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Narendra Modi describes Poland as key economic partner in Central Europe ahead of his first visit to the country | Power of Bengal govt should not be unleashed on anti-RG Kar rape-murder protesters: Supreme Court | Union Minister Jitendra Singh directs UPSC chief to cancel lateral entry advertisement for recruitment in bureaucracy amid criticisms | Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: SC directs CISF to provide security at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital to enable doctors to resume work | RG Kar: Junior doctors to continue cease work despite Supreme Court's appeal to resume services | Nation can't wait for another rape for a change on ground: Supreme Court amid RG Kar uproar | Maharashtra: Thane witnesses protest after two four-year-old girls sexually abused in school, accused arrested | Supreme Court sets up National Task Force for doctors' safety in hospitals | Why was the delay in filing FIR? Supreme Court raps Mamata govt over RG Kar rape-murder | RG Kar rape-murder: Supreme Court questions Bengal govt over delay in filing FIR

Pakistan's weekly inflation spikes by 1.35 pct

Mar 15, 2024, at 11:40 pm

Pakistan continues to face the brunt of rising prices with the  Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) recording a notable 1.35 per cent increase in the inflation rate as part of its weekly inflation report, media reports said.

Italian Minister Adolfo Urso says G7 countries agree to work out common rules for AI

Mar 15, 2024, at 10:34 pm

The G7 countries have agreed to develop common rules for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies, Italian Industry Minister Adolfo Urso said on Thursday.

Coal mine accident in China's Shanxi leaves seven miners dead

Mar 15, 2024, at 04:20 pm

All the seven miners who were trapped in an accident in an underground warehouse of a coal mine in north China's Shanxi Province were confirmed dead, local authorities said Friday.

UK official says TikTok rarely used for extremist purposes but some content becomes viral

Mar 15, 2024, at 02:43 pm

Most people in the world do not use TikTok for extremist purposes, but some content, originally published there, becomes viral, Robin Simcox, Commissioner for Countering Extremism at the United Kingdom Home Office, said on Thursday.

UN chief Antonio Guterres calls for people-centered approach to combat drug stigma

Mar 15, 2024, at 01:28 pm

The UN Secretary-General on Thursday called for “putting people first” by ending the stigma and discrimination around those who use drugs and the expansion of prevention and treatment programmes.

Pakistan: Shangla residents protest against ‘harassment’ of woman in Nadra office

Mar 15, 2024, at 05:46 am

People protested in Pakistan's Belkanai area on Tuesday to protest against the alleged sexual harassment of a woman visitor in the local office of the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra).

Putin denies election meddling; ready to work with any US president

Mar 14, 2024, at 04:50 am

Moscow: Russia is not interfering in any elections and will work with any elected US president, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with Rossiya Segodnya Director General Dmitry Kiselev for the Rossiya 1 broadcaster and RIA Novosti.

US Presidential elections: Joe Biden, Donald Trump secure nominations triggering 2020 rematch

Mar 14, 2024, at 04:24 am

Washington: US President Joe Biden and his predecessor  Donald Trump have secured enough delegates to become their respective parties's 2024 presidential nominees, media reports said.

Tibetan women-in-exile members demonstrate against Chinese authorities in Shimla

Mar 14, 2024, at 12:12 am

Tibetan women-in-exile members recently held a demonstration in the Indian hilly town of Shimla to mark the 65th anniversary of Tibetan Women’s National Uprising Day.

Secretariat Employees Association in PoK demonstrates against government's discriminatory policies

Mar 14, 2024, at 12:01 am

The Secretariat Employees Association in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's Muzaffarabad city recently demonstrated against the government’s discriminatory policies, media reports said.

Baloch activists participate in anti-Pakistan protest in Geneva

Mar 13, 2024, at 11:47 pm

The Baloch National Movement members recently hosted an anti-Pakistan protest at the Broken Chair sculpture in Geneva during the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Somali pirates hijack Bangladesh-flagged cargo vessel

Mar 13, 2024, at 10:40 pm

Somali pirates on Tuesday hijacked a Bangladesh-flagged cargo vessel in the Indian Ocean and held hostage all the 23 crew members, Bangladeshi officials confirmed.

Pakistani security officials arrest terrorist from Sahiwal

Mar 13, 2024, at 08:30 pm

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Wednesday arrested a terrorist during an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO in Pakistan's Sahiwal region, media reports said.

Gas leakage explosion in Pakistan's Quetta leaves three dead

Mar 13, 2024, at 08:16 pm

A suspected gas leakage explosion in Pakistan's Quetta city left at least three persons, including two children, dead, media reports said.

Suspected gas explosion rocks restaurant in China, one dies

Mar 13, 2024, at 07:47 pm

At least two persons died and 22 others were injured after a blast triggered by a suspected gas leak hit a four-storey residential building in China's Hebei province on Wednesday, media reports said.

Romanian court rules controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan can be extradited to the UK

Mar 13, 2024, at 04:10 pm

A Romanian court has ruled that controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, who were detained in Romania over sex offence charges in the UK, can be extradited to Britain.

Tibetan diaspora members protest outside Chinese embassy in Vienna to mark 65th National Uprising Day

Mar 13, 2024, at 06:18 am

Members of the Tibetan diaspora, under the umbrella of Tibetan Community Organisation in Vienna, along with Voluntary Tibet Advocacy Groups (V-TAGs), Austria, recently demonstrated outside the Chinese Embassy in the city over the occupation of Tibet by China.

Haiti PM Areil Henry resigns amid violence and chaos

Mar 13, 2024, at 05:05 am

Port-au-Prince/Haiti: Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced early Tuesday that he would resign once a transitional presidential council is created, according to local media.

Baby delivered on Toronto-bound Air Canada flight

Mar 13, 2024, at 04:53 am

Toronto/IBNS: A baby was delivered on a recent Air Canada flight bound for Toronto.

Activists of the Sindh Rehbar Committee protest against 'anti-Sindh' activities

Mar 12, 2024, at 11:20 pm

Activists of the Sindh Rehbar Committee (SRC) recently observed a token hunger strike in Pakistan's  Nawabshah region to protest against alleged allotment and illegal occupation of land, construction of dams on Indus River, increasing crimes and the rule of dacoits.

Coal mine mishap in China leaves five miners dead

Mar 12, 2024, at 04:12 pm

Five miners were killed and another two were missing as a warehouse in a colliery shaft collapsed in north China's Shanxi Province, authorities said.

Five skiers found dead in Swiss Alps, authorities searching for missing person

Mar 12, 2024, at 03:53 pm

Bodies of five missing skiers have been found in the Swiss Alps, police said, while another remains missing.

Shooting in Melbourne leaves one dead

Mar 12, 2024, at 03:33 pm

At least one person died after a shooting incident in the Australian city of Melbourne on Tuesday.

Redefining threats: How Canada grapples with extremism and multiculturalism

Mar 12, 2024, at 02:51 pm

In the landscape of Canada’s national security concerns, the years 2018 and 2019 marked a significant shift in the narrative around terrorism threats, particularly concerning the Sikh community. The 2018 Public Report on the Terrorism Threat to Canada explicitly named “Sikh extremism” among the top five extremist threats facing the nation.

Airbnb bans hosts from using indoor security cameras

Mar 12, 2024, at 02:44 pm

Short-term rental platform Airbnb on Monday (March 11, 2024) announced it is banning the use of indoor security cameras in listings globally.

IOM says 521 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast in past week

Mar 12, 2024, at 02:11 pm

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Monday that 521 illegal migrants had been rescued off the coast of Libya over the past week.

Kate Middleton apologises for posting edited Mother's Day portrait

Mar 12, 2024, at 05:56 am

London/IBNS: Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, Monday apologised and admitted to having edited an official Mother's Day portrait of her released by the palace after AFP and other agencies withdrew the image.

India-Maldives relations cannot be broken easily due to some stupid people, says Manta Air CEO

Mar 12, 2024, at 05:19 am

Male/Maldives/UNI: Manta Air CEO Mohammed Khaleel said the diplomatic rift between India and the Maldives is persisting due to the actions of certain stupid middle-level politicians and the influence of social media, but he exuded confidence that the relations between the countries cannot be broken easily due to years of strong bonds and shared interests.

Suspected dacoits gun down PPP leader in Pakistan

Mar 11, 2024, at 11:29 pm

Suspected dacoits shot dead a local  Pakistan Peoples Party leader in Pakistan's Khuzdar town on Sunday, media reports said.

Four die as flood hits France

Mar 11, 2024, at 11:02 pm

Three people have died and four others are missing as a result of flooding in the southern French department of Gard, French media reported.