“India is ahead on all fronts from Pak”: CDS General Chauhan at Shangri-La Dialogue
Singapore City : Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan said India today is ahead of Pakistan on all fronts despite greater diversity than the neighbouring country due to its long-term strategy. At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, CDS Chauhan noted that both countries gained independence at the same time, and Pakistan was ahead […]
Bangladesh minority group condemns the attacks on minority areas
Dhaka : A human chain and protest march was organized by various organizations in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka on Friday to protest the violence and torture being perpetrated against religious minorities and ethnic communities across Bangladesh, Sammilita Sanatan Parishad, a minority alliance, said in a statement. “Tariqul Islam, a local BNP […]
Pak PM Sharif rakes up India’s abeyance of Indus Water Treaty at international platform
ISLAMABAD,: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday rejected the “weaponisation of water” and warned that Pakistan would not allow India to cross the red line by holding the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance and endangering millions of lives for narrow political gains. Sharif was addressing a three-day International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation in Tajikistan’s capital […]
Ukraine says it’s ready to restart talks with Russia but needs clarity on Kremlin’s terms
KYIV: Ukraine is ready to resume direct peace talks with Russia in Istanbul on Monday, a top adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, following days of uncertainty over whether Kyiv would attend a meeting proposed by Moscow. But Ukrainian officials have insisted that the Kremlin provide a promised memorandum setting out its position on ending […]
Israel may be breaching int’l law by restricting humanitarian aid to Gaza: Singapore PM
SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday warned that Israel may be breaching international law by restricting humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. He made the remarks while speaking at a joint press conference with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron as part of the latter’s state visit to Singapore. “We have always said that […]
US, allies accuse North Korea and Russia of flagrantly violating UN sanctions in military deals
UNITED NATIONS: The United States and 10 allies said the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea flagrantly violates UN sanctions and has helped Moscow increase its missile strikes on Ukrainian cities. They made the accusations in their first report since joining forces to monitor sanctions against North Korea after Russia vetoed a resolution in […]
At least 88 people dead after floods submerge market town in Nigeria
ABUJA (Nigeria): At least 88 people have been confirmed dead after floods submerged Mokwa, a market town in Nigeria’s Niger State, on Thursday, an official said. Husseini Isah of the National Emergency Management State said that many more are still at risk, with rescue efforts underway on Friday. Earlier reports said at least 20 died. […]
Pak announces to upgrade ties with Afghanistan, appoint ambassador to Kabul
ISLAMABAD,: Pakistan on Friday announced to upgrade its diplomatic ties with Afghanistan and appoint an ambassador to the country, a major indicator of improvement in ties between the two neighbours. Pakistan had tacitly applauded the capture of Kabul by Taliban in 2021 with the hope that the regime would address its security concerns but it […]
PM Modi takes part in Bhopal event on 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar, launches projects
BHOPAL: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took part in a ‘Mahila Sashaktikaran Maha Sammelan’ in Bhopal on the 300th birth anniversary of legendary queen Ahilyabai Holkar. During the programme at Jamboori Maidan here, he also virtually inaugurated the Super Priority Corridor of Indore Metro, Datia and Satna airports and laid the foundation stone of […]
“Malinga, Paras sir helped me”: Ashwani Kumar hails MI pace bowling think tank after Eliminator success
Mullanpur: Mumbai Indians’ (MI) young talent Ashwani Kumar outlined his plan of attack on Mullanpur’s flat turf after being introduced as an impact substitute during their high-stakes Eliminator fixture against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ashwani, a young left-arm quick, is among the talents unearthed by MI […]
