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UN principles must be upheld: India on Russia vote

New York [US], October 13 (ANI): After abstaining on the UNGA resolution condemning Russia, India on Wednesday expressed deep concern at the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, including the targeting of civilian infrastructure and deaths of civilians.

2022-10-12T21:12:10.200578+00:00 IST

Flood-hit Pak gives nod to buy 6.2 mn mosquito nets from India

Islamabad [Pakistan], October 12 (ANI): The Pakistan government on Tuesday gave a nod to the country's health ministry to procure 6.2 million mosquito nets from India, in a bid to protect the public from vector-borne diseases after the last month's devastating floods that killed more the 1,600 people.

2022-10-11T23:52:30.469227+00:00 IST

Spoke to Putin only once: Musk denies talks on Ukraine

Washington [US], October 12 (ANI): Tesla CEO Elon Musk has denied reports that he spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin before doling out a peace proposal on Twitter to end the ongoing war in Ukraine.

2022-10-11T23:06:51.686367+00:00 IST

India, Norway hold JWG meeting on higher education

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): India and Norway held the sixth meeting of the Joint Working Group on Higher Education on October 11 in New Delhi.

2022-10-11T21:57:28.937913+00:00 IST

Pak Prez calls for 'broader consultation' on next army chief

Islamabad [Pakistan], October 11 (ANI): As Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa's tenure is about to come to an end, President Arif Alvi has said that "broader consultation" on the appointment of a new chief of army staff (COAS) should take place so that a consensus could be developed.

2022-10-11T01:39:00.437069+00:00 IST

G20 becoming more important: Indonesian business leader

New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): As the world continues to recover from the impact of COVID-19 and deal with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, a top Indonesian business and industry expert said a forum like G20 is becoming more and more important during these challenging times to address economic issues faced by developing countries.

2022-10-11T01:21:09.682456+00:00 IST

Indian High Commissioner meets UK Labour leader Keir Starmer

London [UK], October 11 (ANI): Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami met Labour Party leader Keir Starmer on Monday and held a "productive talk" on all aspects of the strategic partnership between India and the UK.

2022-10-11T00:16:07.174875+00:00 IST

'India, Australia recognise that Indo-Pacific is being reshaped'

Canberra [Australia], October 10 (ANI): India and Australia recognize that the Indo-Pacific region is being reshaped and it is in the interest of both nations to navigate through this together, said Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Monday.

2022-10-10T01:59:50.276618+00:00 IST

Turkey-Libya controversial energy accord threatens stability

Nicosia [Cyprus], October 10 (ANI): A controversial memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed last Monday between the government of Turkey and Libya's Tripoli-based interim government concerning the exploration of hydrocarbons by mixed Turkish-Libyan companies in Libya's territorial waters has angered East Mediterranean countries, particularly Greece, Egypt and Cyprus and it poses a serious threat to stability in the eastern Mediterranean.

2022-10-10T01:39:56.518997+00:00 IST

76 people killed in Nigeria boat accident

Abuja [Nigeria], October 10 (ANI): At least 76 people were killed in a boat accident in Nigeria's Anambra state on Sunday after a boat carrying 85 persons capsized following rising floods.

2022-10-10T00:18:41.897671+00:00 IST

Jaishankar arrives in Canberra to 'Tiranga welcome'

Canberra [Australia], October 10 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Canberra on Monday "to a Tiranga welcome" as he prepares to hold talks with the top leadership of Australia to further enhance bilateral cooperation.

2022-10-09T22:25:04.380421+00:00 IST

At least 17 killed in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

Kyiv [Ukraine], October 9 (ANI): At least 17 people have been killed and 40 others injured after the rocket struck Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia area on Saturday.

2022-10-09T06:44:23.650140+00:00 IST

Africans turning against exploitative attitude of Chinese

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], October 9 (ANI): The exploitative attitude of Chinese companies and their engulfing security apparatus in Africa gradually turns the locals against them.

2022-10-09T06:28:03.828640+00:00 IST

IFS will grow from strength to strength, says Jaishankar

New Delhi [India], October 9 (ANI): Indian Foreign Service (IFS) will grow from strength to strength in the coming years and will help advance India's interests globally, said External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Sunday as he greeted the members of foreign service on the IFS Day 2022.

2022-10-09T00:41:02.173351+00:00 IST

Indian teenager stabbed to death in Israel

Jerusalem [Israel], October 8 (ANI): An Indian teenager, who immigrated to Israel with his family less than a year ago, was stabbed to death after a fight broke out at a party in the Kiryat Shmona region on Thursday night, local media reported.

2022-10-08T09:52:05.335092+00:00 IST

Bialiatski, Memorial, Ukraine org win 2022 Nobel Peace Prize

Stockholm [Sweden], October 7 (ANI): The Royal Swedish Academy on Friday jointly awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize to human rights advocate Ales Bialiatski from Belarus, the Russian human rights organisation Memorial and the Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties.

2022-10-07T09:30:23.126798+00:00 IST

Jaishankar discusses ways to strengthen ties with N Zealand

Auckland [New Zealand], October 6 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held a meeting with his New Zealand counterpart Nanaia Mahuta and discussed several key issues including trade agreement, visa issues and enhancement of people-to-people ties.

2022-10-06T10:27:22.486098+00:00 IST

Netanyahu released after hospitalization

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 6 (ANI): Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was released from a medical centre in the city of Jerusalem on Thursday after being hospitalized overnight for observation.

2022-10-06T10:26:07.371729+00:00 IST

Jaishankar calls on New Zealand PM in Auckland

Auckland [New Zealand], October 6 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in Auckland on Thursday and conveyed the personal greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2022-10-06T09:36:39.029290+00:00 IST

Indian help was sought to defuse Zaporizhzhia plant crisis

Auckland [New Zealand], October 6 (ANI): On his first visit to New Zealand, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar termed the Russia-Ukraine conflict as still hot and recalled that India was requested to press the Russians on the issue regarding the safety of Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant when the countries increased their fighting near the nuclear facility.

2022-10-06T07:54:10.125815+00:00 IST

Jaishankar takes up visa issue with NZ Foreign Minister

Wellington [New Zealand], October 6 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held talks with his New Zealand counterpart Nanaia Mahuta on Thursday and took up visa issues being faced by Indian students due to Covid-19 measures imposed by the country.

2022-10-06T03:35:35.704609+00:00 IST