Pakistani army claims to have freed all hostages in passenger train siege; 28 personnel killed
All the train passengers who were taken hostage by the Baloch rebel group in southwestern Pakistan have been freed, an army official told AFP on Wednesday.
Europe holds high-level talks on rearming continent, boosting Ukraine aid
European military and political heads are holding high-level talks this week after calls for massively rearming Europe — and boosting aid for Kyiv — amid fears of a less engaged United States. Lisa Bryant has more from Paris.
180 passengers, mostly soldiers, held hostage as Baloch Liberation Army hijack train in Pakistan
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) which seeks independence for Balochistan from Pakistan in a statement claimed responsibility for taking control of a train and keeping over 180 passengers, most of them Pakistani soldiers, hostages.
Ukraine agrees to proposal for a 30-day general ceasefire with Russia, US to resume military aid
Ukraine on Tuesday agreed to a US proposal for a 30-day general ceasefire with Russia, with the United States in turn promising to lift restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing, a joint statement by the two sides said.
Mark Carney set to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada PM
Ottawa : Former Bank of Canada chief Mark Carney is set to succeed Justin Trudeau as the Canadian Prime Minister, media reports said.
I find it more difficult to deal with Ukraine than Russia: Donald Trump on efforts to end war
Washington/DC: US President Donald Trump Friday said he finds it "easier" to deal with Russia than with Ukraine in his efforts to end the war in the pro-Western country.
Days after spat with Zelenskyy, Donald Trump now warns of sanctions against Russia
Washington DC : Days after the spat with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump Friday said he's considering "large-scale" sanctions and tariffs against Russia until it reaches a ceasefire and peace agreement with Ukraine.
Ukraine says Russia targeted energy, gas infrastructures across regions
A Ukrainian Minister on Friday said the country's energy and gas infrastructures in various regions were targeted by massive Russian rocket and drone firing, triggering tension in the area.
'Strongly condemn': UK foreign office on S Jaishankar's security breach in London
London : The UK Foreign Office has 'strongly condemned' the security breach incident of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in London, and warned that "any attempt to intimidate and threaten" is unacceptable, media reports said.
US, Canada diplomats discuss trade amid new tariff announcement by Trump
Top diplomats from the United States and Canada held talks Wednesday that included discussion of trade, while U.S. President Donald Trump delayed a new 25% tariff on vehicle imports from Canada and Mexico for a month.
US holds unprecedented secret talks with Hamas over release of American hostages being held in Gaza: Reports
The Donald Trump administration has been conducting secret talks with Hamas on the possibility of releasing American hostages being held in Gaza, Axios reported on Wednesday, citing two unnamed sources who have direct knowledge regarding the meetings.
Ready to fight till the end, warns China amid Trump's tariff threats
China has said it is ready for any kind of war amid mounting trade tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump.
America will not put up with it': Donald Trump on Zelenskyy's statement claiming end of war with Russia is far away
Washington DC : US President Donald Trump Monday said Washington would "not put up with" Volodymyr Zelenskyy's rhetoric much longer after the disastrous meeting with the Ukrainian leader at the Oval Office.
Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu's office admits staff did not pass information ahead of Hamas attack
PM Benjamin Netanyahu's office has admitted that the premier's intelligence officers had received an Israel Defense Forces memo that shared details about suspicious Hamas activities, three hours before the group launched an attack on the country.
Trump-Zelenskyy fiery exchange triggers pro-Ukraine protests across USA
Pro-Ukraine protests erupted in several corners of the USA after President Donald Trump exchanged heated words with Ukrainian president Volodymr Zelenskyy at the White House.
'Make a deal or we are out': Donald Trump tells Volodymyr Zelenskyy at White House
Washington DC : Minutes into the meeting at the White House, US President Donald Trump and his Ukraineian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy broke into a verbal spat, media reports said.
BJP to announce JP Nadda's successor as party chief soon: Reports
New Delhi : The next BJP chief could be announced within a fortnight, media reports said citing sources.
There is no IIT in Ranchi: Centre rejects Congress leader Sam Pitroda's hacking claim
New Delhi : The central government has rejected Overseas Congress chairman Sam Pitroda's claim that hacking took place during his virtual address to students at IIT Ranchi stating no such institution exists in reality.
India's technological sector expected to touch USD 300-350 billion in five years, says Rajnath Singh
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said India's technological sector is on the rise and is expected to reach 300-350 US billion dollars in the next five years.
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Bay of Bengal, tremors felt in Kolkata
An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter Scale hit the Bay of Bengal region with tremors being felt in parts of West Bengal, Odisha and Bangladesh on Tuesday.
Washington Post says Trumps claim of $21 million US funding for Indias voter turnout false
The Washington Post has refuted former US President Donald Trump’s claim that $21 million was provided to India for "voter turnout," stating that no such program exists, reported India Today.
PM Modi shares idea to promote 'science' in Mann Ki Baat address
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday shared his idea where he urged people to spend a day as a 'scientist' and visit centres related to science in a bid to enhance curiosity in the sector.
FIR against Farah Khan for 'derogatory' remark on Holi festival
Mumbai : Bollywood filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has landed herself in legal trouble after an FIR was filed against her for allegedly making derogatory r emarks about the Hindu festival of Holi.
PM Modi praises Vickey Kaushal's period drama, says 'Chhaava ki dhoom machi hui hai'
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday praised Vicky Kaushal's historical period drama 'Chhaava' as he highlighted Maharashtra's role in shaping both Marathi and Hindi cinema.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta keeps finance, Parvesh Verma gets water
New Delhi : The new Delhi government met for its first cabinet meeting on Thursday after the oath-taking ceremony of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A week after President's Rule in Manipur, Governor issues 7-day ultimatum to surrender looted weapons
Imphal/New Delhi : A week after the President's Rule was imposed in Manipur, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has issued an ultimatum asking all people from across every community to surrender looted and illegally held weapons and ammunition within seven days.
'A dictator without elections': Donald Trump slams Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Miami : US President Donald Trump Wednesday called Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "dictator", deepening the personal rift that will have major implications for the effort to end the conflict triggered by Russia's invasion three years ago.
BJP names first-time MLA Rekha Gupta as Delhi Chief Minister, oath ceremony tomorrow
New Delhi : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) named senior leader and first-time MLA Rekha Gupta as the next Delhi chief minister on Wednesday evening.
US, Russia to name teams for negotiating path to end Ukraine war
Washington DC : Russia and the United States will name teams, who will negotiate how to end the war in Ukraine as soon as possible, Washington DC said as the superpowers met on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia.
Narendra Modi describes Rishi Sunak as a 'great friend' of India
Indian PM Narendra Modi described his former British counterpart Rishi Sunak as a 'great friend' of India during their meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday.
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