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Trade minister vows all-out efforts to boost foreign investment, reshoring firms
Seoul, April 28: Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo said on Monday the government will make all-out efforts to attract more foreign investment and support the return of local firms from overseas.
Fear grips border villages in Punjab as tension escalates with Pakistan
Amritsar, April 28: An atmosphere of fear looms large over the border villages of Gurdaspur, Punjab, where security officials are making regular announcements urging people to stay alert and avoid moving too close to the border with Pakistan.
Pak resorts to unprovoked firing on J&K LoC, Indian Army gives befitting reply
Jammu, April 28: For the fourth day running on Monday, the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army said,
Eight killed in new US airstrikes on Yemeni capital
Sanaa, April 28: At least eight people were killed in US airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi-held capital Sanaa, Houthi-run health authorities said in a statement.
Egyptian FM discusses US-Iran talks with Omani, Iranian counterparts, US envoy
Cairo, April 28: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate phone talks with his Omani and Iranian counterparts and US special presidential envoy to the Middle East, during which they discussed the third round of negotiations between the US and Iran.
31 civilians killed by paramilitary forces in Sudan's Omdurman: Volunteer groups
Khartoum, April 28: At least 31 civilians were killed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Omdurman, north of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, volunteer groups reported.
Words of PM Modi resonate with spirit of seva and nation-building: Tripura CM Saha
Agartala, April 27: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that the words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi always resonate with the spirit of seva and nation-building, and his vision always motivates everyone.
Hooch tragedy averted as 2,240 litres of pilfered extra neutral alcohol seized: Punjab Minister
Chandigarh, April 27: Punjab Finance and Excise Minister Harpal Cheema on Sunday announced a breakthrough in the state’s ongoing "Yudh Nashian Virudh" (war against addiction) campaign with the seizure of 2,240 litres of pilfered extra neutral alcohol (ENA), averting a potential major hooch tragedy.
Solid monetary frameworks helped emerging markets navigate recent crises: Gita Gopinath
New Delhi, April 27: Emerging markets have shown strong resilience through recent crises by building strong monetary policy frameworks and committing to inflation targeting, IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath said on Sunday.
Healthcare for India means wellness and happiness, not just treatment: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, April 27: For India, healthcare is not just about treating illnesses but about promoting holistic wellness, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday.
Mumbai Police arrest 13 Bangladeshis with fake Aadhaar cards linked to Jharkhand addresses
Mumbai/Ranchi, April 27: Mumbai's Vikhroli police have arrested 13 Bangladeshi nationals who were found carrying fake Aadhaar cards registered with addresses in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district, officials said on Sunday.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami sets target of 1000 startups in the next five years
Dehradun, April 27: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Startup Samvad program under Mukhya Sevak Samvad at Mukhya Sevak Sadan Dehradun on Sunday. During this time, he interacted with people promoting startups from across the state and heard their valuable suggestions. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also released a book titled Unnat Uttarakhand and visited various stalls based on various startups.
Nishikant Dubey claims Pakistan will be divided into four parts by 2025 under PM Modi's leadership
Deoghar (Jharkhand), April 27: BJP Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey has made a bold claim that by the end of 2025, Pakistan will cease to exist as a country.
2 killed, 10 injured in US airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi-held capital: Report
Sanaa, April 27: US airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi-held capital Sanaa overnight killed two people and wounded 10 others, Houthi-controlled health authorities said on Sunday.
S. Korea-US tariff talks ease uncertainty, open path for orderly consultation
Seoul, April 27: South Korea's Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said on Sunday that last week's talks with the United States on its sweeping tariff scheme helped ease uncertainties and opened the door for orderly consultations.
Nine killed after man drives SUV into Canada street festival
Vancouver, April 27: Nine people were killed and several others were injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Filipino Festival in Vancouver, Canada, according to the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) on Sunday.
Uganda declares end of Ebola outbreak
Mbale: , April 27 (IANS) Uganda has declared an end to the Ebola Sudan Virus Disease (SVD) outbreak after completing a 42-day mandatory countdown without any new confirmed cases reported, less than three months after the virus was detected in the capital, Kampala.
Former ISRO Chief Kasturirangan's demise an irreparable loss to the nation and field of science: K'taka CM
Bengaluru, April 27: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Sunday that the death of former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman and Padma Shri awardee, K. Kasturirangan, has caused an irreparable loss to the country, especially to the field of science.
Nepal: Teachers protesting for education reforms clash with police
Kathmandu, April 27: Police and protesting teachers clashed at New Baneshwar in Nepal on Sunday during a demonstration, according to local media reports.
'We are still paying price', Rashid Alvi backs Mani Shankar Aiyar's partition remarks
New Delhi, April 27: In the wake of the brutal terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 innocent lives, senior Congress leader Rashid Alvi reflected on the historical roots of the India-Pakistan conflict, pointing directly to the legacy of Partition.
Ioan Gruffudd, Bianca Wallace get married in private ceremony
Washington DC, April 27: 'The Fantastic Four' actor Ioan Gruffudd got married to actress Bianca Wallace on Friday.
Kasturirangan was a priceless gem of our country: Union Minister Pradhan on former ISRO chief's demise
Bengaluru, April 27: Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan expressed his heartfelt tribute to the former ISRO chief, Dr K Kasturirangan, on his demise, calling him a "priceless gem" of the country.
Punjab Police bust weapon-smuggling module with Pakistan links
Chandigarh, April 27: Punjab Police on Sunday said they have busted a weapon-smuggling module with links to Pakistan and arrested a man from Amritsar.
Govt cautions citizens against using public Wi-Fi for transactions
New Delhi, April 27: The government has issued a strong warning to citizens, advising them to avoid using public Wi-Fi networks for financial transactions and other sensitive activities.
Space programs under his guidance brought global recognition to India's efforts: PM Modi pays tribute to former ISRO Chairman Kasturirangan
New Delhi, April 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to former ISRO Chairman Dr K Kasturirangan and stated that under his leadership ISRO had gained a new identity, further stating that the space programs brought under the guidance of Kasturirangan had brought global recognition to India's efforts.
PM Modi pays tribute to Kasturirangan, lauds his contributions to science, education
New Delhi, April 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid a heartfelt tribute to eminent Indian scientist Dr Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, who served as the head of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from 1994 to 2003.
Scientists find cellular culprit behind age-related abdominal fat
New York, April 27: A team of US researchers has uncovered the cellular culprit behind age-related abdominal fat, providing new insights into why our midsections widen with middle age.
SUV rams crowd in Canada festival, multiple casualties reported
Vancouver, April 27: Multiple people were injured and several killed after a vehicle drove into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Filipino Festival in Vancouver, Canada, according to the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) on Sunday (Indian time).
South Korean firms struggle with uncertainties from Trump's trade policy
Seoul, April 27: In his first 100 days in office, US President Donald Trump has issued a wave of executive orders and tariffs aimed at reducing his country's trade deficit and boosting domestic manufacturing. But the rapid and unpredictable changes in his policies have left South Korean companies hesitant to make critical decisions on overseas projects and investments.
Gujarat: Over 500 suspected Bangladeshi nationals caught in Vadodara
Vadodara, April 27: In a massive statewide crackdown on illegal immigration, Vadodara Police have caught more than 500 suspected Bangladesh nationals, officials said on Saturday.
Was one of the most outstanding scientists representing scientific community in India: G Parameshwara expresses grief on demise of former ISRO Chairaman Kasturirangan
Bengaluru, April 27: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara expressed grief on the demise of ISRO Chief K Kasturirangan and stated that he was one of the most outstanding scientist representing the scientific community in the country.
SOPs for forensic evidence collection released on World DNA Day
Panjim, April 27: Marking World DNA Day, Dr Pinky Anand, former Additional Solicitor General of India, launched Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the collection of forensic evidence to strengthen the justice system for victims of gender-based violence.
Opportunity to talk to a wide audience: UNICEF Representative on World Health Summit Regional Meeting in India
New Delhi, April 27: UNICEF Representative to India, Cynthia McCaffrey, said that UNICEF is excited to be a policy partner for the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2025 being held in the national capital and called it an "opportunity to talk to a wide audience."
Senior Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to hold talks with Egyptian officials for ceasefire agreement
Cairo, April 27: A senior Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo on Saturday for talks with Egyptian officials to broker a ceasefire agreement, CNN reported.
Pak troops resort to unprovoked firing on J&K LoC, Indian Army retaliates
Srinagar, April 27: For the third day running on Sunday, the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir as the Indian Army responded appropriately.
Houthis say Russian sailors injured in US airstrikes on Yemen's Red Sea port
Sanaa, April 27: Three Russian sailors were injured when US forces conducted airstrikes on a vessel at Yemen's Ras Isa oil port in the country's province of Hodeidah on the Red Sea, the Houthi group announced.
Russia confirms for first time North Korean troop dispatch to Ukraine war: Reports
Seoul, April 27: Russia confirmed for the first time that North Korean troops have been deployed and are fighting alongside Moscow in the war against Ukraine, media reports said.
Inimical forces may spread false propaganda to disturb peace: Nagaland Police
Kohima, April 26: Nagaland Police in an advisory on Saturday said that through reliable sources it is learnt that after the Pahalgam terror attack inimical and anti national forces would use all tactics to encourage and spread misinformation and false propaganda aiming to disturb the peace and law and order in the country and also in the northeastern state.
Pope Francis' funeral concludes at St Peter's Basilica, his coffin moves out of Vatican
Vatican City, April 26: The funeral mass of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, concluded at St. Peter's Square on Saturday with the bells of St. Peter's Basilica tolling to signal the end of the 2 hours and 10 minutes long service.
President Murmu attends funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City
Vatican, April 26: President Droupadi Murmu attended the mass funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis at Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Saturday.