Govt hardsells coal gasification projects at Mumbai roadshow
Mumbai, Feb 21 - The Ministry of Coal said on Wednesday that it got an encouraging response to its roadshow aimed at promoting coal gasification projects across the nation aligned with India’s vision for a cleaner and energy-efficient future.
Israel foreign ministry to distribute Hamas atrocities report globally
Tel Aviv, Feb 22 - Israel‘s foreign ministry will distribute globally a report of the Association of Aid Centers for Victims of Sexual Assault detailing the systematic abuse committed by Hamas during the massacre in the southern Israel on October 7.
IDF to attack Rafah during Ramadan if hostage deal not reached: Benny Gantz
Tel Aviv, Feb 22 - The Israel Minister without portfolio and member of War Cabinet in the government, Benny Gantz has said that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) was prepared for a military operation in Rafah during the month of Ramadan if a
Romania to hold presidential election in September: PM
Bucharest, Feb 22 - Romania is set to hold its presidential election in September, as confirmed by Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, who is also the Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (PSD).
US conducts new airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Hodeidah
Sanaa, Feb 22 - US warplanes launched five airstrikes targeting Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, media reported.
First group of Ukrainian pilots to complete F-16 training by summer
Kiev, Feb 22 - The first group of four Ukrainian pilots will complete their training on the F-16 jets by summer, the media reported.
US launches research network to evaluate emerging cancer screening technologies
Los Angeles, Feb 22 - The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a clinical trials network to evaluate emerging technologies for cancer screening, the agency said.
Food insecurity in Gaza reaches ‘extremely critical state’: UNRWA
Gaza, Feb 22 - The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has warned that food insecurity in the northern Gaza Strip had reached an "extremely critical state" because of the restrictions imposed on the delivery
UNEP calls for solidarity to eradicate short-lived climate pollutants
Nairobi, Feb 22 - International solidarity will be key to phasing out short-lived climate pollutants or super pollutants that include methane, black carbon, and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), senior United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) officials said.
Foreign visitors to Japan in January returns to pre-pandemic level
Tokyo, Feb 22 - The number of foreign visitors to Japan in January came to 2,688,100, reaching the pre-pandemic level in 2019, government data showed.
Indian Navy provides medical assistance to Iranian fishing vessel
New Delhi, Feb 21 - The Indian Navy deployed in the Gulf of Aden rendered medical assistance to an Iranian fishing vessel (FV) with 18 Pakistani crew members on board, an official said on Wednesday.
Widespread protests against poll rigging bring Balochistan to standstill
Quetta, Feb 21 - Widespread protests persisted against alleged poll rigging in Quetta and other regions of Balochistan, marking a significant escalation in unrest, a media report said.
Salman bats for Celebrity Cricket League, says it unites the film fraternity
Mumbai, Feb 21 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who will be attending the opening match of Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) Season 10 in Sharjah, feels the cricket jamboree is one of the occasions that unites the film fraternity.
Negotiations on at acquiring Paytm Payments Bank businesses as RBI deadline looms
New Delhi, Feb 21 - As Paytm Payments Bank announced to shift its nodal account to Axis Bank by opening an escrow account, speculations started on which bank or financial services major is vying to get what businesses at the Paytm subsidiary as
Messi, Suarez fit for Inter Miami MLS opener
Miami, Feb 21 - Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are fit and ready to play for Inter Miami in the club's opening match of the Major League Soccer season against Real Salt Lake City, manager Gerardo Martino said.
Yashasvi gains big in ICC Test rankings after double ton in Rajkot
New Delhi, Feb 21 - India's young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal continues his rise in the Test rankings after scoring an unbeaten 214 in the third Test against England in Rajkot as he jumped 14 places to be placed 15th position on the updated
Air India signs component programme with SIA for A320 aircraft
New Delhi, Feb 21 - Tata-owned Air India on Tuesday announced signing of an Inventory Technical Management programme with SIA Engineering Company Ltd.
‘Giving their best’: Shubman Gill rallies behind the team despite key India players unavailable for Ranchi Test
Ranchi, Feb 21 - Stylish Indian opener Shubman Gill commended the youngsters for stepping up in the absence of senior teammates leading up to the fourth Test against England.
Calls grow in Nepal for restoration of Hindu state
Kathmandu, Feb 21 - Nepal is witnessing a growing call for the restoration of the Hindu state.
Nalanda University: Students from 11 countries interact with VP
New Delhi, Feb 21 - During his interaction at Parliament House on Wednesday with Indian and foreign students of Nalanda University, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar urged them to be trustees of peace, progress and sustainable development.