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UNGA adopts resolution on education co-sponsored by India

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday adopted a resolution titled 'Education for Democracy' that reaffirms the right of everyone to education.

2023-01-18T16:35:06.198627+00:00 IST

After Kenya visit, LS Speaker-led delegation reaches Tanzania

After completing the successful visit to Kenya, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who is leading an Indian Parliamentary Delegation (IPD), reached Tanzania's city Dar es Salaam on the second leg of East Africa visit on Wednesday.

2023-01-18T16:31:28.788845+00:00 IST

Microsoft to lay off 10,000 employees by 3rd quarter of 2023

Microsoft Corporation will lay off approximately 10,000 employees by the end of the third fiscal quarter of 2023 in response to macroeconomic conditions and changing customer priorities

2023-01-18T15:26:48.845705+00:00 IST

India, Oman strategic partnership to focus on counter-terrorism

"During the dialogue, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the close strategic partnership between India and Oman and highlighted the high priority accorded by the leadership of both countries to further enhance their bilateral strategic ties based on trust and mutual respect," the sources said.

2023-01-18T13:58:57.347994+00:00 IST

Media watchdog asks Pakistan to release journalist Aslam

Pakistan authorities must immediately and unconditionally release journalist Shahid Aslam and allow the media to freely and independently report on military officials, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has said.

2023-01-18T13:46:42.872159+00:00 IST

'India's G20 presidency to play key role in global peace'

Sulliman Alzehaifi said he was looking forward to India hosting over 200 G20 meetings across the country for he believed it was an opportune moment for the country to showcase its diverse and rich culture.

2023-01-18T12:18:39.077559+00:00 IST

Lok Sabha Speaker calls on Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who is leading an Indian Parliamentary Delegation (IPD) to Kenya and Tanzania, called on the President of Kenya William Samoei Ruto on Tuesday.

2023-01-17T17:25:31.341114+00:00 IST

Aus: Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple vandalised with anti-Hindu graffiti

The Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Australia's Carrum Downs has been vandalised with anti-Hindu graffiti. This has left Australia's Indian-Australian community in shock, The Australia Today reported.

2023-01-17T09:47:57.215487+00:00 IST

Peru extends 'state of emergency' amid violent clashes

Anti-government protests began in Peru in early December following the removal and arrest of then-president Pedro Castillo shortly after his attempt to illegally dissolve Congress, reported DW News.

2023-01-17T09:39:40.524839+00:00 IST

UN chief calls for probe into killings of Afghan MP

Guterres extended his condolences to the victims' families and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured. "The Secretary-General calls for a prompt, thorough, and transparent investigation and for the perpetrators to be brought to justice," Tremblay added.

2023-01-17T00:10:10.561975+00:00 IST

UN experts voice concern over trafficking of girls in Pakistan

Noting Pakistan's previous attempts to pass legislation prohibiting forced conversions and protecting religious minorities, the UN experts deplored the lack of access to justice for victims and their families.

2023-01-16T22:06:53.048264+00:00 IST

All Indian women platoon land in Abyei for UN peacekeeping mission

Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix said he is pleased to see the largest contingent of women peacekeepers from India arriving in Abyei where they will be serving for peace with UNISFA.

2023-01-16T21:28:25.802871+00:00 IST

Australia and Papua New Guinea pledge new security pact

Australia and Papua New Guinea announced that both governments have finalised a security agreement to deepen defence cooperation between the two countries.

2023-01-16T20:28:11.271468+00:00 IST

'India will try to include global south's concerns in G20'

Speaking on this occasion, Birla said that India and Kenya have historically close relations and both countries have fought against colonialism. India and Kenya share a common perspective in the fight against terrorism, mentioned Birla. He urged for collective efforts to eliminate terrorism for peace and development.

2023-01-16T18:59:15.296165+00:00 IST

Herzi Halevi Takes Over as Israeli Military's Chief of Staff

Halevi, 55, has been in military service since 1985, starting off as a paratrooper and climbing the ranks ever since. He was nominated for Chief of Staff by former Defense Minister Benny Gantz in September.

2023-01-16T12:22:26.231531+00:00 IST

10 killed, several wounded in bomb attack at church in DR Congo

Congo army spokesman Anthony Mualushay on Sunday said that the explosion killed 10 people and wounded 39. Both tolls were provisional, he added.

2023-01-16T05:29:28.728120+00:00 IST

419 people killed in Pakistan in terrorist attacks last year: Rep

About half of the total fatalities or deaths caused by terrorist attacks in 2022 in Pakistan were concentrated among personnel of security forces and law enforcement agencies. Another 234 personnel of security and law enforcement agencies were also injured in the reported terrorist attacks.

2023-01-15T20:00:04.492899+00:00 IST

Former Brazil minister arrested in connection with Jan 8 riots

Brazil's former minister for Justice, Anderson Torres, was arrested on Saturday after he returned from the United States (US), The NHK World reported.

2023-01-15T06:16:13.794027+00:00 IST

UK to supply Ukraine with over dozen Challenger 2 tanks

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a phone call on Saturday that London would send 12 Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine.

2023-01-15T01:24:17.229754+00:00 IST

Court sends journalist on physical remand in Bajwa tax leak case

In November last year, Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar had taken notice of the "illegal and unwarranted" leakage of tax information of Bajwa's family. "This is clearly a violation of the complete confidentiality of tax information that the law provides," a statement from the Finance Division read.

2023-01-14T23:16:49.381342+00:00 IST

Nearly 1bn served by facilities without reliable electricity

Access to electricity is critical for quality healthcare provision, from delivering babies to managing emergencies like heart attacks, or offering lifesaving immunization. Without reliable electricity in all healthcare facilities, Universal Health Coverage cannot be reached, the report notes, according to a WHO press statement.

2023-01-14T22:01:45.342324+00:00 IST