BRICS evolving as dedicated platform for Global South: Russian Ambassador

IANS | October 28, 2024 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Listing promotion of just and equal multipolarity as a vital priority, Russia's Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov on Monday asserted that the addition of more partner-countries will multiply the value of diversified partnership and add to BRICS's global influence, which is now making a decisive contribution to the global food and energy security.

UK parliamentarians call for release of Imran Khan

IANS | October 28, 2024 12:02 PM

Islamabad, Oct 28 (IANS) Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been behind bars for over a year for multiple cases of corruption and sedition, is getting open support from parliamentarians from countries like the United Kingdom.

Trump attacks China, says US has greatest military

IANS | October 28, 2024 9:40 AM

New York, Oct 28 (IANS) In a confrontation with China, “we will kick their ass”, Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump has said at a campaign rally, asserting, “We have the greatest military in the world”.

US election: Trump arrives in New York for final campaign rally (Lead)

Arul Louis | October 27, 2024 10:27 PM

New York, Oct 27 (IANS) Former US President Donald Trump is in New York, the heartland of the Democratic Party, for a campaign rally on Sunday at the Madison Square Garden where fervent supporters camped overnight in sleeping bags for an assured place in the 20,000-seat arena while protesters prepared for demonstrations.

The Zakir Naik Fiasco: State guest preaches misogyny in Pakistan (IANS Opinion)

IANS | October 27, 2024 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Zakir Naik, a controversial Islamic preacher known for his polarising sermons, is currently on a month-long visit to Pakistan as a state guest, having commenced his trip on September 30 and scheduled to conclude on October 28. His itinerary includes delivering public lectures across various cities and engaging with senior government officials.

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 12 Tamil Nadu fishermen

IANS | October 27, 2024 10:00 AM

Chennai, Oct 27 (IANS) The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 12 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, accusing them of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) while fishing near Neduntheevu.