Centre to sign pact with TERI for institute for energy transition: R.K. Singh
New Delhi, Feb 9 - The Union Power Ministry intends to sign a memorandum of agreement with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) for setting up an institute for energy transition at TERI campus in Hyderabad, Union Power and New and Renewable Energy
PM Modi to visit Madhya Pradesh to dedicate projects worth Rs 7,500cr
New Delhi, Feb 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Madhya Pradesh on February 11 (Sunday), an official said on Friday, adding he will dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation of multiple development projects worth about Rs 7,500 crore in
National security was compromised under UPA: Sitharaman
New Delhi, Feb 9 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday that national security was compromised under the erstwhile Congress-led UPA government, which ruled the country from 2004 to 2014.
Bharat Ratna to Charan Singh is like Diwali coming early for farmers: Satish Poonia
Jaipur, Feb 9 - Reacting to the decision of the Central government to posthumously honour former Prime Ministers Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao, and agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan with the Bharat Ratna award, former Rajasthan BJP president Satish Poonia expressed his gratitude
Raj Thackeray seeks Bharat Ratna for Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray
Mumbai, Feb 9 - Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray has demanded the Bharat Ratna for his uncle and Shiv Sena founder-patriarch the late Balasaheb Thackeray who played a major role in the Hindutva movement, here on Friday.
Lucknow under AI-enabled camera surveillance now
Lucknow, Feb 9 - In a first, Lucknow will get artificial intelligence-enabled camera surveillance for the safety of citizens.
Strong, stable Bangladesh is in India’s interest: President Murmu
New Delhi, Feb 9 - President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that strong, stable and prosperous Bangladesh is in India's interest.
Independents to be kingmaker in Pakistan
Islamabad, Feb 10 - With most of the independent candidates in the Pakistan general elections securing win, major political parties are set to invite them to come on board as they hold the key to the next government in the country.
Indian-origin tech executive dies after assault outside US restaurant
New York, Feb 10 - A 41-year-old Indian-origin tech executive has died in the US, days after he was assaulted outside a restaurant in Washington, according to media reports.
Claiming two-thirds majority, Imran delivers AI generated ‘victory’ speech
Islamabad, Feb 10 - Claiming two-thirds majority in the Pakistan general elections, PTI founder Imran Khan, who is currently lodged in Adiala jail, delivered an AI generated "victory" speech.
Egypt opens Rafah crossing since ‘1st moment’ of Gaza conflict
Cairo, Feb 10 - The Egyptian presidency, in response to US President Joe Biden's statement, has said that Egypt has opened the Rafah crossing to enable the flow of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip since "the first moment" of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Philippines landslide death toll surges to 27, with 89 missing
Manila, Feb 10 - The death toll in a landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in southern Philippines this week has climbed to 27, with 89 remaining missing, authorities said.
Erdogan urges unity in Islamic countries against Israel’s offensive in Gaza
Istanbul, Feb 10 - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Islamic countries to act in unity in response to the ongoing Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip.
Syria intercepts drones near capital
Damascus, Feb 10 - Syrian air defences have intercepted two combat drones launched from the direction of Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, the Syrian Defence Ministry said in a statement.
Israeli attack targets western Damascus region
Damascus, Feb 10 - An Israeli missile attack targetted areas west of the Syrian capital of Damascus after midnight, witnesses and local media said early Saturday.
Israel rejects half of aid requests for Gaza Strip: UNRWA
Gaza, Feb 10 - The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has said that Israel has rejected half of the aid requests submitted by the agency for the northern Gaza Strip.
Palestinian Presidency condemns Netanyahu’s military plans in Rafah
Ramallah, Feb 10 - The Palestinian Presidency has condemned a statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding plans to start a military operation in the city of Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip.
US, UK launch 2 more airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen
Sanaa, Feb 10 - The US-British coalition has launched two airstrikes on Houthi sites in Ymen's northern province of Saada, the media reported.
China’s Xi calls for stronger ‘strategic coordination’ with Russia in Lunar New Year call with Putin
Washington, Feb 10 - Chinese President Xi Jinping increased his country's friction with the US and its Western allies by heralding the Lunar Year, vowing greater cooperation and coordination with America's fierce rival in geopolitics -- Russia.
Pak thrown into crisis as poll results still undeclared amid claims of rigging
Islamabad, Feb 9 - Pakistan was thrown into a state of crisis on Friday with its election results still undeclared more than 24 hours after polling closed and the voting marred by widespread allegations of rigging, a media report said.