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Why Satendra Siwal, A Moscow-Based Embassy Worker, 'Spied' For Pakistan

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Satendra Siwal, an Indian embassy employee in Moscow, has been arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) for allegedly spying for Pakistan's intelligence agency. Th... Read More


"Efforts To Free Hostages Continuing At All Times": Netanyahu On Gaza Truce

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday Israel was not ready to accept a deal at any price to release hostages held by Hamas amid rifts in his coalition over a US push to... Read More


Antony Blinken Heads To Middle East Again, His 5th Trip Since October 7

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed Sunday on a new crisis tour of the Middle East as he seeks to push forward a proposal to halt the devastating conflict in return for th... Read More


Maldives' Anti-India President Addresses Parliament, 2 Parties Boycott

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, who has drawn criticism for his anti-India stance, addressed the parliament today in the first session this year. According to Mihaaru newspaper... Read More


10 Cops Killed After Militants Attack Police Station In Pakistan

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Dozens of militants attacked a police station in northern Pakistan early Monday, killing at least 10 officers, a senior commander said. The assault comes just days before Pakistan... Read More


Asian stocks slump as traders dial back rate cut bets

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Asian shares fell on Monday and the dollar climbed after a robust U.S. jobs report dashed any expectations of a near-term interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve, while stocks ... Read More


Crude oil prices steady on Gaza ceasefire talks even as US plans Middle East strikes

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Oil prices stabilised in early Asian trading on Monday after sharp falls last week, amid continued attempts to reach a ceasefire in the Israel-Palestinian conflict even as the U.S... Read More


Tax exemptions not achieving targeted jobs, report shows

Uganda, Feb. 5 -- The Auditor General has questioned why government continues to give tax incentives to companies that do not meet the perquisite of employing the required number of Ugandans. In his ... Read More


Biden sweeps South Carolina primary

India, Feb. 5 -- US President Joe Biden on Saturday won the South Carolina Democratic primary - the first officially sanctioned race of the party's nominating season - with returns showing him swampin... Read More


Afghanistan: United Nations Special Rapporteur endorses calls to cease girls' detentions

Kabul, Feb. 5 -- Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights for Afghanistan, has endorsed the UN experts' calls for halting the detention of girls over dress code violation... Read More