About 20-odd Indians stuck in Russia, efforts on for their early release: MEA
New Delhi, Feb 29 - At least 20 Indians, who had gone as support staff to work with the Russian Army, are stuck in that country and efforts are on to seek their early release, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday,
Pakistan struggling to arrange $1.8 billion for repayment of Chinese loan
Karachi, Feb 29 - Pakistan's foreign exchange market is tense on reports about the expected higher dollar outflows, local media reported.
BRICS overtaking G7 in terms of share in global GDP: Putin
Moscow, Feb 29 - The BRICS states are overtaking the G7 in terms of share in global GDP in PPP terms, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday while addressing the Federal Assembly, a media report said.
India-Mauritius relationship example of SAGAR goodwill: S. Jaishankar
New Delhi, Feb 29 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday called the India-Mauritius relationship an example of India's SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) goodwill as Prime Ministers of both countries jointly inaugurated a new airstrip and a
White House refuses to comment on whether S. Korea should send artillery shells to Ukraine
Washington/Seoul, Feb 29 - The White House has declined to comment on whether South Korea should provide 155-mm artillery shells to help Ukraine defend against Russian attacks, saying it is a military decision for Seoul to speak to.
Out-of-control wildfire in Texas Panhandle prompts evacuation orders, nuclear facility closure
Washington, Feb 28 - An out-of-control wildfire in the Texas Panhandle, fueled by high winds and dry air, prompted evacuation orders in small towns and shut down of a nuclear facility, according to media reports.
‘Country has no locus standi to comment on our internal matters’: India on Pakistan raising Kashmir issue at UN council
New Delhi, Feb 29 - Responding to Pakistan's allegations about Jammu and Kashmir at the UN Human Rights Council, India, exercising its right to reply, said that Islamabad has no locus standi to comment on our internal matters.
Indian-origin Sridhar Ramaswamy named CEO of data cloud firm Snowflake
New York, Feb 29 - Indian-origin Sridhar Ramaswamy has been named as the Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors of US-based data cloud company Snowflake.
Any EU military presence in Ukraine set to escalate situation: Russian official
Moscow, Feb 29 - The presence of Western troops in Ukraine in any form would lead to a "direct escalation" of the situation, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Russia to develop countermeasures against Sweden’s NATO membership
Moscow, Feb 29 - Russia will closely monitor Sweden's actions following the country's accession to the NATO and develop its response accordingly, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
China agrees to rollover Pakistan’s $2 bn debt on existing terms
Islamabad, Feb 28 - China has agreed to rollover a $2 billion debt on existing terms after initially seeking a hike in price, as Pakistan’s policy to maintain foreign exchange reserves through deposits by three countries is becoming costly due to a 118
Embattled Chinese developer Country Garden faces winding-up petition
Hong Kong, Feb 28 - Embattled Chinese developer Country Garden is facing a winding-up petition in Hong Kong, months after the company started what is expected to be the second-largest restructuring effort among its peers, following that of China Evergrande Group, a media
India, Nepal foreign secretaries meet to advance bilateral cooperation
New Delhi, Feb 28 - In a further fillip to India-Nepal relations, foreign secretaries from both countries met in the capital on Wednesday and held discussions on the entire range of multifaceted cooperation between the South Asian neighbours.
Thousands of devotees take part in ‘Palkhi Yatra’ at BAPS UAE temple
Dubai, Feb 28 - Thousands of devotees took part in a grand procession of the Hindu community members at the newly-inaugurated BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi which is set to open its doors to the general public from March 1.
Indian Coast Guard ships arrive in Sri Lanka for training
Colombo, Feb 28 - Indian Coast Guard ships Samarth, an Offshore Patrol Vessel and Abhinav, Fast Patrol Vessel, arrived at Southern port city of Galle for training and professional interaction, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said.
Russia to ban gasoline exports for six months from March 1
Moscow, Feb 27 - Russia will introduce a six-month ban on gasoline exports, beginning March 1, a spokesperson for Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Tuesday.
Pakistan court indicts Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi in graft case
Islamabad, Feb 27 - An accountability court in Pakistan on Tuesday indicted former prime minister and jailed PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Rs 50 million graft case.
Biden, Trump projected to win in presidential primaries in Michigan
Washington, Feb 28 - US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are projected to win in Democratic and Republican primaries in key swing state Michigan, as per media report.
India, Germany discuss joint exercises in Indo-Pacific, bilateral security
New Delhi, Feb 28 - A range of bilateral security and defence issues, including joint exercises in the Indo-Pacific, came up for discussion during India-Germany High Defence Committee (HDC) meeting in Berlin.
Guinea’s transitional president appoints prime minister
Conakry, Feb 28 - General Mamady Doumbouya, Guinea's transitional president, appointed Amadou Oury Bah as prime minister, announced Minister Secretary General of the Presidency Amara Camara.