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Israeli army launches airstrikes on Lebanon's Bekaa
InternationalMarch 14, 2025 2:26 AMBeirut, March 14 (IANS) The Israeli army launched multiple airstrikes in eastern Lebanon's Bekaa region, according to Lebanese and Israeli sources.
Canada challenges US steel, aluminum tariffs at WTO
InternationalMarch 14, 2025 2:11 AMOttawa, March 14 (IANS) Canada has taken official steps by requesting consultations with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to dispute US import duties on steel and aluminum products from Canada, according to a statement issued by the trade organization.
Amit Shah to visit Assam today for ABSU Conference, inauguration of police academy
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Assam on Friday for a series of events, including attending the Annual Conference of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) and inaugurating the newly upgraded Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Dergaon.
Palestine, Jordan, Egypt welcome US pullback from Gaza displacement plan
InternationalMarch 14, 2025 1:30 AMRamallah, March 14 (IANS) Palestine, Jordan, and Egypt welcomed US President Donald Trump's retreat from his previous plan of displacing the more than 2 million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.
Turkey kills 24 Kurdish militants in Syria, Iraq over past week: Ministry
InternationalMarch 14, 2025 1:25 AMAnkara, March 14 (IANS) Turkish forces killed 24 Kurdish militants in cross-border operations in northern Iraq and northern Syria over the past week, Turkey's Defence Ministry announced.
South Sudan projected to experience universal poverty in 2025: World Bank
InternationalMarch 14, 2025 1:07 AMJuba, March 14 (IANS) South Sudan is projected to experience universal poverty in 2025, driven by a combination of factors such as a decline in oil production and external shocks, the World Bank said in a report.
Newly elected leadership of AU Commission assumes office
InternationalMarch 14, 2025 1:01 AMAddis Ababa, March 14 (IANS) The newly elected African Union (AU) Commission chairperson, deputy chairperson, and several commissioners have assumed office, following a handover ceremony at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, according to a press release.
R. Ashoka slams Siddaramaiah govt over Karnataka Budget; alleges misuse of SC/ST funds
Bengaluru, March 14 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka has said that the Congress-led government in Karnataka failed to implement several promises made in last year’s Budget, claiming that the funds allocated for Scheduled Castes and Tribes have been misused, and appeasement politics has taken precedence.
Bihar CM conducts inspection at Secretariat on Holika Dahan
Patna, March 14 (IANS) On the day of Holika Dahan, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made a sudden visit to his office at the Secretariat on Thursday, where he held a high-level meeting with top officials and issued key directives.
ASSAMSAT to have an array of four-five satellites: Himanta Biswa Sarma
PoliticsMarch 13, 2025 7:01 PMGuwahati, March 14 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday asserted that the state will have at least four-five satellites to cover the entire state.