Geneva, March 2 (IANS) Volker Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has praised the vibrancy of civil society in India, highlighting that it continues to play a key role in upholding the country's democratic traditions and the rights of minorities.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) After surveys found sufficient reserves of dysprosium and terbium in Namibia, Japan is pressing ahead with plans to develop rare earth mines in Africa to counter China's restrictions, a report has said.
Kuwait City, March 2 (IANS) Kuwait on Monday confirmed that "several" US military aircraft crashed earlier in the day, adding that all the crew members were safe.
Tehran, March 2 (IANS) Explosions were heard in Gulf cities, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, on Monday as Iran continued to attack several neighbouring nations, targeting both military installations and civilian infrastructure in an unprecedented regional escalation.
Kathmandu, March 2 (IANS) The Embassy of Nepal in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday confirmed that a youth from Nepal's western Gorkha district was killed during a drone interception operation at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election on February 12 unfolded amid widespread generative AI misuse, narrative manipulation and social media led voter obstruction to shape electoral outcomes, a new report has claimed.
Quetta, March 2 (IANS) Human rights body Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has expressed grave concern over the deteriorating health condition and "unlawful detention" of its chief organiser, Mahrang Baloch, calling on the Pakistani authorities to ensure urgent medical care and her release.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday lauded PM Narendra Modi's leadership, highlighting his stellar role in making India the fastest growing economy in the world over the last decade. Addressing a joint press meeting with Prime Minister Modi following their talks in New Delhi, Carney also spoke about the increasing engagements between India and Canada in the last one year, terming it as an expansion of a valued partnership with new ambition, focus and foresight.
Kathmandu, March 2 (IANS) With just three days remaining before the scheduled parliamentary elections on March 5, Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Monday urged citizens to actively participate in the polls, describing the vote as an opportunity to shape their own future and that of their children.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called terrorism, extremism and radicalisation "grave challenges" for India and Canada, as well as for "all of humanity".
