International

November 7, 2023 9:51 AM

Israel says it is open to Gaza fighting pauses for aid, hostages

Israel says it is open to Gaza fighting pauses for aid, hostages Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would consider "tactical little pauses" in fighting to facilitate the entry of aid or the exit of hostages from the Gaza Strip, but again rejected calls for a ceasefire despite i...

November 7, 2023 9:21 AM

Voting begins in Mizoram and Chhattisgarh amid heavy security arrangements

Voting for 40 seats in the Mizoram Assembly began at 8 a.m. on Tuesday amid elaborate security arrangements. Extensive security arrangements have been made for peaceful elections. Mizoram Assembly Election 2023 Voting is being held for all 40 seats in Mizoram. A total of 174 candidates are in ...

November 7, 2023 8:24 AM

Embassy of India celebrates Samskritotsava in Riyadh

In a landmark event, the Embassy of India in Riyadh organized "Samskritotsava" as part of "Pravasi Parichay", showcasing the vibrancy of the Sanskrit language and recognizing the dedicated efforts of the Indian community in preserving it in Saudi Arabia.  The unique celebration marked "Sanskrit ...

November 6, 2023 6:40 PM

Uncertainty, tension grips Bangladesh; opposition announced another blockade

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party and like-minded other parties will now enforce another round of 48-hour road-rail-waterway blockade across Bangladesh beginning from Wednesday.  The blockade is to mount pressure on the government to step down and hold the next election under a non-partisan administ...

November 6, 2023 3:15 PM

Russia’s Putin to stay in power past 2024

Vladimir Putin has decided to run in the March presidential election, a move that will keep him in power until at least 2030, as the Kremlin chief feels he must steer Russia through the most perilous period in decades, six sources told Reuters. Putin, who was handed the presidency by Boris Yeltsi...

November 6, 2023 1:04 PM

Bangladesh blockade: Heavier traffic on second day

In Bangladesh, the second day of the countrywide 48-hour blockade, called by Bangladesh Nationalist party, Jamaat-e-Islami and like-minded opposition parties, is underway today with some incidents of violence and arson. After the three-day countrywide blockade, another road, rail and waterways bl...