At least 35 people, including a Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) local leader, were killed in a suicide blast that took place on Sunday at the workers' convention in Bajaur’s Khar, Geo News reported.
Category: WORLD
N.Korea showcases drones, ICBMs on armistice anniversary
With senior delegations from China and Russia present, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un took to the reviewing stand to observe the military parade in Kim Il Sung Square late Thursday to mark Victory Day, according to the North's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
Indian-Americans hold protests against Manipur violence in 3 US states
Indian-Americans and allies held protests in US states of California, New Jersey, and Massachusetts throughout the weekend to condemn the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, which has left hundreds of people dead and thousands displaced.
Fraud case: British-Indian solicitor ordered to pay over 28 million pounds
A UK court has asked an Indian-origin solicitor to pay over 28 million pounds for helping a former Governor of Delta State in Nigeria by hiding his criminal proceeds to defraud citizens of millions of pounds.
China appoints Wang Yi as Foreign Minister after Qin's disappearance from public view
China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang has been removed from office within seven months after he was appointed to the post. Qin, who has not been seen publicly for a month, has been replaced by veteran Communist Party leader Wang Yi.
IMF raises India's GDP growth projection to 6.1% in 2023-24
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday slightly raised India's GDP projection for the current fiscal to 6.1 per cent from 5.9 per cent. However this projection by IMF is still lesser than the 6.5 per cent growth projected by RBI for 2023-24.
Russian drones destroy grain warehouses at Ukraine ports: Reports
The attacks, using Iranian-supplied drones, follow Russia’s withdrawal this month from the Black Sea deal that allowed Ukraine to export its grain and threats by both Moscow and Kiev to target civilian carriers visiting ports, The Guardian reported.
Norway to shut down SL mission, shift operations to New Delhi
Norwegian government has announced that it will shut down its embassy in Sri Lanka on July 31, and from August 1, its New Delhi-based diplomatic mission would be responsible for the country’s bilateral relationship with Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
Over 100 kg gold confiscated at Kathmandu airport
The gold was brought from Hong Kong via a Cathay Pacific flight and was registered at the Customs office as different spare parts of motorcycle, according to the Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI).
India concerned over recent Ukraine developments, indirectly criticises Russia for ending grain deal
In the last two days, Russia launched a drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian port of Odesa, while a bridge connecting the Russian mainland to the occupied territory of Crimea was partially destroyed.
PM Modi scheduled to attend UN General Assembly in September
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the high-level annual meeting of the UN General Assembly in September, according to the roster of speakers released by the office of the Assembly president.
India donates $1 mn to promote Hindi at UN
India's Permanent Representative Ruchira Kamboj, who gave her the cheque last Friday, said in a statement that New Delhi "will continue to promote the use of the Hindi language in the United Nations".
India receives 105 antiques smuggled to US
India’s Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu said that the return of the antiques follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington last month during which he had thanked President Joe Biden “for helping the return of the properties”.
From vandalism of temples to forced conversions, Pakistani Hindu community remains in shambles
In the latest incident, a gang of alleged robbers fired mortar shells at the Gulshan Dera Baba Sanwal Shah in Sindh province's Kashmore district, damaging a portion of the compound.
India-UAE sign MOU to promote local currencies in cross-border trade
The UAE is a hub for international education, it offers a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive learning environment that attracts students and scholars from diverse backgrounds. We wholeheartedly welcome this great initiative within the UAE-India partnership framework.’’
PM Modi arrives in UAE, looks forward to bilateral talks to deepen ties
After wrapping up his two-day visit to France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Abu Dhabi on Saturday and said that he looked forward to bilateral talks with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to further deepen ties.
Food industry scrambles to deal with WHO's classification of aspartame
Food and beverage companies scrambled on Friday to come up with measures after the World Health Organization (WHO) classified aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic to humans".
Syria breaks UNSC stalemate by agreeing to allow border-crossing for aid
Syria has unilaterally broken a Security Council stalemate by agreeing to allow the UN to use a contentious border-crossing to provide aid to rebel-held areas of the country on the terms of a Russian resolution that failed.
Helicopter with 6 people onboard goes missing in Nepal
A helicopter with six people onboard went missing on Tuesday in Nepal, officials said. The helicopter was flying to Kathmandu from Solukhumbu district, where Mount Everest is located.
First Hindu temple to come up in UK's Oxford city
The city council in Oxford in central southern England has approved plans to convert changing rooms at a derelict sports pavilion into a Hindu temple and a community centre, a media report said.
Experts warn El Nino threats Australia's Great Barrier Reef
Marine researchers recently said that a marine heatwave caused by the climate driver could trigger a mass coral bleaching event on the Unesco World Heritage Site, reports Xinhua news agency.
Sri Lanka: 11 killed, 40 injured as bus falls into river
The bus carrying over 67 passengers to Akkaraipaththu had fallen into the Mahaweli river, one of the four main rivers in the country. Some of those who fell into the river were rescued by the military and villagers in the area.
US taking steps to protect Indian missions, diplomats, says senior State Department official
He also reiterated that the US “strongly condemns the reported acts of vandalism and attempted arson against” the consulate and, added: “Vandalism or violence against diplomatic facilities or foreign diplomats in the United States is a criminal offense”.
Record-breaking wildfire season in Canada remains challenging
According to the government agency, most recent projections indicate a continued potential for higher-than-normal fire activity across most of the country throughout the 2023 wildland fire season.
US lawmakers call for safety of Indian diplomats, missions
A bipartisan duo of US lawmakers has called upon the state department to ensure the safety of Indian diplomats and diplomatic missions in the aftermath of the second attack on the Indian mission in San Francisco.