EU plans new salvo of sanctions on Russia
Brussels, April 19 - The European Union is planning a 14th round of sanctions on Moscow for the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, a senior EU official said on Friday.
EU details sanctions on violent Israeli settlers in West Bank
Brussels, April 19 - The European Union has imposed sanctions on radical Israeli settlers in the West Bank for the first time, targeting four individuals for acts of violence against Palestinians.
German customs allows detained cargo ship to depart Baltic Sea port
Berlin, April 19 - German customs authorities have granted the cargo ship Atlantic Navigator II permission to depart from the German Baltic Sea port of Rostock, after earlier detaining the ship under EU sanctions against Russia.
Ukraine reports damage to port after Russian missile attack on Odessa
Kiev, April 19 - The Ukrainian city of Odessa was struck by Russian missiles on Friday, damaging port infrastructure and injuring one person, local military administrator Oleh Kiper said.
32 dead after heavy rains in Kenya
Nairobi, April 19 - At least 32 people have died in Kenya in recent days following heavy rainfall and flooding, aid agencies reported on Friday.
Moscow still intent on ‘truly Russian’ Ukraine: Sergei Lavrov
Moscow, April 19 - After more than two years of intense fighting in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday reasserted Moscow's claimed right to rule over its neighbour.
‘Allies must dig deep’: NATO to send Ukraine more air-defence systems
Brussels, April 19 - NATO allies are to give more air-defence systems to Ukraine, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced on Friday, after a crisis meeting via videolink with defence ministers and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Chicago Kali Bari Temple to host Thumri Concert, raise funds to support its mission of spiritual enlightenment
The Chicago Kali Bari Temple is set to host its inaugural fundraising event, a Thumri Concert, on April 28, 2024, at the Glenbard South High School Main Auditorium in Glen Ellyn, IL. This event marks a significant step for the temple in raising
Exploring the Mahamrityunjay Mantra: Embracing Liberation, Protection, and Healing
In the expansive realm of Vedic wisdom, the Mahamrityunjay mantra stands as a profound invocation, offering solace and guidance amidst the mystery of mortality. Rooted in ancient texts like the Rigveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda, this sacred chant is also known as the Rudra
राम जन्म का एक और कारण – नारद श्राप
रामचरित मानस मेंरामजन्म के कई कारणों का वर्णन है. एक कारण रावण जैसे अजेय राक्षस का वध था. एककारण था, मनु और शतरूपा की कठिन तपस्या. तपस्या के अंत में जब प्रभु मनु और शतरूपाके सामने प्रगट हुए, उन्होंने प्रभु से, प्रभु जैसा
Hamas rejects ceasefire: Antisemites and their ‘useful idiots’ will blame Israel
By: Dr. Richard L. Benkin On April 9, 2024, Hamas rejected yet another Israeli ceasefire proposal. After many days of over the top anti-Israel rhetoric by US President Joe Biden and his administration, Israel yet again modified its proposal. US CIA Director William
Shree Jalaram Mandir Hoffman Estate holds an electrifying basketball tournament
By Jayanti Oza Shree Jalaram Mandir organized an electrifying Basketball tournament on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Hanover Park, Park District. There were more than 65 players participating in the tournament which started at 10am and went on until 3pm. Out of the
Navigating Sri Lanka’s bankruptcy: Indo-US dynamics and regional imperatives
The recent developments surrounding Sri Lanka’s bankruptcy and its implications for Indo-US relations demand a nuanced understanding of regional dynamics and strategic alignments. Against the backdrop of Sri Lanka’s economic turmoil, intertwined with geopolitical shifts in the Indo-Pacific, the Indo-US strategy vis-à-vis Sri
2024 Lok Sabha elections kick off with first and largest phase, several heavyweights in fray
Launching the electoral process in the world’s biggest and most vibrant democracy, polling in the first and largest phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 began on Friday morning for 102 constituencies in 21 states/UTs, spanning various terrains including hills, jungles, islands and
Brahmos delivery to Philippines realises PM Modi’s vision of expanding Bharat’s defence footprint
New Delhi, April 19 - India equipping the Philippines with Brahmos cruise missiles, making it the first foreign nation to acquire the missile weapon system developed by an India-Russia joint venture, marks a significant milestone for the Narendra Modi government just as the
Kunal Shah’s CRED receives in-principle approval for payment aggregator business
New Delhi, April 19 - Credit Card bill payment leader CRED has received the in-principle approval to enter into the payment aggregator business, a media report said on Friday.
Ranveer Singh, the latest Bollywood victim, advises fans: ‘deepfake se bacho doston’
Mumbai, April 19 - A day after his deepfake video went viral on the internet, criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi over unemployment and inflation, actor Ranveer Singh has reacted to it, saying, ''deepfake se bacho dostonnnn".
Shahid Kapoor looks ‘hard’ in his ‘aaj ka mood’ from ‘Deva’ sets
Mumbai, April 19 - Actor Shahid Kapoor, who is shooting for his upcoming adrenaline-pumping action thriller, 'Deva' on Friday treated his fans to another intense glimpse from the movie, calling it his 'aaj ka mood'.
Boosting defence ties, India delivers Brahmos missile system to Philippines
New Delhi, April 19 - India on Friday delivered the Brahmos supersonic cruise missile system to the Philippines, as part of the $374.9 million contract signed between the two countries in 2022.
Maha: 5 Vidarbha constituencies record 54.85 pc polling till 5 pm
Mumbai, April 19 - Five Vidarbha seats in Maharashtra recorded at least 54.85 per cent polling till 5 pm on Friday, election officials said.