Russia, North Korea ink treaty calling for mutual assistance if either is attacked
Seoul, June 19 - Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signed a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty calling for mutual assistance if either is attacked, as they held summit talks in Pyongyang on Wednesday.
Hezbollah claims Israeli strike killed three of its fighters in Lebanon
Beirut/Tel Aviv, June 19 - At least three members from the pro-Iranian Hezbollah movement were killed Wednesday in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah and Lebanese security sources said.
Cyril Ramaphosa takes oath of office for 2nd term as South Africa president
Johannesburg, June 19 - Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC), took the oath of office as the nation's president for the next five years Wednesday at a ceremony in Pretoria, the administrative capital.
Xi stresses PLA’s political loyalty at crucial meeting held in old revolutionary base
Yanaan (China), June 19 - Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised the armed forces' political loyalty at a crucial meeting on the political work in the military held in Yan'an, an old revolutionary base in northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
US reels under sweltering heat wave
Washington, June 19 - White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre paused her daily briefing on Tuesday to check on a reporter who passed out because of severe heat conditions sweeping through Washington and other states in the US.
RBI to be positioned as model for Global South: Shaktikanta Das
Mumbai, June 20 - RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said that "necessary policy actions" are on the anvil for positioning the Reserve Bank as a model central bank of the Global South.
SC issues notice on plea seeking directions to NBE on NEET (PG) exam question paper, answer key
New Delhi, June 20 - The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on a plea seeking directions to the National Board of Examinations (NBE) to release the question paper and answer key of the NEET (PG) examination.
Patna HC strikes down Bihar govt’s quota hike from 50 pc to 65 pc
New Delhi, June 20 - In a major blow to the Bihar government, the Patna High Court on Thursday struck down the decision to increase the reservation from 50 per cent to 65 per cent for Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes
Delhi court reserves order on CM Kejriwal’s bail plea in excise policy case
New Delhi, June 20 - A Delhi court on Thursday reserved its order on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea and his application to allow his wife Sunita Kejriwal to be present during his medical examination.
Multi-layered security for PM Modi’s packed two-day visit to Kashmir
Srinagar, June 20 - A multi-layered security is in place for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to J&K from Thursday, said officials here.
NEET (UG) paper leak: SC stays proceedings pending before various High Courts
New Delhi, June 20 - The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the proceedings pending before various High Courts of the country pertaining to the alleged NEET (UG) paper leak.
TN hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 34, CM announces Rs 10 lakh compensation
Chennai, June 20 - The death toll in the hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district has risen to 34, confirmed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday, adding that a compensation of Rs 10 lakh will be paid to their families.
India to make huge progress on back of young population, rapid development: NSE CEO
Mumbai, June 20 - Riding on a young talented population, rapid technological developments and overall economic growth, India will be able to generate more wealth in comparison to other countries in years to come, Ashish Kumar Chauhan, Managing Director and CEO of National
Extensive preparations for PM Modi’s mega Yoga event in J&K’s Srinagar
Srinagar, June 20 - Extensive preparations have been going on for the last five days to ensure the grand success of the 10th International Day of Yoga celebrations in J&K’s Srinagar city in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to participate.
Indian Embassy celebrates International Yoga Day in Washington
New Delhi, June 20 - The Indian Embassy in the US has organised a Yo
World’s citizens to gather at UN to showcase yoga’s power to unite
United Nations, June 20 - Citizens from around the globe will gather here on Friday to show the uniting power of yoga across boundaries and divisions as the world organisation celebrates the 10th International Day of Yoga.
Israel’s military spokesman says Hamas ‘cannot be eliminated’
Jerusalem, June 20 - Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesman Daniel Hagari has said that Hamas "cannot be eliminated" and suggested that only a swap deal could secure the release of all hostages still held in Gaza.
UP Board students to study 10 subjects, 3 languages now
Lucknow, June 20 - In compliance with the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, the Uttar Pradesh State Board of High School and Intermediate Education -- Uttar Pradesh Board -- is set to implement significant changes for classes 9 and 10 starting from the
RBI sees India’s economy shifting from 7 to 8 per cent
Mumbai, June 19 - There is an increasing evidence of a trend upshift taking shape, which is shifting India's growth trajectory from the 2003-19 average of 7 per cent to the 2021-24 average of 8 per cent or even more, powered by domestic
CAC interviews Sodhi, Ratra, Shakti Singh and Mehra for lone vacancy in selection committee
New Delhi, June 19 - As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) moves forward with its selection process to fill an impending vacancy in the Senior National Selection Committee from the North Zone, IANS understands that four notable former cricketers