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Middle East Tensions Escalate: Iran's Missile Attack Disrupts Air Traffic

The international community has reacted with alarm, with the Israeli embassy in Australia calling for sanctions against Iran.

Oct 2, 2024

Stung by violence in country, Pakistan Parliament summons Army and ISI chief for in-camera briefing

As violence grips several parts of Pakistan Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has summoned the joint session of the National Assembly (lower house) and the Senate of Pakistan (upper house) where the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir and heads of various intelligence agencies will give an in-camera briefing on various matters of national security.

Oct 1, 2024

J&K assembly polls conclude; marks dawn of a new chapter 

Erstwhile terrorism-infested regions celebrate democracy; rebuff boycotts and violence with overwhelming turnout.

Oct 1, 2024

Shigeru Ishiba formally elected Japan's PM

Shigeru Ishiba, the leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has been elected as the country's next Prime Minister in a parliamentary vote on Tuesday. He will succeed Fumio Kishida.

Oct 1, 2024

India and France intensify strategic partnership as NSA Doval calls on French President Macron in Paris

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Tuesday called on French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, reiterating India's commitment to implement the Horizon 2047 roadmap between the two long-standing strategic partners in the Indo-Pacific.

Oct 1, 2024

Voter enthusiasm in J&K polls third makes turnout outstrip earlier rounds, crosses 65 per cent

The 'festival of democracy' was at the height of its fervour in the third and final phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections on Tuesday as the turnout, at 65.46 per cent, crossed the figures of the earlier two rounds, even with an hour still to go before the close of polling.

Oct 1, 2024

'Job creation powerhouse': FM Sitharaman credits PM Modi for manufacturing sector boost

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the recently reported remarkable surge in manufacturing jobs and wages for workers in FY 23, where they have risen by 7.6 per cent and 5.5 per cent, respectively, saying under his leadership, the sector has "not only rebounded but is now thriving".

Oct 1, 2024

Demolition of illegal houses begins in Musi riverbed

Authorities in Hyderabad on Tuesday began demolition of vacated houses that had been built illegally along the Musi Riverbed for the Musi Riverfront Development Project.

Oct 1, 2024

K'taka CM invited more trouble by returning sites: Ex-CM Bommai

Former Chief Minister and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai said on Tuesday that by returning the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) sites, CM Siddaramaiah has landed in more trouble.

Oct 1, 2024

Border Dwellers of Jammu Valiantly Embrace 'Festival of Democracy'

Despite mounting tensions in border areas, residents turn out in large numbers to joyfully participate in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, marking a courageous celebration of their democratic rights.

Oct 1, 2024

Historic first: West PAK refugees, Valmikis vote in J&K after 77 years

Debarred from casting votes in local elections for decades together, West Pakistani Refugees and members of the Valmiki community are elated after getting voting rights.

Oct 1, 2024

After 30 Years of Exemplary Service, DGP R.R. Swain Bids Farewell to J&K Police

Andhra cadre IPS office Nalin Prabhat, who is presently serving as DGP (Law and Order) takes over as the new DGP of J&K.

Oct 1, 2024

399 arrested, liquor worth Rs 95.43 lakh seized after MCC imposed in Gurugram: Police

All of 399 people were arrested and Rs 95.43 lakh worth of liquor was seized from across Gurugram district after the imposition of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the upcoming Assembly polls in Haryana

Oct 1, 2024

K'taka BJP to approach HC to quash FIR against FM Sitharaman, Vijayendra in electoral bond case

Karnataka BJP will file a petition before the High Court seeking quashing of the FIR against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, state BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra and others lodged by the state police

Oct 1, 2024

Arrested PAK national, 3 foreigners were set to get Indian passports: K'taka Minister

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Monday that the Pakistani national and three other foreigners, who were arrested in the city for illegal stay, were set to get Indian passports.

Oct 1, 2024