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Indian Embassy advocates for India-US collaboration in education sector

Washington, DC | April 5, 2024 11:57:49 PM IST

The Indian Embassy in Washington DC on Friday highlighted the importance of fostering collaboration between India and the United States in the field of education. ... read..

International tattoo convention brings artists from Asian sub-continent to Nepal

Lalitpur | April 5, 2024 11:57:47 PM IST

Hundreds of tattoo artists from the Asian sub-continent have arrived in the Heritage Garden of Lalitpur, Nepal to showcase their skills at the 11th International Nepal Tattoo Convention 2024. ... read..

US: Earthquakes in New York, New Jersey; might impact some air traffic facilities

New Jersey | April 5, 2024 10:59:37 PM IST

The US Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday that the earthquake that affected several regions in the US might impact some air traffic facilities in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Baltimore. ... read..

Biden to visit Baltimore bridge collapse site, to outline federal response efforts

Washington, DC | April 5, 2024 9:58:14 PM IST

President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Baltimore on Friday to assess the situation following a significant bridge collapse in the city and articulate the federal response efforts undertaken in the ten days since the incident occurred, The Hill reported ... read..

Despite war with Ukraine, number of Indian students in Russia remains steady: Russian official

New Delhi | April 5, 2024 9:58:07 PM IST

Despite the war with Ukraine, nearly 25,000 to 30,000 Indian students are studying in Russia, as it is a popular choice for Indian students to pursue a medical career. Moreover, the country is the sixth most popular destination for Indian students to stud ... read..

India votes in favour of UNHRC's resolution to support 'right to self-determination for Palestinians'

Geneva | April 5, 2024 9:58:03 PM IST

India has voted in favour of the UN Human Rights Council's Resolution, supporting the "right to self-determination for Palestinian people", whereas it abstained from voting on the resolution on the "human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Terri ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 rattles New Jersey, New York

New Jersey | April 5, 2024 9:57:59 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck 7 km north-northeast of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. ... read..

India allows export of certain quantities of essential commodities at Maldives request

Male | April 5, 2024 7:59:03 PM IST

Amid the India-Maldives row, India has allowed for the export of certain quantities of essential commodities for 2024-25 under a unique bilateral mechanism, at the request of the Maldives government. ... read..

UNHRC adopts anti-Israel resolution; Israeli ambassador walks out of session in protest

Geneva | April 5, 2024 7:58:37 PM IST

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) adopted an anti-Israel resolution, and in response, the Israeli ambassador walked out of the plenary session in protest at the end of her speech, Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release. ... read..

IMF ready to "engage" with Pakistan on fresh bailout in "coming months"

Islamabad | April 5, 2024 6:58:28 PM IST

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that they are ready to "engage" with Pakistan on a fresh bailout in the "coming months" to help the country resolve "fiscal and external stability challenges," reported Geo News. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes Mariana Islands

Mariana Islands | April 5, 2024 6:58:24 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 on the Richter scale was recorded in Mariana Islands on Friday, National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

Taiwan detects eight Chinese naval vessels around nation, deploys appropriate forces to respond

Taipei | April 5, 2024 5:59:13 PM IST

The Taiwan Ministry of National Defence (MND) tracked eight Chinese naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 am on Thursday (April 4) and 6 am on Friday (April 5), Taiwan News reported. ... read..

HRCP writes to Punjab CM, seeks attention to severe human rights violations in Pakistan

Islamabad | April 5, 2024 5:59:04 PM IST

Asad Iqbal Butt, chairman of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), in a letter to the newly-elected Chief Minister of Punjab Province, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, on Thursday, demanded immediate attention to the severe human rights violations in the pr ... read..

"Don't flood your country with cheap Chinese products": Tibetan leader in exile Sikyong Penpa

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | April 5, 2024 5:58:47 PM IST

Fretting over "dumping" by China to Global South-- that is, exporting goods at artificially low prices, President of Central Tibetan Administration of Tibetan government-in-exile Sikyong Penpa Tsering, warned them to be careful while doing business with C ... read..

'Taiwan independence' flags waived during live performance of Chinese band

Taipei | April 5, 2024 5:58:41 PM IST

Chinese band Young Drug found themselves surrounded by 'Taiwan independence' flags and fervent chants following their performance at Legacy Taipei livehouse, Central News Agency (CNA) reported. ... read..

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to begin three-day visit to Saudi Arabia tomorrow

Islamabad | April 5, 2024 5:58:39 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to leave for his first foreign visit since his election, to Saudi Arabia on Saturday, reported Geo News, citing the foreign office. ... read..

Southern Africa faces humanitarian crisis as millions exacerbated with hunger, floods

Johannesburg | April 5, 2024 5:58:37 PM IST

Tens of millions are grappling with hunger, malnutrition, and water shortages across southern Africa as extreme drought and floods ravage the region, CNN reported. ... read..

Commercial Bank International leads investment round in generative AI fintech

Asia | April 5, 2024 4:58:39 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 5 (ANI/WAM): Commercial Bank International (CBI) has announced its investment in zypl.ai, a fintech startup pioneering the application of generative AI in lending. ... read..

Israel: Eight arrested for inciting terrorism

Middle East | April 5, 2024 3:59:47 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 5 (ANI/TPS): Jerusalem district police Friday morning arrested eight people on suspicion of inciting and supporting terrorism and terrorists, four of them residents of Jerusalem, and four residents of the north of the country. ... read..

UN: Activists organise event to highlight condition of minorities in PoK, Gilgit Baltistan

Geneva | April 5, 2024 3:59:45 PM IST

Representatives of National Equality Party Jammu Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan & Ladakh (NEP-JKGBL) along with social and political activists from around the world, recently attended an event organised on the sidelines of ongoing 55th session of the Unite ... read..

Netanyahu tells US congressional delegation 'Our victory is your victory'

Middle East | April 5, 2024 3:59:41 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 5 (ANI/TPS): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem met with a Republican US Congressional delegation. ... read..

Benjamin Netanyahu warns Iran ahead of Iranian Jerusalem Day

Asia | April 5, 2024 3:59:33 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 5 (ANI/TPS): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding a special meeting of the political-security cabinet Thursday evening in Jerusalem in light of heightened tensions due to the Iranian Jerusalem Day that will be observed thi ... read..

McDonald's buys all Israeli franchise restaurants amid boycotts

Tel Aviv | April 5, 2024 3:59:26 PM IST

McDonald's announced that it will buy its 30-year-old Israel franchise from Alonyal Ltd, reclaiming ownership of 225 outlets employing over 5,000 individuals, Aljazeera reported. ... read..

Emirati Jordanian camp for Syrian refugees hosts Iftar for 200 families in Mafraq

Middle East | April 5, 2024 3:58:58 PM IST

Mafraq [Jordan], April 5 (ANI/WAM): The Emirati-Jordanian camp for Syrian refugees in Mrajeeb Al Fhood hosted an Iftar for 200 families of Syrians and underprivileged Jordanian families. ... read..

Luxury cars, watches seized over alleged USD 650 million Covid-19 fraud

Europe | April 5, 2024 2:59:24 PM IST

Italian financial police on Thursday said that it has arrested 22 people and seized assets worth more than 600 million Euros (USD 650 million) in connection with alleged fraud linked to the European Union's post-pandemic recovery fund, CNN reported on Fri ... read..

Congress manifesto pledges to engage with Pakistan depending on its willingness to end cross-border terrorism

New Delhi | April 5, 2024 2:58:20 PM IST

The Congress party will repair India's relations with the Maldives and will engage with Pakistan on its willingness and ability to end cross-border terrorism if it is voted to power following the Lok Sabha elections poised to be held from April 19, as per ... read..

Scientists warn of lethal bird flu pandemic, says could be '100 times worse' than COVID

New York | April 5, 2024 12:58:46 PM IST

The bird flu pandemic with the potential to be "100 times worse than COVID" may be on the horizon after a rare human case was discovered in Texas, experts have warned, the New York Post reported on Thursday. ... read..

22 cases of forced disappearances reported in March in Balochistan: Report

Islamabad | April 5, 2024 12:58:39 PM IST

For the past twenty years, Balochistan has grappled with the ongoing issue of enforced disappearances, casting a long and somber shadow over the region. ... read..

Indian envoy to Costa Rica presents credentials to President Rodrigo Chaves

San Jose | April 5, 2024 12:58:26 PM IST

Ambassador of India to Panama, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, Sumit Seth on Friday presented his credentials to the Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves after former was appointed to the post last year. ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to hold nationwide protests against election 'rigging' after Eid

Islamabad | April 5, 2024 12:58:19 PM IST

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced it will stage a nationwide protest movement and will hold a series of rallies across the country against alleged rigging in the Pakistan general elections held on February 8, The News International reported ... read..

Pak security agencies tracing source of 'toxic letters' received by superior judges

Islamabad | April 5, 2024 12:58:06 PM IST

In response to the life-threatening letters laced with white power received by 17 judges of the superior courts in Pakistan, the investigative agencies of the country are trying to expose the perpetrators, Dawn reported on Friday. ... read..

Pakistan President Zardari assures security for Chinese nationals

Islamabad | April 5, 2024 12:58:02 PM IST

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari reassured Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on Thursday of Pakistan's commitment to taking necessary measures to ensure the security of Chinese nationals engaged in projects within the country, Dawn reported. ... read..

Pakistan: 'No evidence' of Bushra Bibi being poisoned: medical report

Islamabad | April 5, 2024 10:58:01 AM IST

Amid allegations that Bushra Bibi, the spouse of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, was poisoned at Bani Gala sub-jail, personal physician Asim Yousuf confirmed conducting a medical examination, Geo News reported. ... read..

US Treasury chief Yellen kicks off visit to China, attends business leaders roundtable

Guangzhou | April 5, 2024 10:57:57 AM IST

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday kicked off her visit to Beijing with a meeting to hear the concerns of American, European and Japanese business representatives in China, The Washington Post reported. ... read..

Israel military using AI to bomb targets in Gaza: Report

Tel Aviv | April 5, 2024 10:57:46 AM IST

Amid the war against Hamas in Gaza, the Israel military has been using artificial intelligence to help identify bombing targets in the war-torn regions, CNN reported citing an investigation by +972 Magazine and a local call with inputs from six Israeli in ... read..

World Bank allocates USD 16 million to support women-led businesses in Afghanistan

Kabul | April 5, 2024 7:58:02 AM IST

The World Bank has allocated USD 16 million to assist small businesses in Afghanistan, especially those owned and run by women, according to Khaama Press. ... read..

'Birds of Goodness' executes 24th humanitarian aid airdrop in north Gaza

Middle East | April 5, 2024 7:57:49 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], April 5 (ANI/WAM): The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the implementation of the 24th airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid as part of the "Birds of Goodness" operation. ... read..

US blocks over a dozen ships for facilitating illicit trade in support of Iran's military

Washington, DC | April 5, 2024 6:57:43 AM IST

The United States on Thursday designated one entity and identified 13 associated vessels as blocked property for facilitating illicit trade in support of Iran's military, according to a statement by the US State Department. ... read..

Biden tells Netanyahu: "Concrete, measurable steps needed" to address civilian harm in Gaza

Washington, DC | April 5, 2024 5:57:21 AM IST

Stating that strikes on humanitarian workers and the overall humanitarian situation in Gaza are "unacceptable," US President Joe Biden has told Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to implement "concrete, and measurable steps" to address the civilia ... read..

Biden administration announces extension of work permits for certain categories of immigrants

Washington, DC | April 5, 2024 5:57:19 AM IST

A temporary final rule (TFR) was recently announced by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), building on significant modernization efforts that have streamlined the eligibility of immigrants for work permits. ... read..

Afghan woman establishes carpet weaving centre in Faizabad, engaging girls left out of education in vocational training

Kabul | April 5, 2024 2:57:50 AM IST

An Afghan woman has established a carpet weaving centre in Faizabad, the capital of Badakhshan province, that offers vocational training to about 200 other women, who are left without education in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, reported TOLOnews. ... read..

PoK: Police to produce minor girl victim in GB court in Falak Noor case

Gilgit-Baltistan | April 4, 2024 11:58:50 PM IST

The Pakistan police will finally produce 12-year-old Falak Noor, who was allegedly abducted in January, on April 6 at the next hearing of the Falak Noor case. ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf announces launching movement against poll rigging after Eid

Islamabad | April 4, 2024 11:58:43 PM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced that the party will launch a movement against alleged rigging in general elections across the nation after Eid-ul-Fitr in Balochistan, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. ... read..

Nepal's anti-graft body files case against 30 individuals and two firms for corruption during 2017 Airbus purchase

Kathmandu | April 4, 2024 11:58:26 PM IST

The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), the anti-graft body of Nepal, filed a case on Thursday against 30 individuals and two firms in connection with the 2017 purchase of two wide-body aircraft for the Nepal Airlines Corporation (N ... read..

UAE: NYUAD, Dolphin Energy sign agreement to boost sustainability, climate change research

Middle East | April 4, 2024 11:58:24 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 4 (ANI/WAM): A unique national capacity-building fellowship model offering outstanding Emirati graduates the opportunity to gain experience in a cutting-edge academic research environment was established through an agreement with Do ... read..

UAE: ENOC Group supports nearly seven million beneficiaries through CSR initiatives in five years

Middle East | April 4, 2024 11:58:17 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 4 (ANI/WAM): ENOC Group, the leading integrated global energy player, has contributed AED 9,839,219 towards its CSR initiatives largely focused on youth development, education and upskilling, health and supporting the less privilege ... read..

'Thanks to Indian government and PM Modi for evacuation': Indian national on Operation Indravati in Haiti

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 11:58:13 PM IST

An Indian national on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for conducting Operation Indravati in Haiti. ... read..

"Economic effect will be minimal": Moody's Analytics on Taiwan earthquake

Taipei | April 4, 2024 11:58:08 PM IST

Steve Cochrane, Chief APAC Economist, Moody's Analytics, has said that the economic effect of the earthquake in Taiwan is expected to be minimal. He noted that the earthquake was centred in Taiwan's Hualien County, which is a centre of tourism and not a c ... read..

ICG ship Samudra Paheredar, Vietnam Coast Guard conduct joint training on marine oil pollution response

Hanoi | April 4, 2024 11:58:06 PM IST

The Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, which is on overseas deployment at Ho Chi Minh city, conducted joint training on marine oil pollution response with the Vietnam Coast Guard. ... read..

School and hostel built with India's financial assistance inaugurated in Nepal's Khotang

Kathmandu | April 4, 2024 10:59:22 PM IST

A school and hostel building built in Khotang district of Eastern Nepal with financial assistance under the Government of India's High Impact Community Development project was inaugurated on Thursday. ... read..

Japan's 'Shinto' religion contributes to Global Dialogue at 'Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions'

Astana | April 4, 2024 10:59:13 PM IST

Japan's Shinto religion contributed to the global dialogue at the "Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions" held in Astana, Kazakhstan, the Embassy of Kazakhstan said in a release. ... read..

India-Gambia relationship grown tremendously, says Gambia envoy after paying homage at Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah

By Shafali Nigam New Delhi | April 4, 2024 10:59:06 PM IST

Gambia Ambassador Mustapha Jawara visited Dargah Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia on Thursday to pay homage to the esteemed Sufi saint, Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya. ... read..

V Muraleedharan has served as bridge between India, Gulf: Jaishankar

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 4, 2024 10:59:02 PM IST

Heaping praise on Bharatiya Janata Party leader V Muraleedharan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that through his work as a Minister of State, he has served as a bridge between India and the Gulf region. ... read..

PoK activist announces mass protest in Muzaffarabad over load shedding

Muzaffarabad | April 4, 2024 10:58:50 PM IST

Toqeer Gilani, a prominent political activist from Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir and a member of the Awami Action Committee, has announced his decision to hold a protest in Muzaffarabad on May 11 against the massive load shedding in PoK. ... read..

Decisions guided by our energy security requirements: MEA amid US price cap on Russian oil

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 10:01:03 PM IST

Amid phase two of the price cap imposed on the purchase of Russian oil, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that India's decisions are guided by its energy security requirements and that is of prime consideration. ... read..

'Contradiction between comments by minister, spokesperson': MEA on Pakistan looking to resume trade with India

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 10:00:59 PM IST

Reacting to the comments made by Pakistan's Foreign Minister on resuming trade with India, the Ministry of External Affairs said that there lies a contradiction between his comments and that of the Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesperson. ... read..

"First batch of Indians have gone to Israel; India urged Israeli authorities to take their safety seriously": MEA

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 10:00:57 PM IST

Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the first batch of people have gone to Israel under the government-to-government (G2G) agreement, stressing that the Indian government has urged the Israeli authorities to take t ... read..

"Noted with concern": MEA on attack against Iranian diplomatic premises in Syria

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 10:00:50 PM IST

India has "noted with concern" the attack on Iranian diplomatic premises on Syria on April 1, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday. ... read..

India-Bangladesh relations are very "strong": MEA on BNP's 'IndiaBoycott' campaign

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 10:00:43 PM IST

Highlighting the concern about Bangladesh opposition party's 'BoycottIndia' trend, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stressed that India and Bangladesh have a very strong and vibrant relationship. ... read..

Pakistan witnessed rise in attacks on high profile targets in March: Report

Islamabad | April 4, 2024 9:59:55 PM IST

Pakistan has been witnessing a rise in attacks on high-profile targets within the country, an Islamabad-based think tank, the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), said in its report. ... read..

Dubai Ambulance responds to 235,000 emergencies in 2023 with record-breaking response time

Asia | April 4, 2024 9:59:47 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 4 (ANI/WAM): The Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services played a critical role in responding to emergencies involving 235,394 individuals in 2023, and achieved a record average response time of 7.5 minutes, a 13 per cent improveme ... read..

UAE: Banking sector sees AED 25 billion surge in new savings deposits over 12 months, marking 10 per cent growth

Asia | April 4, 2024 9:59:40 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 4 (ANI/WAM): Savings deposits in the UAE's banking sector, excluding interbank deposits, attracted around AED 25 billion to reach AED270.48 billion at the end of January 2024, compared to about AED USD 245.54 billion in January 2023 ... read..

"People of Tamil Nadu should know truth": Jaishankar slams DMK over Kachchatheevu island issue

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 4, 2024 9:59:31 PM IST

Coming down heavily on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that DMK was kept in the loop during the negotiations between the then-Central government and Sri Lanka over the Kachchatheevu island. ... read..

NSA Ajit Doval holds talks with Iran's Security official Ali Akbar Ahmadian in Kazakhstan

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 6:58:58 PM IST

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held discussions with the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Ali Akbar Ahmadian, in Kazakhstan on Tuesday. ... read..

"Most eligible recipient": Sri Lankan monk on presenting sacred Buddha relics to Dalai Lama

Colombo | April 4, 2024 6:58:49 PM IST

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has accomplished more for Buddhism than anyone in history and thus makes him the most eligible person to recieve Lord Buddha's sacred Kapilavastu relics according to Sri Lankan Buddhist monk Waskaduwe Mahindawansa Mahan ... read..

Now able to get in touch with two Indians missing after Taiwan earthquake: MEA

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 6:58:21 PM IST

Two Indian nationals who were missing after the Taiwan earthquake have been contacted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and they are safe, MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday. ... read..

Directors of CBI, Brazilian Federal Police reaffirm commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation in combating crime

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 5:58:09 PM IST

A high-level delegation led by the Director of the Brazilian Federal Police, Valdecy Urquiza, visited CBI Headquarters in Delhi on Wednesday. Urquiza held discussions with CBI Director Praveen Sood and senior officials of the CBI. ... read..

Have not asked India to reduce buying Russian oil, says US treasury official

New Delhi, | April 4, 2024 5:57:54 PM IST

The United States has not asked India to stop or reduce its oil imports from Russia and nor has it sanctioned any Indian entity for buying and refining crude oil purchased from Russia since the beginning of its war with Ukraine, according senior American ... read..

'Totally unacceptable...Toughest legal action will be taken': Jaishankar on Indians duped into joining Russian army

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 4, 2024 5:57:42 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said "toughest legal action" will be taken against agents who duped students from Kerala into fighting for Russia in its war againt Ukraine. ... read..

India's position on PoK not of one party but of whole nation: Jaishankar

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 4, 2024 4:59:02 PM IST

Reaffirming India's stand that Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) is an integral part of India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that this is not just the Bharatiya Janata Party's position but that of the whole country. ... read..

PoK activists stage anti-Pakistan protest outside UN, demand dismantling of terror camps

Geneva | April 4, 2024 4:58:50 PM IST

The political activists from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) organised a protest against Pakistan to highlight the hardships faced by local residents due to various issues, including the increasing presence of terrorism and fundamentalism. ... read..

'Modi ki guarantee' for Indian citizens residing abroad: EAM Jaishankar

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | April 4, 2024 4:58:48 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday shed light on the impact of the "Modi ki guarantee" on Indian citizens residing abroad while holding a press conference on Thursday at Thiruvananthapuram, kerala. ... read..

Biden, Netanyahu to speak on phone following Gaza aid workers' deaths

Washington, DC | April 4, 2024 4:58:41 PM IST

US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to speak today in their first phone call since an Israeli airstrike killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza, CNN reported. ... read..

Hong Kong sees 57.2 per cent jump in property sales in March

Asia | April 4, 2024 4:58:33 PM IST

Hong Kong, April 4 (ANI/WAM): Property sales in Hong Kong rose 57.2 per cent in March from the previous month, a clear sign that the market was largely buoyed by the government's lifting of all property cooling measures in its 2024-2025 Budget. ... read..

"Forcing Russia to sell oil at bigger discounts to India": US treasury official hails price cap policy on Russian oil

By Ashoke Raj New Delhi | April 4, 2024 2:58:24 PM IST

Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy of the United States Department of Treasury, Eric Van Nostrand on Thursday hailed its country's decision to implement price cap on Russian oil after the latter invaded its neighbouring Ukraine and said that the deci ... read..

Taiwan earthquake: 9 dead, 1,038 injured; rescue operations underway

Taipei | April 4, 2024 1:59:17 PM IST

The search for the missing continues following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake centered in Hualien that struck Taiwan on Wednesday morning, Central News Agency Focus Taiwan reported. ... read..

Taiwan detects seven Chinese naval vessels, three military aircraft encircling it

Taipei | April 4, 2024 1:58:54 PM IST

The Ministry of National Defence (MND) tracked seven Chinese naval vessels and three military aircraft around Taiwan between 6 am on Wednesday and 6 am on Thursday, reported Taiwan News. ... read..

Indian Navy brings 9 pirates caught off Somalia to Mumbai, hands over to local police

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 12:58:18 PM IST

All nine pirates involved in piracy were apprehended on Wednesday after Indian Navy ships INS Trishul and INS Sumedha conducted successful anti-piracy operations east of Somalia on 29 March. ... read..

Won't tolerate interference in judicial affairs, says Pakistan Chief Justice

Islamabad | April 4, 2024 12:58:01 PM IST

Pakistan Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa has said the Supreme Court will not tolerate any interference in the judicial affairs of the country and is taking the matter "very seriously," Geo News reported. ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party cancels April 6 protest

Islamabad | April 4, 2024 10:57:47 AM IST

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced the cancellation of its much-hyped public gathering, poised to be held at Parade Ground in Islamabad on April 6, Geo News reported. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Japan

Tokyo | April 4, 2024 10:57:45 AM IST

An earthquake of 6.1 magnitude struck Japan's northern coast of Honshu on Thursday morning, the National Centre of Seismology said. ... read..

'Content uploaded online threat to national security": Top Pak official at hearing on suspension of X

Islamabad | April 4, 2024 10:57:39 AM IST

Pakistan's Ministry of Interior highlighted concerns regarding the impact of online content on national security during a hearing on the suspension of social media giant X, Geo News reported. ... read..

"We continue to look forward to results of investigation": US State Department on Pannun case

Washington, DC | April 4, 2024 9:57:52 AM IST

The US Department of State reiterated on Wednesday its commitment to conduct a full investigation into the alleged foiled assassination plot against India designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and said that they have made it clear to the Indian gov ... read..

US questioned on silence on arrest of Pakistan's opposition leaders while being vocal on similar cases in India

Washington, DC | April 4, 2024 9:57:37 AM IST

The US Department of State spokesperson Mathew Miller was put on the spot during a press briefing on Wednesday when a journalist questioned him on the state department taking a stand on the arrest of Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal but not doing ... read..

Pakistan: Punjab CM Maryam meets Chinese Consul General, over killing of Chinese nationals

Lahore | April 4, 2024 9:57:28 AM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met with Chinese Consul General Zhao Shiren on Wednesday to express condolences following the terrorist attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Shangla district, which resulted in the loss of Chinese nationals' lives, reported AR ... read..

Tamil Nadu: 19 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 4, 2024 6:57:34 AM IST

Nineteen fishermen from Tamil Nadu apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy on January 23, have been repatriated from the island nation and are on their way to Chennai. ... read..

Spiritual leader appeals to PM Modi, MEA for help as Punjabi man fights for life in Los Angeles

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 4, 2024 6:57:32 AM IST

In an appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), a spiritual leader has urged for urgent assistance for a Punjabi man battling for his life in the US following a heart attack. ... read..

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to visit India post Lok Sabha polls

Dhaka | April 4, 2024 4:58:23 AM IST

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh is slated to visit New Delhi after the conclusion of the general elections in India later this year. ... read..

No issue with oil payment from India: Russia

Moscow | April 4, 2024 4:58:21 AM IST

The Russian Foreign Ministry has said that deliveries of Russian oil to India are steadily high, with no payment issues encountered, the state-owned news agency TASS reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Minor boy hangs himself to death after mother refuses to give him phone

Lahore | April 4, 2024 4:58:19 AM IST

A 12-year-old boy allegedly ended his life in Raiwind city here after his mother refused to give him a mobile phone, ARY News reported citing police officials. ... read..

'Always been favouring Indian success': Russia lauds India's strides in space exploration

By Ayushi Agarwal New Delhi | April 4, 2024 4:58:17 AM IST

Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin hailed India's remarkable achievements in space exploration and underscored Russia's unwavering support for its space endeavours. ... read..

Taiwan earthquake: 9 dead, over 1,000 injured; rescue operations underway

Hualien | April 4, 2024 2:58:02 AM IST

The most powerful earthquake to hit Taiwan in nearly a quarter-century has led to nine fatalities with 143 individuals still trapped in the rubbles and over 1,000 injured, the island nation's Central News Agency (CNA) reported citing local and central aut ... read..

WhatsApp services restored following global outage

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 2:57:59 AM IST

WhatsApp and Instagram, both owned by Meta, have been restored after experiencing a worldwide outage. ... read..

WhatsApp Down: Global outage hits users worldwide

New Delhi | April 4, 2024 1:58:23 AM IST

WhatsApp experienced a widespread outage on Wednesday around 11:45 pm, affecting numerous users worldwide. ... read..

Japan: JCB unveils exclusive offers for foreigners visiting Hokkaido

Hokkaido | April 3, 2024 11:01:03 PM IST

The Japanese credit card company JCB has introduced attractions and benefits on a dedicated website for foreigners visiting Hokkaido. ... read..

Pakistan: Baloch Yakjehti Committee to hold protest across Balochistan on Eid against genocide

Quetta | April 3, 2024 10:59:58 PM IST

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) on Tuesday announced the decision to hold protests against the Baloch genocide across Balochistan on Eid. ... read..

Taiwan's earthquake strongest in 25 years

Taipei | April 3, 2024 10:59:50 PM IST

The Central Weather Administration (CWA) Seismological Center highlighted that the powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked Huwalien City on Wednesday, was the strongest in 25 years as the last tragic 7.3-magnitude 921 Jiji earthquake hit the country ... read..

Outgoing Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, President-elect Lai Ching-Te thank PM Modi for support

Taipei | April 3, 2024 10:59:31 PM IST

Outgoing Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and President-elect Lai Ching-Te expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support as the island was hit by a massive 7.4 earthquake. ... read..

Tesla team to scout locations in India for USD 2-3 billion electric car plant

New Delhi | April 3, 2024 10:59:22 PM IST

Tesla Motors will send a team to scout locations in India this month for a proposed USD 2-3 billion electric car plant, Financial Times reported, citing two people with direct knowledge of the electric vehicle company's plans. ... read..

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