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Three people forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan: Report
Balochistan | April 16, 2025 3:43:33 PM IST
Three individuals were reportedly forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in separate incidents across Balochistan. The incidents took place in Pasni, Turbat, and Quetta towns of Balochistan between April 14-15, The Balochistan Post reported. ... read..


"Ask US side for specific tax rate figures": China reacts to 245% tariff levied by US
Beijing | April 16, 2025 3:13:29 PM IST
Reacting to the White House's statement claiming China now faces up to 245 per cent tariffs on imports to the US, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said they should ask the US side for the "specific tax rate figures." ... read..


Pakistan: Farmers across Punjab protest against low wheat prices, govt policies
Lahore | April 16, 2025 3:13:22 PM IST
Protests erupted across the Punjab province of Pakistan as wheat farmers rally against what they describe as unfair wheat prices and ineffective government procurement measures, Dawn reported. ... read..


Talks between Yunus, PM Modi will yield hope: Adviser to Bangladesh's Interim Govt
Dhaka | April 16, 2025 2:13:27 PM IST
Supradip Chakma, Adviser to Bangladesh's Interim Government, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus met and talked "very positively" and expressed hope that the meeting would definitely yield some good hope and asp ... read..


PoGB: Protests erupt in Hunza over charges and arrest of political activists
Gilgit | April 16, 2025 2:13:25 PM IST
In a show of solidarity, members of the Awami Workers Party gathered in Aliabad, Hunza, to protest the provincial government's recent chargesheet against Aejaz Ayub and the ongoing arrests of political activists in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB ... read..


China detains Tibetans for mourning Buddhist leader's mysterious death
Beijing | April 16, 2025 1:13:34 PM IST
Chinese officials have interrogated and detained local Tibetans who shared photographs and posts on social media mourning the death of a prominent Tibetan Buddhist leader, who reportedly died while in custody in Vietnam, as reported by Radio Free Asia (RF ... read..


Biden slams Trump administration's handling of Social Security Administration in first post presidency speech
Chicago | April 16, 2025 12:43:34 PM IST
Former US President Joe Biden has criticised the Trump administration's handling of the Social Security Administration, CNN reported. He did not mention Trump's name directly in his remarks. However, he warned against cuts and changes taking place at the ... read..


Balochistan reports 181 enforced disappearances, 12 extrajudicial killings in March, says Paank
Balochistan | April 16, 2025 12:43:29 PM IST
Paank, the human rights division of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), has said that there were at least 181 cases of enforced disappearances and 12 extrajudicial killings recorded in Balochistan during the month of March. ... read..


Amararam Gujar appointed as India's next High Commissioner to Malawi: MEA
New Delhi | April 16, 2025 12:13:31 PM IST
Amararam Gujar, presently Deputy Chief of Mission, Rome, has been appointed as India's next High Commissioner to Malawi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. ... read..


Imran Khan denies granting permission to hold negotiations with establishment: Gohar Ali Khan
Islamabad | April 16, 2025 11:13:24 AM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has said that the party founder Imran Khan has denied granting permission to any party member to hold negotiations with the establishment, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..


Only Trump has vision, courage to say enough is enough: US State Department on tariffs
Washington, DC | April 16, 2025 10:13:25 AM IST
US President Donald Trump's actions on tariffs have illustrated to the country's enemies and allies that the US should not be taken for granted, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on Tuesday (local time). Bruce said that only Trump has the ... read..


US State Department denies plans of NATO funding cuts
Washington, DC | April 16, 2025 9:43:26 AM IST
US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce rejected reports that claimed that the Trump administration is seeking to reduce US funding for the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance (NATO). ... read..


Taiwan reports Chinese military activity near its territory
Taipei | April 16, 2025 9:43:17 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) said that 17 sorties of People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, eight naval vessels, and one official ship were detected around Taiwan until 6 am (local time) on Wednesday. ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolts Tibet
Asia | April 16, 2025 8:43:36 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter Scale struck Tibet on Wednesday at 3:50 am (IST), the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said on Wednesday. ... read..


"Future of Bangladesh is going to be decided by the Bangladeshi people", says US Department of State
Washington DC | April 16, 2025 8:43:33 AM IST
The US Department of State, during its press briefing, addressed the questions on the rise of extremism and anti-Semitism in Bangladesh, along with the targeting of American companies in the country. Spokesperson Tammy Bruce underscored the importance of ... read..


Trump maintains position on Canada, believes Canada would benefit from becoming 51st US state: White House
Washington, DC | April 16, 2025 8:43:22 AM IST
US President Donald Trump still maintains his position on Canada, and he believes that Canada would greatly benefit from becoming the 51st state of the United States of America, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a press briefing on Tues ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 jolts Afghanistan
Kabul | April 16, 2025 7:13:15 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 has struck Afghanistan, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). ... read..


UAE Deputy PM Abdullah Bin Zayed meets head of Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Mandir
Abu Dhabi | April 16, 2025 7:13:13 AM IST
Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), extended a warm welcome to Swami Brahmaviharidas, head of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, on Monday, the official website of BAPS Sw ... read..


Very excited about future, working constantly to have a ceasefire & change trajectory on ground: Tammy Bruce on Middle East conflict
Washington DC | April 16, 2025 6:43:22 AM IST
The State Department of the US shared updates about the Middle East on Tuesday (US Local time) and said that the US is working to have a ceasefire and change the trajectory on ground. Spokesperson Tammy Bruce also reiterated the stance on Iran as the nego ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 2.9 hits Bangladesh
Dhaka | April 16, 2025 6:43:17 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 2.9 has struck Bangladesh, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). ... read..


"We continue to work for ceasefire": US State Department on Russia-Ukraine conflict
Washington DC | April 16, 2025 5:43:15 AM IST
The US Department of State said on Tuesday (US local time) that America continues to push for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Until the ceasefire is achieved, spokesperson Tammy Bruce said, "there would be no negotiations, no decisions, no arrange ... read..


Indian Army's Field Hospital team deployed for Operation Brahma returns
Uttar Pradesh | April 16, 2025 5:13:19 AM IST
The team of Indian Army's Field Hospital deployed in Mandalay under Operation Brahma returned to India late on Tuesday night. ... read..


There is incentive for Russia to end this war: White House
Washington DC | April 16, 2025 3:13:18 AM IST
The White House said on Tuesday (US Local Time) that a productive conversation was held between the US and Russia and shared that there could be economic partnerships between the two countries but before that to take place a ceasefire needs to happen firs ... read..


"Ball is in China's court": WH Press Secretary Leavitt on tariff war
Washington DC | April 16, 2025 2:43:33 AM IST
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to questions on China during the White House Press Briefing on Tuesday (US Local time) and shared with members of media, Donald Trump's additional statement on China. ... read..


Defence Secretary calls on Italian Defence Minister to enhance bilateral defence cooperation
Rome | April 16, 2025 2:43:26 AM IST
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited Rome from April 14-15, 2025, to strengthen India-Italy defence ties. During his official visit, he called on Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, where the two leaders engaged in productive discussions aime ... read..


President Trump wants to see dialogue, discussion with Iran: WH Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
Washington DC | April 16, 2025 2:43:25 AM IST
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke about the ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran and shared that US President Trump held a conversation on Tuesday (US Local time) with the Sultan of Oman and thanked the latter for hosting the firs ... read..


IMF flags judicial inefficiencies as key barrier to foreign investment in Pakistan
Islamabad | April 15, 2025 8:13:25 PM IST
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has voiced concerns over obstacles deterring foreign investment in Pakistan, particularly pointing to issues within the judiciary, such as contract enforcement, protection of property rights, and overall judicial perf ... read..


PM Modi reaffirms India's support for green strategic partnership with Denmark
New Delhi | April 15, 2025 8:13:23 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reaffirmed India's strong commitment to the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership in a recent conversation with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. ... read..


Cyber warfare borderless anonymous threat: G20 Sherpa at Cyber Sikshit Bharat initiative launch
New Delhi | April 15, 2025 8:13:21 PM IST
India's G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, emphasised the growing threat of cyber warfare, describing it as "silent, borderless, and totally anonymous" at the launch of the Cyber Sikshit Bharat initiative in New Delhi on Tuesday. ... read..


Paank raises alarm over worsening Human rights crisis in Mashkai, Balochistan
Quetta | April 15, 2025 7:43:38 PM IST
The Human Rights Department of the Baloch National Movement, Paank, has issued a grave statement on the social media platform X, drawing attention to a tragic incident in Mashkai, Awaran--a region in Balochistan marred by ongoing conflict and military ope ... read..


INSV Tarini flagged off from Cape Town for final leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama II Expedition
Cape Town | April 15, 2025 7:43:32 PM IST
INSV Tarini was ceremonially flagged off from the Royal Cape Yacht Club in Cape Town on April 15, 2025, marking the beginning of the final leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition, an official press release by the Ministry of Defence stated. ... read..


Amararam Gujar appointed as next High Commissioner of India to Malawi
New Delhi | April 15, 2025 7:13:37 PM IST
Indian Foreign Service officer Amararam Gujar was on Tuesday appointed as India's next High Commissioner to Malawi, a country in southeastern Africa. ... read..


Shivraj Singh Chouhan to attend 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers meeting in Brazil
New Delhi | April 15, 2025 6:43:22 PM IST
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, is leading the Indian delegation to the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting (AMM), which will be held on April 17 in Brasilia, Brazil. ... read..


Rajeev Kumar appointed next High Commissioner of India to Papua New Guinea
New Delhi | April 15, 2025 6:13:45 PM IST
Indian Foreign Service officer Rajeev Kumar has been appointed as India's next High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea. ... read..


Sudanese Ambassador thanks India for humanitarian aid, describes conflict as external aggression
New Delhi | April 15, 2025 6:13:30 PM IST
Sudanese Ambassador to India, Mohammed Abdalla Ali Eltom, expressed profound gratitude for the humanitarian aid provided by the Indian government amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan. ... read..


Pakistan: Mastung IED blast kills 3 Balochistan Constabulary personnel, 16 injured
Balochistan | April 15, 2025 5:14:27 PM IST
Three policemen were killed and at least 16 others were injured on Tuesday morning when an improvised explosive device (IED) targeted a vehicle carrying officers of the Balochistan Constabulary in Mastung district, Dawn reported. ... read..


Czech Deputy Speaker urges Taiwanese cooperation to counter China and authoritarianism
Taipei | April 15, 2025 5:14:08 PM IST
Czech Deputy Speaker Jan Bartosek has called for stronger cooperation among democratic countries to counter the rising threats of information warfare and disinformation, particularly from China and Russia, Taipei Times reported. ... read..


Maldives bans Israeli passport holders in solidarity with Palestine
Male | April 15, 2025 5:13:31 PM IST
The Maldives on Tuesday ratified the Third Amendment to its Immigration Act, prohibiting individuals with Israeli passports from entering the country. ... read..


"Iran's human rights situation at worst" Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi
Dubai | April 15, 2025 4:13:17 PM IST
Nobel Peace Prize-winning Iranian human rights activist Shirin Ebadi has condemned the dire state of human rights in Iran, accusing the regime of violent repression and its severe crackdown on freedoms. ... read..


"Hope US, Iran soon reach deal, as economic situation worse than ever": Iranian Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi
Dubai | April 15, 2025 4:13:15 PM IST
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi has expressed hope that Iran and the United States will soon reach an agreement in their ongoing talks, highlighting that such a deal could alleviate the threat of war in Iran and the region. ... read..


Key highlights of President Murmu's State visit to Portugal, Slovakia
New Delhi | April 15, 2025 3:43:52 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu was on a four-day State Visit to Portugal and Slovakia, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. During her visit, President Murmu met the leadership of both nations and interacted with Indian community members ... read..


Tariff Wars: China orders domestic airlines to stop deliveries of Boeing jets, US-made aviation parts: Report
Beijing | April 15, 2025 3:43:41 PM IST
China has ordered its airlines not to take any further deliveries of Boeing jets, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. ... read..


Japan's population declines for 14th year in row
Tokyo | April 15, 2025 3:13:51 PM IST
The population of Japanese nationals stood at 120.3 million as of October 2024, down a record 8,98,000 from a year earlier, a government estimate showed Monday, amid the graying of society and a declining birthrate, Kyodo News reported. ... read..


US-made weapons found in Jaffar Express hijack site, Washington Post claims
Quetta | April 15, 2025 3:13:37 PM IST
The US-made weapons were used in Jaffar Express attack, ARY News cited The Washington Post report on Monday. ... read..


Taiwan President vows crackdown on Chinese infiltration, cites rising espionage and influence operations
Taipei | April 15, 2025 3:13:35 PM IST
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te stated on Thursday that China has intensified its campaigns to influence and infiltrate the democratic island, promising actions to address Beijing's attempts to "absorb" Taiwan, as reported by Voice of America. ... read..


BNP-M Chairman slams state repression at APC, urges united stand for justice and dignity in Balochistan
Quetta | April 15, 2025 2:43:30 PM IST
Sardar Akhtar Mengal of the Balochistan National Party Mengal (BNP-Mengal) spoke at an All Parties Conference (APC) held at the BNP's sit-in near Lakpass, Mastung, on Monday, reiterating his party's dedication to the ongoing protest and expressing dissati ... read..


China issues wanted notices for 3 alleged US agents over suspected cyberattacks during Winter Games
Beijing | April 15, 2025 2:13:35 PM IST
China has accused the United States of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure sectors in its northeast Heilongjiang Province, including energy, transportation, water resources, telecommunications, and defence research institutions, during the Wint ... read..


HRF report exposes China's expanding surveillance and repression in Uyghur region
New York | April 15, 2025 2:13:29 PM IST
The Uyghur region in northwest China remains under strict oversight by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), even though it is labeled as "autonomous." ... read..


Consulate General of India in Seattle hosts Baisakhi celebration
Seattle | April 15, 2025 2:13:27 PM IST
The Consulate General of India in Seattle hosted the first celebration of Baisakhi at the State Capitol in Olympia. Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson, Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck, and Secretary of State Steve Hobbs attended the event. ... read..


Pak: Punjab Govt writes to Indus River Authority, blames Sindh province for drawing excess water
Lahore | April 15, 2025 2:13:24 PM IST
The Punjab government has written to Indus River System Authority (IRSA) requesting it ensure fair water distribution among the provinces. Punjab government blamed Sindh province for drawing excess water, terming it a blatant violation of the agreed share ... read..


Uzbekistan attracts Indian investment as telecom and energy reforms advance
Tashkent | April 15, 2025 2:13:23 PM IST
Indian industries are eyeing Uzbekistan as a strategic hub, with Reliance Industries in talks on major investment initiatives, signalling deepening economic ties between the two countries. ... read..


UAE: Abu Dhabi Global Health Week second edition kicks off
Middle East | April 15, 2025 2:13:15 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 15 (ANI/WAM): The second edition of Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW) opened today at the ADNEC Centre - Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of t ... read..


Israel President Herzog visits family of twin brother hostages Ziv and Gali Berman
Middle East | April 15, 2025 1:43:42 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 15 (ANI/TPS): President of Israel Isaac Herzog on Monday visited the family of Ziv and Gali Berman, twin brothers who have been held hostage in Gaza since October 7, 2023. ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 strikes Tibet
Asia | April 15, 2025 1:43:28 PM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 struck Tibet on Tuesday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..


Pakistan: Imran Khan claims his nomination in May 9 riots case part of political vendetta
Lahore | April 15, 2025 1:13:48 PM IST
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan told the Lahore High Court (LHC) that his nomination in the rioting cases is part of a political vendetta as he was in the custody of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on May 9, 2023, when violent protest ... read..


Pakistan: 3 police personnel killed in IED blast in Balochistan
Mastung | April 15, 2025 1:13:35 PM IST
At least three police personnel died, and 16 others were injured in a blast near a police truck in Mastung, Balochistan, ARY News reported on Tuesday. ... read..


Pak: 10 die, 8 injured in truck-coach head-on clash
Karak | April 15, 2025 12:43:44 PM IST
At least 10 people died and eight others sustained injuries in a truck-coach collision in Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News reported on Tuesday, citing rescue sources. ... read..


Taiwan to launch cybersecurity center in August amid rising threats from China, AI, and Quantum tech
Taipei | April 15, 2025 12:43:41 PM IST
Taiwan is set to unveil a collaborative cybersecurity center in August to launch significant initiatives as part of a shift from its current incremental approach, as reported by the National Institute of Cyber Security Research in the Taipei Times. ... read..


Israel confirms killing Hamas terror cell leader involved in October 7 attack
Middle East | April 15, 2025 12:14:37 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 15 (ANI/TPS): Israel confirmed it had eliminated the head of a Hamas Nukhba Force terror cell who participated in the October 7 massacre as well as a hostage release "ceremony," in February, the Israel Defense Forces said. ... read..


India's Haj quota rises to 1.75 lakh in 2025: Minority Affairs Ministry
New Delhi | April 15, 2025 11:43:58 AM IST
The Minority Affairs Ministry on Tuesday said that India's Haj quota for the year 2025 is 1,75,025, a rise from 1,36,020 in 2014- the same year when Prime Minister Narendra Modi first took charge. ... read..


Xi Jinping urges China, Vietnam to fight "unilateral bullying," uphold global free trade
Hanoi | April 15, 2025 11:43:54 AM IST
China's President Xi Jinping, during his visit to Vietnam, emphasised that the two countries should work to "fight unilateral bullying". ... read..


MQM founder warns of 'revived conspiracy' to incite ethnic clashes in Karachi, urges unity between Pashtuns and Mohajirs
London | April 15, 2025 11:43:41 AM IST
MQM founder Altaf Hussain issued a serious warning during his 240th speech, streamed on TikTok, regarding what he referred to as a "revived conspiracy" intended to rekindle ethnic strife between Pashtuns and Mohajirs in Karachi. ... read..


US: Federal judge blocks Trump administration's move to end Biden-era migrant program
Washington, DC | April 15, 2025 11:13:31 AM IST
A federal judge in Massachusetts temporarily blocked US President Donald Trump's administration from ending a Biden-era program that permitted parole and the right to work for more than half a million immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela, ... read..


Trump administration announces freeze on USD 2.2 billion in multi-year grants to Harvard University
Washington, DC | April 15, 2025 10:43:37 AM IST
The Trump administration's Joint Task Force to Combat Antisemitism said it is freezing more than USD 2 billion in multi-year grants and contracts to Harvard University in Massachusetts, Fox News reported. The decision comes after the Harvard University pr ... read..


Israeli troops sign petitions calling for end to Gaza war
Tel Aviv | April 15, 2025 10:43:20 AM IST
Israeli soldiers have signed a letter calling for an end to the war in Gaza and speeding up of negotiations for the return of native captives from the war-torn territory, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday. ... read..


US: Immigration officials detain Columbia University's pro-Palestinian protest leader
Vermont | April 15, 2025 10:13:23 AM IST
Immigration officials on Monday detained Mohsen Mahdawi, an organizer of pro-Palestinian protests last year at Columbia University, after he arrived at the Vermont immigration office, hoping to begin the final step to becoming a US citizen, CNN reported. ... read..


AIKEYME 2025: Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi grooves to "Yeh dosti hum nahi todenge" with Tanzanian defence chief
Dae-es-Salaam | April 15, 2025 10:13:18 AM IST
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi and Tanzanian Defence Force Chief, General John Jacob Mkunda together sang the iconic Bollywood friendship anthem "Yeh Dosti Nahi Chhodenge" ("We'll Never Leave This Friendship") reflecting on the cementing of bil ... read..


Mistakenly deported El Salvador citizen will not be sent back to US, says President Bukele
San Salvador | April 15, 2025 10:13:15 AM IST
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said on Tuesday that he won't return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the US, after Attorney General Pam Bondi told reporters it's "up to El Salvador" whether the man mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison returns to the US ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 jolts Nepal
Kathmandu | April 15, 2025 9:13:19 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 jolted Nepal on Tuesday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..


Pakistan: PPP finalises arrangements for public gathering against Indus River projects in Hyderabad on April 18
Islamabad | April 15, 2025 9:13:17 AM IST
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has finalised preparations for a public gathering set to be held at Hyderabad's Hattri Ground on April 18 against development projects on the Indus River, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..


Fawad Chaudhry accuses Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's lawyers, leadership of trying to take party's control from Imran Khan
Islamabad | April 15, 2025 8:43:20 AM IST
Former Pakistan Minister Fawad Chaudhry has accused lawyers and the current leadership of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of trying to take control of the party from its founder Imran Khan, ARY News reported. ... read..


Eid Celebration at Indian Consulate Unites Communities in Spirit of Harmony and Joy
New York | April 15, 2025 8:13:19 AM IST
The Consulate General of India in New York, in collaboration with the Indian American Muslims of North America (IMNA), hosted a vibrant and heartwarming Eid celebration that brought together community members, faith leaders, dignitaries, and elected offic ... read..


Taiwan sees heightened Chinese military activity around its territory
Taipei | April 15, 2025 7:43:14 AM IST
Taiwan recorded 10 sorties of PLA aircraft and seven PLAN vessels operating around its territory on Tuesday, as shared by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND). ... read..


PLA loses another top dog as Xi purges the military
Asia | April 15, 2025 7:13:18 AM IST
According to multiple sources and media reports, Chairman Xi Jinping has recently booted yet another prominent figure out of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). This time, it is none other than the number two behind Xi in the largest military organisation ... read..


People from different walks of life hail Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations in New York
New York | April 15, 2025 6:13:21 AM IST
With the proclamation of April 14 as 'Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar Day' in New York City, people from various walks of life expressed their views and shared how Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar continues to serve as a leading light for all. ... read..


Reciprocal tariffs should exclude vulnerable developing countries: UN trade body
Europe | April 15, 2025 6:13:18 AM IST
Geneva [Switzerland], April 15 (ANI/ WAM): In a new report released on April 14, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is amping up calls that the poorest and most vulnerable economies be exempt from "reciprocal tariffs." ... read..


EU's exports of medicinal, pharma products up by 13.5 per cent in 2024
Europe | April 15, 2025 6:13:16 AM IST
Brussels [Belgium], April 15 (ANI/ WAM): In 2024, EU exports of medicinal and pharmaceutical products increased by 13.5 per cent compared with 2023, reaching Euro 313.4 billion. At the same time, imports only recorded a modest increase of 0.5 per cent, am ... read..


Israeli fintech startup Tapcheck raises USD 225 million in equity, debt funding
Middle East | April 15, 2025 5:43:22 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 15 (ANI/ TPS): Tapcheck, an Israeli fintech startup that offers an on-demand pay platform, announced on Monday that it has raised USD 225 million in combined equity and debt financing. This latest funding includes a USD 25 million ... read..


EAM Jaishankar visits Gujarat, inaugurates several projects under MPLAD
Gujarat | April 15, 2025 4:13:15 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Narmada district in Gujarat where he inaugurated several projects under the MPLADS scheme. ... read..


New York City honours "father of Indian democracy" with official day
By Reena Bhardwaj

New York | April 15, 2025 3:13:36 AM IST
New York City has proclaimed April 14 as "Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar Day," recognising the principal architect of India's Constitution on what would be his 134th birth anniversary. ... read..


Tributes paid to Dr Ambedkar on his birth anniversary in Tanzania
Dar es Salaam | April 15, 2025 3:13:32 AM IST
Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth paid tributes to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar on his anniversary at the Indian High Commission in Tanzania on Monday. ... read..


India commemorates Ambedkar Jayanti at UN, Minister Ramdas Athawale joins celebrations
New York | April 15, 2025 3:13:20 AM IST
The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations marked Dr BR Ambedkar's birth anniversary with a special commemorative event at the UN headquarters in New York, attended by global leaders. ... read..


FAA: NYC Helicopter tour company shuts down after fatal Hudson crash
New York | April 14, 2025 11:43:51 PM IST
New York Helicopter Tours will immediately shut down operations following last week's fatal crash into the Hudson River that killed six people, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Sunday, the Washington Post reported. ... read..


Indian Battalion celebrates Medal Day Parade in UNIFIL with grandeur and dignity
Naqoura | April 14, 2025 11:13:20 PM IST
The Indian Battalion deployed under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) marked a momentous occasion by hosting its Medal Day Parade, honouring the commitment and distinguished service of its peacekeepers in the region. ... read..


India at UN celebrates birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar
New York | April 14, 2025 11:13:19 PM IST
The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations marked Dr BR Ambedkar's 135th birth anniversary with a special commemorative event at the UN headquarters in New York, attended by global leaders. ... read..


UAE Cabinet approves launch of first integrated regulatory intelligence ecosystem
Middle East | April 14, 2025 10:43:35 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], April 14 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi. ... read..


GCC countries strategic hub for global investment, trade integration: Nahyan bin Mubarak
Middle East | April 14, 2025 10:43:25 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], April 14 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, inaugurated the "LIBF GCC Calling 2025" conference organised by the Lohana International Business Forum (LIBF), held at the Movenpick Hotel in Dub ... read..


Pete Marocco, key figure in USAID overhaul, leaves State Department
Washington DC | April 14, 2025 10:43:18 PM IST
Pete Marocco, who played a key role in overseeing the drastic reduction of foreign aid and the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Donald Trump administration, has departed from the State Department, off ... read..


UAE to host summit on role of DNFBPs sector on combating financial crimes
Middle East | April 14, 2025 10:13:19 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], April 14 (ANI/WAM): The UAE is set to host a significant summit focusing on "The Role of the Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) Sector in Combating Financial Crimes." ... read..


China arrests Tibetans for internet, phone use, says Human Rights Watch
New York | April 14, 2025 9:43:22 PM IST
Since 2021, China's government has escalated its crackdown on Tibetans, arresting dozens for politically motivated offenses related to phone and internet use, according to a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW). ... read..


"Russia-Ukraine war is Biden's war; wouldn't have happened if 2020 election wasn't rigged": Trump
Washington | April 14, 2025 9:13:27 PM IST
US President Donald Trump on Monday blamed the Joe Biden administration for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and claimed that the war would not have occurred if the 2020 election had not been "rigged." ... read..


EU unveils multiannual Euro1.6 billion support programme for Palestine
Brussels | April 14, 2025 8:13:50 PM IST
The European Union on Monday announced a comprehensive multiannual support programme for Palestine, committing up to Euro 1.6 billion to bolster Palestinian recovery. ... read..


Speeding dumper hits 20 vehicles near Karachi's Lyari Expressway
Karachi | April 14, 2025 7:43:20 PM IST
A high-speed dumper truck ploughed into nearly 20 vehicles near the Lyari Expressway toll plaza on Monday morning, causing widespread panic and damage in a disturbing traffic safety lapse. Commuters described the scene as chaotic, with several vehicles cr ... read..


Philippines calls for adherence to South China Sea Arbitral Award at ASEAN-China negotiations
Manila | April 14, 2025 7:13:28 PM IST
At the latest round of ASEAN-China Code of Conduct (COC) negotiations in Manila, the Philippines strongly urged strict adherence to international law, particularly the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award. ... read..


Russia, SCO nations discuss unified standards for sustainable financing
Moscow | April 14, 2025 7:13:25 PM IST
Russia has called for unified standards on sustainable financing among the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), presenting best practices and proposals to support regional investment and enhance the evaluation of environmental, so ... read..


Russian students launch stratospheric probe with satellite payload
Moscow | April 14, 2025 7:13:23 PM IST
A group of Russian school students has successfully launched a stratospheric probe equipped with a student-designed satellite, marking a significant milestone in hands-on scientific education. The achievement was reported by the Emirates News Agency (WAM) ... read..


Pakistan: PoGB students protest form cancellations amid education crisis
Gilgit | April 14, 2025 6:13:24 PM IST
Students in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) have taken to the streets after their registration forms for upcoming board examinations were cancelled just a month ahead of the scheduled tests. The last-minute invalidation has left hundreds in acad ... read..


Cambodia deports Taiwanese fraud suspects to China, ignoring Taipei's plea for transparency
Taipei | April 14, 2025 6:13:20 PM IST
Cambodia has sent a group of Taiwanese fraud suspects back to China, according to Taiwan's foreign ministry. The ministry has called on Cambodian officials to provide a comprehensive list of the deported individuals, Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported. ... read..


Pak: Punjab CTD foils terror attacks, arrests 10 in province-wide operations
Lahore | April 14, 2025 5:43:24 PM IST
Punjab's Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) announced on Monday that it had successfully foiled several major terrorist attacks by arresting 10 individuals affiliated with banned outfits during a wide-scale crackdown across the province, Dawn reported. ... read..


Pakistan: BYC protesters face crackdown across Karachi and Balochistan
Karachi | April 14, 2025 5:43:17 PM IST
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across Karachi and Balochistan on Sunday, responding to a call from the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) demanding the safe release of its detained leaders. ... read..


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