Category: World


  • Foreigners among 13 hostages held in Gaza killed in Israeli airstrikes, claims Hamas

    Jerusalem/Gaza, October 13 The Al-Qassam Brigades, military wing of the Hamas militant group, on Friday said Israeli airstrikes in Gaza in the past 24 hours have killed 13 hostages. Without mentioning the nationalities of the victims, the armed wing said “13 prisoners, including foreigners” were killed in five locations targeted by Israeli fighter jets, the…

  • PM Modi highlights empowering youth through skill development scheme at Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (October 12) virtually addressed the Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh and celebrated the significant impact of India’s skill development initiatives. He commended the joint skill convocation of institutions across the nation, considering it a laudable endeavor that aligns with India’s contemporary priorities During the event, PM Modi emphasized the vital role…

  • Unemployment rate at 6-year low: PM Modi

    NEW DELHI: Stating that the expanding economy is creating new possibilities for the youth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the unemployment rate is at its lowest level in the last six years and is decreasing rapidly in both the rural and urban areas. Modi emphasised that the benefits of development are being…

  • Virat Kohli passes best fielder baton to Shardul Thakur after World Cup match vs Afghanistan

    The Indian team continued their World Cup tradition of giving an award for the best fielder when on Wednesday, Virat Kohli, the winner of the first one for his effort against Australia, handed over the honour to Shardul Thakur for his catch to dismiss Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz. “The catch was at a crucial period because…

  • UK hits back at World Bank criticism over aid cuts

    Development minister Andrew Mitchell has hit back at criticism over aid cuts for the world’s poorest, saying the UK was still a “very dominant force”. Mr Mitchell said that the UK was the third-biggest donor to the World Bank’s fund for the poorest countries in the world. The anti-poverty institution had accused the UK of…

  • Cricket World Cup: India-Pakistan players’ friendship off the field

    Whenever India and Pakistan meet on a cricket pitch, the world witnesses another instalment of what is one of sports’ most fiercely contested rivalries. And when the two meet at a World Cup, as they will on 14 October in the western Indian state of Gujarat, anticipation is driven to feverish extremes. The nuclear-armed neighbours…

  • Israel Gaza war: History of the conflict explained

    The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented assault on Israel on Saturday, with hundreds of gunmen infiltrating communities near the Gaza Strip. At least 1,300 Israelis have been killed, while dozens of soldiers and civilians, including women and children, are being held in Gaza as hostages. More than 1,300 Palestinians have also been killed…

  • PM Modi reviews progress on schemes based on announcements in his Independence Day speech 20h

    NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level review meeting on Tuesday to review the progress on schemes that were announced by him on Independence Day. With a special focus on welfare projects for women, PM Modi had announced making 2 crore Lakhpati ‘didis’ that is making 2 crore women engaged in self-help groups…

  • Rizwan reacts to ‘ Pakistan jeetega’ chants in Hyderabad in World Cup match vs Sri Lanka, says ‘felt like Pindi’

    If Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel closed their eyes for a brief period after the end of the 34th over during their record 345-run chase in a World Cup 2023 match against Sri Lanka, they would have no reason to believe they are outside Pakistan. The loud “jeetega bhai jeetega Pakistan jeetega” chants at the Rajiv Gandhi…

  • From Neeraj Chopra to Harmanpreet Kaur – Asian Games 2023 heroes credit inspiring PM Modi for success (WATCH)

    In a momentous event, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the contingent of Indian athletes who participated in the Asian Games 2023. The interaction took place at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday, where he celebrated India’s remarkable performance at the Games. India secured 107 medals, including an impressive 28 gold…