Israel-Hamas peace talks in Doha hit roadblock

Israel-Hamas peace talks in Doha hit roadblock

Blinken to visit Egypt to accelerate ceasefire talks Doha: The ongoing indirect peace talks in Qatar capital have hit a roadblock after Israel refused to budge on many demands put forward on behalf of Hamas According to sources in the Israel defense ministry, the Israeli delegation led by Mossad Chief David Barnea told the mediators, […]

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

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

New Delhi: 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. A bilateral tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise between India and the US — ‘Tiger Triumph-24’ — commenced on […]

PM speaks to Putin, Zelenkskyy; calls for early end to Russia-Ukraine conflict

New Delhi: In a significant diplomatic initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on phone and conveyed India’s consistent support for all efforts for peace, and for bringing to an early end the ongoing conflict between their two nations. During the phone conversation […]

PM Modi to visit Bhutan today

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a two-day state visit to Bhutan from Thursday. The visit is in keeping with the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between India and Bhutan and the government’s emphasis on its ”Neighbourhood First Policy”, the PMO said on Wednesday. During the visit, Modi will receive an audience with […]

Only 32 state varsities registered for CUET UG 2024

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar on Wednesday announced the number of institutes registered for CUET UG so far. According to the data shared by the Chairman, as many as 46 central universities, 32 state universities, 20 deemed-to-be-universities have registered so far for the university entrance test. Around 100 private […]

Don’t succumb to external pressures or political influences: ACB to Cricket Australia

KABUL: Expressing its disappointment over Cricket Australia’s decision to postpone the proposed three-match T20I series between the two sides, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Wednesday reiterated its stance to ensure cricket remained “free from political influence.” “The ACB urges the Australian government not to impose its policies on cricket boards, and instead focus on […]

Another act of violence rocks Turkish football

ANKARA: Turkish Super Lig sees another chaotic football night as the match between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahce witnessed a shocking incident of violence after the full-time whistle. The incident took place on Sunday after the angry Trabzonspor fans stormed the pitch and attacked Fenerbahce players who were celebrating their win against the home team Trabzonspor by […]

IIT Delhi launches certificate prog on fundamentals of EVs, charging infra

New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) on Wednesday announced the launch of the second batch of the certificate programme on Fundamentals of EVs and Charging Infrastructure. The programme is designed to cater to the dynamic and evolving demands of the emerging sector. The launch of this new course, an IIT Delhi […]

India Rejects China’s ‘Absurd Claims’ On Arunachal Pradesh

India Rejects China’s ‘Absurd Claims’ On Arunachal Pradesh

New Delhi: India has again rejected the “absurd claims” and “baseless arguments” made by China on Arunachal Pradesh, asserting that the northeast State is an “integral and inalienable part of India.” The Ministry of External Affairs in an official statement today noted that the people of Arunachal Pradesh will “continue to benefit” from India’s development […]

Incoming Palestinian PM lays out plans for reform but faces major obstacles

Incoming Palestinian PM lays out plans for reform but faces major obstacles

Ramallah, West Bank: The incoming Palestinian prime minister said on Tuesday that he will appoint a technocratic government and establish an independent trust fund to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction. In a mission statement acquired by The Associated Press, Mohammad Mustafa laid out wide-ranging plans for the kind of revitalized Palestinian Authority called for by the United […]