Gunmen forcibly enter Pak’s Gwadar Port complex, open fire

Gunmen forcibly enter Pak’s Gwadar Port complex, open fire

Gwadar, March 20 - Militants of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), armed with bombs and heavy ammunition entered into the Gwadar Port Authority Complex in an attempt to take over the premises.

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S. Korea to suspend licence of defiant trainee doctors from next week

S. Korea to suspend licence of defiant trainee doctors from next week

Seoul, March 21 - South Korea’s health ministry on Thursday said it would begin suspending the medical licences of trainee doctors who have defied a return-to-work order from next week, as the government pushed ahead with its plan to hike the number of

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PM Modi’s Bhutan visit postponed due to weather conditions

PM Modi’s Bhutan visit postponed due to weather conditions

New Delhi, March 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State visit to Bhutan on March 21-22 has been postponed due to ongoing inclement weather conditions, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday.

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US says it recognizes Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory

US says it recognizes Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory

Washington, March 21 - Recognizing Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory, the US has said that it "strongly opposes" any unilateral attempts to advance territorial claims across the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

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Blinken to visit Tel Aviv on Friday for talks on hostage deal, Rafah operation

Blinken to visit Tel Aviv on Friday for talks on hostage deal, Rafah operation

Tel Aviv, March 21 - US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, will visit Israel on Friday and meet the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior leaders.

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Can cash-strapped Pakistan carry a sustainable counter-terrorism Afghan policy?

Can cash-strapped Pakistan carry a sustainable counter-terrorism Afghan policy?

Islamabad, March 20 - The latest airstrikes by Pakistan in Afghanistan on suspected militant sanctuaries have the potential threat of an escalation into a full-blown conflict.

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PM Modi speaks to Ukraine Prez Zelensky, supports early end to conflict

PM Modi speaks to Ukraine Prez Zelensky, supports early end to conflict

New Delhi, March 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and conveyed India’s consistent support for all efforts for peace and bringing an early end to its ongoing conflict with Russia.

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Train derailment disrupts coastal line operations in Sri Lanka

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.

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Ready to work with China to seek common interests: Australian PM

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.

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MV Ruen rescue: Bulgarian President thanks his Indian counterpart Droupadi Murmu

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.

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12 killed, 8 injured in coal mine explosion in Pakistan

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.

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PM Modi dials Vladimir Putin, congratulates him on poll victory

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.

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South Korea, Iraq agree to bolster defense industry cooperation

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.

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With focus on Neighbourhood First policy, PM Modi to land in Bhutan on Thursday

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.

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‘Can’t be my way or highway’: India slams UFC model on UNSC reforms

‘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.

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India at UN says its women will lead the way to Viksit Bharat by 2047

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.

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Biden’s campaign, Democratic Party freeze $340K donation from Indian American businessman: Report

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.

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Antony Blinken to visit Egypt this week to accelerate ceasefire talks

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.

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India, US paving way for free, prosperous Indo-Pacific: Envoy Garcetti

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.

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Javed Miandad feels ‘honoured’ to be associated with Dawood Ibrahim

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.

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