UN launches $1.6 bn humanitarian plan for Somalia amid multiple crises
United Nations, Jan 31 - The UN has launched the 2024 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan, seeking $1.6 billion to aid 5.2 million Somalians in need, a spokesman said.
US fighter jet crashes off S.Korea’s western coast; pilot rescued
Seoul, Jan 31 - A US F-16 fighter jet crashed in waters off South Korea's west coast on Wednesday and a pilot was rescued after ejecting from the aircraft, multiple sources said.
UN envoy embarks on effort to resume Cyprus peace talks
Nicosia, Jan 31 - An envoy for UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres embarked on efforts in Nicosia to resume the Cyprus peace negotiations.
NCLT asks Sony to file reply in three weeks on petition seeking revival of merger with Zee
New Delhi, Jan 30 - The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Mumbai on Tuesday granted three weeks to Sony Pictures Networks India to file its reply to an application seeking the implementation of a $10 billion merger between Sony and Zee Entertainment Enterprises,
President nominates Satnam Singh Sandhu to Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, Jan 30 - President Droupadi Murmu nominated Chandigarh University Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu to Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.
Telangana CM pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Bapu Ghat
Hyderabad, Jan 30 - Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 76th death anniversary.
Jaishankar discusses ongoing situation in West Asia with Israel
New Delhi, Jan 30 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has discussed the ongoing situation in West Asia with his Israeli counterpart Israel Katz.
US envoy hails Indian Navy’s action against pirates, terror groups in Indian Ocean
New Delhi, Jan 30 - US Ambassador Eric Garcetti on Tuesday hailed the swift action taken by the Indian Navy against pirates to rescue sailors of merchant ships operations ensuring the safety of shipping in the Indian Ocean.
GOP tells Biden to ‘strike back’ to Jordan drone attack that killed three US troops
Washington, Jan 30 - Republicans in Congress are pressuring President Joe Biden to "strike back" at Iran to retaliate against the drone attack on Tower 22 in Jordan in which three US troops were killed and over 34 personnel injured.
NDA-INDIA bloc will lock horns in Rajya Sabha polls in UP
Lucknow, Jan 30 - With elections to 10 Rajya Sabha seats from Uttar Pradesh, scheduled to be held next month, the stage is set for an interesting contest between the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the INDIA bloc, before the Lok Sabha
Osmania University’s history comes alive with light & sound show
Hyderabad, Jan 30 - The history of Hyderabad's prestigious Osmania University will come alive in the form of light and sound show every evening at the iconic Arts College on the sprawling campus.
King Charles’ charity leads initiative to focus on education of 4 million Indian kids
London, Jan 30 - The British Asian Trust, a charity founded by King Charles III, is leading an educational initiative that will impact the lives of up to four million children in India across five years.
Will discuss credit ratings, anti-money laundering platform in BRICS: Russian central bank governor
Moscow, Jan 30 - Russia central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina on Tuesday said that the country will propose key initiatives to enhance cooperation among the BRICS countries in 2024 when it assumes the chairmanship of the bloc.
Vijay Chowk reverberated with Indian tunes during Beating Retreat 2024
New Delhi, Jan 29 - The historic Vijay Chowk in the national capital came live to foot-tapping tunes and synchronised steps by members of armed forces during the 'Beating Retreating' ceremony on January 29, marking the end of the 75th Republic Day celebrations.
Indian Defence Secretary to co-chair Joint Military Cooperation meeting in Oman
New Delhi, Jan 29 - Indian Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane will visit Oman on January 30-31, where he will co-chair the 12th Joint Military Cooperation Committee meeting with its Defence Ministry's Secretary General, Dr Mohammed bin Naseer bin Ali Al-Zaabi, an official statement
‘Unlawful association’: Govt extends ban on SIMI for 5 more years
New Delhi, Jan 29 - The Central government on Monday extended ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) for five more years and declared it an 'unlawful association'.
India, Saudi Arabia joint military exercise begins in Rajasthan
New Delhi, Jan 29 - Saudi Arabian armed forces personnel and Indian soldiers on Monday began the inaugural edition of joint military exercise 'Sada Tanseeq" at the Mahajan firing range in Rajasthan, officials said.
Will remove turban, tonsure head in Ayodhya: Samrat Choudhary
Patna, Jan 29 - A day after the formation of the NDA Government in Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, on Monday claimed that he will tonsure his head and remove his turban in Ayodhya.
UN’s Palestine relief agency faces collapse after complaints staff joined terror attack
United Nations, Jan 30 - Major donors are sending one of the world organisation's oldest and largest relief operations to the brink of collapse after disclosures that the employees of the organisation set up to help Palestinian refugees took part in the October
IDF raids Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar’s office in Khan Younis
Tel Aviv, Jan 30 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has in a statement on Monday night said that it had raided the office of top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in southern Gaza's Khan Younis area.