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President Kovind arrives New Delhi after his tour to Caribbean region
After a successful state visit to Jamaica, Saint Vincent, and the Grenadines from May 15 to 21, President Ram Nath Kovind arrived at the Air Force Station, Palam, in Delhi....
PM Modi arrives in Tokyo: All eyes on Quad summit tomorrow
On the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tokyo on Monday morning (local time) for the Quad meeting on May 24. Prime Minister....
Anthony Albanese sworn in as Australia’s new PM ahead of his Tokyo visit
Anthony Albanese, the head of Australia's Labor Party, was sworn in as the country's new prime minister before flying to Tokyo for an international meeting. Albanese took to Twitter to....
Pakistan meddling in Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik’s conviction
The NIA court has found Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik guilty of terror funding. The charges had already been admitted by Yasin. The conviction of Yasin Malik, who has been....
QUAD eyes on Chinese illegal fishing in Indo-Pacific
The Quadrilateral Security Alliance (Quad) plans to create a satellite-based marine security programme to combat China's illegal fishing in the Indo-Pacific region. Quad nations will be able to keep an....
Australia’s Next PM Anthony Albanese is no stranger to India
According to Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O' Farrell, Australia's Prime Minister-elect Anthony Albanese is no stranger to India. The high commissioner stated on Twitter today that the Labor....
Vasant Vihar shocker: Mother along with her two daughters found dead
Delhi Police has discovered three dead in a flat in Vasant Vihar on Saturday and believe it was a suicide. According to the police, the flat was locked from the....
Sri Lanka Crisis: Sri Lankan-IMF talks set to end on May 24
The continuing talks between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Sri Lanka to assist alleviate the country's economic woes will end on May 24. IMF spokesman Gerry Rice said on....
Pakistan Foreign Minister arrives China for a two day tour
On Saturday, Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari will fly to China for a two-day visit to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Bilawal Bhutto, who will be travelling with....
G7 countries commitment to rein in rising inflation
The Group of Seven (G7) countries are resolved to get inflation under control, according to German Finance Minister Christian Lindner. Lindner, speaking at a press conference following the G7 finance....
Ukraine gets 600 million euro financial aid from EU
Ukraine has received the second tranche of the European Union's (EU) emergency macro-financial assistance programme, worth 600 million euros (634 million dollars), according to the Ukrainian Finance Ministry. In a....
Pakistan bans import of luxury items as Pakistani Rupee falls to new lows against US Dollar
As the economic crisis worsened as a result of low foreign reserves and a falling Pakistani rupee, Pakistan banned the import of some luxury goods on Thursday as part of....
Canada to ban China’s Huawei & ZTE from its 5G network
Canada is determined to exclude Huawei from its 5G mobile network. On Thursday, Canada's industry minister François-Philippe Champagne stated that the wireless operators will not be permitted to use Huawei....
Sri Lanka PM warns of food shortage, Indian NSA meets High commissioner
In a bid to improve the state of affairs in Sri Lanka, 9 new ministers were sworn in on Friday by Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The appointment of the....
Eye on China & North Korea, Joe Biden begins Asian tour
With an eye on China, US President Joe Biden will be on a trip to Asia this week. On his six-day day trip to Asia, Biden would be visiting South....
Sri Lanka crisis: Former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed for securing foreign aid
Amid a worsening economic crisis in Sri Lanka, the island nation's new prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday appointed former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed for securing foreign aid. Appointed as....
‘Monitoring reports, talks on’: India on reports of bridge coming up in Pangong
India says that it is monitoring reports of a second Chinese bridge on the Pangong, However, it is unclear whether the bridge is new or an extension of a previous....
President Biden invokes Defense Production Act in response to baby food scarcity
As he faces mounting political pressure over a domestic shortage caused by the safety-related closure of the country's largest formula manufacturing plant, President Joe Biden invoked the Defense Production Act....
China building second bridge over Pangong Lake, satellite images surface
In eastern Ladakh, China is constructing its second large bridge around the strategically crucial Pangong Tso Lake. According to the satellite image and expert opinion, this will assist the Chinese....
No money to buy petrol & debt default: Latest updates on Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka is in debt, the country which flourished is now having shortage of petrol, pharmaceuticals, foreign reserves, cooking gas, and other commodities are in short supply in Sri Lanka.....
Black Box Data Suggests China Jet Crash Was Intentional
According to individuals acquainted with US officials' first assessment, flight data from a black box recovered from the China Eastern Airlines plane that crashed in March indicates someone in the....
‘Twitter doesn’t believe in free speech… like we’re all commie’: secret recording reveals
Twitter does not believe in free expression, and employees 'hated' Elon Musk's USD 44 billion offer to acquire control of the firm, according to a man identified as a senior....
New Pakistan government, China analyse steps to improve Chinese security in first meeting
Friends for all seasons In their first official talks since the new government took office in Islamabad, China and Pakistan reached an "important consensus" to deepen their strategic cooperation, as....
Russia Ukraine crisis: Indian embassy brought back to Kyiv
After the embassy was temporarily relocated, India appointed Harsh Kumar Jain as its new envoy to Ukraine. The embassy, which led the evacuation of Indian students from Ukraine in February....
One killed, five wounded in California church shooting
United States: According to the Orange County Sheriff's Department, one person was murdered and five people were injured in a shooting at a church in the western US state of....
One died and four others injured at California church the day after Buffalo mass shooting
A shooting at a church near Los Angeles left one person dead and four others "critically" injured, police said Sunday, just one day after a shooter killed ten people at....
Finland, the Russian neighbour, has expressed interest in joining NATO
Finland's president and government declared on Sunday that the Nordic country intended to seek for NATO membership, paving the path for the 30-nation Western military alliance to expand amid Russia's....
Two Sikh shopkeepers shot dead in Pakistan’s Peshawar city
Two Sikh shopkeepers were shot dead by unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants in Pakistan's Peshawar city during the early morning hours today. The killings took place in the Bata Tal bazaar of....
NATO nations ready to fast-track Sweden & Finland’s membership bids to join alliance
NATO will fast-track the membership applications of Sweden and Finland if they decide to join the alliance, said German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Sunday. This comes after Sweden and....
At least ten people killed in a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket, suspect in custody
When a gunman opened fire at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday afternoon, many people were injured, and at least ten of them died. The alleged shooter has....
“Need to be prepared for all scenarios”: Twitter CEO
Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal stated on Saturday that the deal with Elon Musk is expected to be completed, but that this should not be used as an excuse to avoid....
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed elected as UAE president
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was chosen president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to the UAE's official WAM news agency on Saturday. The Federal Supreme Council met....
India to supply Sri Lanka with 65,000 MT of urea under existing line of credit
India, in another gesture of friendship, will be supplying Sri Lanka with 65,000 metric tons of Urea amid the worst economic crisis in the island nation. Even though India currently....
Lawyer moves Sri Lankan Supreme Court seeking Mahinda Rajapaksa’s arrest
A lawyer has moved the Sri Lankan Supreme Court seeking the arrest of former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa for allegedly conspiring to commit criminal intimidation and abetting an attack on....
China’s Instagram-like Xiaohongshu joins the tech layoffs, firing around 10% of its workforce
For its blend of influencers and shopping, Xiaohongshu, a lifestyle e-commerce platform whose name means "little red book," is popular among China's Gen Z. The app claims to have 200....
Twitter fires two top executives and announces a hiring freeze ahead of Elon Musk’s acquisition
Two of Twitter's top executives have announced their departure ahead of Tesla entrepreneur Elon Musk's takeover. Kayvon Beykpour, the general manager of Twitter, is retiring after seven years. CEO Parag....
Amid worsening economic crisis, Ranil Wickremesinghe takes charge as Sri Lankan PM
Ranil Wickremesinghe, the head of the United National Party (UNP), was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka on Thursday, amid the country's greatest economic crisis and....
Protests continue as Ranil Wickremesinghe takes oath as the new PM of Sri Lanka
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has named experienced political leader Ranil Wickremesinghe to succeed him as Prime Minister of the crisis-hit island nation. The President, who announced in a speech to the....
Passenger plane from China diverts off runway and catches fire
A Tibet Airlines plane caught fire after straying off the runway at a Chinese airport on Thursday, but the airline claimed all passengers and staff were "safely evacuated." The flight,....
Senate Democrats failed to pass federal abortion law
Senate Democrats failed to pass a bill to make abortion a federal law, despite the fact that the country's highest court is prepared to restrict it. However, the move was....
Pro-Khalistan groups again receive support from US politicians, Indian World Forum expresses concern
In a major development, US lawmakers were seen openly supporting and promoting pro-Khalistan organisations. The Connecticut Senate, Norwich City Council, and Holyoke City Council have all expressed support for this....
Pakistan, US hold security talks in Washington ahead of FM Bilawal’s visit
Pakistan and the United States finished security discussions in Washington on Wednesday, ahead of Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's visit later this month. Lt-Gen Nadeem Anjum, the Director-General of....
Sri Lanka Crisis: Gotabaya Rajapaksa to abolish the executive presidency
After addressing the issue with the opposition regarding the establishment of a new government, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared on Wednesday that he is willing to abolish the executive....
India elects as Chair of Association of Asian Election Authorities for 2022-24
The Election Commission of India announced on Wednesday that India has been unanimously elected as the new Chair of the Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) for the period 2022-2024.....
Xi Jinping has a cerebral aneurysm, according to reports
According to media sources, Chinese President Xi Jinping has a 'cerebral aneurysm' and will be hospitalised towards the end of 2021.He wanted to be treated with traditional Chinese medications rather....
Sri Lanka crisis: Authorities issue shoot-at-sight orders
As large-scale protests continue across the island nation, Sri Lankan tri forces have been told to shoot anyone who plunders public property or causes personal harm. Over the last few....
Google play store to ban call recording apps: Here’s all you need to know
Google is introducing new Play Store restrictions to prevent third-party apps from using the Accessibility API in order. This step taken by Google is expected to improve user safety and....
Apple to discontinue its iPod sales after 20 years of product supply
Apple has stated that the iPod Touch will be discontinued, with the product being accessible 'while supplies last.' The business confirmed the revelation in a news article on Tuesday, saying....
Indian High Commission rejects rumours of Rajapaksas fleeing to India
India dismissed reports circulating in the media and on social media on Tuesday that some Sri Lankan politicians and their families had fled to India. In light of the current....
Elon Musk likely to lift Twitter ban on Donald Trump
Elon Musk stated on Tuesday that if his deal to buy Tesla is completed, he will reinstate former US President Donald Trump's suspended Twitter account. Musk labeled the ban a....
Mahinda Rajapaksa and family shifted to Sri Lankan naval base: Reports
Mahinda Rajapaksa and his family have reportedly been shifted to Trincomalee Naval Base a day after his resignation as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka amid the worsening economic crisis....
Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa’s house in Kurunegala set on fire
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa's home in Kurunegala, in the north-western province of Sri Lanka, was set on fire on Monday, only hours after he tendered his resignation to President Gotabaya....
Speculations of Elon Musk to visit India, Twitter users excited to know his plans
After his famous Twitter remark, rumours of Tesla CEO Elon Musk visiting India in the near future gained traction. Elon Musk, the world's richest man, showed his admiration for Indian....
US drops phrases supporting Chinese position from its fact sheet on relations with Taiwan
The U.S. State Department has reportedly dropped a few phrases describing the relationship between the U.S. and Taiwan on its 'U.S. Relations With Taiwan' webpage. As per an archived version....
Beijing performs war games near Taiwan to demonstrate how it will cut Taiwan off from the rest of the world
According to sources speaking to the state-run Chinese news agency, the region where the drills were held is crucial to China's aspirations to reunify Taiwan by force. On May 2,....
Sri Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa quits amid protests over the country’s economic fall-out
The island nation's ruling party supporters stormed a main demonstration site in Colombo, hitting anti-government activists and clashing with police who used tear gas and water cannon to force them....
Colombo under curfew after Sri Lanka president supporters attack demonstrators, injuring 20 people
On Monday, Sri Lankan police enforced an indefinite curfew in Colombo after government supporters battled with activists calling for President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's resignation. Police used tear gas and water cannon....
In the midst of the conflict with Ukraine, Russia to have a Victory Day Parade
Even as the Russia-Ukraine conflict approaches its third month, Russia will commemorate Victory Day on Monday. There is much speculation about what President Putin would say in his address. On....
After 75 days of war in Ukraine, sorting the truth from the diplomatic fictions
The war in Ukraine is at an inflection point, and the gap between the fiction that marks diplomatic statements and facts on the ground has never been wider. On Sunday,....
Japanese PM Kishida warns invasion of Ukraine could be replicated in Taiwan
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has warned that the invasion of Ukraine could be replicated in Taiwan by China if leading powers don't respond as one. Speaking at a meeting....
Death toll climbs to 18 in Cuban hotel explosion
A powerful explosion at the Saratoga hotel in Cuba's Havana on Friday has so far claimed the lives of eighteen people, including a pregnant woman and a child, informed the....
CCP of 1920s recognized Taiwan as a separate nation: Former Dutch diplomat
Retired Dutch diplomat Gerrit van der Wees has said that former Chinese premier and chairman of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Mao Zedong, had refuted China's claims over Taiwan. Pointing....
Mahinda Rajapaksa likely to step down as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
Mahinda Rajapaksa has reportedly agreed to step down as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka at the request of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in view of the deepening economic crisis in....
North Korea test-fires another ballistic missile: Reports
North Korea is believed to have carried out the test launch of yet another ballistic missile. The Japanese Coast Guard on Saturday said in a statement citing the defence ministry,....
Yet again Imran Khan becomes meme fest after his comment of calling himself as ‘donkey’
With a video going viral on social media showing him comparing himself to a donkey, former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again been drawn into a funny meme....
Sri Lanka Crisis takes a new turn as the government declared State Emergency on Friday Midnight
After a devastating strike and protest over the external debt for the second time in five weeks, Sri Lanka imposed a state of emergency on Friday. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of....
UN Chief urges for an end to Ukraine’s bloodshed calls it “cycle of death and destruction”
On Thursday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an end to Ukraine's "cycle of murder and destruction." Guterres said he "did not mince words" while speaking with the presidents of....
Covid test forcibly done on Chinese woman in a viral video
China is pursuing its "zero COVID" policy, claiming that it will save many lives by citing the millions of COVID deaths in other nations. People in China are more concerned....
Remote delivery of safeguards data from Chornobyl NPP has been restored: IAEA
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Thursday, said that the remote transfer of safeguards data from its monitoring equipment installed at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant to monitor nuclear material....
China builds the world’s highest weather station on Mt. Everest
At an altitude of 8,830 metres above sea level, a Chinese expedition team lead by experts has erected the world's highest meteorological station on Mount Everest. On the icy peak,....
PM Modi met France President Emmanuel Macron, hold talks on bilateral matters
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with freshly re-elected French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday to discuss a variety of bilateral matters such as defense, space, civil nuclear cooperation, and people-to-people....
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tests COVID-19 positive
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday tested positive for COVID-19, exhibiting mild symptoms, and would be isolated at home, completing his work online. According to a press release....
Sri Lanka wants India to supply fertilisers in exchange for a $2.5 billion payment delay
People familiar with the subject said on Wednesday that Sri Lanka has asked India for fertilisers and a postponement of a $2.5 billion payment to the Asian Clearing Union as....
Evidence suggests that 600 people were killed in a Russian airstrike on a theatre in Mariupol
In the frigid basement of the Mariupol theatre, she stood in just her bathrobe, covered in white plaster dust blown loose by the explosion. Her husband yanked her out the....
PM Modi explains the ‘India First for Global Good’ ideology in Europe
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking to the Indian diaspora in Berlin this week, positioned India as a global solutions supplier or a force for world good. He also promoted his....
Pakistan’s new Prime Minister wins $8 billion Saudi bailout for the country’s cash-strapped economy: Reports
According to a media source, during Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to Saudi Arabia, a deal was reached under which the Gulf country will provide Islamabad with a financial....
Independent refiners in China are secretly getting Russian oil at a low price
China's independent refiners are quietly buying Russian oil at substantial discounts at a time when Western countries are considering an oil embargo due to Russia's military operations in Ukraine. An....
Baloch fires a shot at China’s soft power, putting the CPEC in jeopardy
The suicide bombing at Karachi University's Confucius Institute, which targeted a van carrying Chinese academics, was a strike against China's soft influence. The attackers appeared to understand that the institute....
Twitter CEO to get $42 million if sacked after Elon Musk’s acquisition
According to many sources, Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal would be paid $42 million if he is fired within a year of Elon Musk taking over the company. Equilar created the....
Blinken on World Press Day says “Pakistan’s Image harms from restrictions on Press Freedom”
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken remarked on World Press Freedom Day that constraint on freedom of expression harm Pakistan's image and capacity to prosper. This comes after the International....
China dispatched aircraft carrier and eight warships to the seas near Japan
On Monday, eight Chinese warships, led by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's aircraft carrier Liaoning, passed through the Okinawa island chain in southern Japan in a show of strength....
PM Modi meets Queen of Denmark Margrethe II during his visit to Europe
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted warmly by the Queen of the Kingdom of Denmark, Margrethe II, at the ancient Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen on the second day of his....
PM Modi will visit Lumbini, birthplace of Buddha in Nepal on Buddha Jayanti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a visit to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, in Nepal's Bhairahawa region on Buddha Jayanti. PM Modi's visit to Nepal comes just....
PM Modi to attend second India-Nordic summit held in France
During his three-day tour to Europe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the second India-Nordic summit in Denmark today before flying to Paris to meet newly re-elected President Emmanuel Macron.....
PM Modi’s visit to Denmark to define new aspects of the alliance
According to newly-appointed Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Denmark will present India with an opportunity to build new components of partnership in the fields....
Russia is planning to seize east Ukraine, claims US official
According to a senior US official, Russia is going to acquire huge sections of eastern Ukraine this month and recognise the southern city of Kherson as an independent country. The....
India, Germany sign agreement on triangular development cooperation
India and Germany on Monday signed agreements on triangular development cooperation and renewable energy partnership. External Affairs Ministers S Jaishankar and German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Svenja Schulze....
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held his first in-person meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin. "Expanding India-Germany cooperation. PM @narendramodi and Chancellor Scholz meet in Berlin. @Bundeskanzler," Office....
Former Sri Lanka President calls for snap polls in the country
Former Sri Lanka President and chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), Maithripala Sirisena on Sunday called for fresh elections in the country amid its worst economic crisis. While....
80 civilians evacuated from Mariupol’s Azovstal, says Russian Defence Ministry
Eighty civilians have been evacuated from the Azovstal plant in the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol, according to a Russian Defence Ministry statement on Sunday. The ministry further said that....
Modi receives a rousing welcome by members of the Indian diaspora in Berlin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with members of the Indian diaspora living in Berlin upon his arrival at Hotel Adlon Kempinski. Modi expressed his joy after meeting people from the....
Xiaomi indicted of forex offenses by India
In India's latest dispute with a Chinese business over market activities, the authorities accused Xiaomi Corp. of violating the country's foreign-exchange regulations and seized 55.51 billion rupees ($726 million) from....
Sardar Patel’s statue in Ontario to become symbol of India-Canada relations: Modi
While addressing a programme for the unveiling of a statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Canada's Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre (SMCC) in Markham, Ontario, PM Modi said that the statue....
Two jets from China enter Taiwan’s air defense identification zone
Two Chinese fighter jets entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Saturday, as informed by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense. The incursions took place at 8:53 am and 1:23....
Modi in Germany for first in-person talks with Chancellor Scholz
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Germany today to kick start his three-day Europe visit. Modi will hold his first one-on-one meeting with the newly appointed German....
Pak President claims ‘Hostile enemies’ behind KU attack during his visit to Chinese embassy
President Arif Alvi visited the Chinese embassy in Islamabad on Saturday, saying that any attempt to harm Pakistan's relations with China will be thwarted. Alvi claimed that the suicide attack....
Bangladesh Nationalist Party serves ‘beef’ to Hindu attendees in Khaleda Zia’s iftar party
In Sylhet, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is embroiled in a dispute over-serving an iftar meal with a thali that includes beef for Hindu attendees. There was no beef replacement....
Criticism can’t stop Musk from making bizarre remarks: Elon Trouble for Parag Agrawal?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk told US legislator Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to quit flirting with him after she criticized him as a "billionaire with an ego problem”. Since the time Elon Musk....
Hindu leader beaten to death in Bangladesh, later hanged to a tree
Over an invitation to an Iftar celebration in Haidgaon Union in Chattogram's Patia Upazila, Jitendra Kanti Guha, Vice-President of Bangladesh's Hindu Buddhist Christian Oikya Parishad in Chittagong South, was assaulted....
India condemns use of chemical weapons at UNSC
On the 25th anniversary of the Chemical Weapons Convention, Pratik Mathur, an Indian diplomat and UN Counsellor, remarked that India is opposed to the use of chemical weapons by anybody,....
