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Proposal for Bangladesh's accession to OP-CAT approved

Dhaka, July 10 -- The Council of Advisers at a meeting on Thursday approved a proposal for Bangladesh's accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or... Read More


Russia open to Ukraine talks, awaits Kyiv's signal as battlefield shifts

Moscow, July 10 -- Russia remains open to a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict but awaits signals from Kiev to resume direct negotiations, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, according to a... Read More


Cisco Expansion Plans Awaits Policy Clarity on IT Hardware Imports

New Delhi, July 10 -- Cisco Systems, the global networking giant, is aiming to expand its footprint in India, especially in manufacturing and research, but is currently awaiting clarity on India's evo... Read More


"Irresponsible, regrettable": MEA slams comments made by high state authority on PM Modi's 5-nation tour

New Delhi, July 10 -- The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday slammed comments made by a high state authority on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent 5-nation tour, calling them "irresponsible a... Read More


CM announces launch of school van service, on-wheel Montessori project

Pakistan, July 10 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the introduction of a school van/bus service for government schools and the launch of an innovative 'On-Wheel Montessori Sc... Read More


UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese sanctioned by US over Israel genocide claims

New Delhi, July 10 -- WASHINGTON - The United States has imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, in a move that has igni... Read More


FM Dar strengthens trade and diplomatic ties with Australia, Canada at ASEAN forum

Pakistan, July 10 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held key bilateral meetings with his Australian and Canadian counterparts on the sidelines of the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum Mi... Read More


France approves €4bn plan to rebuild Mayotte and tighten migration rules

France, July 10 -- Seven months after cyclone Chido struck Mayotte, France's poorest department, parliament has passed a sweeping plan to help rebuild the island, address social divisions and tighten ... Read More


"India welcomes back Super Premium Frequent Flier..." Jairam Ramesh takes dig at PM Modi

New Delhi, July 10 -- Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a "Super Premium Frequent Flier PM" as he returned to Delhi after concluding five... Read More


'Cloud cover': How NASA is helping search and rescue efforts in flood-hit Texas from the skies

India, July 10 -- NASA has mobilised two specialised aircraft to support flood recovery efforts in Kerrville, Texas, providing aerial data to assist state and local authorities with damage assessment ... Read More