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March 31, 2022, 10:00 am Islamabad, March 31 : The US government has rejected allegations of its involvement in the no-confidence motion against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. Geo News quoted the State Department as saying, “Allegations of US involvement in the no-trust motion and ‘threat letter’ to PM Imran Khan are baseless.” It further … Read more
March 31, 2022, 11:09 am Washington/New Delhi, March 31 : Amid US’ criticism of India for not backing the West’s sanctions over Russia, and the India visit of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a phone call with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the Ukraine issue. US Commerce … Read more
March 31, 2022, 11:45 am Pudukottai, March 31 : Sri Lanka Navy arrested three fishermen and impounded their mechanized fishing trawler on the charges of illegal poaching in their territorial waters late on Wednesday night. Tamil Nadu fisheries officials said here on Thursday that the fishermen from Jagadapattinam coastal hamlet in Pudukottai district of the … Read more
March 31, 2022, 11:20 am Kyiv, March 31 : Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday shared his doubts on negotiations with Russia and said that Ukraine is bracing for new wave of attacks in the eastern breakaway region of Donbas. Speaking in his latest video message, the President said, “Yes we have negotiations process but … Read more
March 30, 2022, 3:14 pm Islamabad, March 30 : Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said he will make public a “letter” containing evidence of a foreign conspiracy against his government later in the day, as it became clear he will have to step down, given a crucial last minute move by a key … Read more
March 30, 2022, 1:02 pm Washington/New Delhi, March 30 : US Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics Daleep Singh, an Indian-American official who has played a key role in shaping the Biden administration’s sanctions against Russia, arrives today on a two-day visit to hold talks with Indian officials on Ukraine. Singh’s visit comes at … Read more
March 30, 2022, 8:06 pm Dhaka, March 30 ( /Xinhua) Sri Lanka has offered greater use of the Colombo Port by Bangladesh for the country’s export and import trade, according to the Bangladeshi foreign ministry. Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa made the offer on Wednesday when meeting with Bangladeshi Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen in … Read more
March 30, 2022, 4:22 pm New Delhi, March 30 : Along with signing of the BIMSTEC charter, the seven member states of the grouping agreed to a complete reorganisation of the BIMSTEC cooperation activities that would take place on seven pillars, with India to lead the security pillar, a top official said here. Rudrendra Tandon, … Read more
March 31, 2022, 7:29 am Madrid, March 31 ( /Xinhua) Real Madrid confirmed on Wednesday that coach Carlo Ancelotti has tested positive for Covid-19. The club gave the news in a one-line comm que on their official website, without saying the condition of the 62-year-old coach, who apparently took a test after suffering symptoms compatible … Read more
New Delhi, March 30 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with visiting Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, with a focus on enhancing cooperation in trade and investment, health and science and technology. The two sides, meeting in Hyderabad House for delegation level talks, also exchanged notes on their close cooperation … Read more
March 30, 2022, 10:02 pm Islamabad, March 30 : The issue of a “threat letter” which Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan had claimed carried evidence of “foreign powers” being behind the opposition’s no-confidence move to oust his government and shared with senior journalists has now landed in the country’s Supreme Court, Express Tribune reported on … Read more
March 30, 2022, 10:11 pm Islamabad, March 30 : Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan shared the contents of the “letter” which he claimed purportedly contained “evidence” of a foreign conspiracy against his government with some senior journalists here on Wednesday, Dawn reported. Khan had first brandished the “letter” at the PTI’s power show on March … Read more
March 31, 2022, 7:32 am Washington, March 31 : The White House has said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti would be an “excellent representative in India” but he must get “vote in the Senate expeditiously”. Addressing a press briefing on Wednesday, Comm cations Director Kate Bedingfield said, “The President has confidence in Mayor Garcetti. He … Read more
March 30, 2022, 10:18 pm Moscow, March 30 ( /Sputnik) Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discussed results of Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkey and gas payment issues during a phone conversation on Wednesday, the Kremlin said. “Vladimir Putin and Olaf Scholz exchanged views in connection with the recent round of talks between … Read more
March 31, 2022, 6:44 am Los Angeles, March 31 : The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has “initiated disciplinary proceedings” against actor Will Smith for smacking presenter Chris Rock at the Oscars’ event at Dolby theatres. “Board of Governors today initiated disciplinary proceedings against Mr. Smith for violations of the Academy’s Standards of … Read more
March 31, 2022, 7:41 am Washington, March 31 : The White House has said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti would be an “excellent representative in India” but he must get “vote in the Senate expeditiously”. Addressing a press briefing on Wednesday, Comm cations Director Kate Bedingfield said, “The President has confidence in Mayor Garcetti. He … Read more
March 30, 2022, 11:14 pm Islamabad, March 30 : The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday said that it expects that Prime Minister Imran Khan, as an elected representative, will not make content of a letter, which he had claimed was evidence of “foreign powers” being behind the opposition’s no-confidence move to oust his government … Read more
March 30, 2022, 11:30 pm Moscow, March 30 ( /Sputnik) Russian President Vladimir Putin has prohibited the use of foreign software at crucial information infrastructure facilities starting January 1, 2025, according to a presidential decree published on Wednesday. “From January 1, 2025, the state authorities and purchasers are banned from using foreign software at their … Read more
March 30, 2022, 7:25 pm Islamabad, March 30 : Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday claimed that the PM Imran Khan “has now lost majority” in the National Assembly and Shahbaz Sharif will soon become the Prime Minister. Shahbaz Sharif is the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly. Speaking … Read more
March 30, 2022, 7:30 pm Islamabad, March 30 : Embattled Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday postponed his much-anticipated address to the nation even as federal ministers ruled out the possibility of him stepping down before the vote of no-confidence, to be held on Sunday April 3. The Pakistan Prime Minister, fighting a survival … Read more
March 30, 2022, 7:41 pm Warsaw, March 30 : Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced on Wednesday said that Poland is taking measures to free its dependence on Russian oil and gas by the end of 2022 in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Al Jazeera reported. Morawiecki said that while his country is … Read more
March 30, 2022, 6:51 pm Islamabad, March 30 : The scheduled address to the country by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday has been postponed, Geo TV reported. This was confirmed PTI Senator Faisal Javed Khan. The Senator tweeted, “PM Imran Khan’s address to the nation for today has been postponed.” Earlier, Interior Minister … Read more
March 29, 2022, 6:13 pm Colombo, March 29 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held talks with his counterparts from Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Ministerial meeting. On his meeting with the Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abdul Momen, Jaishankar said he had invited him to visit India at an … Read more
March 29, 2022, 9:07 pm Colombo, March 29 : Amid controversy erupting over the recently-signed maritime security pacts with India, the Sri Lankan government on Tuesday clarified that the pacts will “neither result in hindrance nor be a threat to the national security of Sri Lanka” as was being “misinterpreted” by several print and electronic … Read more
March 29, 2022, 8:30 pm Washington, March 29 : US President Joe Biden will be holding talks with the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and the ted Kingdom on Tuesday to discuss the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war, US News reported. President Biden will convene the call with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor … Read more
March 29, 2022, 9:31 pm Colombo, March 29 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, amid talk in Colombo of appointing him as Prime Minister of a proposed National ty Government as the island nation grapples with a worsening economic crisis. The EAM said in a … Read more
March 30, 2022, 7:18 am Paris, March 30 ( /Xinhua) France on Tuesday reported 217,480 new Covid-19 cases detected in the past 24 hours, the highest daily number since the country lifted most Covid-19 restrictions on March 14. According to the French Public Health Agency, 21,300 Covid-19 patients are currently hospitalized, with 1,538 in intensive … Read more
March 30, 2022, 6:58 am Washington, March 30 : US Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics Daleep Singh will be on a two-day visit to India from March 30, the White House said. During the visit, Singh will be holding meetings with officials to deepen cooperation to promote inclusive economic growth and prosperity, and … Read more
March 28, 2022, 2:03 pm New Delhi, March 28 : Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, who arrives on a three-day official visit on April 1, will call on Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, besides holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Deuba is visiting India on the invitation of PM Modi. He will be … Read more
March 28, 2022, 12:36 pm Islamabad, March 28 : After Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan Opposition on Monday submitted a no-trust motion against Chief Minister Usman Buzdar in the Punjab Assembly. According to The News International, the no-confidence motion was signed by 126 MPAs, including Rana Mashood, Ramzan Siddique, Malik Ahmed and Mian Naseer. The … Read more
March 30, 2022, 7:29 am Pune, March 30 : Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Kane Williamson has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate. In a statement, BCCI on Wednesday said: “The Sunrisers Hyderabad have been fined after they maintained a slow over rate during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 match against Rajasthan … Read more
March 28, 2022, 12:36 pm Islamabad, March 28 : After Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan Opposition on Monday submitted a no-trust motion against Chief Minister Usman Buzdar in the Punjab Assembly. According to The News International, the no-confidence motion was signed by 126 MPAs, including Rana Mashood, Ramzan Siddique, Malik Ahmed and Mian Naseer. The … Read more
March 28, 2022, 3:11 pm New Delhi, March 28 : UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will pay an official visit to India on March 31, Thursday, during which she will hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as well as participate in the inaugural edition of the India-UK Strategic Futures Forum. Truss, who is … Read more
March 28, 2022, 11:36 am Jerusalem/New Delhi, March 28 : Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has tested positive for Covid-19, his office said on Monday, putting a question mark on his upcoming visit to India from April 3-5. “Prime Minister Bennett was found positive for the coronavirus,” his office said in a brief statement in … Read more
March 28, 2022, 7:15 am Washington, March 28 : White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who had accompanied President Joe Biden in his trip to Europe, has tested positive for Covid-19. On Sunday, Karine said that she last saw the President during a socially distanced meeting on March 26 and he was not … Read more
March 28, 2022, 8:04 am Kyiv, March 28 : Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday said the Russian forces have turned the besieged city of Mariupol “into dust”. In a tweet, the ministry said, “While Mariupol besieged and bombed, people fight to survive. The humanitarian situation in the city is catastrophic. Russian Armed Forces … Read more
March 28, 2022, 10:21 am Islamabad, March 28 : The opposition in Pakistan’s National Assembly would once again table the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan during the session of lower house of Parliament on Monday. The National Assembly would be meeting for the first time after it was adjourned on March 25 when … Read more
March 28, 2022, 11:14 am Kyiv, March 28 : Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is prepared to discuss its neutrality status as part of a peace deal. Speaking in an interview with Russian journalists on Sunday, the President said, “The most important issues in the negotiations with Russia are security guarantees, neutrality and … Read more
March 28, 2022, 8:16 am Ankara, March 28 ( /Sputnik) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will host an hours-long cabinet meeting on Monday to discuss ways to advance peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, a source familiar with the matter told Sputnik. Erdogan spoke by phone on Sunday with Russian President Vladimir Putin. They agreed … Read more
March 28, 2022, 9:06 am Berlin/Brussels, March 28 ( /Sputnik) German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said that NATO does not have a goal of implementing a “regime change” in Russia. “This is not the objective of NATO, nor that of the US president”, Scholz said in an interview with the German ARD broadcaster, adding that … Read more
March 27, 2022, 9:46 pm Beijing, March 27 : China announced its biggest city-wide lockdown since the Covid outbreak began more than two years ago, BBC reported on Sunday. The city of Shanghai will be brought under complete locked down in two stages over the next nine days while authorities carry out Covid-19 testing among … Read more
March 27, 2022, 10:56 pm Islamabad, March 27 : Pakistan’s embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday claimed that ‘foreign powers’ were behind the proposed no-confidence motion being brought up against him in the National Assembly by the opposition, Dawn reported. Khan said that the opposition’s no-trust move is part of an alleged “foreign-funded conspiracy” … Read more
March 27, 2022, 1:05 pm Mumbai, March 27 : The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) on Sunday said it has joined hands with the Odisha government and sanctioned Rs 837 crore for the development of MSME infrastructure projects in the state. It has sanctioned a support of Rs 837 crore under its SIDBI … Read more
March 27, 2022, 5:51 pm Addu City (Maldives), March 27 : Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Sunday said that the Maldives would always uphold its ‘India First’ policy and it remains committed to enhancing the close ties with India. He said this during the courtesy call paid on him by Indian External Affairs Minister … Read more
March 27, 2022, 6:58 pm Islamabad, March 27 : Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived at the Parade Ground in the capital Islamabad to participate in the so called “historic” power show of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Express Tribune reported here on Sunday. Khan will be addressing the political gathering shortly. Party workers have … Read more
March 27, 2022, 7:25 pm Islamabad, March 27 : Pakistan’s Jamhoori Watan Party leader and special assistant to the Imran Khan (SAPM) on reconciliation and harmony in Balochistan, Shahzain Bugti, resigned from the Federal Cabinet on Sunday citing a lack of development in the province. Bugti announced this while addressing a press conference in Islamabad … Read more
March 27, 2022, 5:00 pm Islamabad, March 27 : Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) partyworkers and supporters from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and other parts of Pakistan reached Islamabad’s Parade Ground for the rally called by Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday ahead of the no-confidence motion against him. The PM has urged his partyworkers and supporters to reach … Read more
March 27, 2022, 4:00 pm Islamabad, March 27 : Ahead of no-confidence motion against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, his aide and Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) chief Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti has joined the opposition. Bugti was earlier serving as the Prime Minister’s Special Assistant (SAPM) on Reconciliation and Harmony in Balochistan. According to The Express … Read more
March 27, 2022, 1:12 pm Islamabad, March 27 : Facing no-confidence motion, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday released a message urging people to participate in his “battle for Pakistan’s future” in Islamabad. He said, “The jalsa being held today is not the PTI’s fight but the battle for Pakistan’s future. “Today, we are … Read more
March 27, 2022, 1:55 pm Hyderabad, March 27 : ‘Oo Antava Mawa..Oo Oo Antava’ song of actors Allu Arjun and Samantha Ruth Prabhu-starrer movie ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ rocked the Ultra Music Festival 2022 that is being held in Miami. The three-day annual electronic dance music festival began on March 25 in Miami, US’ Florida. ‘Makkhi’ … Read more