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Pak: All 8 judges of Islamabad HC receive threatening letters laced with 'white powder'
Islamabad | April 3, 2024 3:58:43 AM IST
All eight judges of the Islamabad High Court received threatening letters laced with a white powder, prompting the police register a case on terror charges, Dawn reported. ... read..


UK summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza strike killing aid workers, including British nationals
London | April 3, 2024 2:58:14 AM IST
The United Kingdom has taken a firm stance following the tragic killing of World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza, including three British nationals, summoning the Israeli ambassador to London for a decisive discussion, CNN reported. ... read..


US President Biden holds talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping
Washington, DC | April 2, 2024 11:59:39 PM IST
US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held a telephonic conversation on Tuesday, the White House confirmed. ... read..


Israel's composite state of economy index increased in February
Middle East | April 2, 2024 11:59:35 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): The Bank of Israel (BOI) reported that the country's Composite State of the Economy Index increased by 0.46 per cent in February, "reflecting the economy's continuing gradual recovery from the impact of the Swords of ... read..


India, Indonesia hold talks on PM Poshan Scheme
New Delhi | April 2, 2024 11:59:33 PM IST
Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, held a meeting with Mochammad Firman Hidayat, Deputy Coordinating Minister for Maritime Resources of Indonesia on the details of PM Poshan Scheme. ... read..


UAE: GISEC Global 2024 to address growing influence of AI on international cybersecurity industry
Middle East | April 2, 2024 11:59:15 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 2 (ANI/WAM): As the Middle East prepares for GISEC Global 2024, the largest and most impactful cybersecurity nexus in the region, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to emerge as a hot topic in industry discussions. ... read..


Seven aid workers in Gaza killed in attack,Israeli military probing claim
Middle East | April 2, 2024 11:59:12 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) said that it is investigating a claim made by World Central Kitchen (WCK) that seven of its workers in Gaza were killed in an IDF strike. ... read..


India's UN envoy in Geneva Arindam Bagchi meets WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Geneva | April 2, 2024 11:59:04 PM IST
India's permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Arindam Bagchi met the Director General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in Geneva on Tuesday. ... read..


Pakistan: Employees of Balochistan University hold sit-in over non-payment of salaries
Islamabad | April 2, 2024 11:58:49 PM IST
Hundreds of teachers and staff members of Balochistan University held a sit-in in front of the Balochistan Assembly on Monday, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..


"Nehru called Katchatheevu a piece of rock": Former Foreign Secy Harsh Shringla slams Opposition amid island row
New Delhi | April 2, 2024 10:58:10 PM IST
Slamming the Opposition parties over the Katchatheevu island row, former Foreign Secretary, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, said that Jawaharlal Nehru called the island a "piece of rock" and the same policy was carried forward by Indira Gandhi. ... read..


Gulf officials: First youth games in Emirates enhance sports development strategies
Middle East | April 2, 2024 10:58:04 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], April 2 (ANI/WAM): Officials in a number of sports federations in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries stressed the importance of the first Gulf Youth Games in improving players' skills, refining their abilities, and raising their level of ... read..


"GISEC 2024" examines growing impact of artificial intelligence on global cybersecurity
Asia | April 2, 2024 10:57:51 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], April 2 (ANI/WAM): During the period from April 23 to 25, the Dubai World Trade Center will host the 2024 GECIC World Exhibition and Conference, the largest cybersecurity forum, under the slogan "Cyber Resilience Based on Artificial Intelli ... read..


India's responsibility to look at such situations in neighbourhood: Jaishankar on Red Sea tensions
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 10:57:49 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that two things are currently happening in the Red Sea, which includes attacks on ships through drones and missiles as well as pirates of Somalia taking over the ship. ... read..


814 Israeli civilians killed in Palestinian terror attacks since October 7
Middle East | April 2, 2024 10:57:31 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): In the nearly six months since Hamas's October 7 attack, 814 Israeli civilians have been murdered in Palestinian terror attacks, according to figures released by Israel's National Insurance Institute on Tuesday. ... read..


Israel: Novel cocktail of repurposed drugs offers hope to breast cancer patients
Middle East | April 2, 2024 10:57:14 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): In a significant stride towards combating metastatic breast cancer, Israeli researchers unveiled a novel therapeutic approach utilizing already-existing medications that offers hope for improved survival rates. ... read..


World Central Kitchen pauses Gaza operations after 7 workers killed
Middle East | April 2, 2024 10:57:09 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): World Central Kitchen said it was suspending its aid operations in Gaza after seven of its workers were killed overnight. ... read..


UAE: Consulate General of India organises Labour Awareness Programme in Dubai
Dubai | April 2, 2024 10:57:07 PM IST
The Consulate General of India in Dubai organised a Labour Awareness Programme on Health and Financial Management coinciding with iftar for Indian blue-collar workers on Tuesday. ... read..


"It is not just territorial issue, but that of our people's rights": Former Foreign Secy Shringla on Katchatheevu Island row
By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi | April 2, 2024 9:57:54 PM IST
Underlining that the issue of Katchatheevu Island is not just a territorial issue, former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Tuesday said that it is rather an issue of the rights of our people, and the ability to fish well beyond the island. ... read..


Human rights activists in Gilgit Baltistan demand government to fulfil people's basic needs
Gilgit-Baltistan | April 2, 2024 9:57:50 PM IST
Munizae Jahangir, a Pakistani journalist, and Baba Jan, a human rights activist belonging to Gilgit Baltistan, said at a recent press conference that the GB administration must ensure that the needs of the people are fulfilled, Pamir Times reported. ... read..


"Ukrainians need justice right now, not in distant future": Foreign Minister Kuleba condemns Russian invasion
Kyiv | April 2, 2024 9:57:32 PM IST
In strong condemnation of the Russian invasion of the country, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dymytro Kuleba has said that Ukrainians need justice right now, and not in the distant future, and added that they want to see it served already. ... read..


Increasing street crime in Karachi becomes severe security threat for its people
Karachi | April 2, 2024 9:57:11 PM IST
The port city of Pakistan, Karachi now faces a severe problem of increasing street crime. Recent incidents have resulted in the creation of a sense of lawlessness amongst the people, a report by The Express Tribune stated. ... read..


"Nehru called Katchatheevu a piece of rock": Former Foreign Secy Harsh Sringla slams Opposition amid island row
New Delhi | April 2, 2024 9:57:09 PM IST
Slamming the Opposition parties over the Katchatheevu island row, former Foreign Secretary, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, said that Jawaharlal Nehru called the island a "piece of rock" and the same policy was carried forward by Indira Gandhi. ... read..


"Reject this kind of malicious activities": Union Minister Rijiju on China renaming some places in Arunachal
New Delhi | April 2, 2024 8:58:00 PM IST
Union Minister for Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju has rejected China's attempt to rename several places in Arunachal Pradesh, terming them "malicious" and asserted that the Ministry of External Affairs has given an appropriate response to Beijing's action. ... read..


Pakistan: Speaker names PTI's Omar Ayub Khan as leader of opposition in National Assembly
Islamabad | April 2, 2024 8:57:48 PM IST
Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq named senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub Khan as the leader of the opposition in the lower house of Parliament, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Employees of Sports Board Punjab hold protest over unpaid salaries
Islamabad | April 2, 2024 7:58:24 PM IST
Around 200 employees of Sports Board Punjab in Pakistan staged a protest on Tuesday against the non-payment of salaries from the past two months, reported ARY News. ... read..


Arunachal is part of India and that fact will not change: Ex-Foreign Secy Shringla on China renaming places
New Delhi | April 2, 2024 7:57:55 PM IST
Rejecting China's claim on Arunachal Pradesh, former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has said that the northeastern state will always remain part of India and that fact will not change despite Beijing resorting to all sorts of tactics. ... read..


"Had clear instructions from PM Modi...": Jaishankar on India's firm stand during Russia-Ukraine conflict
Rajkot (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 7:57:53 PM IST
Heaping praise on the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India was able to keep a firm stand during the Russia-Ukraine conflict because there were "clear instructions" from the top leadership. ... read..


'It is still senseless': Jaishankar on China's renaming places in Arunachal
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 7:57:51 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday reaffirmed the ministry's comments on China's attempt to rename several places in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it "senseless" and emphasised that by doing it repeatedly, it is still senseless. ... read..


"We should not be interfering in each other's internal affairs": EAM Jaishankar urges to maintain "Maryada"
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 7:57:45 PM IST
Highlighting on US, Germany and the UN envoys making political remarks over Indian politics after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar used the word "Maryada", saying that we are sovereign countries and should no ... read..


"When you leave the borders, go with full confidence, Indian government is standing with you": EAM Jaishanakar assures safe return home for Indians worldwide
Rajkot (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 6:57:54 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday assured safe return home for Indian citizens worldwide and recalled how India's foreign policy was at the forefront for the evacuation of Indian nationals under Operation Indravati to evacuate its national ... read..


"When you leave borders, go with full confidence": EAM Jaishankar assures safe return home for Indians worldwide
Rajkot (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 6:56:53 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday assured safe return home for Indian citizens worldwide and recalled how India's foreign policy was at the forefront for the evacuation of Indian nationals under Operation Indravati to evacuate its national ... read..


'Every hostage goes through sexual harassment,' former captive tells Knesset lawmakers
Asia | April 2, 2024 5:57:46 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): Former hostage of Hamas, Mia Regev, told a Knesset committee that "every hostage goes through sexual harassment in one way or another." ... read..


Gilgit Baltistan: Human rights organisations criticise Pakistan on Falak Noor case
Gilgit Baltistan | April 2, 2024 5:57:26 PM IST
Media personnel, representatives of Strategic Advocacy Human Rights (SAHR), and people from the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) held press in the Gilgit City of Gilgit Baltistan (GB) for the recovery of 12-year-old Falak Noor, who was allegedly ... read..


"No big achievement comes without hard work": EAM Jaishankar confident on India's bid of permanent seat in UNSC
Rajkot (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 5:57:20 PM IST
Exuding confidence on India's bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that no big achievement ever comes without hard work, and added that the country will have to put in an extra effort ... read..


12-year-old suspect arrested for shooting in Finland's school that killed one, injured two children
Helsinki | April 2, 2024 5:57:16 PM IST
A 12-year-old suspect has been arrested for shooting at three 12-year-olds in which one child died and two other children were injured at a school in Finland's capital Helsinki on Tuesday, CNN reported, citing police. ... read..


Pakistan: Loadshedding becomes major concern for people during Ramzan in Karachi
Karachi | April 2, 2024 5:57:13 PM IST
People in Karachi have been facing the problem of powercut, longer outages, and loadshedding with no respite for consumers in sight during the month of Ramzan. ... read..


Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia cautions its nationals against deceptive social media accounts
Riyadh | April 2, 2024 3:57:50 PM IST
The Embassy of India in Riyadh has issued a public notice cautioning Indian nationals residing in Saudi Arabia about fake social media accounts and email addresses that sought to deceive people by soliciting money for travel arrangements from Saudi Arabia ... read..


"India has become a model for many countries": EAM Jaishankar
Rajkot (Gujarat) | April 2, 2024 2:59:01 PM IST
External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar reiterated India's growing stature in the world and referred to the BRICS summit which was held under the presidency of South Africa last year, recounted the incident when South African President asked Prime Ministe ... read..


Israel Police continue crackdown on violent crime in arab communities
Middle East | April 2, 2024 2:58:48 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Police reported that its officers carried out what was described as a "proactive activity" to locate weapons in the northern Arab city Umm al-Fahm. The activity was part of Israel's ongoing "war" on violent ... read..


Israel raises minimum wage
Middle East | April 2, 2024 2:58:42 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Labor enacted a raise in the country's national minimum wage beginning on Sunday, April 1, 2024. ... read..


Israel raises gasoline prices
Middle East | April 2, 2024 2:58:34 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): The Fuel and Gas Administration at Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure implemented a raise in the price of gasoline and other regulated fuel products sold to consumers at gas stations in the country on Sund ... read..


Indian Coast Guard ship reaches Vietnam on overseas deployment
Asia | April 2, 2024 1:58:30 PM IST
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI); Indian Coast Guard's Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) Samudra Paheredar with an integral helicopter arrived at the Ho Chi Minh port of Vietnam on Tuesday as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to ASEAN countries, the In ... read..


TRENDS research and advisory, Brazil Africa institute forge research alliance
Asia | April 2, 2024 1:58:12 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 2 (ANI/WAM): TRENDS Research and Advisory and the Brazil Africa Institute have inked an agreement of cooperation to pave the way for new horizons in strategic studies and research in areas of shared interest. ... read..


Israel sees 41 per cent increase in people diagnosed with autism
Asia | April 2, 2024 1:58:11 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Welfare and Social Security, on the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day observed Tuesday, April 2, revealed that Israel saw a 41 per cent increase over the past two years in the number of peopl ... read..


Pakistan: Students in Balochistan deprived of essential educational items in schools
Balochistan | April 2, 2024 1:00:58 PM IST
Despite one month passed since the beginning of the academic year, unfortunately, essential items such as textbooks and stationery have not yet reached the dilapidated schools of Balochistan in Pakistan, The Balochistan Post reported citing the central sp ... read..


Pakistan: Islamabad court cancels Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Gandapur's arrest warrants
Islamabad | April 2, 2024 1:00:25 PM IST
An Islamabad court on Monday cancelled the arrest warrants of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in a case related to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf 'Haqiqi Azadi March,' The Nation reported. ... read..


Pakistan-China border reopens for travel, trade after four months closure
Gilgit-Baltistan | April 2, 2024 12:59:52 PM IST
After a four-month closure due to severe winter conditions, the Pakistan-China Khunjarab border has reopened, facilitating commercial and tourist activities, The Nation reported. ... read..


Australian among 5 people working with aid organization killed in Gaza
Canberra | April 2, 2024 12:59:42 PM IST
An Australian is among members of the aid organisation World Central Kitchen who were killed in Gaza, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday, CNN reported. ... read..


Israeli PM calls for Al Jazeera shutdown, new law allows for 'security threat' bans on international media
Tel Aviv | April 2, 2024 12:59:17 PM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to close down Al Jazeera news network following the passing of a comprehensive law on Monday, granting the government authority to ban foreign networks perceived as posing a threat to national security ... read..


Trump loses USD 1bn in net worth as stock value of his media firm plunges
New York | April 2, 2024 10:59:57 AM IST
In what is being seen as a setback to former US President Donald Trump, who is seeking a fresh term in the White House in the elections later this year, his media venture, Trump Media & Technology Group, experienced a massive plunge in its stock value ... read..


Taiwan detects seven Chinese naval vessels, six military aircraft around nation
Taipei | April 2, 2024 10:59:55 AM IST
Taiwan tracked seven Chinese naval vessels and six military aircraft around the nation amid escalating cross-strait tensions on Tuesday, Taiwan News reported. ... read..


Pakistan Defence Minister optimistic of improving bilateral ties with New Delhi post-Lok Sabha elections
Islamabad | April 2, 2024 10:59:50 AM IST
As India continuously accused Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism across its borders, Pakistan Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif has expressed hopes for betterment in bilateral ties with India after the country comes out of its election phase poised to be held ... read..


Trump loses USD 1bn in net worth as stock value his media firm plunges
New York | April 2, 2024 9:59:41 AM IST
In what is being seen as a setback to former US President Donald Trump, who is seeking a fresh term in the White House in the elections later this year, his media venture, Trump Media & Technology Group, experienced a massive plunge in its stock value ... read..


North Korea fires intermediate-range ballistic missile towards Sea of Japan
Tokyo | April 2, 2024 9:59:38 AM IST
North Korea on Tuesday launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) toward the Sea of Japan on Tuesday, with the projectile falling into waters outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, according to Japan's Defence Ministry, Kyodo news reported. ... read..


US lawmakers seek briefing from Department of Justice over hate crime attacks on Hindu Temples
Washington, DC | April 2, 2024 9:59:32 AM IST
In the wake of increasing attacks on the Hindu Temples in the country, United States lawmakers led by the Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, wrote a letter to the US Department of Justice to brief on the status of investigations into recent vandalism at hou ... read..


Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif visits Chinese engineers working on dam project in Dasu
Islamabad | April 2, 2024 9:59:25 AM IST
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accompanied by the Chinese envoy Jiang Zaidong paid a visit to Dasu, in the Upper Kohistan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Jiang Zaidong, to meet Chinese engineers working on the Dasu Dam project, Radio Pakistan repor ... read..


Donald Trump posts USD 175 mn bond in New York civil fraud case, averts asset seizure
New York | April 2, 2024 9:59:19 AM IST
Former US President Donald Trump has posted a USD 175 million bond as he appeals the judgement against him in the New York civil fraud case brought by state Attorney General Letitia James, CNN reported on Tuesday. ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf celebrates suspension of Imran Khan's Toshakhana sentence
Karachi | April 2, 2024 7:57:59 AM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has expressed its satisfaction with the suspension of the sentences of its founder, Imran Khan, and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the Toshakhana case, heralding it as a triumph against attempts to undermine the party and its lea ... read..


Suspect held as vehicle crashes into gate at Atlanta FBI field office
Atlanta | April 2, 2024 6:57:34 AM IST
A vehicle forcefully crashed into an entry gate at the Atlanta FBI field office in an apparent attempt to breach the facility, confirmed FBI Atlanta spokesperson Tony Thomas, CNN reported. ... read..


Protests erupt in Pakistan over abduction of Hindu girl
Dera Murad Jamali | April 2, 2024 6:57:32 AM IST
Amidst growing outrage, members of the Hindu community and traders in Dera Murad Jamali took to the streets to condemn the recent abduction of a young girl, Priya Kumari, and demanded urgent action for her recovery, Dawn reported. ... read..


Biden to visit Baltimore bridge collapse site, pledges full federal support
Washington, DC | April 2, 2024 5:59:02 AM IST
President Joe Biden is set to visit Baltimore this Friday to survey the aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, as announced by the White House on Monday, The Hill reported. ... read..


Smuggling of nine tons of unchecked produce thwarted
Middle East | April 2, 2024 5:59:00 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): Ahead of the Passover holiday, the inspectors from Israel's Ministry of Agriculture increased their activities at border crossings, thwarting two attempts to smuggle about nine tons of vegetables of various types from ... read..


Ashdod man accused of smuggling millions worth of cigarettes
Middle East | April 2, 2024 5:58:58 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Tax Authority reported that Armias Besufkad from Ashdod, an employee of a company that provides services for marine transport vessels in the port of Ashdod, is accused of smuggling dozens of cartons of cigare ... read..


Israel adopting European standards for importation of electrical products
Middle East | April 2, 2024 5:58:56 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 2 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Energy reported that soon electrical products from Europe will cost less and enter Israel with "zero bureaucracy." ... read..


Iran vows response to deadly attack on consulate in Damascus
Tehran | April 2, 2024 5:58:54 AM IST
In the aftermath of a devastating attack on Iran's consulate in Damascus, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed the tragic loss of seven of its officials, including senior commanders Mohammed Reza Zahedi and Mohammad Hadi Haji Rahimi, ... read..


Pakistan nears default due to tax evasion: Defence Minister
Sialkot | April 2, 2024 4:57:22 AM IST
Pakistan is teetering on the edge of a financial abyss, with Defence Minister Khawaja Asif sounding the alarm, citing widespread tax evasion by the country's elite as the primary culprit for the looming crisis, Dawn reported. ... read..


Pakistan Senate elections: Coalition gains ground, PTI holds strong, alliances key
Islamabad | April 2, 2024 4:57:19 AM IST
Today's Pakistan Senate elections are poised to witness a significant shift in power dynamics within Pakistan's upper house of parliament, with parties in the ruling coalition, namely the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People's Party (P ... read..


Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude jolts Japan's Iwate prefecture
Tokyo | April 2, 2024 4:57:17 AM IST
An earthquake of 6.1magnitude struck Japan's northern coast of Iwate prefecture on the intervening night of Monday-Tuesday, Japan's Meteorological Centre said. ... read..


US State Department defends massive arms transfer to Israel
Washington, DC | April 2, 2024 3:57:51 AM IST
The US State Department downplayed the authorisation of weapon requests to Israel, saying that many of the requests were made and approved by Congress years ago, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..


Florida Court approves 6-week abortion ban, voters to decide fate
Florida | April 2, 2024 3:57:42 AM IST
The Florida Supreme Court on Monday (local time) reshaped the state's abortion landscape by overturning longstanding privacy protections and permitting a six-week abortion ban, The New York Times reported. ... read..


Hackers target Russian prison database to avenge Navalny's death: Report
Moscow | April 2, 2024 2:58:50 AM IST
Within hours of the tragic demise of Alexey Navalny in a Russian prison in February, a group of anti-Kremlin hackers swiftly sought retribution, reported CNN. ... read..


People in Balochistan protest over unlawful acts by levies officials
Balochistan | April 2, 2024 1:58:03 AM IST
The locals, drivers and transporters in the Kech area of Balochistan staged a protest, raising their voices against the alleged acts of corruption, extortion, and violence they face at a levies checkpoint, The Balochistan Post reported. ... read..


Balochistan: Armed group claims responsibility for attack on police station in Quetta
Quetta | April 2, 2024 1:58:01 AM IST
An incident involving unidentified assailants attacking a security establishment was reported in Quetta, Balochistan, as per a report by the Balochistan Post. ... read..


Perception about India has changed in UAE in last 10 years: EAM Jaishankar
Surat (Gujarat) | April 1, 2024 11:28:17 PM IST
On relations between India and the UAE, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that in the last 10 years, the perception of India has changed to quite an extent in the Gulf country. ... read..


20-Year-Old Staff Sgt is Israeli military's 600th fatality since October 7
Middle East | April 1, 2024 11:28:15 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 1 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces announced on Monday the death of the 600th soldier since October 7. ... read..


"A new chapter...": India delivers HAL-228 aircraft as part of Line of Credit to Guyana
Georgetown | April 1, 2024 11:28:07 PM IST
India has delivered two Dornier-228 aircraft to Guyana as part of the Line of Credit, initiating a new chapter in the partnership between the two countries. ... read..


Investopia 2024 launches Next50 initiative to create investment opportunities for UAE's most innovative companies
Middle East | April 1, 2024 10:27:54 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 1 (ANI/WAM): In the presence of Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, Investopia launched the "Next50" initiative, in collaboration with the renowned emerging markets research centre, EMIR. ... read..


Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi plants 10 mangrove trees for each COP28 visitor as 'Ghars Al Emarat' initiative
Middle East | April 1, 2024 10:27:48 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 1 (ANI/WAM): As part of the Ghars Al Emarat (UAE Planting) initiative to plant 10 mangroves for each visitor to COP28 from November 30 to December 12, 2023, at Expo City Dubai, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced tha ... read..


Protesters issue 'ultimatum' to authorities, demand safe return of abducted minor girl in Gilgit Baltistan
Gilgit Baltistan | April 1, 2024 10:27:33 PM IST
Following the ongoing protests and aggression against the abduction of an 11-year-old girl, Falak Noor, the protesters issued an ultimatum of 48 hours to bring the ones responsible in these cases to justice. ... read..


India, Thailand discuss measures to strengthen Navy-to-Navy cooperation
New Delhi | April 1, 2024 10:27:28 PM IST
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar held a meeting with his visiting Thai counterpart Admiral Adoong Paan-Iam here on Monday and discussed measures to further strengthen Navy-to-Navy cooperation. ... read..


UAE: Over 1.27 million residency medical fitness examinations conducted at EHS' Centres in 2023
Middle East | April 1, 2024 10:27:26 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 1 (ANI/WAM): Public Health Centres and Medical Fitness Examination Centres affiliated with Emirates Health Services (EHS) administered more than 1.27 million medical fitness tests for residency visa applicants in the previous year. ... read..


Pakistan: Polling on 30 vacant Senate seats to take place tomorrow
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 9:30:12 PM IST
Polling on the 30 vacant seats of the Senate of Pakistan will be held tomorrow, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. ... read..


Israeli PM Netanyahu calls for Knesset to pass law allowing closure of foreign news networks
Tel Aviv | April 1, 2024 9:29:57 PM IST
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for Knesset to pass the legislation allowing his government to shut down foreign news networks, according to The Times of Israel. ... read..


"Don't want girl to get away from her culture": Jaishankar on baby Ariha Shah case
Surat (Gujarat) | April 1, 2024 9:29:52 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India does not want baby Ariha Shah to get away from her own culture and environment as she is in the custody of Child Services in Germany. ... read..


Israel Defence Forces withdraw troops from Gaza City's Shifa Hospital, end operation
Tel Aviv | April 1, 2024 9:29:34 PM IST
The Israel Defence Forces confirmed on Monday that they wrapped up their operation against Hamas terrorists at Gaza City's Shifa Hospital overnight, with all the troops leaving the area, reported The Times of Israel. ... read..


Germans celebrate as recreational cannabis use becomes legal
Berlin | April 1, 2024 9:29:32 PM IST
Large crowds gathered in Germany to commemorate the legalisation of cannabis overnight starting from Monday, CNN reported. ... read..


"Gujarat has strong presence when it comes to business or NRIs": EAM Jaishankar
Surat (Gujarat) | April 1, 2024 9:29:11 PM IST
Appreciating the strong presence of Gujarat when it comes to business, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the people of the state are spread across the world and are globalised. ... read..


"If today I change the name of your house, will it become mine?": Jaishankar on China's claims on Arunachal Pradesh
Surat (Gujarat) | April 1, 2024 7:27:57 PM IST
Taking a jibe at China over its claims on the state of Arunachal Pradesh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that changing names won't have any effect and the northeastern state was, is and will always be India's part. ... read..


92 per cent of total fatalities in Pakistan witnessed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, in first quarter of 2024: Report
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | April 1, 2024 7:27:41 PM IST
At least 92 per cent of all fatalities and 86 per cent of the attacks in Pakistan, including those related to terrorism and security forces operations, were recorded in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces in the first quarter of 2024, reported Ge ... read..


Pakistan: Islamabad court grants bail to Fawad Chaudhry in National Accountability Bureau case
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 6:29:48 PM IST
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday granted bail to former Pakistan Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry in the case of misappropriation in construction projects in Jhelum, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. ... read..


South Korea exports rise for the sixth straight month in March
Asia | April 1, 2024 6:29:35 PM IST
Seoul [South Korea], April 1 (ANI/WAM): South Korea's exports moved up for the sixth consecutive month in March on the back of the robust performance of chips, Yonhap News Agency said on Monday. ... read..


Gilgit-Baltistan faces landslides due to destruction of local ecosystem
Hunza | April 1, 2024 5:28:54 PM IST
The outburst in the Hussaini-Ghulkin Glacier, situated in Gilgit-Baltistan, has now become a problem for the locals. As the flooding of the glacier started, a landslide blocked the Karakoram Highway (KKH) near Hunza in Gilgit-Baltistan. ... read..


Islamabad High Court suspends Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi's sentence in Toshakhana case
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 5:28:49 PM IST
The Islamabad High Court on Monday suspended the 14-year sentence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana case, reported The News International. ... read..


Over 380 families affected by heavy rains, floods in Afghanistan
Kabul | April 1, 2024 5:28:16 PM IST
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that seven people have died and nearly 400 families have been affected by the heavy rains and floods across Afghanistan, as reported by TOLO News. ... read..


Pak security forces arrest over 10 people for attack on Chinese engineers
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 4:27:09 PM IST
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested over ten "terrorists" and their facilitators involved in last week's attack on Chinese engineers, Geo News reported on Monday. ... read..


Israeli forces leave Shifa hospital compound after clearing out terrorists
Asia | April 1, 2024 4:27:06 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 1 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers left Gaza's Shifa Hospital compound after eliminating entrenched Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists, Israel Defence Forces said on Monday. ... read..


Three wounded in terror stabbing attack
Middle East | April 1, 2024 3:27:51 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 1 (ANI/TPS): There was a stabbing terror attack in the southern Israeli city of Gan Yavne Sunday night in which three people were wounded. The terrorist arrived at the "Friendly" shopping center armed with two knives and was shot ... read..


Netanyahu awake, recovering from hernia operation
Middle East | April 1, 2024 3:27:49 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 1 (ANI/TPS): Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is awake and recovering from a hernia operation, the Hadassah Medical Center-Ein Kerem announced on Monday morning. ... read..


Pak Muslim League leader says Imran Khan's meetings deal flouts prison manual
Islamabad | April 1, 2024 3:27:47 PM IST
Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N), senior leader Irfan Siddiqui, has expressed astonishment over what he termed an "unprecedented agreement" between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and the Adiala Jail administration, allowing meetin ... read..


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