US Defense Secy hospitalized again, transfers duties to deputy
Washington, Feb 12 - US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalised "for "emergent bladder issue," and has transferred his duties to his deputy.
US military confirms airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen’s Hodeidah
Sanaa, Feb 12 - US military on Sunday confirmed that it struck Houthi targets near the Yemeni Red Sea port city of Hodeidah a day earlier, claiming to have hit the group's two unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and three anti-ship cruise missiles.
Iraq, US resume dialogue on ending US-led coalition’s mission
Baghdad, Feb 12 - Iraq and the US resumed a new round of dialogue to discuss ending the US-led international coalition's mission in Iraq, the Iraqi government said.
Syrian president warns of escalating conflict as US attacks intensify in Middle East
Damascus, Feb 12 - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has expressed concerns that Washington's attacks in different parts of the Middle East threaten to expand the conflict in the region, the media reported.
Mass rallies held across Iran to mark anniversary of 1979 Islamic Revolution
Tehran, Feb 12 - Mass rallies were held across Iran on Sunday to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the victory of the country's 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Stubb narrowly wins Finnish presidential election
Helsinki, Feb 12 - The presidential candidate for the National Coalition, Alexander Stubb, narrowly won the Finnish presidential election on Sunday night.
Qatar condemns Israel’s Rafah evacuation order; Hamas says ground offensive will ‘destroy’ talks
Washington, Feb 11 - Qatar has condemned the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's order for the evacuation of 1.3 million Palestinians from Rafah, the south Gazan city on Egyptian border wherefrom hostages have crossed so far, ahead of an expanded offensive against Hamas.
US lawmakers ask Biden administration not to recognise Pak poll results
Washington, Feb 11 - Several US lawmakers, from both sides of the aisle, have urged the Biden administration not to recognise election results of Pakistan until alleged irregularities are investigated, media reported.
US, UK airstrikes hit Houthi targets in Yemen’s Hodeidah
Sanaa, Feb 11 - The US and Britain launched new airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, the media reported.
Hungarian president resigns for pardoning accomplice in child abuse case
Budapest, Feb 11 - Hungarian President Katalin Novak has resigned for pardoning a man, who was convicted in 2022, for covering up his boss' sexual crimes against minors.
Iran not looking to expand war in region: FM
Beirut, Feb 11 - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that his country did not want to see an expansion of the war in the region, the media reported.
Yemen’s Houthis hold funeral for 17 militants killed in US, UK airstrikes
Sanaa, Feb 11 - Yemen's Houthis held a funeral for 17 militants, who were killed in recent US and British airstrikes, targeting Houthi sites.
PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 1,548 crore bridge in Gujarat’s Dwarka
Dwarka, Feb 10 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Dwarka in Gujarat on February 24 and 25, with an array of ceremonial activities planned, including the inauguration of the much-anticipated Okha – Bet Dwarka signature bridge.
Ram Temple debate: PM Modi strictly followed ‘Yam Niyam’ for full 11 days, says Amit Shah
New Delhi, Feb 10 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s devotion and strict adherence to ascetic rituals, as suggested under ‘Yam Niyam’, saying he started the ‘Bhakti ka Andalon’ ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at
Ram Temple debate: What Amit Shah said on PM Modi’s ‘Yam Niyam’
New Delhi, Feb 10 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s devotion and strict adherence to ascetic rituals, as suggested under ‘Yam Niyam’ and said that he started ‘Bhakti ka Andalon’ ahead of the Pran Pratistha ceremony
January 22 will be historic date for years to come, says Amit Shah
New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah, while replying to the debate on Ram Temple construction & Ram Lalla’s consecration in Ayodhya, said that the Pran Pratistha day, January 22, will go down in the annals of history, for years to come.
Prioritise deployment of anti-drone technology on India-Pak border: MP Sahney
Chandigarh, Feb 10 - Punjab Member of Parliament Vikramjit Singh Sahney on Saturday urged the Central government to prioritise the deployment of anti-drone technology to safeguard the youth from falling victim to drug addiction.
Telangana presents Rs 2.75 lakh crore vote-on-account Budget
Hyderabad, Feb 10 - Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Saturday presented a vote-on-account Budget of Rs 2.75 lakh crore for 2024-25, down from Rs 2.90 lakh crore in the previous financial year.
U’khand CM takes stock of situation in Haldwani; meets injured cops, scribes
Dehradun/New Delhi, Feb 9 - Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday visited the Banbhoolpura area in Haldwani and took stock of the situation after wide-scale violence and destruction of public property there by rioters.
India, Rwanda hold defence cooperation committee meeting
New Delhi, Feb 9 - India and Rwanda held the first edition of Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting in Rwandan capital Kigali, an official statement said on Friday.