11 killed, 83 injured by Israeli gunfire in Lebanon

IANS | January 26, 2025 9:13 PM

Beirut, Jan 26 (IANS) The death toll from Israeli gunfire targeting crowds of Lebanese trying to return to their homes in southern Lebanon has risen to 11, with 83 others injured, the Lebanese Health Ministry said on Sunday.

Tibetans celebrate R-Day, express gratitude to India

IANS | January 26, 2025 4:00 PM

Dharamsala, Jan 26 (IANS) The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) on Sunday celebrated India’s 76th Republic Day here, commemorating the day in 1950 when India’s Constitution came into effect.

India among world’s 13 leading nations spearheading fight against climate change: WEF

IANS | January 26, 2025 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) India is among the world’s 13 leading industrial clusters along with countries such as Australia, Brazil, the Netherlands, the UK and Saudi Arabia to join the World Economic Forum’s Transitioning Industrial Clusters initiative to fight climate change and safeguard the planet, according to a WEF statement issued on Sunday.

Pete Hegseth takes over as US Defense Secretary

IANS | January 25, 2025 11:12 PM

Washington, Jan 25 (IANS) Pete Hegseth on Saturday took the oath of office as secretary of defense saying his mission will be to rebuild the US military and establish deterrence.

Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners

IANS | January 25, 2025 7:26 PM

Ramallah/Cairo, Jan 25 (IANS) The Israeli authorities on Saturday released 200 Palestinian prisoners as part of the second phase of a prisoner exchange deal with Hamas.