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Free Balochistan Movement holds protest outside Chinese embassies

Free Balochistan Movement activists expressed their anger against Iran, China and Pakistan.

2023-08-20T05:33:00.811085+00:00 IST

Russian lander experiences “emergency situation” during manoeuvre

Russia’s ‘Luna 25’ spacecraft reported an “emergency situation” during its manoeuvre prior to its Moon landing, CNN reported on Saturday citing Russian space agency ‘Roscosmos’.

2023-08-19T20:45:35.968381+00:00 IST

“India upholds, promotes principles of Buddhism globally”

“Buddhism, with its profound teachings of compassion, wisdom, peace and harmony, has been a cornerstone of Indian society for centuries. India, the land where the light of Buddha's wisdom first shone, continues to uphold and promote these principles globally. In Russia, Buddhism is one of the four main recognized religions,” the Indian Ambassador said while addressing the International Buddhist Forum in Buryatia.

2023-08-19T11:06:16.123787+00:00 IST

Indian embassy in Brussels organizes food festival

The Indian food festival is all set to start on Saturday in the most iconic venues of Brussels, Belgium-- Parc du Cinquantenaire / Jubelpark.

2023-08-19T07:08:09.736339+00:00 IST

WHO designates Covid's BA.2.86 as ‘variant under monitoring’

World Health Organization (WHO) designated COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 as a ‘variant under monitoring’ on Friday due to the large number of mutations it carries.

2023-08-19T03:15:38.546718+00:00 IST

Russia announces sanctions on ICC prosecutor, UK ministers

Russia on Friday announced fresh sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor — who had sought the arrest of President Vladimir Putin — and UK ministers who opposed the Russian invasion of Ukraine, state agency TASS reported.

2023-08-19T00:33:28.761377+00:00 IST

"I am Evil...": British nurse guilty of murdering seven babies

A British nurse has been found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others at the hospital where she worked, CNN reported on Friday.

2023-08-18T20:31:08.815233+00:00 IST

Indian envoy Pavan Kapoor discusses potential cooperation in cult

Indian Ambassador to Russia Pavan Kapoor discussed the existing and potential cooperation in culture, tourism & economic spheres with the head of Buryatia Aleksey Tsedenov in Ulan Ude on Friday.

2023-08-18T17:07:00.183353+00:00 IST

Baloch targeting Chinese to protect their territory, identity

Hakeem Baloch, a journalist and a senior activist of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), who is based in the UK, told ANI that China has been investing heavily in the region for its own economic and military interests

2023-08-18T09:22:07.952322+00:00 IST

UK announces 210 million pounds to tackle Antimicrobial resistance

The investment will aim to build State of the art laboratories, cutting-edge disease surveillance systems, and a bigger global workforce to tackle deadly antimicrobial resistance (AMR), said a statement by the government.

2023-08-18T01:01:05.984845+00:00 IST

Turkey warns Moscow to avoid further escalations

Turkey has warned Moscow to “avoid further escalations” after a Turkish-owned cargo vessel was attacked by the Russian navy last weekend, France 24 reported on Thursday citing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s office.

2023-08-17T23:06:28.915905+00:00 IST

China’s current nuclear expansion is quest for status: UK forum

China’s nuclear expansion was set in the context of its wider geostrategic ambitions – as articulated in Xi Jinping’s stated goals and ideological motivation – by former British diplomat and Associate of the Council on Geostrategy, Matthew Henderson. He identified core issues raised by China’s nuclear buildup, which disrupts global security structures and poses the greatest threat to democracy, world peace and stability since the end of the Cold War.

2023-08-17T08:43:06.102933+00:00 IST

Four Ukrainian fighters trying to cross in Russian border killed

Russia said on Wednesday that it has “eliminated” four Ukrainian fighters who tried to cross into Russia’s borderline Bryansk Region from northern Ukraine, state agency TASS reported.

2023-08-16T22:23:01.514941+00:00 IST

Indian, Russian scientists find way to extract biodiesel

According to the authors of the study, a method for processing the Barbados nut (Jatropha curcas) which is developed by training a deep neural network will cut labor costs and improve the quality of the subsequent biofuel.

2023-08-16T17:56:08.675317+00:00 IST

Lavrov lauds India for realistic solutions in Ukraine conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov appreciated India and other global south countries for promoting "fair and realistic" settlement avenues between Russia and Ukraine and added that the developing world's proposals are based on the understanding of the true causes and nature of ongoing developments.

2023-08-16T10:15:45.275434+00:00 IST

Russia hits Ukraine's Odesa port

Russian forces launched a drone attack and damaged a port on the Danube River in Ukraine's southern Odesa region overnight, a Ukrainian official said on Wednesday.

2023-08-16T08:31:17.389148+00:00 IST

Armenian Deputy Defence Minister visits DRDO stall at Army 2023 exhibition

Armenian Deputy Defence Minister Karen Brutyan on Tuesday, visited Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) stall at ARMY 2023 military exhibition in Russia and held a discussion on the defence system being showcased there, DRDO said in a statement.

2023-08-15T23:22:46.849727+00:00 IST

I am here not as Prime Minister, but as Hindu: UK PM Rishi Sunak

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attended the Ramayana recitation by spiritual leader Morari Bapu at Cambridge University on Tuesday and said that he was present there as a Hindu and not as a Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. "Bapu with your blessings, I aspire to lead in equivalence with how our scriptures have taught leaders to lead," Sunak said.

2023-08-15T17:39:14.286477+00:00 IST

"G20 not just global event, but will help shift global discourse"

"It (G20) gives us a chance not just to showcase all of India, not just to host a big event, but to help shift the global discourse towards issues of concern to all developing countries," Doraiswami said.

2023-08-15T12:26:05.733110+00:00 IST

UK: Indian High Commission celebrates India's Independence Day

Doraiswami told ANI, “So many friends from the Indian community and PIO community turned out. Even shall we say friends of India, Britons who are not just of Indian origin also turned up.”

2023-08-15T11:49:36.908259+00:00 IST

Afghanistan association protests in Vienna against Taliban rule

Afghanistan Cultural Association (AKIS) in collaboration with Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) organised a protest in Austria's Viena on Monday to mark the anniversary of Taliban rule in the country.

2023-08-15T08:37:15.929293+00:00 IST