January 4, 2025 1:29 PM

Indian-American Suhas Subramanyam sworn into 119th US Congress

Indian-American Suhas Subramanyam was sworn into the 119th US Congress yesterday, as the first Indian-American and South Asian to represent Virginia's 10th Congressional District. Subramanyam becomes the sixth member of the ‘Samosa Caucus’; the informal name for the group of Indian American law...

January 4, 2025 11:28 AM

US sanctions Chinese cybersecurity firm over hacking allegations

  The United States imposed sanctions on the Beijing-based cybersecurity company Integrity Technology Group yesterday, for its alleged role in multiple computer intrusion incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructure. In a statement, the US State Department said that Integrity Tech was a large ...

January 4, 2025 11:06 AM

Hamas says indirect talks with Israel resumes in Qatari capital

Hamas has confirmed that indirect negotiations with Israel have resumed in Doha, Qatar, to achieve a complete ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Hamas stated in a release that the latest round of talks is expected to focus on achieving a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire and securing the withdrawal of I...

January 4, 2025 11:02 AM

World Braille Day: Raising awareness on importance of braille for visually impaired people

World Braille Day is being observed today. The day is observed annually to raise awareness about the importance of Braille as a means of communication for blind and partially sighted people. In 2018, the United Nations General Assembly decided to proclaim the 4th of January as World Braille Day to c...

January 4, 2025 9:20 AM

Israeli military strikes 40 sites in Gaza, resulting in ‘dozens of’ casualties

The Israel Defense Forces has announced that it has conducted strikes on 40 sites used by Palestinian armed group Hamas across the Gaza Strip. The Israeli airstrikes targeted Hamas' command and control centres, as well as gathering points used by Hamas. The strikes resulted in the killing of dozens ...

January 4, 2025 8:46 AM

Over 9 million children out of school in Ethiopia: UNICEF

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that over 9 million children are out of school across Ethiopia due to man-made and natural disasters. In the Ethiopia Humanitarian Situation Report released by UNICEF, it said over six thousand schools have been closed across the East African ...

January 3, 2025 8:26 PM

8 Killed as Speedboat Sinks in Indonesia’s Maluku Province After Striking Floating Wood

Eight people were killed after a speedboat carrying 30 passengers sank in the waters off Seram Bagian Barat Regency in Indonesia's Maluku Province today. According to media reports, the speedboat struck a piece of wood floating on the water's surface, causing damage to the boat's hull. The accident ...

January 3, 2025 7:48 PM

BSF pushes back 4 Bangladeshis along Tripura border

The Border Security Force (BSF) sent back four Bangladeshis, who earlier trespassed into India through the border in Tripura sector. The BSF handed over them to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Thursday after a flag meeting at the Tripura-Habiganj border.   According to a press release fr...

January 3, 2025 7:46 PM

Operationalisation of Markichowk substation of Tanahun enhances Nepal’s integrated electricity system

The construction of the 220/132 kV Markichowk substation at Aanbukhaireni Rural Municipality, Tanahun, has been completed and is fully operational now. The Markichowk substation enables the transmission of electricity from hydropower projects in the Marsyangdi River basin to Kathmandu Valley. The Ma...

January 3, 2025 7:19 PM

Israeli Strikes in Gaza Claim 30 Lives Overnight, Including Women & Children

At least 30 people, including children, were killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes overnight and into this morning. Staff at the Al Aqsa Martyrs hospital said more than a dozen women and children were killed in strikes that hit various places in Central Gaza. Dozens of people were also killed across the...