Uproar in J&K Assembly over Article 370 resolution
Srinagar, Nov 7 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Legislative Assembly was adjourned on Thursday after heated exchanges between members of different political parties. Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather adjourned the House for 15 minutes after he was unable to maintain order because of the ruckus created by the BJP MLAs who are protesting against the […]
Melania expresses optimism about US’ future after husband Donald Trump’s win
Washington, Nov 7 (IANS) After her husband Donald Trump was elected the President of the US for the second time, Melania Trump on Thursday expressed optimism about the country’s future. Taking to social media platform X, Melania posted Americans have entrusted them (she and her husband) with an important responsibility, reflecting on Donald Trump’s win […]
Biden congratulates Trump, offers to work on ‘smooth transition’
New York, Nov 7 (IANS) President Joe Biden has congratulated his predecessor Donald Trump on his election and offered to work for a “smooth transition”. “President Biden expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and emphasised the importance of working to bring the country together”, the White House said in a terse statement on […]
Inability to provide minimum security: India cancels consular camps in Toronto
Toronto, Nov 7 (IANS) The Consulate General of India in Toronto has cancelled several consular camps, initially planned to issue life certificates to Indian pensioners, due to security agencies’ inability to provide minimum protection amid recent violence by Khalistani extremists. “In view of the security agencies conveying their inability to provide minimum security protection to […]
UN chief Guterres congratulates Trump, offers to work ‘constructively’
United Nations, Nov 7 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has congratulated Donald Trump, a critic of the world organisation’s work, on his re-election as President of the United States and said the UN was ready to “work constructively” with his administration. “I reaffirm my belief that the cooperation between the United States and the United […]
Palestinian killed in West Bank: Israeli army
Jerusalem, Nov 7 (IANS) A Palestinian man was shot and killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank after allegedly attempting a car-ramming and stabbing attack, according to a statement by the Israeli military. The military said on Wednesday that the suspect drove into civilians at Shiloh Junction, north of the city of Ramallah, Xinhua news agency […]
Iranian, Finnish FMs discuss developments in West Asia
Tehran, Nov 7 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Finnish counterpart Elina Valtonen have exchanged views on the latest developments in the West Asia region. In a phone call, Araghchi said Iran’s history showed that Iranians are peace-loving people, blaming the crisis in West Asia on Israel’s “warmongering and genocide,” according to […]
Israel renews airstrikes on Beirut’s suburbs as Hezbollah vows to fight until victory
Beirut, Nov 7 (IANS) Israeli warplanes have launched eight violent airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after days of cautious calm, media reported. The Israeli airstrikes, targeting areas including the municipalities of Haret Hreik and Burj Barajneh, started around an hour after the first evacuation warnings issued by the Israeli army for six buildings in Beirut’s […]
Biden calls Trump to congratulate him on election victory
Washington, Nov 7 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has called President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on election victory, according to the White House. “President Biden expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and emphasised the importance of working to bring the country together,” the White House said on Wednesday in a statement, noting […]
Hezbollah fires 120 rockets at Israel, causing injuries
Jerusalem, Nov 7 (IANS) Hezbollah fired about 120 rockets at northern and central Israel, causing injuries and damage, according to Israeli sources. Around 50 rockets launched from Lebanon within 15 minutes struck multiple locations in northern Israel’s Upper Galilee, the Israeli military said on Wednesday, adding some of them were intercepted. Meanwhile, Israel’s state-owned Kan […]
