New Zealand PM’s Japan trip witnesses significant business deals
Wellington, June 20 - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's visit to Japan this week has witnessed the signing of significant business deals in the areas of space, renewable energy and investment.
Sri Lankan president reveals plans to promote competitive, digitalised green economy
Colombo, June 20 - Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has revealed plans to create a new commercial bank, an economic commission and an institute called "Enterprise Sri Lanka" to promote a competitive and digitalised green economy, the President's Media Division (PMD) said.
India calls for universal condemnation of countries providing arms to terrorists
United Nations, June 20 - Warning about the increased sophistication of small arms and the use of drones to get them to terrorists, India has called for universal condemnation of countries providing weapons to terrorists.
Despite China’s criticism, US delegation meets Dalai Lama, pushes for Tibet’s autonomy
Dharamsala, June 19 - In a significant show of diplomatic power politics, a high-level bipartisan delegation from the US, comprising ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and others, met Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama at the latter's residence here despite criticism by China.
US restates North Korea-Russia cooperation trend of ‘great concern’ after Kim-Putin summit
Washington, June 19 - The United States reiterated on Wednesday that growing cooperation between Russia and North Korea is a trend of "great concern", after Pyongyang and Moscow signed a pact calling for mutual aid if either side comes under attack.
Open letter to Germany Chancellor Scholz decries outsourcing asylum
Berlin, June 19 - More than 300 advocacy groups and international organisations have written an open letter to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz opposing the possibility of holding asylum seekers in third countries for processing.
Dozens die in extreme Haj heat, toll feared to be in hundreds
Beirut, June 19 - Dozens of Muslims have died during the annual Haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia this year due to heat-related medical issues amid scorching temperatures, according to figures released by several countries.
Yoga event ahead of IDY-2024 draws huge response in Nepal
Kathmandu, June 19 - Over 450 people joined a yoga demonstration event organised by the Indian Embassy in Nepal on the banks of the picturesque Phewa Lake in Pokhara, the tourism capital of the country, ahead of the 10th International Day of Yoga
Putin gives another luxury Russian limousine to Kim as gift
Seoul, June 19 - Russian President Vladimir Putin gave another Russian luxury vehicle as a gift to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on the occasion of their summit in Pyongyang, according to news reports on Wednesday.
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.