China is worst performer among emerging markets equities
New Delhi, Feb 9 - All the emerging markets indices saw negative performance in January with China being the worst performer at 10.6 per cent. As far as developed markets are concerned, Japan emerged as the best performer at 4.6 per cent, as
PTI decries delay in poll outcome; interior ministry cites lack of connectivity
Islamabad, Feb 9 - Even as delay in general polls outcome raised many eyebrows including that of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and a US lawmaker, interior ministry claimed that it is happening due to lack of connectivity.
Some provisions of proposed bipartisan US Immigration Reform Bill to benefit Indians
New York, Feb 5 - The Immigration Reform Bill unveiled by a bipartisan group of Senators has several provisions that could benefit Indians -- if passed -- including protection for H1B visa holders' children who become adults during the green card wait, automatic
PTI claims lead on 150 plus seats; asks Nawaz to ‘accept defeat’
Islamabad, Feb 9 - As the counting of votes for the national elections is underway, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Friday claimed to have leads on over 150 seats, and asked PML(N) supremo Nawaz Sharif to "accept defeat".
Elderly Israeli citizen killed on Oct 7, body held by Hamas: Kibbutz community
Tel Aviv, Feb 9 - An elderly Israeli citizen, who was believed to be kidnapped during the October 7 attack, died on that day itself and his body is being held by Hamas in Gaza, southern Israel village community Kibbutz Be'eri said.
Indian-American lawmaker from Arizona resigns to focus on congressional run
New York, Feb 9 - Indian-American doctor Amish Shah has stepped down from the House of Representatives in the US state of Arizona to focus on his congressional campaign.
Reform IMF, WB to reflect interests of Global South, BRICS has role: Guterres
United Nations, Feb 9 - The international financial and development institutions should be reformed to reflect the interests of the Global South, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said.
Pakistan poll results start pouring in, PTI blames ‘mass rigging’ for delay in outcome
Islamabad, Feb 9 - The Election Commission of Pakistan is announcing poll results for the general elections since early Friday morning, amid PTI's allegation of mass rigging.
Indian-American Sanket Bulsara named to NY US District Court
Washington, Feb 9 - President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Indian-origin judge Sanket Jayshukh Bulsara to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Volcanic eruption in Iceland disrupts hot water supply
Helsinki, Feb 9 - The volcanic eruption that began in Iceland early Thursday is hampering the availability of hot water for heating, media reports said.
Finland extends land border closure with Russia until mid-April
Helsinki, Feb 9 - The Finnish government has decided to keep the land border with Russia closed until mid-April, citing security concerns.
Zelensky replaces Ukraine’s armed forces commander-in-chief
Kiev, Feb 9 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he had appointed Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrsky as the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, replacing Valery Zaluzhny.
Israeli operations endanger lives at hospital in Gaza’s Khan Younis: Health Ministry
Gaza, Feb 9 - The Gaza-based Health Ministry has warned that the Israeli army is endangering the lives of medical personnel, the wounded, and the displaced at the Nasser Hospital in the southern Khan Younis city.
US-British airstrikes not affect Houthis ‘military capabilities’: Group leader
Sanaa, Feb 9 - Leader of the Yemen's Houthi group Abdulmalik al-Houthi has said the US-British coalition airstrikes against his group's camps have not affected its military capabilities.
UN rights chief concerned by widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure in Gaza
Geneva, Feb 9 - The widespread destruction by Israeli forces of civilian infrastructure in Gaza to create a "buffer zone" for general security purposes does not appear consistent with the narrow "military operations" exception set out in international humanitarian law, UN Human Rights
UN releases $6 mn emergency funding to help support Congo fight catastrophic flooding
United Nations, Feb 9 - UN humanitarians have said that $6 million were allocated to help Congo respond to "catastrophic flooding" affecting two million people.
Biden off the hook in case of mishandling secret papers
Washington, Feb 9 - A special counsel investigating US President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents from his vice-presidency in 2017 has decided not to prosecute him but raised serious questions about his mental condition because of his age, which has become an
UN chief calls for uniting for peace
United Nations, Feb 9 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for efforts to unite for peace.
30 rockets fired at Israel from Lebanon: Israeli army
Jerusalem, Feb 9 - Nearly 30 rockets were fired from Lebanon at northern Israel on Thursday night, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement.
‘Gau Sansad’ wants the cow to be declared ‘Mother of the Nation’
Prayagraj, Feb 8 - The cow may be granted the status of ‘Mother of the Nation’ before the Maha Kumbh 2025, if the Uttar Pradesh chief minister accepts the demand of the sants in Prayagraj.