Sri Lankan President thanks India for ‘continued support’, lists joint initiatives cementing partnership
Sri Lankan President thanks India for ‘continued support’, lists joint initiatives cementing partnership Colombo, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar for their “continued support” to the island nation. Sri Lankan
Saudi Arabia registers 1,301 pilgrim deaths during Haj
Saudi Arabia registers 1,301 pilgrim deaths during Haj Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has announced that it recorded 1,301 deaths among pilgrims during the Haj season, 83 per cent of whom were unregistered individuals. Saudi Arabia registers 1,301 pilgrim deaths during Haj Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
India and UAE hail growing momentum in bilateral cooperation
India and UAE hail growing momentum in bilateral cooperation New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan explored the two countries’ efforts to strengthen joint cooperation in all sectors, including economic, trade, investment, education,
Bangladesh PM Hasina calls on President Murmu before wrapping up India visit
New Delhi, Visiting Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan before wrapping up her State visit to India on Saturday evening.
60 foreign nationals held in Afghanistan’s jails
Kabul, A total of 60 foreign nationals have been held in prisons in Afghanistan, a local media outlet reported on Saturday.
42 Palestinians killed by Israeli attacks on Gaza City
Gaza, At least 42 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on residential houses in two areas of Gaza City, according to Palestinian security and medical sources.
US-British coalition conducts 4 airstrikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah
Sanaa, The US-British coalition conducted four airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah province, the media reported.
US expert calls for S.Korea’s inclusion into G7, touts its ‘trustworthiness’
Washington, A prominent US expert has made an emphatic call for the G7 to consider its membership expansion to include South Korea, touting the Asian democracy's "trustworthiness," performance and potential role to add diversity to the club of the world's leading industrialised nations.
North Korea to hold key meeting after signing partnership treaty with Russia
Seoul, North Korea is to hold a plenary meeting of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) this week to review policy performances in the first half, amid attention over whether it would discuss follow-up measures to implement a new partnership treaty signed
Transcending seas and space, PM Modi and Sheikh Hasina launch futuristic India-Bangladesh partnership
New Delhi, June 22 - Setting a futuristic vision for bilateral cooperation in new areas, India and Bangladesh concluded 10 agreements following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina at the Hyderabad House here on Saturday.
Punjab meets all-time high power demand of 16,078 MW: Minister
Chandigarh, June 22 - Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Saturday said that the Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) has met an all-time high demand of 16,078 MW on June 19, surpassing last year's maximum demand of 15,325 MW.
Pro-OBC quota activists suspend hunger strike after talks with Bhujbal-led delegation
Jalna (Maharashtra), June 22 - A day after Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde assured that OBC reservation won’t be affected and the government will soon set up a cabinet committee to address their issues, pro-OBC quota activist Laxman Hake on Saturday suspended his
Bridge over Gandak canal collapses in Bihar’s Siwan
Patna, June 22 - A bridge on the Gandak canal collapsed in Bihar's Siwan district on Saturday.
NEET row: High-level committee formed under ex-ISRO chief for smooth conduct of exams
New Delhi, June 22 - The Centre on Saturday said that it has formed a high-level committee under the former ISRO Chief which will make the necessary recommendations regarding the smooth and fair conduct of exams through the National Testing Agency (NTA) for
Twinkle posts pictures with Bobby Deol from debut film ‘Barsaat’: ‘Nostalgia has a sweet aftertaste’
Mumbai, June 22 - Actress Twinkle Khanna says she is thrilled to see actor Bobby Deol doing so well.
‘Panchayat 3’: Fans root for Abhishek Tripathi to stay in Phulera, want ‘hero’ to ‘fail’
New Delhi, June 22 - First things first, have you ever prayed for your hero to “fail”? The answer might, or rather, actually be “no”! But one series which hit Amazon Prime in 2020 and continues to rule the top chart has changed
Heavy rain hits South Korea; govt activates counter-disaster team
Seoul, June 22 - Heavy rains pounded southern regions in South Korea on Saturday, including the southernmost resort island of Jeju, with the government initiating anti-disaster operations to brace for emergencies.
Sonakshi will not convert to Islam after marrying Zaheer Iqbal, says groom’s father
Mumbai, June 22 - Ahead of Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s wedding on June 23, the actor’s father, Iqbal Ratansi, shared that the actress will not be converting to Islam and that the couple will reportedly have a civil marriage.
Bangladesh to receive $900 mn World Bank financing for sustainable growth
Dhaka, June 22 - The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved two projects totalling $900 million to help Bangladesh strengthen fiscal and financial sector policies and improve urban infrastructure and management to ensure sustainable and climate-resilient growth.
BJP-JD (S) alliance is giving sleepless nights to Congress in K’taka: Union Min Somanna
Bengaluru, June 22 - Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti V. Somanna on Saturday said that the BJP and JD-S alliance is giving sleepless nights to Congress in Karnataka.