Europe

Russia gas station explosion: Death toll now 27, over 100 injured

The death toll from an explosion at a filling station in Russia's Makhachkala has reached 27, including 3 children and over 100 people injured.

2023-08-15T07:17:12.487438+00:00 IST

Indian High Commission marks Partition Horrors Remembrance Day

Indian High Commission in the UK hosted a photo exhibition and a ceremony to mark 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day'.

2023-08-14T19:27:52.622731+00:00 IST

Protestors demand Pakistan's GSP status suspended for four years

The protestors demanded that the Pakistan government must take tangible steps to improve religious freedom conditions and state of minorities’ rights in Pakistan, and the European Union must not extend Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Plus status for another four years unless Pakistan demonstrates progress on its human rights obligations, and makes a commitment to introduce a law to criminalize forced conversions, and introduce legal and administrative safeguards to prevent the misuse of blasphemy laws in Pakistan.

2023-08-14T17:26:21.761690+00:00 IST

Ukraine says 7 people killed in Russian shelling in Kherson

Oleksandr Prokudin, head of the Kherson region military administration, said that a 23 days old baby and her 12-year-old brother along with their parents were killed in an attack in Kherson.

2023-08-13T22:28:55.365275+00:00 IST

6 people die after boat capsizes in English Channel

Testimonies of survivors revealed that 65 or 66 people were on board the boat which sank, according to local French authorities.

2023-08-12T20:02:43.783471+00:00 IST

Youth must be equipped with skills, knowledge...: UN Chief

“From innovative sustainable technologies and renewable energy, to revolutions in transportation systems and industrial activity, young people must be equipped with skills and knowledge to shape a cleaner, greener, more climate resilient future,” said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on the Day.

2023-08-12T19:09:11.647552+00:00 IST

Indian Ambassador addresses Indian community in berlin

Indian Ambassador while addressing the gathering said, “Ties between Germany and India have become stronger and there is a huge contribution of the Indian community in this. I want to Thank you for this and I also hope that all of you will continue to contribute to strengthening Germany and India relations.”

2023-08-12T16:40:08.115594+00:00 IST

Russia intercepts Ukraine's S-200 missile system

Russian air defence system detected and intercepted Ukraine's S-200 missile system, which was converted into a strike version.

2023-08-12T11:57:15.674385+00:00 IST

3 killed in Turkish drone attack on PKK members

A Turkish drone strike killed three people from the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).

2023-08-12T11:33:49.384731+00:00 IST

Young people need to be equipped with skills: ILO

On International Youth Day, ILO Director-General, Gilbert F Houngbo, said young people need to be equipped with skills for the green economy, so they can find decent jobs and make the world a better place for people and planet.

2023-08-11T21:49:20.455405+00:00 IST

Ukraine: 8-year-old killed by Russian missile strike, claims Kyiv

An eight-year-old child was killed by a Russian missile targeted at the Ivano-Frankivsk region of western Ukraine, CNN reported citing the Prosecutor General’s Office in Kyiv.

2023-08-11T17:32:48.591085+00:00 IST

UK: Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande reviews commissioning of cadets

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande reviewed the commissioning of 185 officer cadets as Army Officers at the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst as the Sovereign’s Representative.

2023-08-11T15:15:34.999762+00:00 IST

"UK need to act against extremist...”: MEA

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said on Friday that the matter of security is a continuous dialogue between India and UK as New Delhi wants that UK government must ensure security of its diplomatic premises and its  personnel, while urging UK to take action against extremist and radical elements, particularly those who are inciting violence and posing a security threat.

2023-08-11T14:21:03.466044+00:00 IST

"In touch with German authorities"; says MEA on baby Ariha case

India continues to remain in touch with the German authorities, said MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi regarding the baby Ariha Shah case.

2023-08-11T12:57:15.775452+00:00 IST

Ukraine orders evacuation of citizens from Kupyansk city

Notably, Kupyansk was one of several cities and towns that were taken back by Kyiv last September, but in recent weeks Russia has stepped up its efforts to capture the city for a second time.

2023-08-10T14:54:40.774406+00:00 IST

2 killed, 7 injured in Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia

"Rescuers quickly extinguished the fire in the outbuilding. The police conducted door-to-door checks of the residential buildings. No one was found dead or injured. People who are injured were outside at the time of a strike," he added. 

2023-08-09T22:49:07.785832+00:00 IST

41 died in deadly migrant shipwreck tragedy off Italy's Lampedusa

A total of 41 people lost their lives in a fatal migrant shipwreck near the Italian island of Lampedusa, reported CNN on Wednesday.

2023-08-09T16:35:20.272910+00:00 IST

9 killed, two missing in fire at French vacation home

At least nine people lost their lives in a fire at a vacation home in Eastern France on Wednesday morning, reported CNN. Moreover, two went missing after the fire broke out.

2023-08-09T14:32:57.610673+00:00 IST

Chinese political slogans in London's Graffiti area sparks row

Over the weekend, big red Chinese characters painted on a white background, extolled “core socialist values,” sentiments first expressed by Xi’s predecessor, Hu Jintao, and embraced by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

2023-08-08T19:16:55.790321+00:00 IST

Italian man dies after being crushed by falling cheese wheels 

The owner of a dairy firm died in northern Italy near Bergamo after the shelves holding 25,000 cheese wheels collapsed, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday.

2023-08-08T17:26:25.570625+00:00 IST

UKPNP delegation briefs EESC member on human rights in PoK

During the meeting, the UKPNP delegation passionately conveyed their concerns regarding the ongoing human rights violations in PoK as well as across the nation. The UKPNP delegation presented a comprehensive overview of the current political, social, economic, cultural, land-grabbing, and environmental issues faced by the people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

2023-08-08T09:52:43.863243+00:00 IST