German minister says deal soon for deporting Afghans, Syrians
Potsdam (Germany), June 20 - German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has expressed confidence that the country will soon find ways to deport immigrants convicted of serious crimes or deemed Islamist threats to Afghanistan and Syria.
Egyptian consular teams search for missing Haj pilgrims in Saudi hospitals
Cairo, June 20 - The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday it has deployed consular teams in Mecca and the holy sites to find missing Egyptians, amid reports that hundreds have died due to intense heat during the Haj pilgrimage.
Israeli army says they killed a Hezbollah commander in south Lebanon
Beirut/Tel Aviv, June 20 - The Israeli army said on Thursday that they killed another pro-Iranian Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon.
Romania clears way for Dutch PM Rutte to become NATO chief
Bucharest, June 20 - Romania is endorsing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become NATO Secretary General, clearing the final hurdle on Rutte's path to the top job, according to a press release published by the office of Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on
From Lumbini to Pokhara, India spreads message of yoga in Nepal ahead of IDY-2024
Kathmandu, June 19 - More than 900 yoga enthusiasts attended a large-scale event organised by the Embassy of India in Nepal at Lumbini -- the revered birthplace of Lord Buddha which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site -- on Thursday.
PM Modi leads Yoga Day celebrations with hundreds of participants on banks of Dal Lake in Kashmir
Srinagar, June 21 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted the people of the country and the World on the 10th International Day of Yoga while celebrating the event in J&K’s Srinagar city.
Yogi Adityanath leads Yoga Day celebrations in Lucknow
Lucknow, June 21 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel led the International Yoga Day celebrations here on Friday at Raj Bhawan.
Price of Ayodhya shops slashed by 30 pc for allotees
Lucknow, June 21 - In a major policy change, the Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) has slashed the price of shops by 30 per cent for allottees who were displaced due to a road widening project undertaken in the temple town, government officials said.
20k vehicles fined for using pressure horns, hooters in UP
Lucknow, June 21 - With the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath calling for an immediate ban on the use of pressure horns and hooters in government and private vehicles, the Uttar Pradesh Police has fined 20,000 vehicles during the weeklong drive so
Putin warns S.Korea against arms deliveries to Ukraine
Hanoi, June 21 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has said South Korea would be making a "big mistake" if it supplies arms to Ukraine.
Will continue to work with India under Modi 3.0: US
Washington, June 21 - The US reiterated on Thursday that it continues to consider India a "close partner" and looks forward to continuing to work with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government in its third term
Three IPS officers who allegedly targeted TDP leaders transferred
Amaravati, June 21 - The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday transferred three Indian Police Service (IPS) officers who faced allegations of targeting Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders, including party President N. Chandrababu Naidu, during the YSR Congress Party’s rule.
Actor Donald Sutherland passes away at 88
London, June 21 - Canadian actor Donald Sutherland (88), renowned for his portrayal of rebel army surgeon Hawkeye Pierce in 'M*A*S*H', general-impersonating US GI Vernon Pinkely in 'The Dirty Dozen', Sergeant Oddball in 'Kelly's Heroes', Mr X in Oliver Stone's 'JFK', and President
Russia could mirror Western actions, arm North Korea: Putin
Hanoi, June 20 - In a clear warning to the West, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday indicated his nation could supply long-range precision weapons to North Kora and other countries, on the same pattern that the US and other countries are arming
Attorneys reach deal that could allow some Dali crew members to fly home after months stuck onboard, court filings say
After 12 weeks stuck aboard a cargo ship that lost power and crushed a famed Baltimore bridge, some of the vessel’s 21 crew members could soon return to their families halfway around the world
TRAI releases recommendations for formulation of National Broadcasting Policy 2024
New Delhi, June 20 - The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday released recommendations on inputs for the formulation of 'National Broadcasting Policy-2024' to establish a robust broadcasting ecosystem.
India-US ties most consequential, visiting Congressional delegation tells PM Modi
New Delhi, June 20 - A visiting US Congressional delegation that met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday, described India-US relations as "most consequential" and also lauded the "scale, fairness and transparency" of the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections.
To get that close is obviously a massive confidence booster, says Kapp
Bengaluru, June 20 - After South Africa women narrowly fell short of chasing India's formidable 325 in the second match of the three-match series, Marizanne Kapp, one of the centurions in the second ODI in Bengaluru, hailed the performance as a massive confidence
PCB to make changes in selection committee after poor show in T20 World Cup: Report
New Delhi, June 20 - In the aftermath of Pakistan's disappointing T20 World Cup campaign, significant changes loom for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee.
Bangla, NZ, England on menu as BCCI confirms India’s international home fixtures for 2024-25 season
Mumbai, June 20 - The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced fixtures for the much-anticipated international home season of Team India for 2024-25. The international home season will kick off in September with a two-match Test series against