Work to form multi-polar world order will continue, says Putin after beginning fifth presidential term

IANS | May 7, 2024 4:27 PM

Moscow, April 7 (IANS) Promising continuation of his efforts to form a "multipolar world order" and an "equal and indivisible security system", Vladimir Putin, who took office as President of Russia for the fifth time on Tuesday, said that Moscow remains open to strengthening good relations with all countries that see it as a "reliable and honest partner".

Israel says 'will continue' attacks on Rafah after Hamas accepts truce proposal

IANS | May 7, 2024 5:58 AM

Cairo, May 7 (IANS) Israel's military said on Monday night that it is carrying out large-scale airstrikes in Rafah, the southernmost city of the Gaza Strip, hours after Hamas announced the acceptance of an Egyptian-Qatari proposal regarding a ceasefire in the strip.

Hamas accepts ceasefire terms amid pending Rafah offensive, Israel yet to respond

IANS | May 6, 2024 11:46 PM

Cairo, May 6 (IANS) Hamas on Monday announced that it has accepted the terms of a ceasefire deal in Gaza amid a pending offensive by Israeli forces on Rafah, but the details were yet to be announced and Israel's response was also awaited amid misgivings voiced by its officials, reports said.

Ukrainian attacks with British weapons will invite retaliation, Russia tells UK

IANS | May 6, 2024 9:28 PM

Moscow, May 6 (IANS) Days after UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron said that Ukraine had the right to use long-range missiles sent by his country to strike deep inside Russia, Moscow on Monday conveyed that this facility could invite retaliation on British targets.

Hamas team to consult with leadership on Gaza deal after Cairo talks

IANS | May 6, 2024 5:52 AM

Cairo/Tel Aviv, May 6 (IANS/DPA) Another round of indirect negotiations on the Gaza war came to an end on Sunday in the Egyptian capital Cairo, with representatives from Hamas set to head to Qatar next for consultation with their leadership, according to the group.

PoK, an integral part of India, is back in national consciousness: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | May 5, 2024 5:38 PM

Cuttack, May 5 (IANS) Emphasising that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has always been a part of India, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, on Sunday, said that the "very sorry state of affairs" has continued because the earlier governments did not pursue Pakistan's vacation from the region after Independence.

FairPoint: Pak’s misstep in stirring controversy with India's election speeches

Deepika Bhan | May 5, 2024 4:28 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) As Lok Sabha elections in India progress, it is not surprising to see Pakistan nose around. Like a quarrelsome neighbour, the country is whining about the election speeches being made in India by various political leaders.

Hamas to release 20 Israeli hostages instead of 33

IANS | May 4, 2024 8:49 AM

Tel Aviv, May 4 (IANS) Hamas has agreed to release 20 Israeli hostages in its custody instead of the 33 proposed by Israel.

From progress to prosperity: India’s economic momentum shatters ‘xenophobia’ myths

Brajesh Tripathi | May 3, 2024 7:30 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) US President Joe Biden’s assertion linking ‘xenophobia’ in India, China, Russia, and Japan to “stalled economic growth” overlooks the remarkable economic progress India has made in recent years, particularly under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Intel Israel shared with India on Rajiv Gandhi went missing after former PM's assassination, expert reckons during Usanas Foundation discussion

IANS | May 2, 2024 7:01 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Pointing out a "glaring instance" of politics destroying an extremely significant piece of intelligence shared between two nations, a security expert on Thursday said that Israel had shared with India certain transcripts about the possible threat to the life of late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi that went missing after the assassination of the top Congress leader in 1991.

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Work to form multi-polar world order will continue, says Putin after beginning fifth presidential term

Israel says 'will continue' attacks on Rafah after Hamas accepts truce proposal

Hamas accepts ceasefire terms amid pending Rafah offensive, Israel yet to respond

Ukrainian attacks with British weapons will invite retaliation, Russia tells UK

Hamas team to consult with leadership on Gaza deal after Cairo talks

PoK, an integral part of India, is back in national consciousness: EAM Jaishankar

FairPoint: Pak’s misstep in stirring controversy with India's election speeches

Hamas to release 20 Israeli hostages instead of 33

From progress to prosperity: India’s economic momentum shatters ‘xenophobia’ myths

Intel Israel shared with India on Rajiv Gandhi went missing after former PM's assassination, expert reckons during Usanas Foundation discussion

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