Train derailment disrupts coastal line operations in Sri Lanka
Colombo, March 20 - Eighteen trains were cancelled on Wednesday morning in the country's coastal line due to the derailment of a train between Colombo Fort and Kompannaveediya railway stations, a senior official said.
Ready to work with China to seek common interests: Australian PM
Canberra, March 20 - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday said differences and disagreements should not define the Australia-China relations, and both countries should seek common interests as far as possible.
MV Ruen rescue: Bulgarian President thanks his Indian counterpart Droupadi Murmu
New Delhi, March 20 - Bulgarian President Rumen Radev expressed his gratitude to President Doupadi Murmu in a phone call on Wednesday after the Indian Navy's successful rescue operation on the hijacked Bulgarian ship, MV Ruen.
12 killed, 8 injured in coal mine explosion in Pakistan
Islamabad, March 20 - Twelve labourers were killed and eight others injured in an explosion in a coal mine in Pakistan's Balochistan province, officials said on Wednesday.
PM Modi dials Vladimir Putin, congratulates him on poll victory
New Delhi, March 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his landslide victory in the presidential elections on Sunday, and expressed his sincere wishes for the well-being and prosperity of the Russian people.
South Korea, Iraq agree to bolster defense industry cooperation
Seoul, March 20 - The defence chiefs of South Korea and Iraq agreed on Wednesday to strengthen arms industry cooperation, Seoul's defence ministry said.
With focus on Neighbourhood First policy, PM Modi to land in Bhutan on Thursday
New Delhi, March 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks with Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay as he lands in the Himalayan nation on Thursday, giving a further fillip to bilateral relations.
‘Can’t be my way or highway’: India slams UFC model on UNSC reforms
United Nations, March 20 - India on Tuesday slammed the Uniting for Consensus (UFC) model on UNSC reforms, citing that it won't empower Africa or Global South nations or change permanent seat membership.
India at UN says its women will lead the way to Viksit Bharat by 2047
United Nations, March 20 - Highlighting the laser focus on women-led development initiatives, India's Permanent Representative at the UN said on Tuesday the nation aims for Viksit Bharat by 2047, necessitating the full and equal participation of women across all spheres.
Biden’s campaign, Democratic Party freeze $340K donation from Indian American businessman: Report
New York, March 20 - US President Joe Biden's reelection campaign and a Democratic Party outfit are freezing donations totalling about $340,000 from an Indian American businessman amid controversies, local media reported.
Antony Blinken to visit Egypt this week to accelerate ceasefire talks
Tel Aviv, March 20 - US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, will visit Egypt later this week and will be reviewing the ongoing peace talks between Israel and Hamas.
India, US paving way for free, prosperous Indo-Pacific: Envoy Garcetti
New Delhi, March 19 - US Ambassador Eric Garcetti said India and America are paving the way for a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific as he hailed the ongoing joint exercise between the two nations, on Tuesday.
Javed Miandad feels ‘honoured’ to be associated with Dawood Ibrahim
Islamabad, March 19 - Coming clean on his relationship with underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, former Pakistan cricket captain Javed Miandad said that he felt 'honoured' to be associated with him.
‘Repeating baseless arguments’: India responds to China on Arunachal
New Delhi, March 19 - The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday lashed out at China for "advancing absurd claims" over the territory of Arunachal Pradesh and reiterated that the northeastern state will always remain its "integral and inalienable part" of India.
Medical licences must not be used as a tool against people: S. Korea Prez
Seoul, March 19 - Lamenting the ongoing walkout by junior doctors in South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday asked them not to use their medical licences as a tool against the people.
EX-Pak cricketer Javed Miandad acknowledges family ties with Dawood Ibrahim
New Delhi, March 19 - Former Pakistani cricketing legend Javed Miandad has openly accepted his association with underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, citing it as an honour.
US special envoy on Afghanistan to visit India this week
New Delhi, March 19 - The US special representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, will be travelling to India this week to hold consultations on working together to support Afghan people who continue to reel under a severe humanitarian crisis.
Hundreds stranded in Australia as cyclone evacuations suspended
Canberra, March 19 - Hundreds of residents of remote northern Australia have been left stranded after Tropical Cyclone Megan forced the suspension of evacuation efforts.
Israel-Hamas peace talks in Doha hit roadblock
Tel Aviv, March 19 - The ongoing indirect peace talks in Qatar capital have hit a roadblock after Israel refused to budge on many demands put forward on behalf of Hamas
Canada, Germany sign MOU to implement transatlantic hydrogen corridor
Ottawa, March 19 - Canada and Germany have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to implement a transatlantic hydrogen corridor.