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HM Shah to visit Chhattisgarh today to review anti-naxal operations
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Chhattisgarh on Friday for a two-day trip to evaluate the progress of the ongoing anti-Naxal operations in the state.
Seven killed after dozens of tornadoes hit US Midwest, South
Houston, April 4 (IANS) At least seven people were killed and 13 others injured after dozens of tornadoes tearing through large swaths of the US Midwest and South since Wednesday night, local authorities confirmed.
Danish PM rebukes US attempt to annex Greenland, urging respect of international law
InternationalApril 04, 2025 1:30 AMOslo, April 4 (IANS) Accusing the US of subjecting Denmark and Greenland to "pressure and threats," Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly rejected US attempt to annex the Greenland, citing international law.
Italy scrambles to respond as US tariffs threaten economy
InternationalApril 04, 2025 1:23 AMRome, April 4 (IANS) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni convened an emergency meeting of ministers as the country's already slowing economy braces for the fallout from the United States' sweeping new tariffs.
UN envoy condemns Israel's military escalations in Syria
InternationalApril 04, 2025 1:17 AMUnited Nations, April 4 (IANS) A UN envoy condemned Israel's latest air and ground attacks on Syria, and denounced such moves undermine efforts toward peace and destabilise the country.
PM Modi to attend 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand today
InternationalApril 04, 2025 1:10 AMNew Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit in Thailand on Friday, marking a significant step in strengthening regional ties and advancing economic cooperation.
Parliament passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill-2025 after lengthy deliberations in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The Parliament in the early hours on Friday approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 after a lengthy and intense discussion in the Rajya Sabha which saw the Bill getting nod in the Upper House by a majority of 128 votes against 95 -- just a day after it was passed in the Lok Sabha following a marathon debate that continued for almost 12 hours.
Guterres calls for international help for Myanmar, ending brutal civil conflict
United Nations, April 4 (IANS) While appealing for international help to quake-ravaged Myanmar, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for transforming the “tragic moment” into an opportunity to end the brutal civil conflict.
Amit Shah, Digvijaya Singh engage in war of words on Sudhanshu Trivedi’s remarks
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress MP Digvijaya Singh engaged in a heated exchange during the debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
Eight more Kashmiri crafts get GI tag
Srinagar, April 4 (IANS) In a landmark achievement for the craftsmanship of Kashmiri artisans, 8 more traditional products have been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) certificates by GI Registry, Chennai, based on their sources of origin.