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Press releases published on April 24, 2025

Mumbai terror assault suspect gets deported to India from US
(MENAFN) Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key suspect in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been extradited to India from the United States. Rana, a Pakistani-born individual with Canadian and American citizenship, arrived in New Delhi on Thursday, where he was …

Modi party representative assures India will not bow down to West
(MENAFN) India will not “bow down” to Western powers on issues ranging from security to trade, according to Jaiveer Shergill, a spokesperson for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), speaking on RT's Talking Bharat show with actor Anupam Kher. Shergill …

Erdogan Says Turkey Poised to Host Major International Sports Events
(MENAFN) President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Thursday that Turkey has the full capability to host a variety of global sporting events, including the Olympic Games. Erdogan made these remarks during the opening ceremony of the UEFA office in Istanbul. …

Pro-Palestinian Activists Plan Protest Encampments at Columbia University
(MENAFN) A group of pro-Palestinian activists is organizing a series of protests at Columbia University in New York City, featuring tent encampments, as reported on Wednesday. The demonstrations are aimed at drawing attention to the ongoing Gaza conflict, …

China demands India to join forces in trade conflict against US
(MENAFN) China has called on India to join efforts in opposing the United States' new trade policies, which Beijing has criticized as "abusive." This appeal follows US President Donald Trump's announcement of a significant tariff increase on Chinese …

Trump Announces Partial Relief from Auto Tariffs
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump is set to lift certain tariffs on car parts, according to a report released on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The tariff relief is part of a "destacking" initiative, aimed at reducing duties on auto …

India passes Waqf Bill
(MENAFN) India’s Parliament has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, a contentious piece of legislation aimed at reforming the management of Islamic charitable endowments, known as waqf, sparking debate over its impact on the country’s Muslim minority. The …

Russian, Indian navies examine firepower
(MENAFN) Indian and Russian naval forces have wrapped up the "Indra 2025" joint maritime exercises in the Bay of Bengal, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on Friday. The three-day operation involved live-fire drills targeting both aerial and maritime …

Moscow anticipates arrival of India’s Modi at Victory Day celebrations
(MENAFN) Moscow is anticipating the arrival of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an honored guest at the 80th anniversary Victory Day celebrations on May 9, which commemorate the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Russian Deputy …

India pushes Bangladesh to ‘avoid rhetoric’ that damage relations
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh’s interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus held their first bilateral meeting since a change of leadership in Dhaka, aiming to foster “constructive” cooperation despite rising tensions between the two …

Rise in Air Pollution Affects Almost Half of US Population
(MENAFN) Almost 156 million individuals in the United States — nearly half of the nation’s citizens — now reside in locations with dangerously degraded air, according to a fresh assessment. This figure reflects a concerning increase of 25 million more …

Multi-Vehicle Collision Claims Three lives, Injures Others in Philippines
(MENAFN) A tragic multi-vehicle accident in Metro Manila has claimed three lives and injured ten others, authorities reported on Thursday. According to police, the incident unfolded late Wednesday night in Marikina City when a trailer truck veered off …

Media reports Apple staging emergency iPhone airlift from India
(MENAFN) Apple reportedly carried out an emergency airlift of iPhones and other products from India to the United States in late March to dodge a new 10% reciprocal tariff imposed by President Donald Trump, according to a Times of India report citing …

New Delhi says Trump tariffs effect ‘mixed bag’
(MENAFN) India is currently evaluating the effects of a new 26% reciprocal tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump, which is set to take effect within ten days, according to the Press Trust of India (PTI). A senior Indian government official described …

Death Toll from Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Reaches 51,355
(MENAFN) Israeli airstrikes in Gaza over the past 24 hours have claimed the lives of at least 50 more Palestinians, pushing the total death toll from Israel’s ongoing assault since October 2023 to 51,355, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry on Thursday. …

World Bank Approves USD250 Million Loan for Lebanon
(MENAFN) Lebanon has secured a USD250 million loan from the World Bank aimed at tackling the country's ongoing energy challenges, based on an announcement made by Finance Minister Yassine Jaber on Thursday. "This loan will give strong momentum for the …

French Foreign Minister Starts Middle East Diplomatic Tour
(MENAFN) French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot commenced his diplomatic journey through the Middle East with a stop in Baghdad on Wednesday, marking the first phase of a regional itinerary that includes Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. His visit …

Modi inaugurates India’s first vertical-lift sea bridge
(MENAFN) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Pamban Bridge, India’s first vertical-lift sea bridge, which links the island town of Rameswaram to the mainland in Tamil Nadu. Spanning over 2 kilometers across the Palk Strait, the bridge …

Trump Envoy Signals Optimism on Ukraine, Russia Talks
(MENAFN) Keith Kellogg, the U.S. Leader Donald Trump’s Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, announced on Wednesday that “positive talks” had taken place in London with a representative from Ukraine. Kellogg highlighted the need to implement President …

Milan Stunts Inter in Derby della Madonnina
(MENAFN) The first leg of the Derby della Madonnina ended in a 3-0 victory for Milan, with former Real Madrid forward Jovic playing a pivotal role. Milan now holds a significant advantage in the tie. Jovic put Milan ahead with a header just before halftime …