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Media associations ask EC to hold press meets on polling days
Media associations Press Club of India, Indian Women Press Corps, Press Association, Foreign Correspondents Club and Delhi Union of Journalists also asked the poll authority to release the entire election data, including the absolute number of votes cast in each phase and percentage of voting, by the next day of the polling date.
Hamas to free new wave of hostages in Gaza truce
Hamas fighters are set to release a new wave of hostages Saturday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, officials said, offering hope to anguished families after seven weeks of war that have killed thousands of people. Hamas fighters snatched the captives when they broke through Gaza's militarised border with Israel on October 7, killing about 1,200 people, according to Israeli figures.
Journalist bodies condemn raid on NewsClick, call it attempt to 'muzzle' the press
Press Club of India (PCI) said it is deeply concerned about the raids. "We are monitoring the developments and will be releasing a detailed statement. The PCI stands in solidarity with the journalists and demands the government to come out with details," it said.
Sri Lanka backs Indian actions against Canada
"I think India's response has been equitable and also firm and direct," Moragoda said. "And, I think, as far as we are concerned, we support India on that. Having said that, also, in my lifetime now, I'm 60 years old, 40 years of my life, we have spent facing various forms of terrorism in Sri Lanka".
Russian envoy says sorry for remarks on Foreign Minister Lavrov
Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, has expressed regret over his light-hearted remarks about Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Alipov clarified that he only meant that Lavrov was much admired. The remarks were made during an interaction with media persons at the Foreign Correspondents Club of South Asia.
No consensus on Ukraine issue; should be removed: Russian envoy on draft G20 leaders' communique
The G20 nations have reached a consensus on all issues except for the Ukraine conflict, according to Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov. He suggested that the contentious matter should be removed from the draft of the leaders' communique in order to pave the way for its release at the G20 summit next week.
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166 per cent rise in foreign tourist arrivals in India in 2023 for January-April period: G Kishan Reddy
Reddy also said that after the COVID-19 pandemic, foreign tourist arrivals in India have increased. "The number of foreign tourists who arrived in India this year during January-April is 166 per cent higher than the figures for the corresponding period in 2022," Reddy said.
5G rollout to be faster in India, gears from neighbouring countries need more checks: Nokia India exec
While speaking at an event organised by the Foreign Correspondent Club on Friday evening, Nokia India Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Amit Marwah, without naming China expressed concern over 'infiltration equipment' in telecom sector from neighbouring countries.
Govt plans to include data regulation provision in new Digital India Act: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
"It (DPDP) does not intend to appoint a regulator and create regulation for the data ecosystem. That is down the road when we create a new bill for Digital India Act. This is a bill which narrowly focuses on data protection of consumers," PTI quoted Chandrasekhar as saying.
Takeaways from the unsealed Mar-a-Lago search affidavit
While the document released is highly redacted, with many of its pages crossed out by black blocks, it includes new details about the sheer volume of sensitive and highly classified information that was stored at the former president's Florida beachfront home, underscoring the government's concerns about its safety.
Who is Viktor Bout, arms dealer linked to swap for Americans held by Moscow?
Variously dubbed "the merchant of death" and "the sanctions buster" for his ability to get around arms embargoes, Bout, 55, was one of the world's most wanted men prior to his 2008 arrest on multiple charges related to arms trafficking.
Kerala attracts 3.8 million domestic tourists in Q-1 2022, registers 72.48 per cent growth
Going by the prevailing trend, Kerala Tourism is set to attract record number of tourists this year on the strength of its globally-acclaimed assets, new products and initiatives like caravan tourism and by exploring the unexplored destinations across the state, Riyas told a press conference here.
Vivek Agnihotri defends 'Kashmir Files', says it isn't 'Islamophobic' after foreign media outlets cancel his presser
Agnihotri hoped to debunk myths about his film with this press conference.
What it was like to work for Russian state television
RT America officially began in 2014, but like most basic information about the network - its ownership, editorial leadership, audience size and budget - the details are fuzzy. It was the outgrowth of Russia Today, a state-owned English-language television network established in 2005.
Are you a DIY ITR filer? Don't forget to report these incomes, assets in your tax return
ET Wealth's cover story looks at incomes that are taxable in the hands of an individual such as interest income from a savings account, capital gains from stocks, mutual funds etc. and are usually missed by the DIY taxpayers when they file their tax returns.
China says 'open' for talks with Dalai Lama to discuss his future but not Tibet
The Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2020 (TPSA) passed by the US Congress makes it official United States policy that decisions regarding the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama are exclusively within the authority of the current Dalai Lama, Tibetan Buddhist leaders and the Tibetan people. China, meanwhile, has tightened its control in Tibet.
China warns of 'substantial damage' to ties if Bangladesh joins US-led Quad alliance; Dhaka calls it 'aggressive'
The provocative remarks by China's Ambassador in Dhaka Li Jiming was described by Bangladesh's foreign minister Dr AK Abdul on Tuesday as "very unfortunate" and "aggressive".
'Unlike China, India's soft power built through trust, credibility and democracy'
“They have to build much more credibility and trust than us. But there is no competition…Democracy is the biggest trust. India is only country that became independent after World War II and has remained democratic throughout,” Patnaik noted in an oblique reference to Chinese political system and soft power compared to India’s political system and soft power.
Australia flies journalists out of China after questioning
The correspondents for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the Australian Financial Review (AFR) sought shelter in the embassy in Beijing and the consulate in Shanghai as diplomats negotiated with Chinese officials to allow them to leave the country, Foreign Minister Marise Payne said.
Saudi Arabia to ban foreigners from slew of hospitality jobs
As Saudi Arabia tries to develop its fledgling tourism industry, it’s also tackling citizen unemployment, which hit a high of nearly 13% last year.
We resolved tough issues; no place for complacency: Richard Verma's parting message
Terming cross-border terrorism a "serious threat", Verma said it is not for "anyone's lack of effort" that perpetrators of terrorist attacks continue to roam free in Pakistan.
Revisit treaties; don't mix domestic issues in ties: Nepal envoy
The envoy insisted that the Nepalese government was trying hard to meet the demands of the Madhesi community.
Nepal presses for early resolution of currency woes
Assuring that the issue will be resolved soon, the Indian government had set up a task force to facilitate exchange of currency notes in Nepal.
Media gag: Foreign journos speak out against goverment ban order
Foreign media say warning to NDTV should've been enough.
Thomas Cook India Q4 net profit up
Thomas Cook India posted over three-time increase in consolidated net profit for the Q4, at Rs 5.04 crore compared to the corresponding period last year.
Vodafone Essar's profit may just be from forex fluctuations: Marten Pieters, MD, Vodafone Essar
Vodafone Essar managing director & CEO Marten Pieters says the telco's first-ever profits in India may not actually be profits but could be from foreign exchange fluctuations because the parent company declares results in pounds.
'Vodafone India not in profit, it's just foreign exchange'
Vodafone Essar managing director and CEO Marten Pieters says the telco's first ever profits in India may not actually be profits but could be from foreign exchange fluctuations.
JAL turnaround chief says airline is on the mend
The man in charge of resurrecting Japan Airlines said Wednesday that the carrier is aggressively shedding its bad habits and moving toward financial health more quickly than expected.
Foreign journalists in Beijing hit by e-mail hackers
The Google e-mail accounts of at least two foreign correspondents in Beijing have been hacked, a journalists' advocacy group in China said today.
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