Missing Indian student found dead on Purdue University campus in US
New York, Jan 30 - An Indian studying at Purdue University has been found dead outside a building on the campus after he went missing last week, a county coroner in the US confirmed.
Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years jail in cipher case
Islamabad, Jan 30 - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi have been sentenced to 10 years in jail in the cipher case, local media reported.
Belgian farmers block roads, protesting against rising costs, EU environmental policies
Brussels, Jan 31 - Belgian farmers stopped their tractors on highways and urban motor roads on Tuesday in protest of rising costs, unfair competition and European Union (EU) environmental restrictions.
H-1B visa process begins March 6 amid overhaul of lottery system
New York, Jan 31 - The initial registration for the H-1B visa application for fiscal year 2025 will open from March 6 and run through March 22, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said on Tuesday.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal likely by next week
Tel Aviv, Jan 31 - A ceasefire to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas for release of hostages is likely by the coming week.
Hezbollah could attack Israeli city of Haifa: Israel Defence Minister
Tel Aviv, Jan 31 - Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, widely considered a hawk in the Israeli war cabinet, has said that terror group Hezbollah could attack the northern Israel city of Haifa.
UN launches $1.6 bn humanitarian plan for Somalia amid multiple crises
United Nations, Jan 31 - The UN has launched the 2024 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan, seeking $1.6 billion to aid 5.2 million Somalians in need, a spokesman said.
US fighter jet crashes off S.Korea’s western coast; pilot rescued
Seoul, Jan 31 - A US F-16 fighter jet crashed in waters off South Korea's west coast on Wednesday and a pilot was rescued after ejecting from the aircraft, multiple sources said.
UN envoy embarks on effort to resume Cyprus peace talks
Nicosia, Jan 31 - An envoy for UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres embarked on efforts in Nicosia to resume the Cyprus peace negotiations.
US Congressman welcomes protest convoy to border amid Texas stand-off with federal govt
Houston, Jan 31 - US House lawmaker Roger Williams, a Republican from Texas, has said that he welcomes a convoy of protesters to travel to the US-Mexico border and hold rallies as the border state has been in a standoff with the federal
Israeli forces storm Al-Amal Hospital in Gaza’s Khan Younis
Gaza, Jan 31 - Israeli forces have stormed the Al-Amal Hospital in Khan Younis area in the southern Gaza Strip, the media reported.
Indian Navy in joint op thwarts hijacking of Sri Lankan fishing vessel
New Delhi, 30 Jan - The Indian Navy has thwarted the hijacking of a Sri Lankan fishing vessel. The operation was carried out successfully in collaboration with Seychelles Defence Forces and Sri Lanka Navy, as the joint team rescued the hijacked vessel.
IMF forecasts ‘soft landing’ for global economy, upgrades India
Washington, Jan 30 - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday forecast a "soft landing" for the global economy hammered in recent years by a deadly pandemic, skyrocketing inflation and high interest rates, and protracted wars.
Now, Indian pilgrims can take mountain flight across Kailash Mansarovar
Kathmandu, Jan 30 - With Nepal's Shree Airlines commencing operation from Nepalgunj Airport to Kailash Mansarovar, now Indians devotees can fly across Mount Kailash and the Mansarovar lake enjoying a magnificent close view of the holy places.
Trump’s dominance over GOP could alienate swath of voters including some Republican conservatives
Washington, Jan 30 - The GOP has come under fire from a section of the US media which says that if the Republicans continue to back a beleaguered former President Donald Trump, who is facing numerous court cases on election subversion and tax
Jaishankar discusses ongoing situation in West Asia with Israel
New Delhi, Jan 30 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has discussed the ongoing situation in West Asia with his Israeli counterpart Israel Katz.
US envoy hails Indian Navy’s action against pirates, terror groups in Indian Ocean
New Delhi, Jan 30 - US Ambassador Eric Garcetti on Tuesday hailed the swift action taken by the Indian Navy against pirates to rescue sailors of merchant ships operations ensuring the safety of shipping in the Indian Ocean.
GOP tells Biden to ‘strike back’ to Jordan drone attack that killed three US troops
Washington, Jan 30 - Republicans in Congress are pressuring President Joe Biden to "strike back" at Iran to retaliate against the drone attack on Tower 22 in Jordan in which three US troops were killed and over 34 personnel injured.
Osmania University’s history comes alive with light & sound show
Hyderabad, Jan 30 - The history of Hyderabad's prestigious Osmania University will come alive in the form of light and sound show every evening at the iconic Arts College on the sprawling campus.
King Charles’ charity leads initiative to focus on education of 4 million Indian kids
London, Jan 30 - The British Asian Trust, a charity founded by King Charles III, is leading an educational initiative that will impact the lives of up to four million children in India across five years.