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Airbus to open helicopter assembly line in India

Published On: January 27, 2024 09:45 AM NPT By: AFP/RSS

PARIS, Jan. 27: Airbus will build a helicopter assembly line in India with Indian conglomerate Tata, the European aircraft manufacturer said Friday.

India rolls out red carpet for Macron as France eyes trade deals

Published On: January 26, 2024 07:35 AM NPT By: AFP/RSS

JAIPUR, India, Jan 26: President Emmanuel Macron was given a red carpet reception in India on Thursday with a welcome parade of elephants, as France eyes lucrative deals with the world's fifth-largest economy.

Modi opens flashpoint temple symbolising 'new era' for India

Published On: January 23, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: AFP/RSS

AYODHYA, Jan 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the opening of a temple Monday heralded a "new era" for India, at a ceremony that embodies the triumph of his muscular Hindu nationalist politics, galvanising loyalists ahead of elections this year.

India's Akasa Air orders 150 Boeing planes: CEO

Published On: January 19, 2024 09:15 AM NPT By: AFP/RSS

NEW DELHI, Jan. 19: India's newest airline, Akasa Air, said Thursday it has ordered 150 Boeing 737 MAX planes as it looks to bolster its fleet and kick off international operations.

China says willing to mediate between Pakistan and Iran after strikes

Published On: January 19, 2024 08:51 AM NPT By: AFP/RSS

BEIJING, Jan. 19: Beijing said Thursday it was willing to mediate between Pakistan and Iran following an exchange of fire against militant targets in their border region, including a strike that Tehran said killed at least seven civilians.

Pakistan hits 'terrorist hideouts' in airstrike on Iran

Published On: January 18, 2024 01:31 PM NPT By: AFP/RSS

PAKISTAN, Jan 18: Pakistan said Thursday it had carried out strikes against militant targets in Iran, a day after Tehran launched attacks on Pakistan territory earlier this week.

India bans foreign donations to leading think tank

Published On: January 18, 2024 10:05 AM NPT By: AFP/RSS

NEW DELHI, Jan. 18: India has blocked foreign funding to a leading think tank, the latest among several foreign charities, rights watchdogs and other civil society groups similarly targeted after commentary critical of government decisions.

Japan plane turns back after man bites cabin attendant

Published On: January 18, 2024 08:45 AM NPT By: AFP/RSS

TOKYO, Jan. 18: A US-bound ANA plane had to return to Tokyo after an intoxicated passenger bit a cabin attendant mid-flight, the Japanese carrier said Wednesday.

Netflix pulls Indian culinary drama after religious backlash

Published On: January 11, 2024 07:55 PM NPT By: AFP/RSS

NEW DELHI, Jan 11: A popular newly released Indian film was pulled from Netflix on Thursday after a backlash from Hindu activists for its depictions of meat-eating and inter-religious romance.

Former Bhutan PM wins elections overshadowed by economic strife

Published On: January 9, 2024 08:42 PM NPT By: AFP/RSS

THIMPHU, Jan 9: Former prime minister Tshering Tobgay's party won Bhutan's election Tuesday, media reported, after polls dominated by economic threats challenging the Himalayan kingdom's longstanding policy of prioritising "Gross National Happiness" over growth.

Alaska Airlines flight makes emergency landing after pressure issue

Published On: January 7, 2024 07:50 AM NPT By: AFP/RSS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7: An Alaska Airlines flight with 177 people onboard made an emergency landing in the US state of Oregon on Friday, the airline said, with passengers reporting a plane window panel blown out after takeoff.

Israel border violence displaces 76,000 in Lebanon: IOM

Published On: January 6, 2024 08:19 AM NPT By: AFP/RSS

BEIRUT, Jan. 6: More than 76,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon in almost three months of near-daily fighting along the border with Israel, the UN's International Organization for Migration has said.

Will the Israel-Hamas war spread?

Published On: January 4, 2024 08:34 PM NPT By: AFP/RSS

PARIS, Jan 4: Fears have mounted that Israel's war in Gaza could spread across the region after strikes in Lebanon and Iraq as well as deadly blasts in Iran, but experts say a wider conflict is unlikely for now.

Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war death toll hits 21,978

Published On: January 2, 2024 07:38 AM NPT By: AFP/RSS

GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories, Jan 1: The health ministry in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip said Monday at least 21,978 people have been killed in the Palestinian territory since the war with Israel erupted on October 7.

Major Japan quake triggers tsunami waves, residents told to run

Published On: January 1, 2024 06:19 PM NPT By: AFP/RSS

TOKYO, Jan 1: Tsunami waves over a metre high hit central Japan on Monday after a series of powerful earthquakes that damaged homes, closed highways and prompted authorities to urge people to run to higher ground.

Pakistan ex-PM Khan barred from election candidacy: party

Published On: January 1, 2024 02:05 PM NPT By: AFP/RSS

ISLAMABAD, Jan 1: Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and most of his supporters have been rejected as candidates for the February 8 election, party officials said Sunday after nominations for the ballot closed.

China names navy ex-chief as new defense minister

Published On: December 30, 2023 08:50 AM NPT By: AFP/RSS

BEIJING, Dec. 30: China on Friday named former navy commander Dong Jun as its new defense minister, state media said, filling a vacancy created by the surprise removal of Li Shangfu in October.

Russia says redirected most oil exports to China, India

Published On: December 28, 2023 09:10 AM NPT By: AFP/RSS

MOSCOW, Dec 28: Russia has redirected its oil exports from Europe to China and India, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Wednesday, almost two years after Moscow was hit by Western sanctions over the Ukraine conflict.

Eiffel Tower closes as staff go on strike

Published On: December 28, 2023 08:29 AM NPT By: AFP/RSS

PARIS, Dec 28: The Eiffel Tower, one of the world's prime tourist attractions, was closed Wednesday after staff went on strike, the tower's operator said.

N. Korea's Kim warns of 'nuclear attack' if 'provoked' with nukes

Published On: December 21, 2023 07:05 PM NPT By: AFP/RSS

SEOUL, Dec. 21: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned Pyongyang will not hesitate to launch a nuclear attack if "provoked with nukes", state media said Thursday, while Seoul and its allies called for "dialogue without preconditions".