Biden administration forgives $4.7 billion loans to Ukraine
The Biden administration has moved to forgive about $4.7 billion in US loans to Ukraine, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said. According to the statement made on Wednesday, outgoing officials seek to do what they can before leaving office to bolster Ukraine in
Explained: Why US handed over landmines to Ukraine in big policy shift
The US decision to send anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine was triggered by a change in Russian battlefield tactics favouring infantry over mechanised units, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said. “They don’t lead with their mechanised forces anymore,” Austin told reporters while on a
Indian MSMEs create about 10 crore jobs in 15 months
The total number of new jobs created by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country has gone up by close to 10 crore in the last 15 months, official data recorded on the government’s Udyam portal showed. According to the figures,
Robert Pattinson reunites with Christopher Nolan for his next fiercely guarded project
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan is collecting Hollywood royalties for his next movie like the gems in the infinity gauntlet. Hollywood star Robert Pattinson is set to reunite with ace filmmaker Christopher Nolan after ‘Tenet’. The actor will be next seen in the filmmaker’s closely
This win will inspire young girls to play hockey, says Salima Tete after India’s WACT 2024 title win
The Indian Women’s Hockey Team secured the Bihar Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) Rajgir 2024 title on Wednesday with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over China in the final. This triumph marked India’s third championship win in the tournament, following earlier victories in 2016 and
Echoing Gandhi’s teachings: A look at PM Modi’s tributes to the Mahatma worldwide
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals and teachings transcends the country’s borders, as shown by his revered tributes to the Mahatma during his multiple foreign trips. The reverence for Mahatma Gandhi extends beyond domestic initiatives, finding expression in PM Modi’s
US envoy says solution to Hezbollah-Israel conflict ‘within our grasp’
US envoy Amos Hochstein said on Tuesday that a solution to the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel is close, adding that he has held constructive talks with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. “It is now within our grasp… As the window is now,
Wintry weather in the UK causes school closures, travel disruption
Wintry weather brought snowfall and freezing temperatures to the United Kingdom (UK) on Tuesday, leading to school closures, difficult travel conditions, and health alerts across many parts of the country. According to the Met Office, Monday night saw sub-zero temperatures for much of
India, Italy reaffirm commitment to advance strategic partnership as PM Modi, Meloni meet in Rio
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni acknowledged the significant potential of the India-Italy strategic partnership at the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. During their bilateral meeting on Monday, both leaders agreed to strengthen their
South Korean vice defence minister to visit Laos for ASEAN-led regional security talks
Vice Defence Minister of South Korea, Kim Seon-ho, will visit Laos this week to attend an annual ministerial meeting of defence chiefs led by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the defence ministry said on Tuesday. Kim will leave for Vientiane on
Palestine thanks India for $2.5 million financial aid
Palestine on Tuesday expressed its deep gratitude to India for releasing the second tranche of $2.5 million financial aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), thus fulfilling its pledged annual contribution of $5
Very ‘productive’ meeting with PM Modi, says British PM Starmer
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday described his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “productive” as he announced plans to relaunch bilateral trade negotiations. “A very productive meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Yesterday, we announced plans to relaunch UK-India trade
Moscow working out details on Putin’s impending India trip: Kremlin spokesperson
Russian President Vladimir Putin could visit India soon, the Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. “Well, I hope that soon, very soon we will determine the exact dates of his (Vladimir Putin) visit. But you know that our leaders exchange visits.
Football: Eder Militao undergoes successful surgery for torn ACL
Real Madrid have confirmed that defender Eder Militao has successfully undergone surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee on Tuesday. “Our player Eder Militao has undergone successful surgery today on a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
20.58 lakh new employees enrolled under ESI scheme in Sept as jobs rise in formal sector
As many as 20.58 lakh new employees were enrolled under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) scheme during September this year, reflecting the higher number of jobs being created in the organised sector of the Indian economy, according to data released by the
EAM Jaishankar congratulates Herath on re-appointment as Lankan FM
Sri Lanka’s newly-appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry a few hours after 21 cabinet ministers were sworn in before Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday morning at the Presidential Secretariat in
Back to basics, march to future approach reason for India’s success, says PM Modi at Rio G20 Summit
Less than 24 hours after he asserted in Nigeria’s Abuja that stepping out of the comfort zone, innovating, and creating new paths has now become the very essence of today’s India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday told the gathering of the world’s
KKFI to host Kho Kho World Cup with IOA’s support
India is set to host the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup at the iconic IGI Stadium in New Delhi from January 13 to 19 next year, marking a landmark moment in the world of traditional sports. In a major boost to the tournament,
Cambodia hosts first-ever Southeast Asian school meals coalition summit
Cambodia on Monday hosted the first-ever Southeast Asian school meals coalition summit in Siem Reap province, aimed at driving human capital development and food systems transformation, according to a joint press release. The three-day summit, organized under the global School Meals Coalition, brought
New Zealanders lost nearly $117 million to scammers in 2023
New Zealanders lost nearly 200 million NZ dollars ($117.3 million) to scammers last year, as online financial scams continue to be a growing problem in the country, according to government statistics released on Monday. Considering estimates suggest that only one in five scams