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January 15, 2024 1:19 PM

As Pakistan’s general elections approach, third Senate resolution calls for poll delay

Ahead of the general elections in Pakistan, the Senate received a third resolution on Sunday, pushing for a postponement of the February 8 polls. Independent Senator Hilalur Rehma from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa submitted the resolution, citing adverse weath...

January 15, 2024 10:21 AM

North Korea says it tested solid-fuel hypersonic missile

North Korea conducted a test of a new solid-fuel hypersonic missile with intermediate range, as reported by the state news agency KCNA on Monday. The move drew condemnation from the United States, South Korea, and Japan. According to KCNA, the launc...

January 15, 2024 9:35 AM

MOS V Muralidharan’s Ras Al Khaimah visit enhances bilateral ties and community engagement

By Vinod Kumar (Dubai): Minister of State V Muralidharan conducted a series of industrial visits in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah during his two-day visit to the UAE. The visit kicked off with a meeting at Ashok Leyland, where the automotive comp...

January 14, 2024 4:28 PM

Meeting of the India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee (IGSC) to strengthen trade between two neighbours

The India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee (IGSC) on Trade, Transit, and Cooperation to Combat Unauthorised Trade convened its latest session in Kathmandu on January 12-13, 2024. Vipul Bansal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Government ...

January 14, 2024 11:54 AM

EAM Jaishankar embarks on diplomatic mission to Iran

External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, is set to visit Iran on January 14-15 to bolster the diplomatic ties. This visit is part of the ongoing high-level exchanges between the two nations. During his visit, Dr. Jaishankar will engage in cruci...

January 14, 2024 11:31 AM

Indian Citizen Association of Nepal in association with Embassy of India celebrates Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2024 in Kathmandu today

By Sweta Singh (Kathmandu): Indian citizens Association of Nepal in association with Embassy of India, Kathmandu celebrates Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2024 today. Manoj Kandoi, President of Indian Association of Nepal elaborated on the contribution of ...

January 13, 2024 1:06 PM

Britain signs security agreement with Ukraine; announces increase in military aid

British PM Rishi Sunak on Friday announced 2.5 billion British Pounds as military aid to Ukraine on surprise visit to Kyiv. Sunak met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to sign historic UK-Ukraine Agreement on Security Cooperation. https://x.co...

January 12, 2024 4:40 PM

Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency after deadly riots

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape declared a two-week state of emergency on Thursday, following widespread rioting and violence. He suspended several officials and deployed over 1,000 soldiers after a police and public sector protest esc...

January 12, 2024 3:07 PM

‘We are largest economy of Europe despite pressure’: Russian President Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that their nation has emerged as Europe's leading economy despite pressure from all sides, and now holds the fifth position globally in terms of purchasing power parity. Speaking at a meeting with entrepr...

January 12, 2024 1:47 PM

Jaishankar, Blinken discuss maritime security as attacks in Red Sea intensify

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and his US counterpart Antony Blinken held a telephonic conversation on Thursday to discuss maritime security challenges, particularly in the Red Sea region, which has been under constant attack by Iran-backe...

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