Palestinian PM urges Israel to release deductions from tax transfer to PA
Ramallah, Jan 10 - Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye has urged the Norwegian side and the international community to pressure Israel to release all unlawfully deducted amounts from the tax revenues it had collected for the Palestinian Authority (PA).
India reiterates ‘zero tolerance’ for terrorism; says ‘large-scale civilian deaths’ in Gaza conflict unacceptable
United Nations, Jan 10 - Reiterating its zero tolerance for terrorism, India has said that the widespread deaths of civilians caught in the Hamas-Israel conflict is "clearly unacceptable" and called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve it.
Israeli, Palestinian representatives trade charges at UNGA, US defends veto
United Nations, Jan 10 - The representatives of Israel and Palestine have traded charges about the scale of atrocities committed, while the US defended its veto of an amendment proposed by Russia to a Security Council on Gaza.
Egyptian FM reiterates rejection of attempts to displace Palestinians
Cairo, Jan 10 - Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has reiterated his country's rejection of any attempt to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.
World Bank sees global growth slowing for 3rd straight year in 2024
Washington, Jan 9 - The World Bank has forecast a bleak outlook for the global economy with growth expected to slow down for a third year in a row in 2024, according to its Global Economic Prospects report released on Tuesday.
Xi Jinping intensifies crackdown on industries
Hong Kong, Jan 9 - Chinese leader Xi Jinping has vowed to go after those who are responsible for the corruption and has launch a campaign which will target industries such as finance, energy and infrastructure, media reports said.
Trump all set for Iowa caucus, but rivals DeSantis, Haley seek to close ranks and spring surprise
Washington, Jan 9 -) With less a week to go for the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire to follow to decide the GOP nomination for the Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential election, former President Donald Trump is brimming with confidence while rivals
Michelle Obama ‘terrified’ over 2024 presidential elections results
Washington, Jan 9 - Former US First Lady Michelle Obama admits she's "terrified" about the potential outcome of the 2024 presidential election with ex-President Donald Trump outrunning incumbent Democrat Joe Biden in the polls despite a mountain of legal cases piled up against
ILT20 unveils star-studded commentators panel for Season 2
Dubai, Jan 8 - The International League T20 (ILT20) have unveiled a star-studded panel of commentators for the league’s Season 2. The league will be brought to life by a panel rounded-off with some of the leading cricketing experts in the world.
Shreyas Iyer to play for Mumbai in upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Andhra Pradesh
Mumbai, Jan 9 - India’s middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer will be playing for Mumbai in their upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Andhra Pradesh, to be played from January 12-15 at MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy Ground, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.
EU joins UK regulators in examining $13 bn Microsoft-OpenAI partnership
London, Jan 9 - The European Commission on Tuesday announced to examine whether Microsoft's $13 billion investment in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is reviewable under the EU merger regulation.
Vibhav Roy shares ‘heartwarming’ Lohri memories with nephew
Mumbai, Jan 9 - Actor Vibhav Roy, who will be seen as the lead in the wedding fantasy thriller show 'Shaitani Rasmein', has expressed his happiness for the Lohri festival, and shared his fond memories of the celebrations.
WhatsApp working on new ‘Meta Verified’ option for businesses
New Delhi, Jan 9 - Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new ‘Meta Verified’ subscription option that will allow businesses to subscribe to it to get a verified badge.
New Jersey Township gets its first Indian-American Sikh Mayor
New York, Jan 9 - Neena Singh has become the first Sikh and Indian-American woman to be sworn in as Mayor of Montgomery Township in the US state of New Jersey.
Ian Chappell urges selectors to see batting form instead of off-field personality for selecting Australia’s next Test opener
New Delhi, Jan 9 - With Australia hunting for its next Test opener after David Warner’s retirement, legendary cricketer Ian Chappell urged the selectors to focus on form with the bat, instead of off-field personality.
Zee missed deadline to pay $200 million cricket fee to Disney: Report
New Delhi, Jan 9 - Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd has missed a deadline to pay $200 million to Walt Disney Co's India unit for TV rights of cricket matches, according to people familiar with the matter, as the firm tries to preserve cash
Khushi Dubey gives sneak peek into her character in ‘Aankh Micholi’
Mumbai, Jan 9 - Actress Khushi Dubey, who will be seen as the lead in the upcoming show 'Aankh Micholi' opened up about her character, and shared that she is learning Gujarati, and preparing for the action sequences in the show.
PM Modi inaugurates Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show
Gandhinagar, Jan 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show in Gandhinagar on Tuesday, marking the beginning of his two-day visit to the state for the Vibrant Gujarat Summit and related events.
National Sports Awards: Khel Ratna to Satwik-Chirag; Mohd Shami, para-archer Sheetal Devi receive Arjuna awards
New Delhi, Jan 9 - President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious National Sports Awards 2023 to India's outstanding athletes in a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Tuesday.
Defections are shaking confidence of people: Goa LoP
Panaji, Jan 9 - Leader of Opposition in Goa Assembly, Yuri Alemao, on Tuesday said that the political defections are shaking the confidence of the people in parliamentary democracy.