Hamas on March 7 announced that its delegation has left Cairo and discussions on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release are set to resume next week. In other news, Shehbaz Sharif, after being elected as Pakistan's Prime Minister, thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory wishes. He took to his official X handle and wrote, "Thank you, Narendra Modi,&nbsp;for felicitations on my election as the Prime Minister of Pakistan."

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Hamas on Thursday (March 7) announced that its delegation has left Cairo and discussions on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release are set to resume next week.&nbsp;This development makes it highly doubtful for mediators to broker a deal before the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

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Shehbaz Sharif, after being elected as Pakistan's&nbsp;Prime Minister, used X (formerly Twitter) to thank Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory wishes.&nbsp;On Monday (Mar 4), Shehbaz, representing a six-party coalition led by his Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People's Party (PPP), was sworn in as Pakistan's 24th Prime Minister.

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The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday (Mar 7) approved the artificial intelligence (AI) Mission with a budget&nbsp;outlay of $1.25 billion (over Rs 10,300 crore), said Commerce and Industry Minister&nbsp;Piyush Goyal.&nbsp;

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In the Ottawa suburb of Barrhaven,&nbsp;four children and two adults were found dead inside a two-storey townhouse on Berrigan Drive late Wednesday night (March 6). Ottawa police responded to 911 calls just before 11 pm, leading to one arrest.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Srinagar for the first time since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, on Thursday (Mar 7) called his visit to the Valley being akin to "coming to heaven on earth". Addressing the "Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir" programme at the Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar, Prime Minister Modi said, "This is the new Jammu and Kashmir for which we all were waiting for many decades. This is the new Kashmir for which Dr&nbsp;Shyama Prasad Mukherjee sacrificed his life."

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At least two individuals sustained injuries during a maintenance operation at the Aftab oil refinery in Bandar Abbas, Iran, as reported by Iranian state media outlets on Thursday (March 7).

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Thousands of passengers in Germany faced travel misery on Thursday (March 7) as rail and airport employees staged new strikes demanding&nbsp;higher wages.&nbsp;The country has been grappling with ongoing strikes, with workers and management engaged in negotiations amid challenges posed by high inflation and sluggish business activity.

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Amid the ongoing farmers' protest in India, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday (March 7) ordered a judicial inquiry into the incident of farmer Shubhkaran Singh's death.&nbsp;Singh died last month during a skirmish that broke out between protesting farmers and the Haryana security personnel at Khanauri border.

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In a wild twist to the Christian Horner 'sexting' scandal, Red Bull have suspended the woman who accused him of inappropriate behaviour, according to a&nbsp;BBC&nbsp;report.&nbsp;The Formula 1 team's decision comes a week after completing an internal investigation in which Horner was given the clean chit.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/let-operative-mohammad-qasim-gujjar-declared-designated-terrorist-by-indian-govt-697662">LeT operative Mohammad Qasim Gujjar declared designated terrorist by Indian govt</a>

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The Union Home Ministry on Thursday (March 7) officially labelled Mohammad Qasim Gujjar, also known as Salman or Suleman, a member of Lashkar-e-Taiba residing in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

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Hamas on March 7 announced that its delegation has left Cairo and discussions on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release are set to resume next week. In other news, Shehbaz Sharif, after being elected as Pakistan's Prime Minister, thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory wishes.

Hamas on March 7 announced that its delegation has left Cairo and discussions on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release are set to resume next week. In other news, Shehbaz Sharif, after being elected as Pakistan's Prime Minister, thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory wishes. He took to his official X handle and wrote, "Thank you, Narendra Modi, for felicitations on my election as the Prime Minister of Pakistan." Click on the headlines to read more. Hamas delegation departs Cairo, Ceasefire negotiations to reconvene next week Hamas on Thursday (March 7) announced that its delegation has left Cairo and discussions on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release are set to resume next week. This development makes it highly doubtful for mediators to broker a deal before the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Shehbaz Sharif thanks Modi for congratulatory wishes on becoming Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, after being elected as Pakistan's Prime Minister, used X (formerly Twitter) to thank Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory wishes. On Monday (Mar 4), Shehbaz, representing a six-party coalition led by his Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People's Party (PPP), was sworn in as Pakistan's 24th Prime Minister. 'India AI Mission': Cabinet approves plan with outlay of $1.25bn The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday (Mar 7) approved the artificial intelligence (AI) Mission with a budget outlay of $1.25 billion (over Rs 10,300 crore), said Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Four kids, two adults found dead inside two-storey house in Canada's Ottawa In the Ottawa suburb of Barrhaven, four children and two adults were found dead inside a two-storey townhouse on Berrigan Drive late Wednesday night (March 6). Ottawa police responded to 911 calls just before 11 pm, leading to one arrest. Feels like visiting heaven on Earth, says PM Modi in Srinagar Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Srinagar for the first time since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, on Thursday (Mar 7) called his visit to the Valley being akin to "coming to heaven on earth". Addressing the "Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir" programme at the Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar, Prime Minister Modi said, "This is the new Jammu and Kashmir for which we all were waiting for many decades. This is the new Kashmir for which Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee sacrificed his life." Several dead in explosion at Iran oil refinery At least two individuals sustained injuries during a maintenance operation at the Aftab oil refinery in Bandar Abbas, Iran, as reported by Iranian state media outlets on Thursday (March 7). Rail and air workers in Germany stage new round of strikes Thousands of passengers in Germany faced travel misery on Thursday (March 7) as rail and airport employees staged new strikes demanding higher wages. The country has been grappling with ongoing strikes, with workers and management engaged in negotiations amid challenges posed by high inflation and sluggish business activity. India farmers' protest: Punjab & Haryana HC orders judicial inquiry into death of farmer Shubhkaran Singh Amid the ongoing farmers' protest in India, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday (March 7) ordered a judicial inquiry into the incident of farmer Shubhkaran Singh's death. Singh died last month during a skirmish that broke out between protesting farmers and the Haryana security personnel at Khanauri border. Red Bull suspend woman who accused Christian Horner of inappropriate conduct In a wild twist to the Christian Horner 'sexting' scandal, Red Bull have suspended the woman who accused him of inappropriate behaviour, according to a BBC report. The Formula 1 team's decision comes a week after completing an internal investigation in which Horner was given the clean chit. LeT operative Mohammad Qasim Gujjar declared designated terrorist by Indian govt The Union Home Ministry on Thursday (March 7) officially labelled Mohammad Qasim Gujjar, also known as Salman or Suleman, a member of Lashkar-e-Taiba residing in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

Top 10 world news: Gaza truce talks to reconvene next week, Shehbaz Sharif thanks Indian PM Modi, and more

UK Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt has presented a crucial pre-election budget. This is possibly the final fiscal event before what is set to be a challenging general election for the ruling conservative party. Hunt has announced that the government will abolish the non-domiciled tax status, implementing a long-standing policy priority for the main opposition labour party. Watch to know more!

UK: Tories' Spring budget extends household support fund

Faced with a struggling domestic Market, Chinese investors are rushing to put their money overseas, pushing sales of offshore funds to record highs the flight of capital is putting pressure on Beijing's efforts to stabilize the Yuan and revive domestic markets. Watch to know more!

China's domestic market in turmoil as investors flock overseas

In Kenya's Mombasa local startup that's named Twende Green Ecocycle has taken the initiative for recycling ocean waste into school furniture for the children. Watch to know more!

Kenya: Mombasa startup 'Twende Green Ecocycle' recycles Ocean waste into furniture

The Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned its new base "INS Jatayu" at Minicoy in Lakshadweep islands, enhancing its operational capability and reach in the Indian Ocean region. Watch to know more!

Indian Navy Chief explains significance of new Naval base at Minicoy island of Lakshadweep

After a rising attacks and Resurgence in piracy attempts India has deployed at least a dozen warships east of the Red Sea to provide security to the merchant vessels. A missile attack by Houthi rebels on a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday killed three of its crew members and forced survivors to abandon the Vessel. It was the first fatal strike in a campaign of assaults by the Iranian backed group over Israel's war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Watch to know more!

Indian Navy rescues 21 from ship hit by Houthi missile in Gulf of Aden

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday announced a Rs 10 lakh cash reward for any information on the suspect who placed low-intensity IED in the Rameshwaram cafe in Banglore leading to a blast on March 1. Watch to know more!

Bengaluru Cafe Blast: NIA issues 'wanted notice' for accused, Rs 10 lakh reward announced

A joint operation by the counter terrorism department and Rawalpindi police foiled an attack on the Adiala central jail in the early hours of Thursday, Security forces have apprehended three alleged terrorists they claim were involved in this attempt. Watch to know more!

Pakistan: Adiala Central Jail attack attempt foiled, 3 armed terrorists apprehended

Air pollution has been a defining feature of life in Thailand for quite some time, making for some harrowing stories. More than 10 million Thais sought treatment for illnesses linked to air pollution in 2023, reported the national economic and social development council (NESDC).

Thailand: 10 million sought treatment for pollution-related illnesses in 2023

The stage is set, the countdown has begun for the biggest night in Hollywood that's the 96th Academy Awards all set to take place on the 10th of March in LA but before the D day let's just take a look at the food that will be served to the attendees and the winners once the Oscar ceremony is over. Watch to know more!

Academy Awards 2024: Inside the making of the 2024 Oscars menu

A Houthi missile attack killed three seafarers on a Red Sea merchant ship on Wednesday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said, the first fatalities reported since the Iran-aligned Yemeni group began strikes against shipping in one of the world's busiest trade lanes. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, which set the Greek-owned, Barbados-flagged ship True Confidence ablaze around 50 nautical miles off the coast of Yemen's port of Aden.

Red Sea Crisis: 3 killed in Yemen Rebels' first fatal attack on Red Sea shipping

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a significant rally in Srinagar on March 7, marking his first visit since the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir in 2019. The Prime Minister's visit to the valley is crucial ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections. Watch to know more!

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi visits Kashmir, eyes at least one seat from the valley

Tesla and ex Chief Elon Musk says he won't donate money to either likely Republican Nominee Donald Trump or of course President Joe Biden now the comments come after a meeting with the GOP candidate earlier on Sunday. Watch to know more!

US Elections 2024: Elon Musk says 'not donating money to either candidate for Presidency'

Israel's government has advanced plans for more than 3000 new homes in settlements in the occupied West Bank. About 70% of the homes will be built in Maale Adumim, east of Jerusalem, with the rest in nearby Kedar and Efrat, south of Bethlehem. Watch to know more!

Israel-Hamas War: US Secy Antony Blinken condemns expansion of settlements in West Bank

After more than nine months, Tesla owner Elon Musk has again lost the title of the richest person in the world. Musk was toppled from the highest position in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index and the place was taken by Amazon.

After more than nine months, Tesla owner Elon Musk has again lost the title of the richest person in the world. Musk was toppled from the highest position in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index and the place was taken by Amazon.com's founder Jeff Bezos after shares in Tesla Inc. fell by 27 per cent on Monday (Mar 4). Currently, Musk has a net worth of $197.7 billion and the fortune of Bezos is $200.3 billion. This is the first time since 2021 that 60-year-old Bezos has topped the rankings of the richest people published by Bloomberg. Also Read: 'Doesn't pay his bills': Former Twitter executives sue Elon Musk for withholding $130mn in unpaid benefits The gap in the wealth owned by 52-year-old Musk, and Bezos, which at one point was almost $142 billion, has been declining. Although both belong to the "Magnificent Seven stocks" which have rallied US equity markets, since late 2022, the shares of Amazon have more than doubled. The shares of Tesla, which had peaked in 2021, are down by 50 per cent. What led Bezos atop the wealth rankings? A major chunk of Bezos's fortune is generated from his 9 per cent stake in Amazon. He is the largest shareholder of the online retailer even after he unloaded 50 million shares, which were worth nearly $8.5 billion last month. In 2017, Bezos became the world's richest person after taking over Microsoft Inc co-founder Bill Gates. However, due to a massive rally in Tesla shares, Musk remained at the top spot for much of 2021 and Bezos kept lurking behind. Watch: Elon Musk visits Aushwitz-Birkenau amid row over anti-semitic allegation Later in 2021, Bezos fell way behind and was not able to regain the top spot until now. Meanwhile, 74-year-old Bernard Arnault, who is the chairman of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, - the largest luxury goods brand in the world, also ranks among the wealthiest people in the world with a net worth of $197.5 billion. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk is again toppled as world's richest person. Here's who has replaced him this time

Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, new rules have been put into place in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabian Prince Mohammed Bin Salman banned iftar in mosques. Watch to know more!

Saudi Arabia: Islamic Affairs Ministry issues notice of Iftar ban

Third march was marked as World Wildlife Day. It is a day to celebrate the natural world and to raise awareness of the importance of protecting wildlife. Unfortunately, there is a sharp decline in biodiversity. The clock is ticking. Watch this detailed report to learn more about the perils facing our world

World marked March 3 as World Wildlife day

Ukraine is desperate for military aid to sustain its campaign in the battlefield. The Russian assaults are not abating. The financial aid from the United States is blocked and its only other option, Europe is also facing a new problem. The European nations are finding it difficult to produce gunpowder that is used in making artillery shells but why is this happening? Watch to know more!

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia strikes Ukraine as Kyiv faces shortage of arms & ammunitions

Russia-Ukraine war: Europe scrambling to provide artillery shells to Ukraine

A Hamas delegation on Sunday (Mar 3) arrived in Cairo as talks to hammer out a Gaza truce gain&nbsp;momentum. Mediators from Qatar and the US also arrived in Egypt’s capital on Sunday amid indications that Israel has agreed to the six-week truce deal currently in the works. In other news, a&nbsp;German minister on Sunday (Mar 3) claimed Russian President Vladimir Putin was seeking to destabilise the country using the wiretap leak. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said, "It is about using this recording to destabilise and unsettle us," adding that he "hoped that Putin will not succeed".

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A Hamas delegation on Sunday (Mar 3) arrived in Cairo as talks to hammer out a Gaza truce gain&nbsp;momentum. According to local media reports, mediators from Qatar and the US also arrived in Egypt’s capital on Sunday amid indications that Israel has agreed to the six-week truce deal currently in the works. However, the Jewish nation has reportedly boycotted the talks over the unknown fate of hostages still held by the Palestinian militant group.

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In what comes as a massive embarrassment for Berlin, alleged call recordings of the German defence forces over the Ukraine war were posted on Russian social media by a state-backed journalist. Margarita Simonyan, the head of the Russia Today (RT) channel, posted the audio clip on her telegram channel, allegedly featuring German officers “discussing how to strike the Crimea bridge”, which links Russia to the Ukrainian peninsula.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pm-modi-chairs-council-of-ministers-meeting-for-viksit-bharat-2047-plan-discuss-100-day-agenda-696207">PM Modi chairs brainstorming session to discuss ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ plan</a>

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During the last formal meeting of the Council of Ministers ahead of the upcoming general elections, on Sunday (Mar 3) the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a brainstorming session on the document ‘Viksit Bharat (Developed India) 2047,’ reported news agencies citing sources from the Government of India.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-designate-shehbaz-sharif-announces-aim-to-join-g20-in-2030-in-first-speech-top-points-696200">Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif announces aim to join G20, rakes up Kashmir: Top points</a>

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Weeks after the contentious February 8 elections and the political crisis that followed, former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N) leader and brother of the three-time ex-PM Nawaz Sharif won enough votes in the country’s National Assembly to retake the premiership.

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A Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 mysteriously disappeared from radar screens on March 8, 2014, becoming one of Malaysia's deadliest aviation incidents.&nbsp;Ten years after the tragic incident, relatives of passengers on Sunday (Mar 3) pushed for a new search as they spoke of enduring grief and the struggle to find closure.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/im-definitely-giving-up-pat-cummins-shares-potential-timeline-of-quitting-australia-captaincy-696179">'I'm definitely giving up...,' Skipper Cummins on quitting Australia captaincy</a>

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Australia skipper Pat Cummins says that he'll quit the captaincy the day ace spinner Nathan Lyon retires. Cummins, however, backs Lyon to continue for four more years, given the spinner takes care of his body. The Aussie skipper made the remarks following Australia's 172-run win over New Zealand in the first Test on Sunday, March 3. Notably, Lyon took a six-fer in second innings to help Australia win - his 24th in the Tests.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-rises-to-10-in-russian-drone-attack-on-ukraines-odesa-zelensky-calls-for-western-air-defence-696164">Death toll rises to 10 in Russian drone attack on Ukraine's Odesa; Zelensky calls for Western air defence</a>

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The death toll after a Russian drone strike on an apartment block in the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa rose to 10, on Sunday (Mar 3) after rescuers found two more bodies of a woman and her eight-month-old baby. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian president called on Western countries to ramp up the delivery of air defence systems after a barrage of Russian strikes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-polls-former-health-minister-harsh-vardhan-quits-politics-says-my-clinic-awaits-my-return-696193">Lok Sabha polls 2024: Former Health Minister Harsh Vardhan quits politics, says ‘my clinic awaits my return’</a>

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India's former Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday (March 3) announced his decision to quit politics stating that his clinic awaits his return.&nbsp;The development comes after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday (March 2) announced its first list of 195 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections that are set to take place in the month of May.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/yemens-iran-backed-houthi-rebel-group-says-will-continue-sinking-british-ships-after-rubymar-attack-696225">Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebel group says will continue sinking British ships after Rubymar attack</a>

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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebel group on Sunday (March 3) said that it will continue to strike British ships in the Gulf of Aden after UK-owned vessel Rubymar sunk in the Red Sea.&nbsp;"Yemen will continue to sink more British ships, and any repercussions or other damages will be added to Britain's bill," Hussein al-Ezzi, deputy foreign minister in the Houthi-led government, said in a post on X.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pm-modi-set-to-attend-bharat-shakti-war-game-in-pokhran-exhibiting-indigenous-capabilities-696186">India: PM Modi set to attend ‘Bharat Shakti’ war game in Pokhran exhibiting indigenous capabilities</a>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the war game ‘Bharat Shakti’ in Rajasthan’s Pokhran on March 12 which is likely to coincide with the Election Commission of India's announcement of the Lok Sabha election schedule.&nbsp;The top brass of the tri-services, including Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, are also scheduled to attend the warfare event.

A Hamas delegation on Sunday (Mar 3) arrived in Cairo as talks to hammer out a Gaza truce gain momentum. Mediators from Qatar and the US also arrived in Egypt’s capital on Sunday amid indications that Israel has agreed to the six-week truce deal currently in the works.

A Hamas delegation on Sunday (Mar 3) arrived in Cairo as talks to hammer out a Gaza truce gain momentum. Mediators from Qatar and the US also arrived in Egypt’s capital on Sunday amid indications that Israel has agreed to the six-week truce deal currently in the works. In other news, a German minister on Sunday (Mar 3) claimed Russian President Vladimir Putin was seeking to destabilise the country using the wiretap leak. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said, "It is about using this recording to destabilise and unsettle us," adding that he "hoped that Putin will not succeed". Click on the headlines to read more. Gaza war: Israel boycotts Cairo talks with Hamas over unknown fate of hostages A Hamas delegation on Sunday (Mar 3) arrived in Cairo as talks to hammer out a Gaza truce gain momentum. According to local media reports, mediators from Qatar and the US also arrived in Egypt’s capital on Sunday amid indications that Israel has agreed to the six-week truce deal currently in the works. However, the Jewish nation has reportedly boycotted the talks over the unknown fate of hostages still held by the Palestinian militant group. Ukraine war: Russia demands explanation from Berlin over ‘call recording’ leak In what comes as a massive embarrassment for Berlin, alleged call recordings of the German defence forces over the Ukraine war were posted on Russian social media by a state-backed journalist. Margarita Simonyan, the head of the Russia Today (RT) channel, posted the audio clip on her telegram channel, allegedly featuring German officers “discussing how to strike the Crimea bridge”, which links Russia to the Ukrainian peninsula. PM Modi chairs brainstorming session to discuss ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ plan During the last formal meeting of the Council of Ministers ahead of the upcoming general elections, on Sunday (Mar 3) the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a brainstorming session on the document ‘Viksit Bharat (Developed India) 2047,’ reported news agencies citing sources from the Government of India. Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif announces aim to join G20, rakes up Kashmir: Top points Weeks after the contentious February 8 elections and the political crisis that followed, former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N) leader and brother of the three-time ex-PM Nawaz Sharif won enough votes in the country’s National Assembly to retake the premiership. Malaysia may launch new search 10 years after disappearance of flight MH370 A Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 mysteriously disappeared from radar screens on March 8, 2014, becoming one of Malaysia's deadliest aviation incidents. Ten years after the tragic incident, relatives of passengers on Sunday (Mar 3) pushed for a new search as they spoke of enduring grief and the struggle to find closure. 'I'm definitely giving up...,' Skipper Cummins on quitting Australia captaincy Australia skipper Pat Cummins says that he'll quit the captaincy the day ace spinner Nathan Lyon retires. Cummins, however, backs Lyon to continue for four more years, given the spinner takes care of his body. The Aussie skipper made the remarks following Australia's 172-run win over New Zealand in the first Test on Sunday, March 3. Notably, Lyon took a six-fer in second innings to help Australia win - his 24th in the Tests. Death toll rises to 10 in Russian drone attack on Ukraine's Odesa; Zelensky calls for Western air defence The death toll after a Russian drone strike on an apartment block in the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa rose to 10, on Sunday (Mar 3) after rescuers found two more bodies of a woman and her eight-month-old baby. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian president called on Western countries to ramp up the delivery of air defence systems after a barrage of Russian strikes. Lok Sabha polls 2024: Former Health Minister Harsh Vardhan quits politics, says ‘my clinic awaits my return’ India's former Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday (March 3) announced his decision to quit politics stating that his clinic awaits his return. The development comes after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday (March 2) announced its first list of 195 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections that are set to take place in the month of May. Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebel group says will continue sinking British ships after Rubymar attack Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebel group on Sunday (March 3) said that it will continue to strike British ships in the Gulf of Aden after UK-owned vessel Rubymar sunk in the Red Sea. "Yemen will continue to sink more British ships, and any repercussions or other damages will be added to Britain's bill," Hussein al-Ezzi, deputy foreign minister in the Houthi-led government, said in a post on X. India: PM Modi set to attend ‘Bharat Shakti’ war game in Pokhran exhibiting indigenous capabilities Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the war game ‘Bharat Shakti’ in Rajasthan’s Pokhran on March 12 which is likely to coincide with the Election Commission of India's announcement of the Lok Sabha election schedule. The top brass of the tri-services, including Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, are also scheduled to attend the warfare event.

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Days after a massacre by Israeli troops in Gaza City triggered fears of complicating ceasefire negotiations Cairo is hosting a critical round of talks between the two sides but the conversation reached a dead end before it could even begin. In the latest development an Israeli official had said that the country will not be sending its delegation to the Egyptian Capital for ceasefire talks. Watch to know more!

Israel-Hamas war: Israel refuses truce talks till Hamas gives list of hostages still alive

More than four weeks after Pakistan held elections, the country finally has a new Prime ministerial face amid protests and poll rigging accusations Nawaz Sharif's younger brother Shehbaz Sharif secured a majority vote in Parliament but an uphill task on reviving Pakistan's economy awaits the incoming leader. Watch to know more!

Pakistan Elections: PML-N's Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan PM for second term with 201 votes

More than four weeks after Pakistan held elections, the country finally has a new Prime ministerial face amid protests and poll rigging accusations Nawaz Sharif's younger brother Shehbaz Sharif secured a majority vote in Parliament but an uphill task on reviving Pakistan's economy awaits the incoming leader.

Pakistan Elections: Amid poll rigging claims, Shehbaz Sharif inherits cash-strapped economy

Pakistan is mining a ban on social media as resolution to ban social media platforms such as X, YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok and Facebook has reached Pakistan's Senate. This resolution is scheduled for debate on Monday. As per Senate Secretariat documents, the resolution is aimed at the younger generation for what it perceives as negative and devastating effects of social media. Watch to know more!

Pakistan Social Media Debate: Resolution to ban social media reaches Pak senate

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