Top 10 world news: In major operation, 29 Naxalites killed in India; West Asia updates; and more
Top 10 world news
China's state media reported on Tuesday (Apr 16) that Iran said it was "willing to exercise restraint". Iranian foreign minister reportedly also said that it has no intention of further escalating the situation with Israel.A major encounter took place between Maoists and Indian security forces in the state of Chhattisgarh, killing at least 29 Naxalites. Additionally, a significant cache of weapons, including four AK-47 assault rifles, was seized.Meanwhile, India, according to a latest IMF report, is expected to grow at6.8 per cent in 2024.The IMF has predicted that the global economy is set for another year of slow but steady growth, with a real GDP growth of 3.2 per cent for 2024 and 2025.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and discussed Tehran's first-ever attack on Israel's territory.
A prominent Maoist leader named Shankar Rao was among at least 29other Naxalites killed by security forces during an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district on Tuesday (April 16).
The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its outlook for global growth this year to 3.2 per cent, according to the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report published Tuesday (Apr 16).
Iran has warned that it will use weapons “never used before” against Israel if it carries out “any adventure”.
ISRO announced a breakthrough in rocket engine technology, having developed a lightweight Carbon-Carbon (C-C) nozzle.
In 2009, the UN diplomat-turned-Congress leader Shashi Tharoor successfully shed his outsider tag in Thiruvananthapuram, the Lok Sabha constituency that encompasses the major part of Thiruvananthapuram city, the capital of Kerala.
A fire broke out at Copenhagen’s old stock exchange, one of the most famous buildings, on Tuesday (April 16).The fire engulfed its spire, which collapsed onto the roof.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Bandra apartment on Tuesday.
Naby Keita has been suspended by Werder Bremenand barred from using theBundesliga club's facilities after the former Liverpool star refused to board the team bus during the weekend's match against Bayer Leverkusen.
Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting has backed Glenn Maxwell after the latter announced his decision to take a mental health break during the ongoing IPL season. Ponting said being one of the 'top dogs' of the star-studded Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team had weighed heavy on the fellow Australian.