Beijing, April 24 (IANS) The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday denied allegations made by US President Donald Trump that an Iranian cargo ship intercepted by the US might have carried a “gift” from Beijing. When asked about Trump’s remarks during a regular press briefing in Beijing on Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said, “China rejects any assertion and speculation that lack factual evidence. Normal trade between countries should not be disrupted or harmed.”China’s…
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New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) India on Friday said that the situation in Iran remains serious and the Embassy in Tehran continues to assist Indian nationals still remaining in the country. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson stated that more than 2,400 Indian nationals have been safely evacuated and brought home from Iran.”In Iran and that region, the situation has remained serious. Although, the…
Kanyakumari, April 20 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a sharp attack on the AIADMK leadership, alleging that the regional party had “surrendered” to the BJP due to corruption and was now functioning as a gateway for the national party’s expansion in Tamil Nadu.Addressing an election rally in Kanniyakumari ahead of the April 23 Assembly polls, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha claimed that the AIADMK, led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami, was no longer acting in…
Beirut, April 19 (IANS) Hezbollah’s leader Naim Qassem said that the ceasefire with Israel must mean a complete halt to aggression, warning the group will retaliate against Israeli violations in southern Lebanon.”There is no ceasefire from one side only,” Qassem said in a statement, adding that Hezbollah fighters “will respond to violations of aggression accordingly.”He outlined five key steps: a permanent halt to hostilities across Lebanon, a full Israeli withdrawal, detainee releases, the retu…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India on Friday welcomed the ceasefire announced between Israel and Lebanon, expressing support for every step that leads towards peace. While addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Friday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We welcome the ceasefire. We welcome every step that leads towards peace.”MEA’s statement comes after the US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon aimed a…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor and celebrity chef Vikas Khanna have been featured in TIME magazine’s latest list of the ‘100 Most Influential People of 2026’.This year’s edition highlights individuals from diverse fields whose work is influencing global narratives through innovation, creativity, leadership, and social impact, underscoring the growing presence of Indian voices on the world stage.From the ‘titans’ list, Sundar Pichai was reco…
Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Indian equity markets rallied sharply on optimism over easing geopolitical tensions after US President Donald Trump indicated that the conflict with Iran could be nearing an end, boosting investor sentiment and risk appetite.The benchmark indices ended the session on a strong note, with the Nifty rising 1.63 per cent, or 388.65 points, to close at 24,231.30.The Sensex also gained 1.64 per cent, or 1,264 points, to settle at 78,111.24.Experts said that from a technical per…
London, April 13 (IANS) Surging energy prices triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East are set to weigh on British households, with new analysis pointing to a deterioration in living standards as global oil markets remain volatile. According to a report released Monday by the Resolution Foundation, the median working-age households in Britain are projected to be about 480 pounds (about 650 US dollars) worse off over the current financial year than previously expected, as higher energy…
Srinagar, April 8 (IANS) Spontaneous celebrations started in Kashmir Valley on Wednesday as Kashmiris called the bilateral ceasefire announced by the US and Iran a victory for the Muslim ‘Ummah’ (community). People burst firecrackers and took to the roads in jubilation in Baramulla, Srinagar, Budgam, Bandipora, and Pulwama districts.The joy and jubilation owed itself to the general belief among Muslims that the US and Israel agreeing to a ceasefire means a ‘victory for Iran and its brave peopl…
Antananarivo, April 8 (IANS) The Malagasy government declared a state of energy emergency across the entire territory for a period of 15 days to address a major energy supply crisis currently affecting the country.According to a presidential communique, this situation is attributable in particular to the repercussions of the conflict in the Middle East, which have disrupted energy supplies and public services in Madagascar.The government said that this state of emergency would allow for the impl…