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EU calls for permanent ceasefire in Afghanistan as fighting rages on
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], August 5 (ANI): The European Union is calling for an end to violence in Afghanistan as fighting escalates, EU foreign policy chief Joseph Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic said on Thursday in a joint statement.
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Uttarakhand govt to honour freedom fighters, 'corona warriors' on Independ
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 5 (ANI): The Uttarakhand government decided to honour freedom fighters and "corona warriors" who have done outstanding work during the pandemic, said state Chief Secretary SS Sindhu.
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Numerous shortcomings remain to combat corruption in Afghanistan: UN repor
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 4 (ANI): Stepping up ongoing efforts to address corruption in Afghanistan remains critical, finds a UN report released on Wednesday while adding that country's civil society and media play a critical role in fostering transparency and exposing corruption.
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Advancing Taliban execute detainees in multiple provinces as fighting rage
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New York [US], August 4 (ANI): An independent human rights organisation has said that Taliban forces advancing in Ghazni, Kandahar, and other Afghan provinces have summarily executed detained soldiers, police, and civilians with alleged ties to the Afghan government.
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What a brilliant comeback, you're a fighter: Anurag Thakur hails Ravi Dahi
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): Anurag Thakur, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, and Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister for Law and Justice, on Wednesday hailed grappler Ravi Dahiya as he stormed into the finals of the men's freestyle 57kg category in the ongoing Tokyo Olympi
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Andhra Pradesh refuses mediation for settling Krishna water sharing disput
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the Krishna river water sharing dispute involving the legal fight between the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana required adjudication and refused mediation, as suggested by the SC earli
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Airline industry statistics confirm 2020 was worst year on record
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Montreal [Canada], August 4 (ANI): The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) publication with performance figures for 2020 demonstrating the devastating effects on global air transport during that year of Covid-19 crisis.
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Daily increase in COVID-19 cases in Turkey nears 25,000, maximum for 3 mon
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Ankara [Turkey], August 4 (ANI/Sputnik): The daily increase in registered cases of coronavirus in Turkey was 24,832 on Tuesday - this is the maximum figure since May 5, it has increased more than five times since the beginning of July, the country's Health Ministry said in a statement.
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Selena Gomez calls out makers of 'The Good Fight' for mocking her kidney
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 4 (ANI): Actor-singer Selena Gomez has slammed the makers of 'The Good Fight' for making fun of her kidney transplant on the show.
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US approves USD 270 Mln sale to Greece of sustainment services for F-16 Je
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US] August 4 (ANI/Sputnik): The US State Department has given its approval to a proposed USD 270 million sale of equipment and maintenance services needed to sustain Greece's fleet of F-16 fighter jets, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said.
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Transition in Afghanistan, warfare forced upon its people has sharpened ch
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, [India], August 3 (ANI): Noting that transition being witnessed in Afghanistan and the warfare that has yet again been forced upon its people has sharpened the challenge of terrorism, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said its edge will be deeply felt not just in
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Selena Gomez fans slam comedy-drama 'The Good Fight' for joke on singer's
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 3 (ANI): Seems like Selena Gomez fans are done with the same old jokes targeting her kidney transplant operation as they recently called out the comedy-drama 'The Good Fight' which aired a scene recently on the singer's surgery and started tweeting "Respect Selena Gom
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