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US: Fed holds interest rate steady amid retreating inflation

Washington DC | December 14, 2023 4:49:56 AM IST

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady at a 22-year high for the third straight meeting, while the central bankers have predicted three possible rate cuts next year, The Hill reported on Wednesday. ... read..

Pakistan: Fawad Chaudhry to contest election from jail, says his wife

Rawalpindi | December 14, 2023 4:49:52 AM IST

Hiba Chaudhry, the wife of former Pakistan minister Fawad Chaudhry, will be contesting the next general elections from jail, ARY News reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Imran Khan's pre-arrest bail dismissed in Toshakhana case

Islamabad | December 14, 2023 4:49:50 AM IST

An accountability court in Islamabad dismissed the pre-arrest bail plea of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case, ARY News reported on Wednesday. ... read..

US alarmed over Chinese aggression against Philippines, reiterates support

Manila | December 14, 2023 3:49:50 AM IST

US Joint Chiefs of Staff chair, Gen Charles Brown Jr has expressed alarm over the Chinese aggression against Philippine ships and has said that the US is closely watching the situation, Philippine News Agency reported. ... read..

US targets Hamas officials, facilitators in fourth round of sanctions

Washington DC | December 14, 2023 3:49:46 AM IST

The US State Department on Wednesday imposed sanctions on eight Hamas officials and facilitators, aiming to dismantle the networks that support the funding of the terror outfit. ... read..

Six Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lankan Navy; second incident within a week

Colombo | December 14, 2023 2:49:58 AM IST

As many as six Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu, who were fishing in international waters, were detained by the Sri Lankan Navy along with their trawler, near the Kankesanthurai area in Sri Lanka. ... read..

Light in the dark of winter: Finland celebrates St Lucia Day

By Ayushi Agarwal Helsinki | December 14, 2023 2:49:54 AM IST

As Finland takes its annual plunge into winter during mid-December, many Finns find solace in a saint with St. Lucia's Day being one of the few saint's days observed in the Nordics. ... read..

The UAE Consensus: A Win-Win for All

Middle East | December 14, 2023 1:49:37 AM IST

By Mohamed Jalal Alrayssi ... read..

PM Modi demonstrated resolve to make climate action collaborative process: Environment minister at COP28 closing

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 11:51:11 PM IST

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday said through India's G20 Presidency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonstrated his resolve to make climate action a collaborative process that 'leaves no one behind'. ... read..

National Experts Programme launches new UAE Environmental Identity project and app

Middle East | December 13, 2023 11:51:00 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 13 (ANI/ WAM): The National Experts Programme (NEP) launched UAE Environmental Identity (UAEEI), a new national project and app designed to incentivise individuals in the UAE to help reduce carbon emissions, led by NEP Fellow, Ab ... read..

Emergency fund to help rebuild Israeli border farms

Middle East | December 13, 2023 11:50:56 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 13 (ANI/TPS): An Israeli agricultural non-governmental organization has launched a USD 50 million emergency fund to rebuild farming communities near the Gaza border badly damaged in the October 7 massacre. ... read..

"We discuss these issues, sensitively...behind closed doors": Australian High Commissioner on India 'link' to Nijjar hit, Pannun 'plot'

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 11:50:54 PM IST

Weighing in on Canada charging New Delhi with the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and the US recently claiming an Indian link to an alleged foiled assassination plot against pro-Khalistan radical Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, Australia's ... read..

UAE: 8th edition of Fujairah International Arabian Horse Championship kicks off tomorrow

Middle East | December 13, 2023 11:50:50 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], December 13 (ANI/WAM): Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, the Organising Committee of the Fujairah International Arabian Horse Championship announced it has completed all prepara ... read..

Pakistan Election Commission to announce general elections' schedule soon

Islamabad | December 13, 2023 10:50:41 PM IST

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is expected to reveal the timetable for the upcoming general elections set for February 8, 2024, within the next 'two days,' according to sources reported by ARY News on Wednesday. ... read..

Amid underlying tensions, Xi pushes for 'more trust' with Vietnam

Hanoi | December 13, 2023 9:50:30 PM IST

Barely months after Hanoi improved ties with Washington, China and Vietnam, two ancient foes with long-standing disputes over competing claims in the South China Sea, decided on Tuesday to hold discussions on collaborations between them, according to CNN. ... read..

Pakistan govt urged to block national identity cards of PTI leaders absconding since May 9 violence

Islamabad | December 13, 2023 9:50:23 PM IST

The Punjab Police urged the government to block Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, who were declared absconders in May 9 violence, ARY News reported. ... read..

Sit-ins continue in Pakistan's Quetta against CTD personnel in 'extra-judicial killing' of Baloch youth

Islamabad | December 13, 2023 9:50:21 PM IST

Protests continue on Sariab Road in Pakistan's Quetta as negotiations between the leaders of a long march from Turbat and the local administration did not come to a result over "extra-judicial killing" of a Baloch youth by Counter Terrorism Department (C ... read..

"Our relationship is at the highest point in our history": Envoy Philip Green hails India-Australia ties

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 8:50:56 PM IST

Lauding the bilateral partnership between New Delhi and Canberra, the Ambassador of Australia to India, Philip Green OAM highlighted a remarkable two-way trade that has grown by more than 50 per cent over the past five years, adding that India is the most ... read..

Historic 'UAE Consensus' sets new standards for global climate action

Asia | December 13, 2023 8:50:53 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], December 13 (ANI/WAM): The "UAE Consensus" has affirmed the success of the COP28 Presidency in uniting efforts of 198 countries towards a shared vision for the future of climate action. ... read..

Pakistan: Pashtuns protest intensifies over detention of PTM chief Manzoor Pashteen

Peshawar | December 13, 2023 8:50:43 PM IST

The Pashtuns in Pakistan continue to protest against the detention of the chairman of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), Manzoor Pashteen, who remains in police custody for over 10 days. ... read..

Pakistan: Surge in terrorism poses formidable challenge in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Islamabad | December 13, 2023 8:50:26 PM IST

The surge in terror in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continue to persist as an unsolved problem as despite countless military operations spanning almost a decade and resulting in substantial casualties among both security forces and innocent civilians, Dawn reported ... read..

"Expecting them to forgive my daughter": Nimisha Priya's mother on court allowing her to visit her imprisoned daughter in Yemen

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 8:50:22 PM IST

Following the Delhi High Court's approval for Nimisha Priya's mother to travel to Yemen, Prem Kumari, expressed joy and said that she is hoping that the victim's family would forgive her daughter. ... read..

MEA rubbishes OIC statement on SC verdict upholding Art 370 revocation from J-K

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 7:50:41 PM IST

Rejecting the statement issued by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) over the Supreme Court judgment, upholding the Centre's decision to revoke Article 370 from the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson ... read..

"India plays leading role in AI": French Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on India hosting GPAI Summit

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 6:49:54 PM IST

The French Minister Delegate for Digital Affairs, Jean-Noel Barrot on Wednesday stressed that India plays a leading role in AI by hosting the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit. ... read..

Netanyahu compares police defence of Israel on Oct 7 to Chanukah Maccabees

Middle East | December 13, 2023 3:50:31 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 13 (ANI/TPS): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday evening attended an event in the series "Lighting up Israel" to honor the men and women of the Israel Police, many of whom fell during the barbaric Hamas attack on October ... read..

Sri Lanka needs to finalize deals with creditors ahead of second review in June: IMF

Colombo | December 13, 2023 3:50:08 PM IST

International Monetary Fund (Peter Breuer has said the country needs to enter into agreements with its official and private creditors before the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), which is expected to be concluded by the end of the first h ... read..

Pakistan special court set to indict Imran Khan in cypher case today

Islamabad | December 13, 2023 2:50:44 PM IST

The Special Court in Pakistan, established under the Official Secrets Act will indict Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Cypher case on Wednesday, The News International reported. ... read..

Israeli military strikes Syrian military positions

Asia | December 13, 2023 2:50:36 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 13 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) stated that it has completed a series of attacks in Syrian and Lebanese territory in which both aircraft and tanks recently attacked a number of military infrastructures and a milit ... read..

US President Biden to meet family members of American hostages held by Hamas

Washington, DC | December 13, 2023 2:50:22 PM IST

US President Joe Biden will meet family members of American hostages held by Hamas at the White House on Wednesday, an administration official confirmed to the New York Post. ... read..

Delegation of hostage relatives meets with Paraguayan President

Middle East | December 13, 2023 2:50:20 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 13 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and a delegation of families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza met with the President of Paraguay, Santiago Pena. The delegation is in Paraguay as part of a worldwide tour to kee ... read..

COP28: Nations reach 'historic deal' on transitioning away from fossil fuels

Dubai | December 13, 2023 2:50:16 PM IST

After gruelling negotiations, countries have reached a deal at the COP 28 summit in Dubai, calling for "deep, rapid and sustained reduction in greenhouse gas emissions" and "transitioning" away from fossil fuels in the energy system in an orderly and equi ... read..

Israeli military hits 250 terror targets in Gaza

Middle East | December 13, 2023 2:50:12 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 13 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that its offensive against the terrorist organization Hamas in Gaza continues and that over the past 24 hours its forces--on land sea and air--attacked 250 different target ... read..

Pakistan: PML-N, JUI-F agree on seat sharing in Punjab ahead of general elections

Lahore | December 13, 2023 1:51:37 PM IST

Ahead of the general election in Pakistan, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) agreed on the seat adjustment in Punjab province, ARY News reported. ... read..

Union Minister Piyush Goyal discusses progress of FTA negotiations during meeting with EFTA delegation

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 1:51:32 PM IST

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) delegation led by Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs, Helene Budliger Artieda, and Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Jan Chris ... read..

Sexual violence against women on rise in Pakistan's Lahore

Lahore | December 13, 2023 1:51:12 PM IST

The incidents of sexual violence against women in Lahore, Pakistan have witnessed a rise. ... read..

Increase in aid trucks entering Gaza as Israel opens second border crossing

Middle East | December 13, 2023 1:51:04 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 13 (ANI/TPS): Israel's COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip) said that after it opened the Kerem Shalom border crossing for the passage of vehicles carryi ... read..

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau claims "need to put a chill on India" led him to reveal allegations against India in Nijjar killing

Ottawa | December 13, 2023 12:49:05 PM IST

Amid the India-Canada standoff, the Canadian Prime Minister on Monday claimed that he had made public allegations against India in the killing of Hardeep Nijjar as there was a need to put a 'chill on India' in light of what was being reported in India, Ca ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf declares intent to move forward with election campaign against all odds: Report

Islamabad | December 13, 2023 12:49:03 PM IST

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has declared its intent to move forward with its election campaign against all odds and with the party's founder Imran Khan sending encouragement and solace to workers from behind bars, as per Pakistan-based The Express ... read..

Afghanistan: 60 pc of Uruzgan's historical sites destroyed, encroached upon by local people

Kabul | December 13, 2023 11:50:52 AM IST

Local officials in Afghanistan's Uruzgan have said that 60 per cent of the province's historical places have been destroyed or encroached upon by the local people, TOLO News reported. ... read..

COP28: New draft climate agreement retains mention of fossil fuels but no call for phase-out

Dubai | December 13, 2023 11:50:37 AM IST

The latest proposed text of the deal countries hope to reach at the COP28 summit in Dubai published on Wednesday, underscored the transition away from fossil fuels as an option to slash greenhouse gas emissions, but does not call for countries to "phase o ... read..

Argentina to devalue peso by more than 50 pc to help nation's struggling economy

Buenos Aires | December 13, 2023 11:50:23 AM IST

Argentina will devalue the peso by more than 50 per cent as part of emergency measures to help the nation's struggling economy, the country's Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced on Tuesday, CNN reported. ... read..

Russia lost 87 per cent of active-duty troops since Ukraine war: Report

Moscow | December 13, 2023 10:52:08 AM IST

Russia lost 87 per cent of the total number of active duty ground troops it had before launching its invasion of Ukraine and two-thirds of its pre-invasion tanks, CNN reported quoting a source familiar with a declassified US intelligence assessment provid ... read..

Israel losing global support due to "indiscriminate bombing" in Gaza: US President Biden

Washington, DC | December 13, 2023 10:52:06 AM IST

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday said that Israel is losing global support due to its "indiscriminate bombing" in Gaza. He criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and members of his coalition over their opposition to a two-state solution, Th ... read..

Pakistan extends Haj application submission deadline till December 22

Islamabad | December 13, 2023 9:50:02 AM IST

The Pakistani government announced the extension of the Haj application submission deadline by another 10 days until December 22, after the previous deadline expired on Tuesday, The News International reported. ... read..

"Make in India, Make for the World": Indian envoy to US attends launch of Make in India bicycles at Walmart

Washington, DC | December 13, 2023 9:50:00 AM IST

The Indian envoy to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, expressed delight on Tuesday as he attended the launch of the first made-in-India bicycles in a Walmart store in America. ... read..

Afghan envoy to UN emphasises importance of women's education, work, participation in society

Kabul | December 13, 2023 9:49:58 AM IST

Afghanistan's permanent representative to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Nasir Ahmad Andisha emphasised the importance of women's education, work and participation in the society, on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Hum ... read..

Afghanistan's Supreme Court issued punishment orders for 350 people in past 2 years

Kabul | December 13, 2023 9:49:49 AM IST

Afghanistan's Supreme Court has said that it has issued punishment orders for nearly 350 people across the country in the past two years, TOLO News reported. ... read..

Pakistan summons Afghanistan's diplomat to deliver strong demarche over Dera Ismail Khan attack

Islamabad | December 13, 2023 8:49:19 AM IST

Pakistan's Foreign Office on Tuesday called on the Taliban to investigate the suicide attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan, which claimed the lives of more than 20 soldiers. Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Syrus Sajjad Qazi summoned Afghanistan's ... read..

Biden, Zelenskyy discuss Ukraine's self-defence against Russia amid war

Washington DC | December 13, 2023 8:49:13 AM IST

US President Joe Biden held a meeting with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy and discussed Ukraine's self-defence against Russian offensive, including plans for the coming year. ... read..

India has a lot to offer to Greece and vice versa, says Greek envoy Dimitrios Ioannou

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 7:50:21 AM IST

Greece Ambassador to India Dimitrios Ioannou said that India has a lot to offer to Greece and vice versa as there are certain complementaries between the two nations. He said that new prospects are opening in front of two nations after Prime Minister Nare ... read..

Palestinian Embassy Cousellor thanks India for supporting Palestine and showing solidarity

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 7:50:16 AM IST

Counsellor at the Embassy of Palestine Basem F Hellis thanked India for supporting Palestine and showing solidarity every time. He said that the conflict between Israel and Hamas is about occupation. ... read..

India at UNGA votes in favour of resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza

New York | December 13, 2023 5:50:04 AM IST

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution 'Protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations' demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. India voted in favour of the ceasefire resolution in the UNGA's ... read..

Biden meets Zelenskyy at White House, calls on Congress to pass funding to Ukraine

Washington DC | December 13, 2023 5:50:00 AM IST

US President Joe Biden and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, met at the White House on Tuesday (local time). Biden called on the Congress to pass supplemental funding to Ukraine before they take break for holidays, ABC News reported. ... read..

UAE and Czech Republic discuss prospects of cooperation in Africa

Middle East | December 13, 2023 4:50:42 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 13 (ANI/WAM): Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, UAE's Minister of State, met with Jiri Kozak, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi, to discuss bilateral relations and ways t ... read..

Benefits for Israeli 'evacuees' extended

Middle East | December 13, 2023 4:50:38 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 13 (ANI/TPS): The government of Israel extended the time for evacuees forced to leave the areas near Gaza and Lebanon due the ongoing danger there to submit applications for an additional aid grant. ... read..

Relations between India, Turkey going in 'nice and good direction': Turkish envoy

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 4:50:36 AM IST

Turkish Ambassador to India Firat Sunel said that relations between the two nations are going in a "nice and good direction. He hailed India's G20 Presidency, calling it "very successful." ... read..

India-Argentina ties have increased in last few years, developed in all sectors: Argentina envoy

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 3:49:26 AM IST

Argentina's Ambassador to India, Hugo Javier Gobbi has said that he is "very satisfied" that the relations between the two nations have increased in the past few years and developed in all sectors, including economic, trade, defence, science and technolog ... read..

Zelenskyy meets US House Speaker Johnson, Senate Minority Leader McConnell

Washington DC | December 13, 2023 2:49:43 AM IST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a one-to-one meeting with US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday, which lasted for roughly 30 minutes, CNN reported. Zelenskyy also met US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. ... read..

Israeli military enacts anti-terror operation in Jenin area

Middle East | December 13, 2023 2:49:33 AM IST

Tel Aviv [US], December 13 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) together with Israel's Border Police and the Shin Bet (Israel's anti-terror General Security Service) began on Tuesday an operation to counter terrorism in the area of the Jenin refug ... read..

"With current service, we are extending to Indian public, visas can be issued in very short time": German envoy

New Delhi | December 13, 2023 1:50:16 AM IST

Highlighting the visa services provided by Germany to Indian citizens, the country's Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann has said that he is very proud that now, with the current service German Visa is extending to the Indian public, visas can be issue ... read..

Israeli military enacts anti-terror operation in Jenin area

Middle East | December 12, 2023 11:51:40 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 12 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) together with Israel's Border Police and the Shin Bet (Israel's anti-terror General Security Service) began on Tuesday an operation to counter terrorism in the area of the Jenin r ... read..

Scientists discover rare Dolphin with 'thumbs' off Greece's coast

Athens | December 12, 2023 11:51:31 PM IST

Scientists from the Pelagos Cetacean Research Institute are intrigued by the discovery of a rare dolphin in Greece with a pair of "thumbs," according to the New York Post. ... read..

Anarchy in Gaza as Palestinian fear of Hamas breaks down

Middle East | December 12, 2023 11:51:29 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 12 (ANI/TPS): As Hamas's ability to rule the Gaza Strip crumbles, Palestinian fear of the terror group is disappearing and leading towards anarchy. ... read..

All Israel Navy 'Sa'ar 6' missile ships operate at same time

Middle East | December 12, 2023 11:51:23 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 12 (ANI/TPS): For the first time, all four of the Israel Navy's 'Sa'ar 6' missile ships completed an activity. One of them sailed to the Red Sea port of Eilat. ... read..

Israel uncovers Hamas weapons cache in Gaza residential area

Middle East | December 12, 2023 11:51:21 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 12 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers operating in the Jabaliya area of the northern Gaza Strip located several combat posts and weapons caches used by Hamas in a residential area and near a school, the Israel Defence Forces announced ... read..

Need another USD 23.6 million to help 600,000 Afghan refugees deported by Pakistan: WFP

Kabul | December 12, 2023 11:51:16 PM IST

The spokesperson of the United Nations World Food Programme in Afghanistan, Ziauddin Safi, has said that the organisation requires an additional USD 23.6 million to assist 600,000 refugees deported by Pakistan, TOLOnews reported. ... read..

Israel recovers bodies of 2 hostages from Gaza

Middle East | December 12, 2023 11:51:14 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 12 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers recovered the bodies of two hostages in Gaza and brought them back to Israel. It was cleared for publication on Tuesday night. ... read..

French Minister Jean-Noel Barrot to attend Global Partnership on AI Summit during his India visit

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 10:50:11 PM IST

The French Minister Delegate for Digital Affairs, Jean-Noel Barrot is set to commence his second official visit to India to advance bilateral cooperation on digital technology. He will also participate in the Ministerial Council of the Global Partnership ... read..

Investigators accessed Donald Trump's White House call records, says special counsel

Washington, DC | December 12, 2023 10:50:07 PM IST

Federal investigators have accessed White House cellphone records, including a phone used by former President Donald Trump that could be used as evidence over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, CBS News reported. ... read..

CDS General Chauhan enhances India-Japan military ties during Yokosuka base visit

Yokosuka | December 12, 2023 10:50:03 PM IST

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, during his visit to Japan's Yokosuka Base, strengthened the defence ties between the two countries. ... read..

NIA highlights Indian Consulate attack in San Francisco, terrorist-criminal network among other issues in meeting with FBI chief

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 10:50:01 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday highlighted a host of issues, including the acts and activities of terrorist-organised criminal networks, ongoing investigations in the US into the attack on the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, and the ... read..

FBI chief seeks to take NIA partnership to next level, says bureau aggressively probing Indian consulate attack in San Francisco

By Rajnish Singh New Delhi | December 12, 2023 10:49:59 PM IST

Visiting FBI Director Christopher A Wray on Tuesday emphasised on the need to take the "partnership and cooperation" with India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) to the next level to deal with the constantly evolving challenges and threats of terroris ... read..

"India is taking lead": RJ Raunac, participants laud PM Modi's initiative on Artificial Intelligence

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 10:49:55 PM IST

India is spearheading discussions on the global stage in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking a proactive stance on harnessing the potential of AI for the betterment of humanity. The initiative received acclai ... read..

Indian Embassy hosts seminar on DPI with emphasis on Indo-Nepal digital connectivity

Kathmandu | December 12, 2023 10:49:51 PM IST

Indian Embassy in Kathmandu organised a seminar on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) on Tuesday evening with the aim of driving innovation in the digital economy, with a special emphasis on India-Nepal digital connectivity. ... read..

"Must proceed with extreme caution": PM Modi on use of AI

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 9:50:07 PM IST

Highlighting that artificial intelligence (AI) has a significant impact on both present and future generations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that one must proceed with extreme caution to safeguard all sections of society. ... read..

Global Partnership on AI: PM Modi raises concern over deep fake at Bharat Mandapam

By Saurabh Trivedi New Delhi | December 12, 2023 8:50:30 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised concerns over deep fake and other cons of artificial intelligence at the newly-built Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, on Tuesday. ... read..

Gujarat: Indian Coast Guard organises 15th capacity building meeting of senior officers

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 8:50:14 PM IST

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is organising the 15th edition of Capacity Building Senior Officers' Meeting (CBSOM-2023) with the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) at Gandhinagar, Gujarat, fr ... read..

FBI Director, Delhi Police chief emphasise need to thwart criminals finding shelter across borders

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 7:50:58 PM IST

In a strategic alliance against transnational cybercrimes, FBI Director Christopher A Wray visited the Delhi Police Headquarters on Tuesday and both agencies recognised the menace of criminals operating across borders while emphasising the need to thwart ... read..

Pak: 23 soldiers killed in suicide bombing attack in Dera Ismail Khan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | December 12, 2023 6:51:45 PM IST

Twenty-three Pakistani army soldiers were killed in a suicide bombing attack in Dera Ismail Khan's Daraban area, where a group of terrorists targeted a security forces' checkpost, Dawn reported on Tuesday. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar speaks to Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen, discusses Gaza situation

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 6:51:43 PM IST

At a time when the war between Israel and Hamas continues to grow tense, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and discussed the situation in Gaza on Tuesday. ... read..

Pak: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's death sentence hearing adjourned till Jan 2024, to be broadcast live

Islamabad | December 12, 2023 6:51:33 PM IST

The Supreme Court of Pakistan adjourned the hearing of a longstanding presidential reference on Tuesday, which seeks to re-examine the controversial 1979 death sentence handed down to former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, ARY News reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Flood victims in Sindh awaiting relief

Karachi | December 12, 2023 6:51:19 PM IST

A majority of the families affected by floods last year are still awaiting relief from the government, as many are forced to live without houses. ... read..

Islamabad High Court acquits Nawaz Sharif in Al-Azizia corruption reference

Islamabad | December 12, 2023 6:51:14 PM IST

In yet another major victory for the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), the Islamabad High Court (IHC) acquitted PML-N Supremo Nawaz Sharif in the Al-Azizia case on Tuesday, Dawn reported. ... read..

Meghalaya: Indo-US special forces wrap up "Vajra Prahar" joint military exercise

Umroi (Meghalaya) | December 12, 2023 5:50:17 PM IST

In a significant display of military collaboration and shared expertise, the 14th edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise, "Vajra Prahar 2023," concluded successfully at the Joint Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya. ... read..

Teachers, administrative staff in PoK demand overdue salary hike

Muzaffarabad | December 12, 2023 4:52:02 PM IST

The academic and administrative staff of five universities in PoK are protesting to demand their pending salary hike. ... read..

Israel issues health warning against bathing in Eilat beaches

Middle East | December 12, 2023 4:51:41 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 12 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Health Ministry has issued a warning against bathing on the beaches of Eilat. ... read..

Quad Summit in India proposed to be held later in 2024: Sources

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 4:51:16 PM IST

The QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) Summit which was slated to be held in India in January, is proposed "to be held later" in 2024, according to sources. ... read..

30,000 devotees assemble for Dalai Lama's teachings in Gangtok

Gangtok (Sikkim) | December 12, 2023 3:51:05 PM IST

An estimated 30,000 devotees converged at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok on Tuesday to witness the teachings of the Dalai Lama. ... read..

Harvard staff defend head Claudine Gay amid anti-Semitism row

Massachusetts | December 12, 2023 3:50:45 PM IST

Hundreds of faculty at the Harvard University have signed a petition backing the school's president following backlash over her appearance at a congressional hearing on rising anti-Semitism in the US, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Israeli forces continue to find terror bases in schools, UN facilities in Gaza

Middle East | December 12, 2023 2:51:16 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 12 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that soldiers from its Bisla'h infantry brigade combat team together with fighters from the 636th special forces battalion identified terrorists who were armed with shoulde ... read..

Israel shoots down six rockets launched from Lebanon

Middle East | December 12, 2023 2:50:57 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 12 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that it successfully struck down six rockets out of a group that was launched by terrorists based in Lebanon at Israeli territory. ... read..

Pakistan Supreme Court to take up lifetime disqualification matter

Islamabad | December 12, 2023 1:50:19 PM IST

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday took notice of the discrepancy between the judicial decision on lifetime disqualification under Article 62 (1) (f) and the amendments made to the Elections Act, 2017, ARY News reported. ... read..

Guyana-Venezuela border issue should be resolved peacefully: MEA

New Delhi | December 12, 2023 1:49:50 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it believes the prickly border issue between Guyana and Venezuela should be resolved peacefully and escalatory steps should be avoided. ... read..

Pakistan: 3 cops killed, 16 injured in attack on police station in Dera Ismail Khan

Islamabad | December 12, 2023 12:50:21 PM IST

Three policemen have been killed and 16 injured as terrorists rammed an explosive-laden car into a police station in Dera Ismail Khan, ARY News reported on Tuesday. ... read..

ICRC President to visit Israel, meet with officials and hostages' families

Tel Aviv | December 12, 2023 11:51:52 AM IST

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Mirjana Spoljaric Egger is expected to visit Israel on Thursday, according to Hebrew media, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Earthquake tremors jolt parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | December 12, 2023 11:51:37 AM IST

Earthquake tremors jolted parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday, ARY News reported. ... read..

Imran Khan got Afghans included in voter lists: PPP leader Asif Zardari

Islamabad | December 12, 2023 11:51:25 AM IST

Former President and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Asif Zardari on Monday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan supports Afghans because he allegedly got them included in the voter lists, Dawn newspaper reported. ... read..

US: Texas Supreme Court rules against pregnant woman seeking abortion

Texas | December 12, 2023 10:50:31 AM IST

The Texas Supreme Court on Monday reversed a lower court's ruling that would have allowed a woman to obtain an abortion under the state's "medical emergency" exception, CNN reported. ... read..

US Under Secretary Brian Nelson to travel to New Delhi, Mumbai

Washington, DC | December 12, 2023 10:50:16 AM IST

US Under Secretary of Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian E. Nelson will travel to New Delhi and Mumbai from December 11-15 to continue working with important partners and allies on combating illicit finance, anti-money laundering and ... read..

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