Ukraine rocked by multiple explosions amid Russian airstrikes, Poland says its airspace breached
Kiev, March 24 - Ukraine was hit by a wave of explosions on Sunday morning as Russia launched the third attack in four days, authorities here said.
Simon Harris set to become Ireland’s new Prime Minister
London, March 25 - Simon Harris is set to become Ireland's new Prime Minister, or Taoiseach, after he was confirmed as the new leader of the governing Fine Gael party.
France raises terror alert to highest after Moscow attack
Paris, March 25 - The French government has decided to raise the national security alert system Vigipirate to its highest level to deal with the potential threat the country is facing after Friday's deadly terrorist attack in Russia's capital Moscow.
Pakistan preparing to send back nearly 1 million Afghans in repatriation drive
Islamabad, March 25 - Pakistan has started preparations to launch the second phase of its repatriation drive to send nearly one million Afghans back to their homeland, the media reported.
Union Minister Smriti Irani slams ‘courtier’ Jairam for ‘distorting’ facts about Centre’s women’s welfare efforts
New Delhi, March 26 - Union Minister for Women and Child Development (WCD), Smriti Irani, on Monday hit out at Congress leader Jairam Ramesh for making allegations that the BJP government's slogans of 'Nari Shakti' "remain words without real action".
In breakthrough, UNSC calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire after US withholds veto
United Nations, March 25 - In a breakthrough, the UN Security Council on Monday called for an immediate unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, overcoming the intense polarisation after the United States agreed to abstain on the resolution in a sign of its fraying ties
India’s Voltech Group seeks to expand in nuclear sector
Sochi (Russia), March 25 - The Rs 1,000 crore Voltech Group, which is majorly into testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems in power and other plants, is looking to expand into the nuclear field in a major way, a top group official
Tim Cook extends Holi wishes with colourful picture shot on iPhone
New Delhi, March 25 - Apple CEO, Tim Cook on Monday extended Holi wishes. Cook, who shared the greetings on X, added a picture showcasing the festival's vibrant colour and joy, shot on the iPhone.
Samsung to further drive growth with premiumisation this year again in India: Raju Pullan
New Delhi, March 24 - With a focus on premiumisation, Samsung will be able to drive further growth this year again in India, Raju Pullan, Senior Vice President (VP) and Head of MX Business at Samsung India, said on Sunday.
Elon Musk thought that OpenAI would fail: Sam Altman
San Francisco, March 24 - OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has said that Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk thought that the ChatGPT-maker company would fail and "he chose to part ways".
Moscow terror attack committed by radical Islamists, but many questions remain: Putin
Moscow, March 26 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the deadly terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall in suburban Moscow was carried out by radical Islamists, but many questions still remain.
New York appeals court slashes bond in Trump business fraud case
New York, March 26 - An appeals court in New York has cut the bond in US former President Donald Trump's business fraud case by more than half and granted a ten-day period for coming up with the smaller bond.
US ‘perplexed’ by Netanyahu scrapping Israeli delegation’s visit to Washington
Washington, March 26 - The White House has said that it was "perplexed" by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to cancel a planned visit to Washington by a delegation comprising senior Israeli officials.
EAM Jaishankar meets Singapore’s top leadership, conveys PM Modi’s greetings
Singapore, March 25 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday met top leaders of Singapore and valued their support for the strategic partnership as he conveyed personal greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to them.
Card spending in S.Korea slow in 2023 amid slump in private spending: Report
Seoul, March 25 - Daily card spending in South Korea gained 6.2 per cent last year, but its growth slowed from the previous year amid a slump in domestic demand, central bank data showed on Monday.
Will eliminate Yahya Sinwar at any cost, says Israel PM
Tel Aviv, March 25 - Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar "will be killed at any cost".
N.Korean official calls for boosting ties with China
Seoul, March 25 - A senior North Korean official has called for further strengthening ties with China, state media said on Monday.
‘Long-term IMF bailout plan would be an economic disaster for Pakistan’
Islamabad, March 24 - Pakistan’s crippling economy is in emergency need of another bailout plan from the IMF (International Monetary Fund) through its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) to save it from a suspected meltdown. However, an economic expert is wary of entering into
Death toll in Russia terror attack rises to 133
Moscow, March 24 - The death toll in the terror attack in Moscow's Crocus City Hall has risen to 133, the Russian Emergencies Ministry said on Sunday.
South Korea-built nuclear reactor connected to UAE power grid
Seoul, March 24 - The fourth unit of the South Korea-built Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been successfully connected to the Middle East nation's power transmission grid, South Korea's state-run utility company said on Sunday.