Kenyan President confirms military chief’s death in plane crash
Nairobi, April 19 - Kenyan President William Ruto confirmed that military chief Francis Ogolla was among 10 senior commanders killed in a helicopter crash in the northwestern part of the country on Thursday.
US shoots down Palestine’s bid for full UN membership
United Nations, April 19 - An isolated US has shot down Palestine's bid to get full UN membership using its veto at the Security Council undermining the keystone of a two-nation solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
UK sanctions Iran’s leading military figures, entities
London, April 19 - The UK has announced sanctions on a further seven individuals and six entities who it said "enabled Iran to conduct destabilizing regional activity, including its direct attack on Israel".
Pakistan Foreign Minister bats for resuming trade with India, faces tough challenge ahead
Islamabad, April 18 - Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has revealed that he has started internal consultations with the country's business community on the revival of trade activities with India.
Remaining 16 Indian crew members free to return home, says Iranian Envoy to Delhi
New Delhi, April 18 - The 16 remaining Indian crew members on board a cargo ship seized by Iran have not been detained and are allowed to leave the country easily, Iran's Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, said on Thursday.
Palestinian death toll in Gaza nears 34,000: Ministry
Gaza, April 18 - The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 33,970, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement on Thursday.
US Senate Dismisses Impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Following Brief Trial
In a swift and decisive move, the Democratic-controlled Senate concluded the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday, promptly rejecting charges brought by House Republicans related to his management of border policies.
Russian regions fight flood as water levels remain high
Moscow, April 18 - Russia's Kurgan and Tyumen regions have evacuated more than 15,000 people as of Thursday due to flooding threat as water levels are forecast to continue rising in the coming days.
Even if you don’t vote for your son, give him blessings: Rajnath Singh tells A.K. Antony
Kottayam (Kerala), April 18 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday told his predecessor and the country’s longest-serving Defence Minister A.K. Antony that he can understand the predicament of the latter.
Not a big fan of impact player; its holding back development of all-rounders, says Rohit Sharma
New Delhi, April 18 - India captain Rohit Sharma said he is not a big fan of the Impact Player ruling in the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying that it is holding back the development of all-rounders in Indian cricket ecosystem.
Asian Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers from Friday; Ex-SAI coach feels Vinesh will ‘struggle’
New Delhi, April 18 - Former SAI coach Ajit Singh on Thursday said that Anshu Malik (57kg) has a chance to qualify for the Paris Olympics in women's category, whereas, Vinesh Phogat (50kg) will "struggle" at the Asian Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers in Kyrgyzstan’s
Manoj Tiwari calls for shifting Kejriwal from Tihar to UP’s Dasna jail over ‘sugar spike’ reports
New Delhi, April 18 - BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Thursday claimed that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was leading an 'easy life' in the state government-run Tihar jail and called for his shifting to Dasna jail in Uttar Pradesh.
Suzuki Motorcycle produces 80 lakh units of two-wheelers in India
New Delhi, April 18 - Two-wheeler manufacturer Suzuki Motorcycle India on Thursday said that it has reached the landmark of producing 80 lakh units in the country.
Escalation of Iran-Israel conflict to impact inflation, oil price, interest rates in India: Acuite Ratings & Research
Chennai, April 18 - The price of crude oil would breach $100, the central bank may delay cutting the repo rate over uncertainty over disinflation, exports to West Asia may be affected and an increase in shipping costs are some of the likely
Airtel Payments Bank joins NPCI to launch NCMC-enabled debit, prepaid cards
New Delhi, April 18 - Airtel Payments Bank on Thursday launched eco-friendly NCMC (national common mobility cards) enabled debit and prepaid cards in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
Dubai rains: Anand Mahindra gives life lesson to Sanjiv Kapoor
New Delhi, April 18 - Giving a life lesson to former Jet Airways CEO-designate Sanjiv Kapoor, who responded to Anand Mahindra’s post on Dubai rains, the Mahindra Group Chairman on Thursday told him that it’s always good to "pause before you punch, reflect
3 killed, 3 injured in Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Beirut, April 18 - Two Hezbollah fighters and one civilian were killed, and three civilians were wounded on Thursday at dawn in a series of Israeli air strikes on villages in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese military and medical sources.
SP, BSP & Cong used to run riot policy, we run the policy of development: CM Yogi
Bulandshahr (UP), April 18 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that while SP, BSP and Congress used to run their governments on riot policy, the BJP runs it on the policy of development.
Rohit Sharma is a leader, doesn’t matter if you name him captain or not: Brian Lara
New Delhi, April 18 - West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara while sharing his view on what makes Rohit Sharma a special player said the 36-year-old is a leader whether name him captain or not.
Bengal Governor cancels his Cooch Behar tour after EC advice, Trinamool complaint
Kolkata, April 18 - West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on Thursday announced the cancellation of his trip to Cooch Behar, which is going for the polls in the first phase on Friday, saying that he does not want the "dignity of his