Indian stock markets opened on a weak note on Friday as investors reacted to geopolitical concerns after the United States announced the revocation of sanctions waiver for Iran's Chabahar Port, effective September 29. The move weighed on investor sentiment in early trade.
The Trump administration, in yet another hard move against India, has announced the revocation of its waiver of sanctions over the Iranian port of Chabahar, in almost ten days, terminating a special waiver granted to India in 2018.
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Smriti Irani on Wednesday said that empowerment of women and the protection of children have always been the focal point of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance, while calling the 'Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar' initiative, which PM Modi launched today, a gif
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, praising his lifelong focus on the welfare of women and children.
Iran plans to propose a resolution at the IAEA meeting in Vienna to ban attacks on nuclear facilities, *Al Jazeera* reported. Tehran accused the agency of double standards after US and Israeli strikes in June and warned inspections could be suspended if hostile actions continue.
The 18th 'Salt of the Earth' Film Festival in Samara, Russia (Sept 16-20) showcases 72 films, including BRICS+ contributions. The Highlights feature showcases works from Nigeria, Cuba, India, Brazil, and a Russian-Iranian co-production, with screenings designed to foster cultural exchange an
UNHCR has closed several aid centers in Afghanistan due to restrictions on women employees, saying it cannot operate effectively without them. Women's rights activists warn the decision will hurt the economy, while the Taliban criticises aid agencies for linking assistance to conditions.
G7 countries condemned increasing attempts by the Iranian state to carry out transnational repression and attacks on political opponents in other countries.
Israeli forces have detained several suspects in southern Syria in recent months who were allegedly operating in terror cells run by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the Israel Defense Forces said.