Europe

Pope Francis pulls out of Good Friday service at last moment

The pontiff's well-being has been watched closely after he underwent abdominal surgery in 2023.

2024-03-30T12:43:20.977063+00:00 IST

European space Agency Director heaps praise on ISRO

The European scientist also underscored that the significance of strengthening ties and deepening cooperation with international partners cannot be underestimated.

2024-03-30T04:28:51.139393+00:00 IST

UAE Foreign Minister meets with Italian Foreign Minister

The two top diplomats discussed the friendship relations between the two countries and the potential for developing cooperation in consolidation of their strategic partnership in several fields, including the economic, commercial, investment, developmental, and energy sectors.

2024-03-29T16:19:32.694788+00:00 IST

Russian security services knew of ISIS attack threat: Report

The Russian security services were aware of the threat of ISIS attack on concert hall near Moscow, CNN reported, citing Russian intelligence documents obtained by a UK-based investigative organisation.

2024-03-29T12:03:11.176636+00:00 IST

Activist raises issue of racial discrimination prevailing in PoK

He emphasised that this constitutional racial discrimination by Pakistan's occupying forces blatantly violates the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action.

2024-03-29T10:25:23.653694+00:00 IST

‘Hoping everyone’s rights are protected...': UN on Kejriwal

"We very much hope that in India, as in any country that is having elections, that everyone's rights are protected, including political and civil rights, and everyone is able to vote in an atmosphere that is free and fair," said Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Thursday during a daily press briefing in response to a question on the arrest of Delhi's chief minister and the freezing of the opposition Congress Party's bank accounts.

2024-03-29T06:49:07.154392+00:00 IST

Pieterson jabs London mayor over London train stabbing

Former England cricket captain and batting great Kevin Pieterson came down heavily on London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Thursday and voiced concern over the prevailing law and order situation in the metropolis in light of a stabbing incident in a train.

2024-03-28T11:18:21.364905+00:00 IST

Baloch community observe ‘Black Day’ on March 27

The Baloch community worldwide observed Black Day on March 27. On this occasion, the Baloch National Movement in the Netherlands called for global attention to the Baloch genocide and organised a protest rally in Amsterdam.

2024-03-27T23:09:18.835434+00:00 IST

Baloch Human Rights activist highlights negative impacts of CPEC

Khurshid Ahmed, the Information Secretary of the Baloch Human Rights Council, highlighted the negative implications of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Pakistan's province of Balochistan.

2024-03-27T23:05:04.233437+00:00 IST

“Ukraine sees India as important global power": FM Kuleba

Ahead of his visit to India, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that Kyiv views New Delhi as an important global partner with a powerful international voice.

2024-03-27T15:52:18.440096+00:00 IST

Ukraine Foreign Minister's India visit begins on March 28

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will embark on a two-day visit to India during which he will discuss bilateral ties as well as cooperation on regional and global issues of mutual interest

2024-03-27T14:31:55.566756+00:00 IST

Indian student alleges hate campaign in London college elections

The Pune-born student has also practiced at the Bombay High Court for some months and is pursuing an LLM at the London School of Economics, with his course ending later this year.

2024-03-27T03:01:15.430789+00:00 IST

Link between Moscow terror attack and suicide attack in Pakistan

Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) member Fazal-ur-Rehman Afridi alleged that there seems to be a link between the Moscow terror attack and the recent attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Shangla district, which has killed five Chinese nationals.

2024-03-26T21:32:03.049210+00:00 IST

'Strong diaspora can contribute to strengthen India-Armenia ties'

The Indian parliamentary delegation led by Deputy Chairman Rajya Sabha held a bilateral meeting with the parliamentary delegation of Armenia led by Hakob Arshakyan, the Vice President of the national assembly, on the sidelines of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), informed a press release.

2024-03-26T17:30:11.248525+00:00 IST

'US, UK, Ukraine behind Crocus City Hall terror attack': Russia

In a major allegation amid the ongoing investigation into the Crocus City Hall attack, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) chief Alexander Bortnikov, said on Tuesday that the United States, the United Kingdom and Ukraine are behind the terrorist attack, TASS reported.

2024-03-26T16:05:59.777504+00:00 IST

UK: London court stays Julian Assange's immediate extradition

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has fended off the threat of immediate extradition to the United States after the latest ruling by the High Court in London, which has signalled it may allow him to appeal his case, CNN reported.

2024-03-26T13:43:13.327296+00:00 IST

Baloch National Movement holds protest in Netherlands

The press statement also stated that, addressing the gathering, speakers reiterated their unwavering commitment to the cause echoing Dr. Allah Nizar's sentiment that the Baloch struggle for independence will persist until justice is achieved. They emphasized March 27, 1948, as a tragic day in Baloch history, marking 75 years of resistance against oppression.

2024-03-26T08:25:47.473502+00:00 IST

EU to probe Apple, Meta, Alphabet under new digital law

In a statement on March 25, the commission, which is executive of the 27-nation European Union bloc said that it was investigating Alphabet's rules on steering in Google Play and self-preferencing on Google Search, Apple's rules on steering in the App Store and the choice screen for Safari and Meta's "pay or consent model".

2024-03-26T07:20:35.718213+00:00 IST

UK: Holi Dhamka 2024 delights attendees with vibrant celebrations

Distinguished figures such as Deputy Mayor of Slough, Cllr Balvinder Singh, and Virendra Shamra, representing Southall's vibrant community, graced the occasion, alongside Parliamentary candidate Jack Ranking from Windsor and other notable personalities. The convergence of cultures and communities underscored the event's significance as a beacon of unity and festivity.

2024-03-25T17:52:46.522071+00:00 IST

Corrupt Pakistan Army Generals, ISI chiefs real traitors

"It has become a tradition in Pakistan to label those demanding rights--be they Muhajirs, Balochs, Sindhis, or Pashtuns--as traitors," Altaf Hussain said

2024-03-25T17:12:44.307413+00:00 IST

4 suspects in Moscow concert hall attack detained by Russia court

The four suspects, named by Russian authorities as Dalerdzhon Mirzoyev, Saidakrami Rachabalizodu, Shamsidin Fariduni and Muhammadsobir Fayzov were tried in Basmanny Court in Moscow. All four are to be held in detention until at least May 22, the court said.

2024-03-25T08:56:35.596987+00:00 IST