Pakistan Denies Airspace To Indian Air Force Plane Carrying Relief Supplies For Earthquake-hit Turkey
An Indian Air Force aircraft travelling to Turkey with relied and medical supplies was denied airspace by Pakistan, early on Tuesday morning. This is the second time Pakistan has attempted to prevent India from sending humanitarian aid to a nation in need. On Monday morning, Turkey and Syria were jolted by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, […]
Ayatollah Khamenei Approves Conditional Pardon, Sentence Commutation For Thousands Of Prisoners Arrested During Anti-Govt Protests: Iran State Media
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has pardoned “tens of thousands” of prisoners, including some who were arrested in recent anti-government demonstrations, as reported by state news agency IRNA, on Sunday. In state media reports, however, it was revealed that the pardon came with conditions, which stated that it wouldn’t apply to any of the […]
Union Budget 2023-24: Key Takeaways And Highlights
Sticking to the broader growth strategy she unveiled for FY 2019-20, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed a two-pronged approach ensuring private sector incentives and maintenance of fiscal prudence by the government today. Declaring the new tax regime as default, the minister announced attractive income tax rebates, steep hikes in capital investments, and the biggest ever […]
‘Worshippers Not Killed Even In India’: Pak Minister Over Peshawar Mosque Attack
In response to a suicide bombing at a Peshawar mosque on January 30, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khwaja Asif said that even worshippers in India have not been killed while praying. Reportedly, more than 100 people have been killed and many more have been injured as a result of the suicide bomb attack. Addressing the Pakistan […]
Tibetan Students Protest US Company’s Bulk DNA Collection Efforts In Tibet
Two California counties saw Tibetan students protesting against a US company on Monday, for “selling” DNA kits to the police in Tibet, to allegedly keep an eye on Tibetans and abuse human rights. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc faced protests in Contra Costa and Alameda counties under the banner “Hands Off Tibetan DNA”. Protesters alleged that the […]
Explainer: What Is The Hindenburg Report That Accuses Adani Of Fraud?
In a report published on January 24, Hindenburg Research raised concerns about debt levels and tax haven use by seven listed companies of the Adani conglomerate, controlled by Gautam Adani, one of the wealthiest people in the world. Hindenburg’s latest report, 106 pages in all, triggered a selloff in Adani Enterprises’ listed firms last Friday, […]
Is Myanmar’s Military Junta Losing Favour With Beijing?
According to Myanmar-based Mizzima News, the military regime’s continuing international isolation, inability to reduce domestic armed opposition, and lack of legitimacy worldwide are holding back its relations with China. It should be noted that the US has increased its engagement with the Myanmar authorities following the February 2021 coup. A summit of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation […]
Egyptian President Sisi To Attend Republic Day Celebrations, Promote Diplomatic Relations With India
A four-day India visit by Egyptian President Abdel Fateh el-Sisi commenced on Tuesday, also marking the first time an Egyptian leader has been invited as a chief guest for the Republic Day parade. Officials have informed that during the visit, both countries will sign several MoUs and discuss ways to take ties forward on strategic […]
Jacinda Ardern To Resign As PM Of New Zealand
On Thursday, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shocked the world as she announced that she would be stepping down next month. While addressing her party’s annual caucus in the coastal town of Napier, the 42-year-old said “it’s time” for her to move on as she “no longer had enough in the tank” to serve […]
US House Mulls Legislation To End Pakistan’s Position As “Non-NATO Ally”
US Congressman Andy Biggs has submitted a proposal in the House of Representatives to repeal Pakistan’s classification as a key non-NATO ally. The lawmaker from Arizona’s fifth Congressional district proposed the bill while also demanding an yearly certification from the president with specified requirements for Islamabad to be granted such a designation. The position of […]
