


UAE economy expected to grow by 3.8% in 2025: World Bank
Asia | January 10, 2024 5:52:26 AM IST
Washington, DC [US], January 10 (ANI/WAM): The World Bank expected the UAE's real GDP to grow by 3.4 percent in 2023, rising to 3.7 percent in 2024 and to 3.8 percent in 2025. ... read..


Amid state of emergency, armed men storm live TV broadcast station in Equador
Guayaquil | January 10, 2024 4:52:22 AM IST
Amid a state of emergency in Ecuador, a live television broadcast was interrupted by hooded and armed men on Tuesday as the Guayaquil-based network was on air amid a spate of kidnappings and violence in the country, CNN reported on Tuesday. ... read..


Amid state of emergency, armed men storm live TV broadcast station in Ecuador
Guayaquil | January 10, 2024 4:52:12 AM IST
Amid a state of emergency in Ecuador, a live television broadcast was interrupted by hooded and armed men on Tuesday as the Guayaquil-based network was on air amid a spate of kidnappings and violence in the country, CNN reported on Tuesday. ... read..


India, Israel natural partners in high-tech sector, says envoy Naor Gilon
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | January 10, 2024 4:52:10 AM IST
Israel's ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, on Tuesday said New Delhi and Tel Aviv were natural partners in the high-tech sector, adding that trade between the two countries has surpassed the USD 10 billion mark. ... read..


Czech PM Petr Fiala arrives in India to attend Vibrant Gujarat summit, received by CM Bhupendra Patel
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 10, 2024 3:51:44 AM IST
Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Petr Fiala, on Tuesday arrived in Ahmedabad to attend the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. ... read..


US Defence Secy Llyod Austin hospitalised for treatment of prostate cancer
Washington, DC | January 10, 2024 3:51:38 AM IST
US Defence Secretary Llyod Austin is being treated for prostate cancer, CNN reported. ... read..


Indian warship INS Kabra docks in Colombo, move aimed at boosting maritime cooperation
Colombo | January 10, 2024 2:51:26 AM IST
Indian warship, INS Kabra, an indigenous fast attack craft, docked at the Colombo port on Monday, in a move aimed at fostering bilateral ties between the two countries. ... read..


India, UK want strong strategic relations: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
London | January 10, 2024 1:51:57 AM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said both India and the UK desire strong strategic relations and are working towards that. ... read..


PM Modi shares clip of UAE President receiving rousing welcome in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 10, 2024 1:51:56 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared a glimpse of the people giving a rousing welcome to the President of the UAE, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on his arrival in Ahmedabad for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhina ... read..


Taiwan issues alert after Chinese satellite detected in its southern airspace
Taipei | January 10, 2024 1:51:52 AM IST
Taiwanese security forces issued a nationwide air raid alert after a Chinese satellite flew over its southern airspace on Tuesday, Taiwan's Ministry of Defence informed. ... read..


Indian warship INS Kabra docks in Colombo, moved aimed at boosting maritime cooperation
Colombo | January 10, 2024 1:51:50 AM IST
Indian warship, INS Kabra, an indigenous fast attack craft, docked at the Colombo port on Monday, in a move aimed at fostering bilateral ties between the two countries. ... read..


US-India Strategic Partnership Forum joins Vibrant Gujarat summit as partner organization
New Delhi | January 10, 2024 1:51:48 AM IST
The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) on Tuesday announced its association as a partner organisation with the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 from January 10th to 12th, 2024, in Gandhinagar. ... read..


Timor-Leste President "marvels" at Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 9, 2024 11:53:09 PM IST
In a testament to the global appeal of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, Jose Ramos-Horta, the President of Timor-Leste, expressed his admiration for the event, stating, "I am very marvelled by everything that I see." ... read..


US State Secretary Blinken meets Israeli PM Netanyahu at Kirya military headquarters
Tel Aviv | January 9, 2024 11:52:51 PM IST
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday held a private meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..


Israel Defense Minister Gallant talks Iranian aggression with US Secretary of State
Middle East | January 9, 2024 11:52:35 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 9 (ANI/TPS): On Tuesday, Israel's Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met with visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Ministry of Defense headquarters in Tel Aviv. ... read..


Bhutan's People's Democratic Party wins general elections
Thimphu | January 9, 2024 11:52:31 PM IST
Bhutan's People's Democratic Party (PDP) won the largest number of seats in the parliamentary elections and is poised to form the new government, Al Jazeera reported citing local media reports. ... read..


Israeli military hits Hezbollah in Lebanon
Middle East | January 9, 2024 11:52:27 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 9 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) attacked military infrastructure of the terrorist organization Hezbollah in the area of the village of Kila in southern Lebanon on Tuesday afternoon in an air strike. ... read..


PM Modi congratulates People's Democratic Party, Tshering Tobgay on winning Bhutan's parliamentary elections
New Delhi | January 9, 2024 11:52:25 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to People's Democratic Party (PDP) and the party chief Tshering Tobgay for their triumph in the parliamentary elections in Bhutan. ... read..


Amid tensions with India, Maldives President Muizzu urges China to send more tourists
Beijing | January 9, 2024 10:51:11 PM IST
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, during his ongoing five-day state visit to China, urged China to "intensify" efforts to send more tourists to the Maldives. ... read..


India to chair, host UNESCO's World Heritage Committee session
New Delhi | January 9, 2024 10:51:07 PM IST
India is poised to assume the chairmanship of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee and host its 46th session in New Delhi from July 21 to 31, 2024, marking a historic occasion for the country. ... read..


India, UAE sign MoUs in presence of PM Modi, UAE President
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 9, 2024 10:50:51 PM IST
India, UAE on Tuesday signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. ... read..


Japan earthquake toll rises to 180, over 120 missing in tremor-hit Ishikawa
Ishikawa | January 9, 2024 9:52:48 PM IST
In a grim aftermath of the New Year's Day earthquake in central Japan, the death toll has now reached 180, with officials in Ishikawa Prefecture reporting more than 120 people still missing. The devastating quake has left tens of thousands grappling with ... read..


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meeting with UK counterpart, discusses defence cooperation, security
London | January 9, 2024 9:52:29 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting with his UK counterpart Grant Shapps and discussed defence cooperation, security and enhancing defence industrial cooperation. ... read..


"My brother...it's an honour to have you visit us": PM Modi extends warm welcome to UAE President Al Nahyan
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 9, 2024 9:52:15 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who received UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Ahmedabad airport on Tuesday, described the UAE leader as "my brother" and said it is an honour to have him in India. ... read..


Singer-actor Idan Amedi suffers serious injuries in Gaza war
Tel Aviv | January 9, 2024 9:52:09 PM IST
Idan Amedi, star singer and 'Fauda' actor, sustained severe injuries during combat in Gaza and has been air-lifted to Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..


PoK residents intensify protest against load shedding, inflated electricity bills
Muzaffarabad | January 9, 2024 8:51:46 PM IST
People in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have intensified protests as they have been facing load shedding of around 18 to 20 hours in the intense winter season. ... read..


Vibrant Gujarat Summit in Gandhinagar "really vibrant": Thai envoy Pattarat Hongtong
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 9, 2024 8:51:25 PM IST
Thai envoy to India Pattarat Hongtong has said the Vibrant Gujarat Summit in Gandhinagar is really vibrant. ... read..


PM Modi welcomes UAE President Al Nahyan as he arrives in Ahmedabad for Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 9, 2024 7:51:51 PM IST
UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Tuesday evening to take part in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. ... read..


UK: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh given full ceremony Guard of Honour at Horse Guards Parade grounds in London
London | January 9, 2024 6:53:12 PM IST
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was on Tuesday given full ceremony Guard of Honour at the Horse Guards Parade grounds in London. ... read..


Gabriel Attal, 34, to become France's youngest prime minister in decades
Paris | January 9, 2024 6:52:33 PM IST
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday appointed 34-year-old Gabriel Attal to become the country's next prime minister. Attal will be the country's youngest prime minister since the founding of the French Fifth Republic in 1958, CNN reported. ... read..


Gujarat: PM Modi meets President Nyusi of Mozambique; defence, trade ties take centre stage in talks
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 9, 2024 5:52:10 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique as the latter arrived here to attend the Vibrant Gujarat Summit. ... read..


Maldives: MATATO begins survey to assess impact on hotel reservations in regard to Indian market
Male | January 9, 2024 5:51:57 PM IST
Amid the ongoing spat between the Maldives and India, The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has begun a survey to assess the impact on hotel reservations in regard to the Indian source market. ... read..


Deepening Delhi-Dilli bonds: PM Modi, President Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste hold "fruitful meeting"
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 9, 2024 5:51:34 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a "fruitful meeting" with President Jose Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste in Gandhinagar on Tuesday. ... read..


After Mumbai attacks India should have responded with surgical strikes: Former Diplomat Ajay Bisaria
New Delhi | January 9, 2024 4:52:09 PM IST
Former Diplomat Ajay Bisaria has said that India's response to terrorism after the Mumbai attacks in 2008 should have been similar to 2016 when New Delhi carried out airstrikes in Balakot. ... read..


Israeli military expands operations in Khan Yunis
Middle East | January 9, 2024 4:52:03 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 9 (ANI/TPS): Israeli forces expanded their operations in the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis on Monday night, killing 40 terrorists and uncovering weapons and tunnels shafts, the Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday morning. ... read..


President of Azerbaijan welcomes UAE President with official reception
Middle East | January 9, 2024 4:51:54 PM IST
Baku [Azerbaijan], January 9 (ANI/WAM): Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, today welcomed UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is on an official visit to Azerbaijan. ... read..


Union Minister Smriti Irani, MoS Muraleedharan visit Medinah, interact with Umrah pilgrims from India
Jeddah | January 9, 2024 3:52:22 PM IST
Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs Smriti Irani and Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan, led a delegation of senior officials from the Ministry of Minority Affairs and Ministry of External Affairs on a h ... read..


Former Pakistan envoy Ajay Bisaria recalls Vajpayee's 'yeh aapne kya kiya' to Musharraf
New Delhi | January 9, 2024 3:52:10 PM IST
Recalling the 2001 Agra Summit, Ambassador Ajay Bisaria said that the then Pakistan President Prevez Musharraf's overreach in terms of publicly broadcasting hawkish positions on Kashmir--and his insistence on a formulation linking progress on all issues w ... read..


Former envoy to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria recalls Vajpayee's 'yeh aapne kya kiya' to Musharraf
New Delhi | January 9, 2024 3:51:53 PM IST
Recalling the 2001 Agra Summit, former diplomat Ajay Bisaria said that the then Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's overreach in terms of publicly broadcasting hawkish positions on Kashmir--and his insistence on a formulation linking progress on all iss ... read..


"Pakistan spooked by coercive diplomacy" Former Diplomat Ajay Bisaria reveals why Pakistan feared 'Qatal ki Raat' post Balakote
New Delhi | January 9, 2024 1:52:10 PM IST
Former Diplomat Ajay Bisaria has talked about coercive diplomacy that took place after the Balakote strikes that resulted in Pakistan repatriating Wing Commander Abhinanandan whose flight had crash landed in Pakistan teritory. ... read..


"Pakistan spooked by coercive diplomacy" Former Diplomat Ajay Bisaria reveals why Pakistan feared 'Qatal ki Raat' post Balakot
New Delhi | January 9, 2024 1:52:03 PM IST
Former Diplomat Ajay Bisaria has talked about coercive diplomacy that took place after the Balakot strikes that resulted in Pakistan repatriating Wing Commander Abhinanandan whose flight had crash landed in Pakistan teritory. ... read..


PM Modi, Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta discuss furthering bilateral and cultural ties
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 9, 2024 12:52:31 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta and discussed ways to furthering bilateral and cultural ties between the two nations. ... read..


Three terrorists killed after opening fire on Israeli forces
Middle East | January 9, 2024 11:52:01 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 9 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Police, Shin Bet (Israel's anti-terror General Security Service) and the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) issued a joint statement reporting that Monday evening the Israeli security forces killed three terrori ... read..


Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi arrives in Ahmedabad to attend Vibrant Gujarat Summit
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 9, 2024 11:51:43 AM IST
Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi arrived in Gujarat on Tuesday to attend the Vibrant Gujarat Summit. Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel received Nyusi at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. ... read..


More Stories: [Previous][74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83][Next]
 
 
TRENDING TOPICS
 
 
CITY NEWS
MORE CITIES
 
 
INDIA WORLD ASIA
'They wanted to change Gandhi's name, ki...
Assam: Seven elephants killed in train a...
'Don't support drug lords, protect stray...
Lakhpati Didi and Namo Drone Didi scheme...
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai expresses...
'TMC is trying to garner Muslim votes': ...
More...    
 
 Top Stories
Gill dropped from India's T20 WC sq... 
Osman Hadi's funeral concludes in D... 
Odisha Police detains Youth Congres... 
CTA holds Tibet Outreach Programmes... 
NASA loses contact with Mars probe ... 
Pushkar Singh Dhami attends a self-... 
RBI issues a compounding order for ... 
'India is defined by its talent, sk...