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Israel works to increase use of alternative energies

Middle East | January 1, 2024 7:20:51 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 1 (ANI/TPS): For the first time in Israel, the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure allowed the establishment of energy companies in the local authorities. This is being done in order to acceler ... read..

Israeli Military shoots down 'Aerial Targets' coming from East

Middle East | January 1, 2024 7:20:49 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 1 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that Sunday night an Israel Air Force fighter jet successfully intercepted a suspicious aerial target that was headed to Israeli territory from the east. ... read..

As Paris prepares for 2024 Olympics, President Macron calls for unity in New Year's eve address

Paris | January 1, 2024 7:20:47 AM IST

As Paris braces to host the Olympic Games this year, French President Emmanuel Macron has called for unity in his New Year's Eve Address, according to German media publication DW. ... read..

Over 20 rockets fired at Israel in midnight barrage by Hamas

Tel Aviv | January 1, 2024 7:20:45 AM IST

As Israel entered 2024 on Monday, more than 20 rockets were fired by Hamas at southern and central Israel just at the start of the new year, according to The Times of Israel. ... read..

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announces abdication after 52-year reign in New Year's eve speech

Copenhagen | January 1, 2024 6:19:49 AM IST

After more than 50 years in power, Denmark's Queen Margrethe II has unexpectedly declared she will step down early in 2024, according to CNN. ... read..

Pakistan: Karachi rings in New Year with celebratory aerial firing, 11 injured

Karachi | January 1, 2024 6:19:43 AM IST

Karachi celebrates the start of 2024 with celebratory aerial gunfire, leaving 11 people injured in several parts of the city, according to ARY News. ... read..

"Arctic hugs and polar greetings to all": Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny sends New Year message from prison

Moscow | January 1, 2024 5:20:02 AM IST

Despite being in a long jail sentence in Siberia, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said in his New Year message that he does not feel lonely and is in a "great" mood, but he still misses spending time with his family and friends in person, CNN rep ... read..

Thailand celebrates beginning of New Year 2024 with dazzling fireworks

Bangkok | January 1, 2024 4:21:02 AM IST

As the world welcomed 2024 with immense joy on Monday, Thailand celebrated the New Year with dazzling fireworks. The Southeast Asian country rang in the New Year with fireworks in Bangkok, according to Reuters. ... read..

Election Commission of Pakistan sets up monitoring centers for 2024 polls

Islamabad | January 1, 2024 3:21:09 AM IST

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has set up election monitoring and control centres to receive public complaints for the upcoming polls, which are slated to take place in February, ARY News reported on Sunday. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 rattles Nepal

Kathmandu | January 1, 2024 2:19:39 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter scale jolted Nepal on Sunday night, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported. ... read..

Israel's local elections postponed again

Middle East | January 1, 2024 12:22:05 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 31 (ANI/TPS): The Israeli Government Sunday morning unanimously approved the postponing of local elections in the country until 27 February 2024. The elections were scheduled for November, but were postponed because of the war ... read..

Israel delays some new taxes on imported items due to war

Middle East | January 1, 2024 12:21:51 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 31 (ANI/TPS): Imported electric vehicles whose arrival at ports in Israel was delayed due to the security situation in the Red Sea will not be subjected to the tax increase on such items. ... read..

No govt can be formed without PPP: Former Pakistan PM Yousuf Raza Gilani

Islamabad | January 1, 2024 12:21:47 AM IST

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Sunday said that no government can be formed without the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and called it the only "ideological party" in Pakistan, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..

UAE leaders extend New Year greetings to world leaders

Middle East | January 1, 2024 12:21:39 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 31 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent cables of congratulations to Their Highnesses and Majesties, Presidents, Kings and Princes of friendly countries, on the occasion of the New Year, 2024. ... read..

Pak: JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman's convoy attacked in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Dera Ismail Khan | January 1, 2024 12:21:11 AM IST

Pakistan's political outfit, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman's convoy, came under attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan, Geo News reported on Sunday. ... read..

Pakistan Senator Tahir Bizenjo criticises Parliament's failure to address issue of forced disappearances in Balochistan

Balochistan | January 1, 2024 12:21:07 AM IST

Member of Pakistan's Senate, Tahir Bizenjo, has criticised the Pakistani Parliament's failure to address the ongoing issue of forced disappearances in Balochistan, The Balochistan Post reported. ... read..

New Zealand, Australia welcomes New Year 2024 with fireworks and joy

Auckland | January 1, 2024 12:21:05 AM IST

The world has started celebrating the New Year 2024 and some major countries have welcomed the occasion with fireworks and joy. ... read..

Pakistan: Court sends Pashtun Tahafuz Movement chief Manzoor Pashteen to judicial custody

Islamabad | December 31, 2023 11:20:45 PM IST

A trial court in Islamabad rejected the police's request for extending the remand of Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) chief Manzoor Pashteen and ordered placing him in judicial custody, Pakistan-based The Express Tribune reported. ... read..

Imran Khan's arrest and Nawaz Sharif's return, how Pakistan's politics changed in 2023

Islamabad | December 31, 2023 11:20:15 PM IST

For the past year, Pakistan's politics have been operating like a movie, which includes everything from suspense to drama. Ever since the ouster of Imran Khan as the Prime Minister through a no-confidence vote in 2022, Pakistan has been facing a political ... read..

1 Billion Followers Summit to gather over 100 Industry giants and top CEOs

Asia | December 31, 2023 11:19:48 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], December 31 (ANI/WAM): The 1 Billion Followers Summit, organised by New Media Academy, has revealed an elite roster of CEOs and trailblazers in creative industries, digital media, investment, finance, business, and entrepreneurship, leading a ... read..

Sheikh Zayed Festival: Global destination for record-breaking New Year's Eve fireworks displays

Asia | December 31, 2023 11:19:45 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 31 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Zayed Festival, currently taking place at Al Wathba in Abu Dhabi, is preparing to welcome 2024 with exceptional fireworks displays that will light up the sky over the festival area at midnight, in an event an ... read..

US-China tensions continues despite Joe Biden-Xi Jinping meeting

Washington, DC | December 31, 2023 11:19:41 PM IST

Tensions continued to rise between the United States and China in 2023, despite the meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in November and high-level visits by Biden administration officials to China. ... read..

Milind Soman participates in India-Tanzania 120 km Friendship Run

Dar es Salaam | December 31, 2023 11:19:39 PM IST

Indian fitness icon and advocate of the Fit India Campaign, Milind Soman participated in the India-Tanzania Friendship Run organised by the Indian High Commission in Tanzania and the Tanzania Ministry of Culture, sports and Arts on Saturday. ... read..

Pakistan's accountability court halts Imran Khan's bail pleas hearing till January 4

Islamabad | December 31, 2023 10:21:31 PM IST

The accountability court on Saturday put off the hearing of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan's bail applications in Toshakhana (gift repository) and Pound 190 million settlement references till January 4 without any proceedings, ... read..

Despite challenges, we can work to lead more meaningful lives and create better world: Dalai Lama

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | December 31, 2023 10:21:18 PM IST

The Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, said that people, despite the many challenges, can work together to lead "more meaningful lives and create a better world." ... read..

Pakistan: Imran Khan's assets increased by PKR 277 million in past five years

Islamabad | December 31, 2023 10:20:47 PM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's assets have increased by more than Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 277.2 million in the past five years, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. ... read..

US warship shot down three Houthi boats after attempted Hijack in Red Sea

Washington, DC | December 31, 2023 10:20:45 PM IST

The Iranian-backed Houthis attacked a merchant vessel, MAERSK HANGZHOU and US Navy helicopters in the southern Red Sea on Sunday and attempted to board the vessel, US Central Command said. ... read..

UAE: New Year's celebrations boost exhibitors' sales at Sheikh Zayed Festival

Asia | December 31, 2023 10:20:38 PM IST

Al Wathbah [UAE], December 31 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Zayed Festival, currently taking place at Al Wathba in Abu Dhabi, is witnessing a large public turnout from citizens, residents and tourists from all over the world to celebrate New Year's Eve and welcome th ... read..

Russia says it launched strikes on military sites, "foreign mercenaries" after Ukraine's bombardment on Belgorod

Moscow | December 31, 2023 10:20:34 PM IST

Russia said it launched retaliatory strikes on military sites and "foreign mercenaries" in Kharkiv after Ukraine's attack on Russia's Belgorod that killed at least 24 people, CNN reported. ... read..

Russia won't remove Taliban from banned groups list: Diplomat Zamir Kabulov

Kabul | December 31, 2023 10:20:28 PM IST

Russia's special representative for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov denied any intention to remove the Taliban from the list of terrorist groups, The Khaama Press reported on Sunday. ... read..

Disqualified as my victory was assured: Former Pakistan Interior Minister Sheikh Ahmed

Islamabad | December 31, 2023 10:20:51 PM IST

Pakistan's former interior minister and Awami Muslim League (AML) supremo Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said on Sunday that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) disqualified him from contesting the election as they were assured of his success in the upcoming p ... read..

Pakistan: Roadside blast claims lives of two minors in Balochistan

Balochistan | December 31, 2023 8:21:29 PM IST

Two minors, aged between 10 and 12, were killed on Saturday after a roadside bomb exploded in the Bolan district in Balochistan, The News International reported quoting police. ... read..

"Heartbreaking": Baloch activist on staged encounter of Balaach by the CTD

Islamabad | December 31, 2023 8:20:45 PM IST

Baloch activist Fazila Baloch has said that it is "heartbreaking" to see the sister of Balaach Baloch getting emotional as she remembers her brother, who fell victim to a "staged encounter" by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Turbat. ... read..

New Year celebrations: Karachi Police to charge violators with attempted murder for aerial firing

Karachi | December 31, 2023 6:21:33 PM IST

In the wake of the New Year celebrations in the country, the Karachi police chief on Sunday warned the citizens that they would be charged with attempted murder for aerial firing, The News International reported on Sunday. ... read..

Israel to boost entrepreneurship with 9 innovation centres

Middle East | December 31, 2023 4:20:56 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 31 (ANI/TPS): In an effort to promote entrepreneurship in Israel's peripheral areas, the government announced a 100 million shekel (USD27.6 million) initiative to establish nine innovation centres across the country, promoting ... read..

Hamas squad in Gaza school fires on soldiers as civilians sheltered there

Middle East | December 31, 2023 4:20:47 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 31 (ANI/TPS): Hamas terrorists fired on Israeli soldiers from a Gaza school where civilians were sheltering, the Israel Defence Forces said on Saturday night. ... read..

US students visiting Israel empowered to fight campus antisemitism

Middle East | December 31, 2023 4:20:43 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 31 (ANI/TPS): A delegation of pro-Israel student leaders from prominent US and Canadian universities who have witnessed significant rising antisemitism are visiting Israel to learn first-hand about Hamas' October 7 massacre and ... read..

'Zhen', China's character of year, gets side-eye from netizens

Beijing | December 31, 2023 3:21:24 PM IST

China recently declared 'zhen' as the official Chinese character of the year, defined as "self-inspire." However, the online response has been less than positive, with netizens expressing scepticism, the Voice of America (VOA) reported. ... read..

Eurostar trains cancels services as flooded tunnels disrupt UK-Europe travel

London | December 31, 2023 3:21:22 PM IST

Eurostar on Saturday cancelled all services connecting the UK to Europe due to flooded railway tunnels, disrupting travel plans for those heading from London to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam for the New Year, CNN reported. ... read..

'Nikki New Taxes': Trump team's new nickname for Prez rival Nikki Haley

Washington, DC | December 31, 2023 3:21:11 PM IST

In a recent move, Donald Trump's campaign team unveiled a new moniker for fellow Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley, labelling her "Nikki New Taxes," Fox News reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Women's bodies demand more reserved seats in assemblies, local bodies

Islamabad | December 31, 2023 3:21:02 PM IST

The South Asian Partnership (SAP) and Aurat Foundation, Pakistan said considering population statistics, the proportion of reserved seats for women should be increased in all elected assemblies and local bodies, Dawn reported. ... read..

Israel confiscates USD 2.7 million in Hamas terror funds

Middle East | December 31, 2023 2:21:15 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 31 (ANI/TPS): Israeli security forces arrested 21 Palestinians in Judea and Samaria overnight suspected of involvement in financing the Hamas terrorist organization and confiscated over USD 2.7 million in funds, the Israel Defe ... read..

Israeli forces battle Hamas's Daraj Tuffah Battalion in Gaza City

Middle East | December 31, 2023 2:21:13 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 31 (ANI/TPS): Israeli ground, aerial and naval forces continued operations across the Gaza Strip as the war against the Hamas terror group entered its 83rd day on Thursday. ... read..

UAE: Sharjah takes part in honouring Historical Lexicon

Middle East | December 31, 2023 2:21:01 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 31 (ANI/WAM): On December 18, the Sharjah Arabic Language Academy (ALA) participated in an event organised by the Union of Arabic Language Academies at its headquarters in October 6 City in Cairo, celebrating the achievements of ... read..

Displaced families in Gaza grapple with cramped conditions in humanitarian catastrophe

Gaza Border | December 31, 2023 1:20:56 PM IST

Dire living conditions persist in southern Gaza as Israel's ground offensive exacerbates the already challenging circumstances for displaced Palestinians, CNN reported. ... read..

US shoots down 2 Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles, second such incident in a week

Washington, DC | December 31, 2023 1:20:44 PM IST

For the second time in a week, the US on Sunday shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles in response to a Houthi attack on a merchant vessel, the US Central Command stated. ... read..

Pak: 14-year-old girl fatally shoots sister during quarrel while making TikTok video

Punjab | December 31, 2023 1:20:38 PM IST

In a tragic incident, a 14-year-old girl fatally shot her sister during a dispute over a TikTok video in Sarai Alamgir town, located in Punjab's Gujrat district, as reported by ARY News. ... read..

Pakistan: UNICEF to seek over USD130 million to meet critical humanitarian needs of people

Islamabad | December 31, 2023 12:20:56 PM IST

United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is seeking USD 135.6 million from the donor community for 2024 to meet the critical humanitarian needs of over 5.5 million people in Pakistan, as reported by Dawn. ... read..

"State terrorism": Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf decries rejection of nomination papers

Islamabad | December 31, 2023 12:20:54 PM IST

Citing political motivations, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has labelled the rejection of the nomination papers of many of its election candidates as 'state terrorism'. ... read..

India-UAE joint military exercise 'Desert Cyclone' to be held in Rajasthan from January 2

New Delhi | December 31, 2023 12:20:48 PM IST

The Joint Military Exercise 'Desert Cyclone 2024' between India and UAE will be held from January 2 to January 15 in Rajasthan. ... read..

Nawaz Sharif might leave Pak before elections, claims verteran leader Aitzaz Ahsan

Islamabad | December 31, 2023 11:21:30 AM IST

Veteran politician and senior lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan claimed that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif might once again leave the country before the upcoming general elections and track the results from overseas, The Express Tribune repo ... read..

Yearender 2023: As Israel-Hamas conflict drags on, children of war on both sides of Gaza fall out of focus

New Delhi | December 31, 2023 11:21:12 AM IST

As the Israel-Hamas war enters day 86, the discourse or discussion majorly continues to centre around the casualties, spoils and collateral damage. However, the children on both sides--those who fell clueless victims to the terror and the retaliatory deva ... read..

Nicaragua: Five priests arrested in 2 days in escalating crackdown on Catholic Church

Managua | December 31, 2023 10:20:47 AM IST

Five priests have been arrested over the past 48 hours by the authorities in Managua, Vatican News reported. ... read..

Senior lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan says Nawaz Sharif might leave Pak before elections

Islamabad | December 31, 2023 10:20:32 AM IST

Pakistan security forces killed at least 566 terrorists in over 18000 intelligence operations in 2023

Islamabad | December 31, 2023 10:20:30 AM IST

The Pakistan security forces have conducted around 18,736 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in 2023, which led to the killing of 566 terrorists and the arrest of 5161 terrorists in order to maintain peace and security in the country, reported ARY News. ... read..

Enforced disappearances in Pakistan rose to 3,120 in 2023: Report

Islamabad | December 31, 2023 9:21:25 AM IST

The Defence of Human Rights (DHR), a non-governmental organisation (NGO) focusing on enforced disappearances in Pakistan since 2004, released a report on Saturday stating that 51 additional cases in 2023 took the overall figure to 3,120 cases, Dawn report ... read..

US: Appeals court enables enforcement of California law banning guns in public places

California | December 31, 2023 9:21:12 AM IST

A US appeals court on Saturday facilitated the enforcement of a California law prohibiting concealed carrying of firearms in designated "sensitive places," slated to take effect on January 1, CNN reported. ... read..

North Korea planning to launch 3 more military spy satellites next year

Pyongyang | December 31, 2023 9:21:08 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is planning to launch three additional spy satellites next year, Yonhap news agency reported, citing Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). ... read..

Hamas terrorists in Gaza school fires on soldiers as civilians sheltered there

Middle East | December 31, 2023 7:20:17 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 31 (ANI/TPS): Hamas terrorists fired on Israeli soldiers from a Gaza school where civilians were sheltering, the Israel Defence Forces said on Saturday night. ... read..

Shabab Al Ahli soar to UAE Super Cup glory in thrilling Dubai comeback

Middle East | December 31, 2023 7:20:15 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], December 31 (ANI/WAM): In a thrilling comeback, Shabab Al Ahli defeated Sharjah Football Club 6-2 at Dubai's Al Maktoum Stadium to clinch their sixth UAE Football Super Cup. ... read..

Yearender 2023: China battles winter respiratory infection surge amid COVID fallout and policy shifts

New Delhi | December 31, 2023 7:20:13 AM IST

Whether it's COVID-19, which shook the world three years ago, or a recent surge in acute respiratory infections, China has consistently been a hub of infectious outbreaks. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared in November that the increase in hospi ... read..

Thousands protest in Serbia alleging election fraud by governing party

Belgrade | December 31, 2023 6:20:11 AM IST

In the largest protest over this month's parliamentary and municipal elections, thousands of protesters have gathered in Serbia's capital, calling for the annulment of the results and accusing President Aleksandar Vucic's governing party of perpetrating a ... read..

Minister says Pak caretaker govt 'not involved' in nomination papers decision for 2024 polls

Islamabad | December 31, 2023 6:20:07 AM IST

The involvement of Pakistan's caretaker government in the approval or rejection of the nomination papers for the upcoming general elections of the prospective candidates was flatly denied by Murtaza Solangi, the caretaker minister of information for the c ... read..

Sharjah takes part in honouring Historical Lexicon

Middle East | December 31, 2023 6:20:05 AM IST

Sharjah [UAE], December 31 (ANI/WAM): On December 18, the Sharjah Arabic Language Academy (ALA) participated in an event organised by the Union of Arabic Language Academies at its headquarters in Cairo, celebrating the achievements of the "Historical Lexi ... read..

18, including 2 children, killed in Ukrainian shelling on Russian city of Belgorod

Moscow | December 31, 2023 5:20:20 AM IST

At least 18 people, including two children, have lost their lives as a result of Ukrainian shelling on the Russian city of Belgorod on Saturday, CNN reported, citing Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations. ... read..

Two-time Oscar nominated actor Tom Wilkinson passes away at 75

Washington, DC | December 31, 2023 5:20:16 AM IST

Tom Wilkinson, the two-time Oscar-nominated British actor, passed away on Saturday at the age of 75, his family announced, as reported by The Hill. ... read..

Journalists Center expresses concern over media rights violations in Afghanistan

Kabul | December 31, 2023 5:20:12 AM IST

The Afghanistan Journalists Center stated that in 2023 it had documented 168 instances of journalists' rights being violated in Afghanistan, and it raised alarm about these crimes, TOLOnews reported. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 jolts Indonesia's Irian Jaya

Jakarta | December 31, 2023 4:19:51 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted Indonesia's Irian Jaya late at night on Saturday, the National Centre for Seismology reported. ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf files joint petition against caretaker governments in ECP

Islamabad | December 31, 2023 3:20:25 AM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has filed a joint petition against the caretaker governments of the country in the Election Commission of Pakistan for "depriving them" of their constitutional rights, ARY News reported on Saturday. ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf activist Sanam Javed sent on 2-day physical remand

Islamabad | December 31, 2023 3:20:24 AM IST

Sanam Javed, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist, has been placed on physical remand for two days in connection with an attack on the PML-N (Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz) house, reported ARY News on Saturday. ... read..

Indian-origin couple, teen daughter found dead in US home

Washington, DC | December 31, 2023 3:20:18 AM IST

An Indian-Origin couple, along with their teen daughter, were found dead in a tragic incident at their mansion in the United States. ... read..

"Give befitting reply to foreign conspirators through votes": Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

Dhaka | December 30, 2023 11:21:15 PM IST

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked the countrymen to give a "befitting reply" to all the "foreign conspiracies" who are working against the elections, the Dhaka Tribune reported on Saturday. ... read..

UAE: RAK Ruler attends conclusion of Mohamed bin Zayed Festival for Arabian Purebred Camel Racing

Asia | December 30, 2023 11:20:37 PM IST

Ras Al Khaimah [UAE], December 30 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today witnessed, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, the conc ... read..

Singapore welcomes ULFA peace accord; says will boost investments from Singapore

Asia | December 30, 2023 10:21:22 PM IST

Singapore has lauded India's historic signing of a peace accord with the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA), saying that it will significantly enhance foreign investments from Singapore in the Northeast region. ... read..

Strategic partnership between Russia and India continues to develop dynamically: Vladimir Putin

Moscow | December 30, 2023 10:21:04 PM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his New Year message to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday and highlighted that, despite the difficult international situation in the world, relations between both countries have ... read..

PoK: Protest enters fourth day in Gilgit Baltistan over hike in prices of wheat

Gilgit Baltistan | December 30, 2023 9:21:50 PM IST

On the call of the Coordination Committee of the All-Party Alliance, the ongoing protest against the drastic increase in the price of wheat and the abolition of subsidies has entered its fourth day in Pak-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, Pak vernacular media re ... read..

Gilgit-Baltistan: Wheat subsidy protest represents struggle for autonomy

Gilgit-Baltistan | December 30, 2023 9:21:32 PM IST

People in Pak-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan have been protesting for months now. All political, religious and social organisations are demonstrating against the government's decision to increase the wheat price and end subsidies. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar presents first copy of his book 'Why Bharat Matters' to PM Modi

New Delhi | December 30, 2023 9:21:30 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday presented the first copy of his book 'Why Bharat Matters' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

"Around 70 pc of Gaza homes damaged or destroyed": Report

Tel Aviv | December 30, 2023 9:21:16 PM IST

Around half of the buildings and almost 70 per cent of homes in Gaza City have been damaged or destroyed in the ongoing war with Israel, Times of Israel reported citing a report by the Wall Street Journal. ... read..

Defying ban, some Afghan women studying medicine 'underground'

Kabul | December 30, 2023 9:20:39 PM IST

A year after the Taliban banned women from studying medicine, many students have held onto their passion and are studying the subject in secret, a report by Al Jazeera stated. ... read..

Australia: Indian envoy plays tennis with PM Albanese on last day of his tenure

Canberra | December 30, 2023 9:20:27 PM IST

The Indian High Commissioner to Australia, Manpreet Vohra, made the last day of his tenure extra special by playing tennis with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday. ... read..

Hong Kong student leader flees to UK, seeks asylum

Asia | December 30, 2023 7:20:50 PM IST

The former leader of the Hong Kong pro-independence group, Tony Chung, who was jailed under the territory's national security law, has fled to the United Kingdom and has sought asylum, saying that his life there was "filled with fear," Al Jazeera reported ... read..

Pakistan Election Commission challenges court verdict on Imran Khan party's symbol

Peshawar | December 30, 2023 7:20:38 PM IST

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday moved Peshawar High Court to challenge its single-bench ruling on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) electoral 'bat' symbol, The News International reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Election Commission rejects Imran Khan's nomination

Islamabad | December 30, 2023 7:20:30 PM IST

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) confirmed on Saturday that it has rejected the nomination papers for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khanb, dealing a major blow to the former Prime Minister ahead of the upcoming elections slated for ... read..

Pakistan: 5 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan

Rawalpindi | December 30, 2023 6:21:20 PM IST

Amid the surge in terror attacks, at least five terrorists including a commander were killed by the Pakistani security forces in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Pakistan's Rawalpindi, Geo News reported on Saturday citing the Inter-Services Public ... read..

Pakistan Muslim League to begin election campaign today

Islamabad | December 30, 2023 6:21:16 PM IST

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will launch its electoral campaign for the February 8 elections in Sheikhpura today, ARY News reported on Saturday. ... read..

Pakistan: Miscreants set government girls' school ablaze, write threatening graffiti near main gate

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | December 30, 2023 6:21:04 PM IST

A girl's school in the district Bannu's Meryan Tehsil of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was set on fire by unidentified miscreants on Friday night amid an increase in militancy in the tribal region, Geo News reported on Saturday. ... read..

Pakistan: Fawad Chaudhry sent to six-day physical remand in graft case

Islamabad | December 30, 2023 5:20:40 PM IST

An accountability court in Islamabad approved the six-day physical remand of former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry on Saturday in a case of alleged misappropriation in construction projects in Jhelum, Geo News reported. ... read..

Argentina's President Milei pulls out of plans to join BRICS bloc

Buenos Aires | December 30, 2023 5:20:19 PM IST

The newly elected far-right President of Argenrina, Javier Milei, pulled out of plans to join BRICS bloc of developing economies and said that the timing for Argentina's membership in the bloc is not opportune, Al Jazeera reported on Friday. ... read..

UAE: Hamdan bin Mohammed visits Hatta Festival

Middle East | December 30, 2023 3:21:36 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 30 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, today visited the Hatta Festival, organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government ... read..

'Hafiz Saeed is on international list of terrorists, but, Pakistan never reacted to it': MoS Meenakashi Lekhi

New Delhi | December 30, 2023 3:20:56 PM IST

Union Minister of State Meenakashi Lekhi emphasised on Saturday that despite Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed being on the international list of terrorists, Pakistan has never reacted to it. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar signs documents on Kudan Kulam Nuclear Power Plants during his visit to Russia

New Delhi | December 30, 2023 2:20:46 PM IST

On his visit to Russia, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar signed three documents relating to the Kudan Kulam Nuclear Power Plants, an MoU on cooperation in pharmaceuticals and healthcare and a Protocol on Foreign Office Consultations according to a ... read..

UAE authorities extradite the accused Gergely Franc to Belgium

Middle East | December 30, 2023 2:20:26 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 30 (ANI/WAM): Today, December 29, 2023, the UAE authorities extradited Gergely Franc, an Albanian national charged with premeditated murder, to the relevant authorities in Belgium following an extradition request filed with the U ... read..

ERC participates in Zayed Charity Marathon in Egypt, contributes to alleviating suffering of vulnerable families

Middle East | December 30, 2023 2:20:16 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 30 (ANI/WAM): A delegation of the Emirates Red Crescent Authority visited, in Egypt, 'Al Nas' Hospital, the largest free-of-charge hospital for the treatment of heart and digestive diseases in Africa and the Middle East. ... read..

"Only PM Modi could have brought Ayodhya back to limelight": Mauritius MP Mahend Gungapersad

New Delhi | December 30, 2023 1:20:28 PM IST

Mauritius Member of Parliament (MP) Mahend Gungapersad expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stressing that "only PM Modi could have brought Ayodhya back to the limelight, as he has done it." ... read..

Israel Defence Forces destroy tunnels of Hamas general headquarters in northern Gaza Strip

Tel Aviv | December 30, 2023 12:20:50 PM IST

The Israel Defence Forces on Saturday released footage of tunnels used by the Hamas terrorists, further highlighting that the tunnels of Hamas general headquarters have been located and destroyed in the northern Gaza Strip, adding that those tunnels were ... read..

5-day sit-in to be held in London against enforced disappearances in Balochistan

Islamabad | December 30, 2023 11:21:16 AM IST

In a bid to amplify the chorus of protests against the alleged enforced disappearances and human rights violations in Balochistan, Salia Marri, the niece of Baloch national leader Baba Khair Bakhsh Marri, announced that a five-day sit-in in London from Ja ... read..

Home Ministry declares Canada-based gangster Lakhbir Singh Landa as terrorist

New Delhi | December 30, 2023 10:20:51 AM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) designated Canada-based gangster Lakhbir Singh Landa as a terrorist. ... read..

YEAR ENDER 2023: Amid Israel-Gaza war; sufferings of children on both sides remain neglected; future uncertain

New Delhi | December 30, 2023 10:20:46 AM IST

The world discusses the aftermath of war, and the elimination of Hamas as Israel-Gaza conflict enters day 84, however, the children on both sides continue to remain forgotten -those who lived and are seeing the destruction unfold as well as those who succ ... read..

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