New York : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that the BJP and RSS are “incapable” of looking at the future and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is trying to drive the Indian car by only looking in the rearview mirror which will lead to “one accident after another.” Gandhi addressed …
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Rajnath holds talks with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin
New Delhi : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday held wide-ranging talks with his American counterpart Lloyd Austin focusing on various key aspects of India-US defence ties and the regional security scenario including in the Indo-Pacific. The US Defence Secretary arrived in New Delhi on Sunday on a two-day tour …
Read More »People of India are going to defeat BJP: Rahul Gandhi
New York : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said after the Karnataka election victory his party will “decimate” the BJP in Telangana and other state polls, emphasising that it is not just the Congress party but the people of India who are going to defeat its hate-filled ideology. “We have …
Read More »Biden says he is heartbroken by train crash in India
Washington : US President Joe Biden on Saturday said he is heartbroken by the tragic news of a train crash in India that has killed nearly 300 people. The crash in Odisha’s Balasore district involving three trains is one of the worst rail accidents in India in nearly three decades. …
Read More »PM Modi reaches Hiroshima, Japan, will participate in G7 conference
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Hiroshima, Japan on Friday to participate in the annual summit of G-7. He has arrived here at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Japan, as the current chair of the G-7 group, is hosting the summit and India has been …
Read More »Al Ain Zoo celebrates World Migratory Bird Day
Abu Dhabi : Al Ain Zoo celebrates World Migratory Bird Day,observed on the second weekend of May each year, as part of its efforts to preserve biodiversity and ecology.113 wild birds were spotted at the Zoo, including residentand, migrant birds according to research conducted by the Zoo in 2022. Highlights …
Read More »Japan struck by earthquake of 8.5 intensity, one dead
Tokyo : Japan was struck by an earthquake on Friday. The intensity of the earthquake was recorded at 8.5 on the Richter Scale. Preliminary information said that one person died and several images were damaged. The United States Geological Survey stated that tremors were felt in an area spreading over …
Read More »Five injured in helicopter crash in Nepal
Kathmandu : A helicopter engaged in Arun Hydro-Electric Project in Nepal crashed on Friday near Sankhuwasabha. Five people including two pilots were injured in the accident. Out of the five three people have been shifted to Kathmandu for treatment. The other two received minor injuries. The helicopter belonged to Simrik …
Read More »Neighbour supporting terrorism cannot be friend: Jaishankar
Panama City : “We cannot connect to the nation which supports terrorism”, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, while referring to Pakistan. Jaishankar was addressing the media person during his Panama tour. Pakistan will have to be firm on its assurance to act against terrorism. Pakistan will have to control …
Read More »US brokers 72-hrs ceasefire in Sudan
Khartoum : A ceasefire for 72 hours from midnight of April 24, in Sudan was agreed upon as a result of the successful intervention of the USA. The ceasefire was agreed upon after 427 people were killed and more than 3,700 injured in the violent struggle between the army and …
Read More »Warship Sumedha leaves Port Sudan for Jeddah with first batch of 278 Indians
New Delhi : Naval warship INS Sumedha left Port Sudan for Jeddah with the first batch of 278 Indians as part of ‘Operation Kaveri’ launched to evacuate civilians stranded in Sudan. India has deployed another ship, INS Teg, to evacuate the remaining citizens from conflict-hit Sudan. A naval ship will …
Read More »Al Ain Zoo celebrates Zoo Lovers Day with unique experiences and activities
Al Ain : Al Ain Zoo has celebrated Zoo Lovers Day, which is celebrated onthe 8th of April every year in different places of the world, with numerous special events, experiences, and activities for zoo visitors of all ages. Visitors & all family members will enjoy a large number of unforgettable …
Read More »Three Russian policemen killed in encounter with separatists in Caucasus
Moscow : Three Russian security personnel were killed and eight injured in an encounter with terrorists in North Caucasus. The region is between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea and is surrounded by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia. The Ingushetia state of Caucasus is on the border of Chechnya. …
Read More »Pak army eliminates 8 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Islamabad : Pakistani army claims to have intensified action against terrorists as it killed eight terrorists were killed by the Army in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in an encounter. One Army soldier was fell to the bullets of the terrorist group. The Army’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued a statement …
Read More »Gold prices ease as US dollar regains some ground
Gold prices edged lower on Tuesday as a steady dollar made bullion more expensive for overseas buyers, while softer U.S. economic data heightened expectations of less-aggressive moves by the Federal Reserve. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was down 0.1% at $1,962.36 per ounce, as of 0103 GMT. U.S. gold futures were …
Read More »ITC HOTELS LAUNCH MEMENTOS UDAIPUR, ITS FIRST MEMENTOS PROPERTY IN INDIA
Udaipur – ITC’s Hotel Group announced the opening of its first property Mementos by ITC Hotels, Ekaaya, Udaipur under the new brand – Mementos. With the Mementos brand, ITC Hotels brings bespoke experiences at immersive locations through atypical hotels and resorts that are unique by character, design or heritage and strive to co-exist with …
Read More »Two killed, 12 injured in Kabul blast
Kabul : A powerful bomb blast killed two people and injured 12 others in front of the Foreign Ministry office here on Monday afternoon. The blast resulted in dense smoke and flames emanating from the place. The area also has several commercial establishments. The fire brigade immediately reached the spot …
Read More »5 planets will align in the night sky on March 28
New Delhi : Very interesting events are happening in the sky these days for the people interested in astronomy. In this order, on Tuesday, March 28, a panchayat of five planets is going to take place in the sky in the evening. During this, Mars, Mercury, Guru, Venus and Uranus …
Read More »US national booked for smoking in bathroom, misbehaving with passengers on Air India flight
Mumbai : A case has been registered against a US citizen for allegedly smoking in the bathroom and misbehaving with other passengers on Air India London-Mumbai flight, said Mumbai Police on Sunday. The 37-year-old Ramakant has been booked by Mumbai’s Sahar Police Station for his causing inconvenience mid-flight on March …
Read More »Al Ain Zoo celebrates the significant roles and contributions of women in nature and wildlife conservation on International Women’s Day
AL AIN : Al Ain Zoo celebrates International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8 of every year, by laudingthe Zoo’s female members who are distinguished in their respective fields in nature and wildlife conservation. The Zoo supports women and appreciates their tremendous efforts that greatly contribute to the success of …
Read More »Binance USD Stablecoin to Be Delisted From Coinbase, Trading to Halt Starting March 13: All Details
Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has announced that it will be delisting the Binance USD (BUSD) stablecoin on its platform, with trading set to halt starting from March 13th, 2022. In a statement released on its website, Coinbase stated that the decision to delist BUSD …
Read More »Locals, tourists watch SpaceX launches from Cocoa Beach in Florida
Florida : Locals and tourists gathered during a gorgeous sunset on the Cocoa Beach in Florida to watch the launch of the first of a new generation Starlink internet satellite. On Monday, a SpaceX rocket called Falcon 9 launched 21 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. …
Read More »Al Ain Zoo sustainably enhancesthe greenery of its landscape with local foliage and trees
AL AIN : Al Ain Zoo beautifies its green spaces and enhances its landscape with local plants and trees, as part of its role in theconservation of environment and wildlife, through the Zoo’s development projects andmaintenance workswhich are implemented by the Horticulture Department team. A number of local foliage,known for …
Read More »Japan hit by 6.1 earthquake, no Tsunami warning
Tokyo : Japan was hit by a powerful earthquake on Saturday at 10.27 pm (local time). No tsunami warning has been issued so far, according to the National Research Institute for Earth Sciences and Disaster Resilience (NIED), reports Reuters. The intensity of the earthquake has been recorded at 6.1 on …
Read More »All domestic flights grounded across US amid major system failure
NEW DELHI: US flights were grounded or delayed on Wednesday as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) scrambled to fix a system outage, with passengers told to check with airlines for updates. FAA system that alerts pilots and other flight personnel about hazards or any changes to airport facility services and …
Read More »TTP Threat Update: Will target Pak PM, other leaders
Peshawar : The terrorist organisation Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has openly threatened to target the top leaders of the Government of Pakistan. The terrorist organisation said that if the attack on it does not stop, they will attack the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister. TTP says that if the government …
Read More »Explosion at military airport in Afghanistan; many killed: Taliban
Kabul : Many people are feared dead in a massive explosion at the military airport in the capital of Afghanistan. Confirming the blast, Taliban Interior Ministry spokesman Abdul Nafi Takkar said that there was an explosion at Kabul’s military airport on Sunday morning but refrained from giving details of the …
Read More »Pak soldier, 4 terrorists killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Islamabad : Pakistan’s army on Saturday killed four terrorists during a military operation in Bannu district of the country’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. During this a young soldier died, according to Pakistan’s newspaper Dawn, quoting the army. According to Dawn, the operation was carried out in Jenny Khel area of …
Read More »BRO invites bids to upgrade Nyoma airbase near LAC to counter China
New Delhi : To counter the Chinese infrastructure on the other side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), India is going to upgrade the Nyoma airbase in Ladakh at an altitude of 13,000 feet for fighter jets like Tejas and Mirage-2000. Just 50 km from the LAC, India has …
Read More »Meeting between senior military India-China officials on border issue
New Delhi : Nearly 10 days after troops of India and China clashed in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang sector, senior military officials of the two countries held discussions on maintaining peace along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, the western sector of the border. The 17th round of India-China …
Read More »19 dead, 32 injured as oil tanker explodes in Kabul
Kabul: At least 19 people were killed and 32 injured in an explosion in an oil tanker on Saturday night in the Salang tunnel here in Afghanistan. According to Sayeed Himatullah Shamim, a spokesperson for Parwan province, w.,mnhgfdhjkl;’ hgfomen and children are also among the dead, victims are trapped under …
Read More »Al Ain Zoo explores cooperation with Moscow Zoo
AL AIN : Al Ain Zoo has welcomed a delegation from Moscow Zoo during which the parties discussed mutual cooperation and finding ways to collaborate on projects to protect and preserve wildlife. The meeting covered various programmes for the conservation, breeding and exchange of rare and endangered species, and the …
Read More »Al Ain Zoo launches “Science Camp”, a winter camp with various science-themed activities
AL AIN : Al Ain Zoo has announced the launch of its 38th winter camp entitled, “Science Camp”, which will run for two weeks featuring fun exploration activities and knowledge experiences in natural sciences especially designed for participants who are passionate about the environment, science, arts, mathematics and technology. The …
Read More »Israel launches airstrikes against Hamas
Gaza : Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes on positions of militant groups in the Gaza Strip on Sunday in response to rockets being fired from the coastal enclave. An Israeli army spokesperson said the airstrikes were a response to three rockets being fired into southern Israel. No …
Read More »Iran kneels downs; to review hijab law
Tehran : The government of Iran finally succumbed to the anger of the people who took to the streets against the hijab law. Iranian attorney general said Iran’s parliament and judiciary are reviewing a law making the hijab mandatory. Under this law, it is mandatory for women to cover their …
Read More »Nepal: Death toll due to earthquake rises to six
Kathmandu : The death toll from house collapse incident in Nepal followed by subsequent tremors rose to nine on Wednesday, local police informed. Chief District Officer of Doti, Kalpana Shrestha informed ANI over the phone that five injured are being taken to the hospital. “Five injured are being taken to the hospital. …
Read More »Twitter sued following Silicon Valley sackings that will put 5,000 out of job
WASHINGTON: Several sacked Twitter employees in the US have initiated a class action lawsuit against the company following the expected firing of more than 3,500 people- half the company’s workforce- by the new owner Elon Musk. The suit, filed in US District Court in San Francisco on Thursday even before …
Read More »Imran Khan injured in firing
Islamabad : Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was injured in firing in Wazirabad on Thursday afternoon. Khan’s freedom rally entered Wazirabad, along with a large number of his followers. The incident occurred at Zafar Ali Khan Square. Initially, people thought the sound to be of firecrackers. However, an unidentified …
Read More »PEC urges to end impunity to crimes against journalists
Geneva, 2 November 2022: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, while marking the 2022 International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists on Wednesday commented, ‘more needs to be done to fight impunity on the ground’. Slow progress is made, but still very insufficient, …
Read More »29 killed, 70 injured in two car explosions in Somalia’s capital
In Somalia, 29 people were killed and 70 injured after two car bombs exploded near government offices in the capital Mogadishu yesterday. Police said most of the victims were civilians and that four militants had been involved in the attack. Some of the wounded are in critical condition. The blasts …
Read More »Death toll in last night’s stampede in South Korean capital Seoul rises to 149
The death toll in last night’s stampede in the South Korean capital Seoul has reached 149. At least 150 others have been injured in the incident as huge crowds gathered in a popular nightlife area to celebrate Halloween in Seoul’s Itaewon district. The death toll is likely to rise as …
Read More »Russia accepts killing of 23 soldiers in Ukrainian attack
Grozny (Chechnya) : Chechnya leader and close associate of President Vladimir Putin Ramzan Kadyrov stated that 23 Russian soldiers were killed and 58 injured in Urainian attack on Russian ammunition depot in South Khersan. For the first time after Russia-Ukraine was began Russia has accepted heavy loss on the battle …
Read More »Boris Johnson concedes, Rishi Sunak could be Britain’s next PM
New Delhi : The latest situation in the rapidly changing dramatic developments in British politics is that Boris Johnson, who is considered strong in the race for the post of Prime Minister, has backed out of his claim. After which the Indian-origin Rishi Sunak is most likely to become the …
Read More »Ethnic conflict in Sudan leaves 170 dead
Cairo : At least 170 people have been killed in an ethnic conflict over a land dispute in Sudan’s southern Blue Nile state. The fight between the two tribal communities lasted for two days. In the Blue Nile state, there has been a bloodbath in the Blue Nile state last …
Read More »Biden calls Pakistan ‘One of the most dangerous nations’
Washington : The US President Joe Biden called Pakistan one of the most dangerous nations in the world. It has developed nuclear weapons without cohesion. He also levelled charges against Italy and Hungary. Biden was addressing a campaign for Democratic Party for fundraising. He said that Pakistan’s nuclear weapons could …
Read More »Nvidia to ‘unlaunch’ 2GB RTX 4080 GPU following naming backlash
Washington : American technology company Nvidia has paused the launch of its upcoming 12GB variant of the RTX 4080 graphics card following backlash due to the GPU’s name. According to The Verge, Nvidia has admitted to messing up with the naming of the graphic card after originally unveiling it last …
Read More »India to get 3rd tranche of S-400 missile defence system from Russia next month
New Delhi : Russia is ready to deliver the third batch of S-400 missile defence systems amid the ongoing war with Ukraine and components are expected to arrive in November. In view of the constant threat from the China and Pakistan border, India was in great need of this powerful …
Read More »Three US researchers win Nobel for economics
Stockholm : There American economists Ben S Bernanke, Douglas W Diamond and Philip H Dybvig have been selected for the Nobel in Economics for research on banks and financial crises. Unlike the other prizes, the economic award was not established in Alfred Nobel’s will but by the Swedish Sveriges Riksbank …
Read More »India is ready to provide all possible facilities to resolve the Ukraine crisis : Jaishankar
Auckland : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in his statement on Thursday made a big disclosure about the Russia-Ukraine war. Jaishankar said that India is ready to provide all possible facilities to resolve the Ukraine crisis. Jaishankar said that when the fighting between Ukraine and Russia escalated in sensitive Zaporizhzhya, …
Read More »Al Ain Zoo raises awareness for wildlife conservation and nature preservation on World Animal Day
Al Ain : World Animal Day is celebrated every year on October 4th and this year Al Ain Zoo reinforces its efforts to conserve wildlife and preserve their natural habitat, based on the best local and global standards. Al Ain Zoo is home to more than 4,000 animals, approximately 30% …
Read More »Zelensky thanks Modi for willingness to hold peace talks
Kyiv : Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking an initiative for talks between Russia and Ukraine for establishing peace. Zelensky, however, refused to talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin. He said that Putin never agreed to talks with Ukraine and deliberately weakened diplomatic relations. Modi …
Read More »Pakistan apprehends 16 Indian fishermen for crossing the maritime border
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan has arrested 16 Indian fishermen and confiscated two boats for crossing into Pakistan’s waters. Pakistani officials have confirmed this. The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) said that one of its ships on Tuesday arrested 16 Indian fishermen and seized two Indian boats during routine surveillance in maritime …
Read More »World’s largest flower blooms again in the forest of Indonesia
Jakarta : The world’s largest flower Rafflesia has bloomed again in Indonesia. This information was given by a man who went for trekking in the forest. According to the information, when this flower is in full bloom, its diameter can be up to three feet. Like other flowers, it smells …
Read More »India-Japan relations will be stronger : PM Modi tells Kishida
Tokyo : Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived here to attend the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Before attending the funeral, Prime Minister Modi held a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo. Modi said- ‘India and Japan’s friendship has played a …
Read More »MEA targets China-Pak at UNGA
New York : Minister of External Affairs Dr. S Jaishankar made a veiled attack on China and Pakistan over terrorism in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), saying that countries defending terrorists declared in the United Nations are neither considering their interests nor their reputation. He said that any remark, …
Read More »Al Ain Zoo celebrates 92nd Saudi National Day with discounts and free entry for two days
AL AIN : Al Ain, XX September 2022, UAE: Al Ain Zoo has announced various events and activities as part of celebrations for the 92nd National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including a 50% discount on Al Ain Safari trips and free entry for two days on 23rd …
Read More »Russia intensifies attack on Ukraine bases
Kyiv : The war between Russia and Ukraine which started on February 24, is not coming to end, even as both the countries have suffered great losses. Not long ago, Ukraine claimed that its army had taken control of the city of Izyum, which had been held by Russian forces …
Read More »Taiwan hit with 2nd earthquake in 24 hrs
Taipei : The second powerful earthquake in Taiwan within 24 hours has created panic. The magnitude of Sunday’s earthquake was measured at 6.8 on the Richter scale, while the magnitude of Saturday’s earthquake was 6.4. One building was reported to have collapsed due to Sunday’s earthquake. A train was derailed …
Read More »President leaves for London to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral
New Delhi : President Droupadi Murmu left for a visit to London, United Kingdom (UK) on Saturday to offer condolences from the Indian government at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, India-UK relations have developed, flourished and strengthened immensely during the last …
Read More »Arrival of Prime Minister in Samarkand to attend the SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Samarkand, Uzbekistan this evening, at the invitation of the President of Uzbekistan, H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to attend the 22nd Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). On arrival in Samarkand, Prime Minister was warmly received by …
Read More »SCO summit: Modi to meet Putin today
Samarkand (Uzbekistan) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit on Friday. He arrived on Thursday night around 9 pm. On the sidelines of the summit, Modi will hold bilateral meetings with the leaders of Russia, Uzbekistan and Iran. There will also be an important …
Read More »Al Ain Zoo adopts world-class technologies in wildlife conservation
AL AIN : As part of its commitment to applying the highest standards and best practices in wildlife preservation and animal care, Al Ain Zoo has announced that on its 54-year journey, the ages of some of the oldest animals in its care have exceeded their normal life expectancy in …
Read More »The Al Ain Zoo consistently recruits highly qualified women to occupy rare positions in the field of wildlife and environmental preservation
AL AIN : The Al Ain Zoo, throughout 54 years of its operations, has made great strides in offering women unique occupations and creating an inclusive work environment. It has attracted hundreds of highly qualified female professionals to take on positions in the fields of animal care, wildlife preservation and …
Read More »Al Ain Zoo launches a new experience, “Our Summer is Like No Other”, Experience the fun attractions in privet vehicle
AL AIN : The Al Ain Zoo launches a new and exciting experience this summer called, “Our Summer is Like No Other“, which is a tour where guests can go around the Zoo and enjoy its many attractions while riding in a luxurious air-conditioned car to beat the heat. …
Read More »ROYAL ARMY OF OMAN CONTINGENT FOR JOINT EXERCISE AL NAJAH-IV ARRIVE IN INDIA
New Delhi : The 4th Edition of India Oman Joint Military Exercise ‘AL NAJAH-IV’ between contingents of Indian Army and the Royal Army of Oman is scheduled to take place at the Foreign Training Node of Mahajan Field Firing Ranges (Rajasthan) from 01 to 13 August 2022. The Royal Army of …
Read More »IMF cuts India’s growth rate by 0.8 percentage point to 7.4% for fiscal year 2022
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its World Economic Outlook update July 2022 has cut India’s growth rate by 0.8 percentage point to 7.4 per cent for fiscal year 2022, reflecting ‘mainly less favourable external conditions and more rapid policy tightening’. It said that the global economy, which is still …
Read More »Al Ain Zoo welcomes visitors over Eid Al Adha with cultural and entertainment programs
AL AIN : Al Ain Zoo is organizing a range of exciting events, activities and entertaining optionsthat are ready to welcome visitors during Eid al Adha, including shows, Zoo experiences and VIP services, wildlife exploration activities, Al Ain Safari and Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre activations. All activities will take …
Read More »Al Ain Zoo : a magnet for talented Emiratis
Al Ain Zoo is always keen to offer Emirati nationals a variety of distinguished employment opportunities, attracting personnel specialized in various fields to join the team, and providing training opportunities that enable and empower Emirati students and graduates of educational institutions to be part of this unique sector. Since opening, …
Read More »Al Ain Zoo provides endangered Rothschild’s Giraffes with the highest standards of care
AL AIN : As part of Al Ain Zoo’s efforts to protect rare and endangered species, it pays special attention to the safety and wellbeing of the Rothschild’s Giraffes, as they are classified as “endangered” by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) due the continuous destruction of …
Read More »British hosts frustrated over visa processing delays
April 23, 2022, 12:24 pm London, April 23 : As millions of Ukrainians fleeing the conflict zone are seeking refugee in the neighbouring countries, the visa application process for the UK has caused growing frustrations both among the refugees and the British hosts. BBC quoted the hosts as describing being …
Read More »Pakistan: 3,000 names to be struck off ECL
April 23, 2022, 12:17 pm Islamabad, April 23 : The Pakistan government has decided to bring about significant changes in the rules that controls citizens’ exit from the country in an attempt to end the practice of keeping people on the no-fly list for years or even decades, Dawn reported …
Read More »Pakistan: Three soldiers killed in Af-Pak border firing
April 23, 2022, 1:47 pm Islamabad, April 23 : Three Pakistani soldiers were killed in a cross-border attack at the Pak-Afghanistan border, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Saturday. The military’s media wing said militants opened fire on the troops from across the border in the Dewagar area, district of …
Read More »After Ramadan,you will know what is Bang’deshi movement:BNP’s Mirza
April 23, 2022, 1:35 pm Dhaka, April 23 : Mirza Abbas, a member of the standing committee of Bangladesh’s main opposition BNP, warned the ruling Awami League that “once the month of Ramadan is over, you will understand what the movement is all about.” He criticised a statement made by …
Read More »Pakistan: Resignations of PTI MNAs de-sealed
April 23, 2022, 1:09 pm Islamabad, April 23( |) Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf, said that their the fate of the PTI members would be decided strictly according to the Constitution, law and rules after de-sealing the resignations of PTI members, The News reported on Saturday. The …
Read More »Russian troops made no major gains in past 24 hours: UK
April 23, 2022, 12:50 pm London, April 23 : The Russian troops have failed to make any major gains due to Ukrainian counter-attacks, the UK’s Defence Intelligence (DI) said on Saturday. The UK ministry of defence’s DI said, “Despite increased activity, Russian forces have made no major gains in the …
Read More »Kyiv to evacuate civilians from Mariupol on Saturday
April 23, 2022, 5:13 pm Kyiv, April 23 ( /Sputnik) Ukrainian authorities are planning to evacuate women and children from Mariupol on Saturday, Deputy Prime Minister Irina Vereshchuk said. “About Mariupol: today we are again trying to evacuate women, children and the elderly. Now we are beginning to gather at …
Read More »Sister cities Kolkata-Kunming must boost ties to tap huge growth potential: Zha Liyou
Kolkata, April 23 : Consul General of People’s Republic of China in Kolkata Zha Liyou on Saturday said Kolkata and Kunming (K2K), the sister cities of India and China, must step up trade, business, cultural ties and people-to-people contact in order to realise the fullest growth potential and benefit mutually. …
Read More »UN chief to meet Putin in Moscow
April 22, 2022, 10:44 pm ted Nations, April 22 ( /Xinhua) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will travel to Moscow on April 25 and meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during the visit, a UN spokesman said Friday. The secretary-general will have “a working meeting and lunch” with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, …
Read More »UN chief to visit Russia, Ukraine next week
April 23, 2022, 11:04 am ted Nations, April 22 ( /Xinhua) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on April 26 and 28 respectively, a UN spokesman said. Guterres will visit Moscow on April 26 and have “a working meeting and lunch” …
Read More »For first time, Russia admits Moskva ship casualties
April 23, 2022, 10:54 am Moscow, April 23 : At least one person was killed and 27 went missing after the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet Moskva sunk earlier this month, according to Russian state media. The Moskva, a guided-missile cruiser, had sunk on April 14. Ukraine had claimed …
Read More »India spoke strongly on Bucha, difference in balance because of historic ties: UK PM
April 22, 2022, 7:50 pm New Delhi, April 22 : UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday said India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have been “strong” in their stand on the killings in Bucha, but added that there is a “difference in balance” because of India’s historic ties with …
Read More »US troops to arrive ‘in nanosecond’ if anyone attempts to occupy NATO territory
April 22, 2022, 7:39 pm Washington, April 22 ( /Sputnik) American armed forces will arrive in an instant if anyone attempts to occupy the territory of a NATO member, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said on Friday. “If there is an attempt to occupy NATO territory, our troops will …
Read More »EU’s Michel calls Putin to ensure humanitarian corridors
April 22, 2022, 6:11 pm Brussels, April 22 ( /Sputnik) President of the European Council Charles Michel on Friday during a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin called for providing humanitarian corridors from Mariupol and other cities by Orthodox Easter. “Strongly urged for immediate humanitarian access and safe passage …
Read More »1 killed, 2 injured in military plane crash in Ukraine
April 22, 2022, 4:54 pm Kyiv, April 22 ( /Xinhua) A Ukrainian An-26 military transport plane crashed in Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhya region on Friday, killing at least one person and injuring two others, the regional administration said in a statement on Facebook. The aircraft, which was on a technical flight, …
Read More »At least 25 killed in mosque blast in N Afghanistan
April 22, 2022, 9:01 pm Kabul, April 22 ( /Xinhua) At least 25 people were killed and nearly 40 others wounded after a blast rocked a mosque in Afghanistan’s northern province of Kunduz on Friday, eyewitnesses said. The explosion occurred in Imam Sahib district shortly after Friday prayers roughly at …
Read More »Sensex down 714.53 pts
April 22, 2022, 5:11 pm Mumbai, April 22 : The BSE Sensex on Friday tanked 714.53 pts to close at 57,197.15 on profit booking by local operators. The Nifty of National Stock Exchange (NSE) too slipped 220.65 pts at 17,171.95. The Sensex fell 380 pts at 57,531.95 in opening session. …
Read More »Sensex down 714.53 points
April 22, 2022, 4:49 pm Mumbai, April 22 : The BSE Sensex on Friday tanked 714.53 points to close at 57,197.15 on profit booking by local operators. The Nifty of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) too slipped 220.65 points at 17,171.95. The Sensex registered the day’s high and low at …
Read More »SBI General Insurance records 50 pc growth in its GWP for health insurance
April 22, 2022, 4:23 pm Kolkata, April 22 : SBI General Insurance, one of India’s leading General Insurance companies, has demonstrated strong growth in the health insurance segment with a 50 per cent growth in GWP, whereas it has reported an overall growth of 11 per cent in GWP in …
Read More »Death toll from tropical storm in Philippines rises to 224
April 21, 2022, 9:37 am Manila, April 21 ( /Sputnik) The number of deaths caused by the tropical storm Agaton in the Philippines has risen to 224, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Thursday. The number of people affected by the natural disaster has surpassed …
Read More »G7 countries say provided Ukraine with $24bln support for 2022
April 21, 2022, 10:33 am Kyiv, April 21 ( /Sputnik) Finance ministers and heads of central banks of the G7 nations said they had pledged and provided support for Ukraine worth $24 billion for this year. “Building on the G7 Finance Ministers´ statement of 14 February 2022, together with the …
Read More »Pakistan: Govt to place members of PTI cabinet on no-fly list
April 21, 2022, 10:32 am Islamabad, April 21 : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the placing of several members of the last federal cabinet on the no-fly list as it believed that they could make a bid to leave the country anytime with the “corruption” money allegedly collected during the …
Read More »Pakistan: Imran Khan urged to address Lahore rally virtually over ‘threat alerts’
April 21, 2022, 1:00 pm Islamabad, April 21 : Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan has been asked to address his party’s Lahore rally virtually after “severe threat alerts” emerged against his life, which is scheduled for Thursday, Khaleej Times reported. This was recommended by Lahore …
Read More »Philippine storm death toll climbs to 224
April 21, 2022, 12:57 pm Manila, April 21 ( /Xinhua) The death toll in the Philippines from the landslides and flooding spawned by tropical storm Megi rose to 224, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Thursday. The government agency that culls reports from the provinces …
Read More »Pakistan: Bilawal Bhutto sets conditions for oath-taking
April 21, 2022, 12:39 pm Islamabad, April 21 : PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto has laid out conditions for his induction into the newly-formed cabinet of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, The News reported Thursday. Bilawal has said that he would join the cabinet only if Moshin Dawar and members of other …
Read More »S Korean President confirms exchanging letters with North’s Kim
April 22, 2022, 3:31 pm Seoul, April 22 ( /Sputnik) The office of South Korean President Moon Jae-in confirmed on Friday that he has exchanged letters with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in April in which they both agreed that significant results have been achieved in inter-Korean relations and …
Read More »Felt like Sachin, Amitabh: UK PM
April 22, 2022, 3:14 pm New Delhi, April 22 : ted Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the grand hospitality he received in Gujarat on day one of his visit to India, saying he felt like “Sachin Tendulkar and Amitabh Bachchan.” The comments …
Read More »Libya’s newly approved govt holds first meeting
April 22, 2022, 3:08 pm Tripoli, April 22 ( /Xinhua) The Libyan government recently approved by the House of Representatives held its first meeting in the southern city of Sabha. “We have decided to start working as a legitimate government approved by the legislative authority in a democratic and fair …
Read More »SII’s Poonawalla urges govt to speed up approvals for vaccination of children
April 22, 2022, 3:04 pm Mumbai, April 22 : Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla on Friday urged the government to speed up the regulatory approval process for administering Covid-19 vaccine for children. Speaking at the Times Network’s India Economic Conclave, Poonawalla said the momentum of administering the Covid-19 …
Read More »US distances itself from Omar’s visit to Pakistan
April 22, 2022, 3:04 pm Washington, April 22 : The US administration has distanced itself from Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s trip to Pakistan this week. Addressing reporters on Thursday, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said: “As I understand it, Representative Omar is not visiting Pakistan on US government-sponsored travel.” The US …
Read More »Italy PM may visit Kyiv to meet Zelensky
April 22, 2022, 2:55 pm Rome, April 22 ( /Sputnik) Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi may soon visit Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Italian media reported on Friday. According to La Repubblica newspaper, it is possible that Draghi will personally visit Kyiv in the near future, as …
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