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World News Highlights: Ukrainian drones attack Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Station
07 Apr, 2024 | 11:52:40 PM IST
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Israel defence minister says Khan Yunis troop exit 'to prepare for' Rafah mission
Reports AFP
Israel's military can handle Iran threat, says IDF chief
Israel's military can handle any Iranian threat, its chief said on Sunday."The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) can handle Iran," Chief of General Staff Herzi Halevi said in a televised statement. "We can act forcefully against Iran in places near and far. We are cooperating with the United States and with strategic partners in the region," said Halevi.
IPL: Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Giants
Lucknow Super Giants score 163 for five against Gujarat Giants in their IPL 2024 match at Lucknow on Sunday.
Sumit Nagal becomes first Indian to enter Monte Carlo Masters singles main draw in 42 years after win in final round of qualifiers
Israel's Netanyahu: No Gaza truce without release of hostages
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel would not agree to a ceasefire after six months of war against Hamas in Gaza until the hostages being held in Gaza are released, reported Reuters.His comments made at the start of a weekly cabinet meeting came as a new round of truce talks in Egypt are set to begin.Netanyahu said that despite growing international pressure, Israel would not give in to "extreme" demands from Gaza's Islamist rulers Hamas, which sparked the war on Oct. 7 with its deadly attack on southern Israel.
Mumbai Indians make 234 for five against Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2024 match at Mumbai on Sunday
Kremlin says flooding in two more Russian regions 'inevitable' -TASS
Reported by Reuters
Ukrainian drones attack Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Station
Powerball player wins $1.3 billion jackpot, ending record-tying streak of 41 consecutive drawings without a grand prize
Rainfall activity expected in Odisha
During the next two days, we expect rainfall activity over the state...In the next 24 hours, there will be light to moderate rainfall activity with thunderstorm lightning and gusty wind at a few places. Tomorrow, the rainfall activity will increase at many places over the state: IMD scientist Manorama Mohanty.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes southern Xinjiang, China region: EMSC (Reuters)
UK sends naval ship to aid Gaza
Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the UK government announced military and civilian support to set up a maritime aid corridor to Gaza, including the deployment of a navy ship to join the lifesaving mission in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Taiwan Earthquake: Daily aftershocks drop to 89 from 314
The number of daily aftershocks after a powerful 7.4 earthquake rocked Huwalien City on April 3 has shown a declining trend, reported Central News Agency Focus Taiwan, citing the Central Weather Administration's (CWA) statement. Data showed a decline in the daily count of aftershocks over the past few days, dropping from 314, 167, and 111 to 89.
West Bengal: FIR against NIA and CRPF; arrests in Bhupatinagar blast case
East Midnapore Police registered an FIR against the NIA team and CRPF officials on the complaint of a woman, who alleged that she and her husband were assaulted by said officers and also alleged that the officers personally outraged her female modesty. Case registered at Bhupatinagar PS under IPC sections 325, 34, 354, 354(b), 427, 448, 509.
The NIA team went to the East Medinipore district yesterday and arrested two accused in West Bengal’s Bhupatinagar blast case
The NIA team went to the East Medinipore district yesterday and arrested two accused in West Bengal’s Bhupatinagar blast case
Vistara to discuss rostering system with pilots
After facing significant flight disruptions due to the non-availability of crew, Vistara chief Vinod Kannan said the airline will look to review the current rostering system after discussions with pilots and emphasised that there has been no unusual spike in attrition. The Tata Group airline, which is in the process of getting merged with Air India, has temporarily reduced flight operations to ensure the availability of adequate pilot buffer and expects the situation to normalise by May.
Ghazipur: Akhilesh Yadav visits Mukhtar Ansari's family
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav arrives at the residence of Mukhtar Ansari, to meet his family members. Mukhtar Ansari died on March 28 following a cardiac arrest in Banda
Kuwait's Heisco Board approves setting up unit in India (Reuters)
Russian Foreign Minster Lavrov to visit China
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov will make an official visit to China on Monday and Tuesday, China's foreign ministry said.
Gazprom to ship 41.3 mcm of gas to Europe via Ukraine on Sunday
Gazprom said it would ship 41.3 million cubic metres of gas to Europe via Ukraine on Sunday, a volume broadly in line with recent days.
1 million fast chargers needed for India's EV goal by 2030
India must go 100 per cent electric in 2 wheeler and 3 wheeler by 2030 and become a global EV manufacturing champion, the G20 Sherpa and former CEO NITI Aayog, Amitabh Kant, said. Kant emphasized the urgency for India to transition its automotive sector towards electric mobility, declaring the era of fossil fuel-based combustion engines as "dead," "Combustion engine technology based on fossil fuels is "dead" and the future is electric," he said.
India's coal import rises 13 pc in February
India's coal import rose by 13 per cent to 21.64 million tonnes (MT) in February as some buyers took fresh positions to replenish stocks ahead of summer, according to online marketplace mjunction. The country's coal import was 19.15 MT in the corresponding month of FY23.
People of Delhi love Arvind Kejriwal. They don't think of him as a CM but as their son, or brother. All want the bail for Arvind Kejriwal. BJP's ED and CBI haven't been able to show a single penny of liquor scam from the leaders of AAP. If there is any money trail in this issue, it's from liquor trader Sharat Reddy to the BJP. Why BJP's has not been raided, or accused, why has the BJP's National President not been summoned or arrested?
- Atishi
Maruti Suzuki eyes 3 lakh exports in FY25
On the back of record exports last fiscal, Maruti Suzuki India is confident of its overseas shipments crossing 3 lakh units in FY25 as part of gradual scaling up to meet the target of up to 8 lakh units by 2030, according to a senior company official. The company plans to launch more models in its various export markets that span over 100 countries while also enhancing distribution network, having taken best practices from India such as making bank finance available dealerships, strengthening service facilities and parts availability to the export markets.
Gaza war enters seventh month
The war between Israel and Hamas entered its seventh month on Sunday as US and other negotiators were expected to join the protagonists in Cairo in a renewed push for a ceasefire and hostage release deal. Egypt's Al-Qahera News said CIA Director Bill Burns and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani would join Egyptian mediators for Sunday's indirect talks between the Israeli and Hamas delegations.
Assam: Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve experience an upsurge in tourist footfall
Delhi Police recover stolen SUV of BJP chief JP Nadda's wife; two held
The car belonging to Mallika Nadda, wife of BJP National President JP Nadda, which was reported stolen in Delhi, has been recovered by the Delhi police in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, several weeks later. Two individuals have been apprehended in connection with the theft. As per the authorities, the Fortuner SUV owned by Mallika Nadda was reported stolen on March 19 from Delhi's Govindpuri area. The vehicle's driver had parked it at his residence in Govindpuri after servicing it and went for lunch when the theft occurred. Upon discovering the theft, he reported it to the police, who initiated an investigation and registered a case. Subsequently, they conducted a search operation to locate the missing vehicle.
Here's what Congress leader Pramod Tiwari said on AAP’s 'Upvas Diwas'
“The way two CMs of our country were arrested is undoubtedly dangerous for democracy. The arrest could have been made after the elections. I wish AAP leaders all the best. They have the right to raise their voices.”
IMD using AI, machine learning to enhance weather forecasts
India's meteorologists are leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve weather forecasts, according to Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of the India Meteorological Department. Mohapatra mentioned that these technologies will complement current numerical weather forecasting models in the coming years.
Israel says four soldiers killed as Gaza war hits half-year mark
The Israeli military published the names on Sunday of four soldiers killed in the Gaza Strip, bringing to 604 its losses in ground fighting there as the war against Hamas reached the half-year mark. The four commandos died on Saturday in southern Gaza, the military said in a statement that followed weeks of relatively low Israeli casualties. Hamas had claimed an ambush against Israeli forces in the southern town of Khan Younis on Saturday.
AAP's 'Upvas Diwas' Live News Updates: AAP leaders to sit on hunger strike at Jantar Mantar against the arrest of party national convenor and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, in connection with Delhi excise policy case
Greetings on World Health Day. Over the centuries, humankind has fought many battles against the challenges on the path of creating a healthy society, and these wars are still ongoing. As we celebrate this occasion, let us all pledge to fight together against the scourge of diseases and thank all the health professionals who have played a crucial role in this battle
- Amit Shah on World Health Day
Sitars, tanpuras made in Maharashtra's Miraj town get GI tags
Miraj, a small town in Maharashtra's Sangli district renowned for its musical instrument craftsmanship, has received Geographical Indication (GI) tags for its sitars and tanpuras. Makers assert that these instruments from Miraj are highly sought-after by prominent classical and film industry artists. The GI tag signifies the product's origin from a specific geographical region, often increasing its commercial appeal.
UN chief 'alarmed' over Ecuador raid of Mexico Embassy
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern about the Ecuadoran security forces' raid on Mexico's embassy in Quito to apprehend former vice president Jorge Glas, accused of corruption. Guterres stressed the need to uphold diplomatic compound inviolability, warning that any breach could harm international relations. His spokesperson, Stephanie Dujarric, conveyed Guterres' call for Ecuador and Mexico to resolve their disputes peacefully and with restraint.
Beijing hopes US and China will be 'partners, not adversaries'
Chinese Premier Li Qiang expressed hope Sunday that the United States and China can be "partners, not adversaries", addressing US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at the start of a bilateral meeting in Beijing. Noting that Chinese internet users have closely followed Yellen's visit since her arrival in the southern city of Guangzhou this week, Li said this shows "expectation and hope for the China-US relationship to continue to improve".
Greta Thunberg detained twice during in Netherlands
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by the police during a demonstration in the Netherlands after she protested against fossil fuel subsidies by blocking a major road with a group of marchers on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported. Over 400 people were detained on Saturday, according to the police, including 12 for incitement. Activists said Thunberg was freed later.
'Terrible' Israel-Hamas conflict 'must end': UK's Sunak
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the "terrible" war between Israel and Hamas "must end", six months on from the start of the conflict. "We continue to stand by Israel's right to defeat the threat from Hamas terrorists and defend their security. But the whole of the UK is shocked by the bloodshed," he said in a statement. "This terrible conflict must end."
China to conduct drills Sunday in South China Sea: Army
China will conduct military "combat patrols" Sunday in the disputed South China Sea, a statement from the army said, the same day as joint drills by the Philippines, the United States, Japan and Australia.
Peter Pellegrini wins Slovakia presidential election
Ukraine-sceptic government ally Peter Pellegrini won Slovakia's presidential election Saturday against pro-Western diplomat Ivan Korcok. Opposition-backed Korcok conceded defeat as nearly complete results showed he had received 47 percent of the vote against former prime minister Pellegrini's 53 percent.
Two planes at Heathrow Airport collide on the ground
The wingtip of an empty Virgin Atlantic jet collided with a stationary British Airways airliner while being towed from a stand at London's Heathrow Airport on Saturday, the airlines said. Heathrow, Britain's busiest airport, said no passenger injuries had been reported and it did not anticipate any ongoing impact to the airport's operations.
Shantanu Thakur on the alleged attack on NIA in Purba Medinipur
"This is being done by the state government, to the agencies like NIA, to create an imbalance in the democracy. I request the Election Commission to keep an eye on this incident and increase the protection in this area..."
Trump's campaign reports $50.5 mn raised at Florida fundraiser
Donald Trump's campaign said it raised $50.5 million on Saturday, a staggering reported haul as his campaign works to catch up to the fundraising juggernaut of President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party. The reported haul from the event with major donors at the Palm Beach, Florida, home of billionaire investor John Paulson sets a new single-event fundraising record and is almost double the $26 million that Biden's campaign said it raised recently at a gathering with former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama at Radio City Music Hall in New York.
Earthquake in Afghanistan
An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter Scale hit Afghanistan at 02.26 am today: National Center for Seismology
WB: BJP's Locket Chatterjee claims assault by TMC supporters in Bansberia
West Bengal BJP State General Secretary Locket Chatterjee on Saturday alleged that TMC's goons, led by Shilpi Chatterjee, attacked her vehicle in Bansberia. She added the lack of candidate security is unacceptable and constitutes voter intimidation. Every thug should be arrested immediately to ensure a fair election in Hooghly.
