Ukraine claims to have hit Russian landing ship in Black Sea

Ukraine claims to have hit Russian landing ship in Black Sea

Kiev: Ukrainian forces hit the Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov in the Black Sea off the coast of Crimea, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has said.

by Trans World Features February 15, 2024

Narendra Modi, UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan review bilateral partnership, discuss cooperation in new areas of cooperation

Narendra Modi, UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan review bilateral partnership, discuss cooperation in new areas of cooperation

Indian PM Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday held delegation-level talks when they reviewed the bilateral partnership and discussed new areas of cooperation.

by Trans World Features February 13, 2024

India's UPI services now available in Sri Lanka, Mauritius

India's UPI services now available in Sri Lanka, Mauritius

India's promising Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services were launched in Sri Lanka and Mauritius on Monday (February 12, 2024) in the virtual presence of PM Narendra Modi.

by Trans World Features February 12, 2024

Nitish Kumar-led government wins vote of confidence in Bihar Assembly amid opposition walkout

Nitish Kumar-led government wins vote of confidence in Bihar Assembly amid opposition walkout

CM Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar won the vote of confidence in the Assembly on Monday.

by Trans World Features February 12, 2024

NCVET recognises assessment firm HireMee as an Assessment Agency

NCVET recognises assessment firm HireMee as an Assessment Agency

New Delhi: Talent assessment and technology platform HireMee has earned National Council of Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) recognition as an assessment agency.

by Trans World Features February 12, 2024

PM Modi announces Bharat Ratna for former PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh

PM Modi announces Bharat Ratna for former PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna for his two predecessors, PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, media reports said.

by Trans World Features February 10, 2024

With Imran Khan in jail, Pakistan votes to elect new govt; mobile internet suspended

With Imran Khan in jail, Pakistan votes to elect new govt; mobile internet suspended

Voting is underway in Pakistan  to decide the fates of 17,816 candidates on Thursday as the country, roiled by a deep economic crisis, is witnessing a neck-to-neck contest between old dynastic rulers even as former Prime Minister Imran Khan languishes in prison.

by Trans World Features February 08, 2024

Narendra Modi launches scathing attack against Congress, says he prays the political outfit will cross 40 seats in Lok Sabha polls

Narendra Modi launches scathing attack against Congress, says he prays the political outfit will cross 40 seats in Lok Sabha polls

Calling the age-old party of India 'outdated', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and said he is praying that it can win 40 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

by Trans World Features February 07, 2024

Six die after explosions rock fireworks factory in Madhya Pradesh

Six die after explosions rock fireworks factory in Madhya Pradesh

Six persons died and at least 50 sustained injuries after explosions rocked a fireworks factory in Madhya Pradesh's Bairagarh village on Tuesday.

by Trans World Features February 06, 2024

US F-16 fighter jet crashes in South Korea, pilot ejects safely

US F-16 fighter jet crashes in South Korea, pilot ejects safely

The pilot of a U.S. F-16 fighter jet that crashed in waters off South Korea's west coast on Wednesday (January 31, 2024) was rescued safely, officials said.

by Trans World Features January 31, 2024

Maldives opposition party may file impeachment motion against President Mohamed Muizzu

Maldives opposition party may file impeachment motion against President Mohamed Muizzu

Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), which is the main opposition party of Maldives and holds a majority in the Parliament, has gathered enough signatures to submit a motion to impeach President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, media reports said.

by Trans World Features January 29, 2024

Muskaan and Co-scholastic interactive workshop highlight wisdom of dohas and poetry to school students in New Delhi

Muskaan and Co-scholastic interactive workshop highlight wisdom of dohas and poetry to school students in New Delhi

In a harmonious blend of artistic expression and literary enrichment, Muskaan, in collaboration with Co-Scholastic, recently organised a captivating event featuring guest artist and author Namrata Jain at the Bal Bharati Public School, Ganga Ram Road, New Delhi.

by Trans World Features January 25, 2024

Russian military plane crashes with 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war in Belgorod

Russian military plane crashes with 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war in Belgorod

A Russian  Il-76 military plane crashed with suspected 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war in Belgorod Region of Russia on Wednesday (January 24, 2024), media reports said.

by Trans World Features January 24, 2024

Elon Musk says India not having a permanent seat in UN Security Council is absurd

Elon Musk says India not having a permanent seat in UN Security Council is absurd

New Delhi: Billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said India not having a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) despite being the most populous country is "absurd".

by Trans World Features January 24, 2024

Ayodhya Ram Temple: Entry closed amid huge rush for darshan

Ayodhya Ram Temple: Entry closed amid huge rush for darshan

New Delhi: Entry for all vehicles and devotees on foot heading towards Ayodhya has been closed after a massive crowd gathered on Tuesday to offer prayers at the Ram Temple following its grand opening.

by Trans World Features January 24, 2024

Ram Temple consecration: Musical instruments from states gathered for divine 'Mangal Dhwani' in Ayodhya

Ram Temple consecration: Musical instruments from states gathered for divine 'Mangal Dhwani' in Ayodhya

Ayodhya: The Pran Pratishtha event, which is the manifestation of divine consciousness in the idol of the deity, at the Ram Temple will be accompanied by 'Mangal Dhwani' at 10 am on Monday.

by Trans World Features January 21, 2024

All about time capsule with detailed history of Ram Janmabhoomi to be placed 2,000 ft under Ayodhya Ram Mandir

All about time capsule with detailed history of Ram Janmabhoomi to be placed 2,000 ft under Ayodhya Ram Mandir

Ayodhya: The Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust plans to put a 'Time Capsule', containing a detailed account of the history of the Ram Janmabhoomi, at a depth of 2,000 feet beneath the 'Ram Mandir' in Ayodhya, media reports said.

by Trans World Features January 21, 2024

Ahead of consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, Ram Lallas face revealed

Ahead of consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, Ram Lallas face revealed

New Delhi: The Lord Ram idol that has been placed at the newly constructed Ayodhya Temple was revealed on Friday, days ahead of the consecration ceremony on Jan 22.

by Trans World Features January 20, 2024

Ayodhya: Rituals of worshipping Ram Lalla's idol begins before consecration

Ayodhya: Rituals of worshipping Ram Lalla's idol begins before consecration

Ayodhya/UNI: The process of rituals before the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram's seated on a pedestal in the sanctum sanctorum of the grand temple at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya started amidst the chanting of Vedic mantras by the 121 eminent scholars, who had come here from all over the country, on Friday.

by Trans World Features January 19, 2024

PM Modi to unveil Boeing India's tech centre campus near Bengaluru today

PM Modi to unveil Boeing India's tech centre campus near Bengaluru today

Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday will inaugurate Boeing's new global engineering and technology centre campus near the city.

by Trans World Features January 19, 2024

As India surges ahead in digital payments, US plays catch-up

As India surges ahead in digital payments, US plays catch-up

Gene Bradford opens up his shop, West Main Auto Repair, each morning at 8 a.m in Lexington, Georgia (USA). He’s lived in the small, close-knit community of Oglethorpe County for years now, and has come to know his customers’ personalities, mannerisms – and preferred forms of payment.

by Isabelle Manders, Dawn Sawyer, Julianna Russ, Khushi Malhotra, Supriyo Hazra and Ayush Gupta January 18, 2024

Pakistan expels Iran's envoy following Tehran's airstrike in Balochistan

Pakistan expels Iran's envoy following Tehran's airstrike in Balochistan

Pakistan on Wednesday expelled Iran's ambassador from the country after Tehran conducted missile and drone attacks which destroyed two strongholds of the terrorist group Jaish al-Adl in the border town of Panjgur in Balochistan.

by Trans World Features January 17, 2024

Assamese community in Kolkata celebrates Bhogali Bihu

Assamese community in Kolkata celebrates Bhogali Bihu

Kolkata: Bhogali Bihu, celebrated by the Assamese, is a harvest festival and is enjoyed with food known as bhoj and fanfare at the cusp of Makar Sankranti.

by Trans World Features January 16, 2024

Israel won't follow court order on Gaza ceasefire: Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel won't follow court order on Gaza ceasefire: Benjamin Netanyahu

Tel Aviv: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared in a bold statement on Saturday that the country will continue its campaign against Hamas until it achieves victory on Hamas, underscoring that no external entities, including the World Court, can stop its counter-offensive, media reports said.

by Trans World Features January 14, 2024

Haryana Police recovers decomposed body of ex-model Divya Pahuja 12 days after murder

Haryana Police recovers decomposed body of ex-model Divya Pahuja 12 days after murder

Gurugram: Police have found the remains of ex-model Divya Pahuja in a decomposed condition in a canal in Haryana, media reports said.

by Trans World Features January 13, 2024

Japanese CG Ship Yashima visiting Chennai for joint exercise

Japanese CG Ship Yashima visiting Chennai for joint exercise

Japan Coast Guard Ship Yashima arrived at the Chennai port on a 4-day visit during which it will hold a joint exercise with Indian Coast Guard (ICG) off Chennai coast tomorrow (Friday).

by Trans World Features January 13, 2024

'Infringement, objectionable': India protests British High Commissioner's visit to POK

'Infringement, objectionable': India protests British High Commissioner's visit to POK

New Delhi: India on Saturday lodged a strong protest over the visit of British High Commissioner Jane Marriott in Islamabad to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK), terming the visit “objectionable” and “infringement on India's territorial integrity”

by Trans World Features January 13, 2024

Suchana Seth, accused of killing son, alleged domestic violence by husband; wanted 2.5 lakh alimony

Suchana Seth, accused of killing son, alleged domestic violence by husband; wanted 2.5 lakh alimony

New Delhi: Suchana Seth, the Bengaluru woman accused of murdering her four-year-old son in Goa amid a bitter divorce battle with her husband, PR Venkat Raman, had filed domestic violence charges in August, and was issued a restraining order.

by Trans World Features January 10, 2024

Navy gets first Medium Altitude Long Endurance drone made by Adani Defence & Aerospace

Navy gets first Medium Altitude Long Endurance drone made by Adani Defence & Aerospace

Hyderabad: Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar introduced the Drishti 10 Starliner Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, domestically produced by Adani Defence and Aerospace.

by Trans World Features January 10, 2024

Amid strained ties with India, Maldives upgrades relationship with China; signs 20 'key' agreements

Amid strained ties with India, Maldives upgrades relationship with China; signs 20 'key' agreements

Amid a strained relationship with India, Maldives Wednesday upgraded its relationship with China during its newly elected President Mohamed Muizzu's first state visit to Beijing.

by Trans World Features January 10, 2024