Yogi govt’s ‘Mission Temple Renovation’ aimed at makeover of 300 temples in 75 UP districts
Lucknow, Feb 10 - The Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22 marked the end of years of waiting for the devotees as their Ram Lalla got his due place inside the sanctum sanctorum of the temple
Future generations will draw constitutional strength from Ram temple resolution: PM Modi in LS
New Delhi, Feb 10 - Addressing the last sitting of the 17th Lok Sabha on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the resolution passed by the House on the Ram Temple will give the future generations constitutional strength to feel proud of
‘American fuel, Indian reactor can power up Indo-US nuclear deal’
Chennai, Feb 10 - India and the US can fire up their civil nuclear agreement with a twist. The twist is American HALEU fuel powering India sourced small pressurized heavy water reactors (PHWR) for the global markets, said a top official of nuclear
PM Modi lauds MPs for taking 30% pay cut during Covid, says 17th Lok Sabha saw 97% productivity
New Delhi, Feb 10 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Parliamentarians on Saturday for setting new benchmarks in House proceedings and leading the nation by example.
US Defense Secy hospitalized again, transfers duties to deputy
Washington, Feb 12 - US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalised "for "emergent bladder issue," and has transferred his duties to his deputy.
US military confirms airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen’s Hodeidah
Sanaa, Feb 12 - US military on Sunday confirmed that it struck Houthi targets near the Yemeni Red Sea port city of Hodeidah a day earlier, claiming to have hit the group's two unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and three anti-ship cruise missiles.
Iraq, US resume dialogue on ending US-led coalition’s mission
Baghdad, Feb 12 - Iraq and the US resumed a new round of dialogue to discuss ending the US-led international coalition's mission in Iraq, the Iraqi government said.
Syrian president warns of escalating conflict as US attacks intensify in Middle East
Damascus, Feb 12 - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has expressed concerns that Washington's attacks in different parts of the Middle East threaten to expand the conflict in the region, the media reported.
Mass rallies held across Iran to mark anniversary of 1979 Islamic Revolution
Tehran, Feb 12 - Mass rallies were held across Iran on Sunday to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the victory of the country's 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Stubb narrowly wins Finnish presidential election
Helsinki, Feb 12 - The presidential candidate for the National Coalition, Alexander Stubb, narrowly won the Finnish presidential election on Sunday night.
Qatar condemns Israel’s Rafah evacuation order; Hamas says ground offensive will ‘destroy’ talks
Washington, Feb 11 - Qatar has condemned the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's order for the evacuation of 1.3 million Palestinians from Rafah, the south Gazan city on Egyptian border wherefrom hostages have crossed so far, ahead of an expanded offensive against Hamas.
Asif Zardari demands Pak PM’s slot for Bilawal Bhutto in coalition talks
Islamabad, Feb 11 - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif told his party leaders that former president Asif Zardari has demanded prime minister's slot for his son and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and major ministerial portfolios, local media
Pakistan minister cites logisitcal issues for delay in poll results
Islamabad, Feb 11 - Balochistan province caretaker Information Minister Jan Achakzai has said results of Pakistan general elections have been delayed due to logistical issue.
Hungarian president resigns following child abuse pardon scandal
Budapest, Feb 10 - Hungarian President Katalin Novak has resigned from office, following a child abuse pardon scandal.
Indian-American scientist’s essay published on NASA EarthData
Washington, Feb 11 - Indian-American scientist Rahul Ramachandran's essay has been published on NASA EarthData website.
Amid political uncertainty, Pak biz tycoons shift business to Dubai
Karachi, Feb 11 - During the past 20 months, Pakistani businessmen and rich individuals have not only been investing heavily in Dubai’s real estate but also establishing export-import trading houses there, media reported.
US lawmakers ask Biden administration not to recognise Pak poll results
Washington, Feb 11 - Several US lawmakers, from both sides of the aisle, have urged the Biden administration not to recognise election results of Pakistan until alleged irregularities are investigated, media reported.
Fractured mandate in Pak poll: PML(N) invites MQM(P)
Islamabad, Feb 11 - Amid split mandate in the Pakistan general polls, hectic parleys are on among the political parties to stitch an alliance and form the government.
Hamas data centre: Israel seeks UNRWA chief’s resignation
Tel Aviv, Feb 11 - Foreign Minister of Israel, Israel Kantz and the permanent representative of the country in the United Nations, Gilad Erdan along with a host of other senior leaders have demanded the resignation of Philippe Lazzarini, chief of United Nations
US, UK airstrikes hit Houthi targets in Yemen’s Hodeidah
Sanaa, Feb 11 - The US and Britain launched new airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, the media reported.