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Envoy says US is determined to monitor North Korean nukes, through UN or otherwise

Envoy says US is determined to monitor North Korean nukes, through UN or otherwise..

Rahul Gandhi does not have courage to contest from Amethi: Rajnath

     PATHANAMTHITTA (Kerala),    SENIOR BJP leader Rajnath Singh on Thursday took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that after his defeat from Amethi Lok Sabha seat in 2019, he does not have the c..

Russian missiles slam into a Ukrainian city and kill 8 people as the war approaches a critical stage

Russian missiles slam into a Ukrainian city and kill 8 people as the war approaches a critical stage..

Yellen says Iran's actions could cause global economic spillovers as White House vows new sanctions

Yellen says Iran's actions could cause global economic spillovers as White House vows new sanctions..

UK PM Rishi Sunak faces resistance over his smoking ban plans

UK PM Rishi Sunak faces resistance over his smoking ban plans..

Iran to allow Indian officials to meet 17 crew of seized ship

IRANIAN Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that Tehran will “soon” allow Indian authorities to meet 17 Indian crew members of a cargo vessel that was seized by Iran’s military near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. Amir-Abdollahian conveyed this to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during a telephonic conversation on Sunday, according to an Iranian Foreign Ministry readout. It said Amir-Abdollahian also apprised details of Iran’s “legitimate defence” and punitive measures against ..

"Neither region nor world can afford more war": UN chief at emergency meeting on Iran strikes

"Neither region nor world can afford more war": UN chief at emergency meeting on Iran strikes..

Iran fires drones, missiles on Israel ISRAEL, US INTERCEPTED OF ATTACK

ISRAEL on Sunday hailed its air defences in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran, saying the systems thwarted 99 per cent of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched toward its territory. Regional tensions were high amid fears of an Israeli counter-strike that could fuel further escalation. US President Joe Biden said he would convene a meeting Sunday of the Group of Seven advanced democracies “to co-ordinate a united diplomatic response to Iran’s brazen attack.” The US made clear it ..

Gopi Thotakura to become 1st Indian space tourist

Gopi Thotakura to become 1st Indian space tourist..

Militants kill 11 people in Pakistan's Balochistan province in latest terror attacks

Militants kill 11 people in Pakistan's Balochistan province in latest terror attacks..

Resolution introduced in US Congress condemning attacks on Hindu places of worship and Hinduphobia

Resolution introduced in US Congress condemning attacks on Hindu places of worship and Hinduphobia..

Chinese official talks with North Korean counterpart in the nations' highest-level meeting in years

Chinese official talks with North Korean counterpart in the nations' highest-level meeting in years..

COME TO INDIA If you want to see future: US envoy Garcetti

PRAISING India’s developmental journey, US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, said that anyone who wants to “see the future” should come to India. He called it a “great privilege” to head the US mission in India. In his address at the ‘Impact & Innovation: 25 Years of IPE Global Making Development a G round Reality’ event in Delhi, Garcetti said that if anyone wants to work on the future, they should come to India. Eric Garcetti said, “We have the most beautiful view, I t hink, of this ballroom of ..

Crisis caused by Israel-Hamas conflict unacceptable: Kamboj

     UNITED NATIONS,     INDIA has termed the UN Security Council resolution that demanded immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the month of Ramzan a “positive step,” asserting that the humanitarian..

Tesla EVs entry into India will be ‘natural progression’: Musk

TESLA CEO Elon Musk has said that India, like every other country, should have electric car and it will be a natural progression for his company to provide Tesla electric vehicles in India. “India is now the most populous country in the world, based on population. India should have electric cars just like every other country has electric cars. It’s a natural progression to provide Tesla electric vehicles in India,” Musk said in a X Spaces session with Nicolai Tangen, the Chief Executive Officer ..

6 northern European nations sign a deal to protect North Sea infrastructure from hostile actors

6 northern European nations sign a deal to protect North Sea infrastructure from hostile actors..

Humanitarian crisis caused by Israel-Hamas conflict unacceptable: Indian Amb Ruchira Kamboj

Humanitarian crisis caused by Israel-Hamas conflict unacceptable: Indian Amb Ruchira Kamboj ..

Kolkata graduate's Imperial College London team wins 'University Challenge' in UK

Kolkata graduate's Imperial College London team wins 'University Challenge' in UK..

Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visits Beijing to emphasise ties with strongest political ally

Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visits Beijing to emphasise ties with strongest political ally..

Supporters of PM Modi hold rallies in over 16 US cities

Supporters of PM Modi hold rallies in over 16 US cities..

Though Rwanda has come a long way since the 1994 genocide, scars of the past still haunt the nation

Though Rwanda has come a long way since the 1994 genocide, scars of the past still haunt the nation ..

Elon Musk announces Tesla to unveil robotaxi on August 8

Elon Musk announces Tesla to unveil robotaxi on August 8..

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

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

NATO marks its 75th birthday as war in Ukraine and rising populism gnaw at its unity

NATO marks its 75th birthday as war in Ukraine and rising populism gnaw at its unity..

Jewish group launches Holocaust survivor speakers bureau to fight increasing antisemitism worldwide

Jewish group launches Holocaust survivor speakers bureau to fight increasing antisemitism worldwide..

Southeast Asian countries consider ways to boost 'green financing' as region chokes on smog

Southeast Asian countries consider ways to boost 'green financing' as region chokes on smog..

7.4 quake jolts Taiwan9 killed, 1,011 hurt, 70 miners stranded

THE strongest 7.2 magnitude earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, killing nine people, injuring 1,011, stranding dozens of workers at quarries and sending some residents scrambling out the windows of damaged buildings. The quake, which also injured more than 1,000, was centred off the coast of rural, mountainous Hualien County, where some buildings leaned at severe angles, their ground floors crushed...

First batch workers from India under G2G agreement arrives in Israel to boost construction industry By Harinder Mishra

First batch workers from India under G2G agreement arrives in Israel to boost construction industry By Harinder Mishra..

Over 3.5 lakh devotees visited first stone Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi within 1st month

Over 3.5 lakh devotees visited first stone Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi within 1st month ..

Palestinians say Israeli troops have withdrawn from Gaza"s main hospital after 2-week raid

Palestinians say Israeli troops have withdrawn from Gaza"s main hospital after 2-week raid..

‘I am going to lecture you’: Guyanese President charges BBC journalist

GUYANESE President Irfan Ali’s all-out attack on “Western hypocrisy” on Carbon emissions has gone viral. President Irfaan Ali was speaking in an interview to BBC journalist Stephen Sackur, who had questioned the President on Guyana’s carbon emission rates as it planned to extract oil and gas along its coast. In a viral interview clip, Guyanese President can be seen interrupting the question of the journalist, and cross questioning him on whether he had the “right to lecture him on climate change” ..

In Indonesia, deforestation is intensifying disasters from severe weather and climate change

In Indonesia, deforestation is intensifying disasters from severe weather and climate change..

French lawmakers are weighing a bill banning all types of hair discrimination

French lawmakers are weighing a bill banning all types of hair discrimination..

US-India aviation partnership is about ensuring a free, open Indo-Pacific: US envoy

US-India aviation partnership is about ensuring a free, open Indo-Pacific: US envoy..

Dutch leader is visiting Beijing for talks on Ukraine, Gaza and restrictions on high-tech exports

Dutch leader is visiting Beijing for talks on Ukraine, Gaza and restrictions on high-tech exports..

"Will inspire people create a sustainable world", says Gautam Adani at opening of Adani Green Energy gallery at UK Science Museum

"Will inspire people create a sustainable world", says Gautam Adani at opening of Adani Green Energy gallery at UK Science Museum ..

Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after ship struck it, sending vehicles into water

Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after ship struck it, sending vehicles into water..

Positive Relationship India and Russia have taken extra care to look after each other’s interests: Jaishankar

RUSSIA is a country with which India has always had a positive relationship and both countries have taken extra care to look after each other’s interests, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday, as he dismissed the notion that Moscow is drifting towards China. Interacting with the Indian community in Singapore, Jaishankar said India should look at its relationship with Russia or any other country from its perspective. “So, tell me has Russia helped us or harmed us? Has Russia at crucial ..

Putin claims Moscow attackers captured while fleeing to Ukraine

THE suburban Moscow music hall where gunmen opened fire on concertgoers was a blackened, smoldering ruin Saturday as the death toll in the attack surpassed 140 and Russian authorities arrested four suspects. President Vladimir Putin claimed they were captured while fleeing to Ukraine. Kyiv strongly denied any involvement in Friday’s assault on the Crocus City Hall music venue in Krasnogorsk, and the Islamic State group’s Afghanistan affiliate claimed responsibility. Putin did not mention IS in his ..

Russia terror attack: Death toll rises to 115

Russia terror attack: Death toll rises to 115 ..

US: Indian student goes missing in Ohio, family seeks MEA's help after ransom call

US: Indian student goes missing in Ohio, family seeks MEA's help after ransom call..

Doing business in China is growing tougher, more uncertain, European business group says

Doing business in China is growing tougher, more uncertain, European business group says..

H-1B initial registration period to close on March 22

H-1B initial registration period to close on March 22..

People are "source of power" in Russia: Putin in victory speech

People are "source of power" in Russia: Putin in victory speech..

UK PM Rishi Sunak firmly rules out May 2 general election

UK PM Rishi Sunak firmly rules out May 2 general election..

Twitter’s former leaders includingex-CEO Parag Agrawal sue Musk

TWITTER’S former leadership team, including ex-CEO Parag Agrawal and Chief Legal Officer Vijaya Gadde, has sued the platform’s owner Elon Musk, saying the billionaire fired them without reason and owes them severance payments worth USD 128 million. The lawsuit against the Tesla and SpaceX chief and X Corp was filed in the US District Court, Northern District of California by Agrawal, Gadde, Twitter’s former Chief Financial Officer Ned Segal and General Counsel Sean Edgett. Musk has a “special ire” ..

February on course to break many global heat records

FEBRUARY is on course to break a record number of heat records, meteorologists say, as human-made global heating and the natural El Nino climate pat- tern drive up temperatures on land and oceans around the world, media reported. A little over halfway into the shortest month of the year, the heating spike has become so pronounced that climate charts are entering new territory, particularly for sea-surface tem- peratures that have persisted and accelerated to the point where expert observers are struggling ..

Japan slips into recession, becoming the 4th-largest economy

JAPAN’S economy is now the world’s fourth-largest after it contracted in the last quarter of 2023 and fell behind Germany. The Government reported the economy shrank at an annual rate of 0.4% in October to December, according to Cabinet Office data on real GDP, though it grew 1.9% for all of 2023. It contracted 2.9% in July-September. Two straight quarters of contraction are considered an indicator an economy is in a technical recession. Japan’s economy was the second largest until 2010, when it was ..

Pak parties eager to form Government after split verdict

THE three main political parties in Pakistan on Sunday intensified their efforts for the formation of a coalition Government after it became clear that the coup-prone country faced a hung Parliament after general elections marred by allegations of rigging. The general elections were held on Thursday, but the unusual delay in the announcement of results vitiated the atmosphere as several parties cried foul and some resorted to protests. Former Prime Minister and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo ..

Violence mars Pak polls, 7 killed

VOTING concluded across Pakistan on Thursday in an election marred by sporadic violence and connectivity issues after the Government suspended mobile and internet services to foil terror attacks. At least six security personnel were killed and seven others injured on Thursday in two separate attacks by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's restive Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces, officials said. In the first incident, unidentified gunmen set off a bomb and then opened fire at a vehicle ..