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Gaza faces humanitarian catastrophe as Israeli blockade continues: Hamas
InternationalMarch 18, 2025 1:16 AMGaza, March 18 (IANS) The Hamas-run media office warned that the Gaza Strip is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as Israel's tightened blockade entered its 16th consecutive day, preventing crucial aid from reaching the population.
Zelensky, Macron hold phone talks ahead of Trump-Putin conversation
Kyiv, March 18 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he spoke by phone with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of an upcoming conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Rubio follows through Trump's 'vision' on minority rights in Bangladesh: Spokesperson
InternationalMarch 18, 2025 1:00 AMNew York, March 18 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio follows through with President Donald Trump’s “vision”, State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce remarked when asked about Trump’s pre-election statement about the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh.
Guterres wants India, Pakistan to work together on terrorism concerns: Spokesperson
InternationalMarch 18, 2025 12:50 AMUnited Nations, March 18 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres wants India and Pakistan to work together on their concerns over international terrorism, according to his Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq.
Nitish Kumar holds meeting with DGP, Chief Secretary to discuss law and order situation
Patna, March 18 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, facing relentless attacks from the Opposition, stepped in directly by summoning Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar and Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena on Monday to seek answers regarding the recent surge in crime especially the murder of police personnel in Araria and Munger.
Maha: 3 BJP nominees, one each from NCP and Shiv Sena file nominations for state council bypolls
Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) BJP nominees Dadarao Keche, Sandip Joshi and Sanjay Kanekar, NCP candidate Sanjay Khodke and Shiv Sena nominee Chandrakant Raghuvansi on Monday filed their nominations for by-election to the Maharashtra Legislative Council.
Punjab CM Mann calls for collective action against corruption, drugs
Ludhiana, March 18 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday led a groundbreaking ‘Lok Milni’ programme in Ludhiana (West).
Nagpur clashes: CM Fadnavis warns of strict action against those trying to disturb peace
Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who has already appealed to the citizens to cooperate the police administration to maintain peace and law and order, on late Monday evening chaired a meeting with the Nagpur district guardian minister and revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and took stock of the situation.
Bihar Assembly polls: Congress appoints seven key officials
Patna, March 18 (IANS) With the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections on the horizon, the Congress on Monday appointed seven key officials to strengthen its media and publicity operations.
MP Govt orders judicial inquiry into Mandla anti-Naxal operation
Bhopal, March 18 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday ordered a judicial inquiry into a recent anti-Naxal operation in Mandla district after a Maoist, who was gunned down by police, turned out to be an "innocent" tribal youth.