German Chancellor urges against escalation in the Middle East
Norderney Island, April 19 - Following a suspected Israeli retaliatory attack on Iran, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has warned against further escalation in the Middle East.
Egypt urges Iran and Israel to exercise restraint
Cairo, April 19 - Egypt has urged Iran and Israel to exercise restraint and avoid plunging the region into conflict, a foreign ministry statement said.
BJP expecting its ‘best show in South’ on back of PM Modi’s popularity, says HM Amit Shah
New Delhi, April 19 - As the first phase of General Elections began for 102 Lok Sabha constituencies across 21 states and Union territories, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was expecting its best-ever performance
Reports of spat with Netanyahu misleading: Germany
Berlin, April 19 - Germany's Foreign Office is disputing as "misleading" an Israeli media report about a heated argument between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock over the situation in the Gaza Strip.
UK urges ‘de-escalation’ after reported Israeli strike on Iran
London, April 19 - The British government is stressing the need for “de-escalation and moderation” amid reports of a retaliatory attack by Israel against Iran.
Japanese autoworkers escape Pakistan suicide bombing unhurt
Islamabad, April 19 - A pair of suicide bombers targeted a vehicle carrying Japanese autoworkers in southern Pakistan on Friday, in another attack aimed at foreigners in the volatile South Asian country.
G7 meeting to end with debate on China and global issues
Capri, April 19 - The spring meeting of the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) economically strong democracies is set to end on Friday with discussions on the situation in the Indo-Pacific region and global issues such as food, energy and
Russia admits losing supersonic bomber, Ukraine says it was shot down
Moscow, April 19 - The Russian Air Force lost one of its Tupolev Tu-22M supersonic heavy bombers on Friday.
Eight killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Kyiv, April 19 - At least eight people were killed and 15 injured in southern Ukraine due to heavy bombardment by Russia early on Friday, authorities said.
SC adjourns till July Ramdev’s plea against FIRs over Covid-19 comments against allopathy
New Delhi, April 19 - The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned hearing on a plea filed by Yoga guru Baba Ramdev seeking a stay on the proceedings against him in connection with the multiple FIRs lodged over his alleged remarks against the use
Close shave for foreign nationals in suicide attack in Karachi
Karachi, April 19 - Five foreign nationals had a narrow escape on Friday after their convoy was attacked by two suicide bombers in Landhi's Mansehra Colony in Karachi.
India’s national election is Maha Kumbh of democracy: US diplomat Atul Keshap
New Delhi, April 19 - US diplomat Atul Keshap, president of the US-India Business Council, on Friday said with 970 million eligible voters and 1.2 million polling places, India's national election is the Maha Kumbh of democracy.
Ex-MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan to file nomination from Vidisha LS seat
Bhopal, April 19 - BJP veteran and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will file his nomination papers for the Vidisha Lok Sabha seat on Friday.
PM Modi slams INDIA bloc for ‘disrespecting’ Sanatan Dharma, Lord Ram
Amroha (UP), April 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday mounted a blistering attack on members of the INDIA bloc for "mocking" Sanatan Dharma and "disrespecting" Ram temple.
PM Modi links ‘dholak’, Mohd Shami with Amroha’s pride
Amroha (UP), April 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday played a 'dholak' that was gifted to him, and linked dholak and fast bowler Mohd Shami with Amroha's pride.
Nitin Gadkari and kin vote in Nagpur, says BJP will cross 400 LS seats
Nagpur (Maharashtra), April 19 - Nagpur Lok Sabha BJP candidate and Union Minister Nitin J. Gadkari along with his wife Kanchan and other family members voted at a polling station near their house in the state’s second capital, here on Friday.
Explosions rock Isfahan province, Iran activates air defence system
Tehran, April 19 - Three explosions have been heard in Iran's central Isfahan province, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Friday.
LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in UP, MP and Maharashtra today
New Delhi, April 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will campaign for Lok Sabha poll candidates of the NDA in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra on Friday.
Will register historic win, people of TN with PM Modi: Annamalai
Chennai, April 19 - Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai said on Friday that the Bharatiya Janata Party will register a historic victory in the state in the Lok Sabha elections.
Vice-Admiral Dinesh Tripathi appointed next Navy Chief
New Delhi, April 19 - Vice-Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi has been appointed the next Chief of the Naval Staff by the government. He will take charge on April 30 after the superannuation of the current chief, Admiral R. Hari Kumar.