PM Modi reviews Kuwait fire tragedy, announces Rs 2L ex-gratia for Indian victims
New Delhi, June 12 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a review meeting on the fire tragedy in Kuwait in which a number of Indian nationals died and many were injured, here at his residence on Wednesday.
Four killed in Nepal landslide
Kathmandu, June 14 - Four members of a family were killed in a landslide in Taplejung district in northeastern Nepal, a local official said on Friday.
Brothers in arms: Pawan Kalyan’s swearing-in makes Chiranjeevi proud
Vijayawada, June 12 - It was a moment Jana Sena leader and actor Konidala Pawan Kalyan had been waiting for years.
Amaravati farmers end four-year-long protest as Naidu govt sworn-in
Amaravati, June 12 - With the formation of the Chandrababu Naidu-led government in Andhra Pradesh, farmers of Amaravati on Wednesday called off their four-year-long protest against three capitals move of the previous YSR Congress government.
Joshimath is now ‘Jyotirmath’, Uttarakhand government renames teshil in Chamoli
New Delhi, June 12 - Joshimath tehsil in Chamoli district will now be known by a new name 'Jyotirmath', the Uttarakhand chief minister office announced on Wednesday.
Cong accuses Centre of bias in funds’ disbursal to Maha compared to other states
Mumbai, June 12 - The Maharashtra Congress has accused the Centre of 'discrimination’ in the allocation of central funds to the state compared with other states, here on Wednesday.
UP govt to turn Ranipur Tiger Reserve into eco-tourism hub
Lucknow, June 12 - The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh will transform the Ranipur Tiger Reserve in Chitrakoot into a premier eco-tourism destination.
Russia expresses concern over Argentina’s involvement in Ukraine crisis
Moscow, June 14 - Russia has expressed deep disappointment and concern over Argentina's recent actions related to military assistance to Ukraine, Russian media cited Dmitry Feoktistov, the Russian ambassador to Argentina, as saying on Friday.
Japan to begin deep-sea search for crashed MSDF helicopters in July
Tokyo, June 14 - The Japanese government on Friday said that a deep-sea search will begin next month for the two Maritime Self-Defence Force (MSDF) helicopters that crashed into the Pacific in April.
Ukraine comes under massive Russian air attacks
Kyiv, June 14 - An air-raid alert was issued throughout Ukraine early Friday as the country was hit by a series of air attacks by Russian forces, the Ukrainian Air Force said in a statement.
North Korea slams Swiss-hosted Ukraine peace summit as ‘conspiracy gathering’
Seoul, June 14 - North Korea on Friday strongly condemned the Ukraine peace summit to be hosted by Switzerland later this week, describing it as a "conspiracy gathering under the pretext of peace" to exclude Russia, according to the North's state media.
3 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid in West Bank
Ramallah, June 14 - Three Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli raid in the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin in the northern West Bank, a Palestinian official said.
NATO defence ministers to formalise long-term support for Ukraine
Brussels, June 14 - NATO defence ministers will meet in Brussels on Friday for their second consecutive day of talks on formalising the alliance's support for Ukraine.
Philippines confirms Filipino crew aboard ship attacked in Red Sea
Manila, June 14 - The Philippines on Friday said Filipino sailors were among the crew on board a commercial ship attacked by Houthi in the Red Sea on June 12.
Hospital workers urge doctors to scrap planned strike in S. Korea next week
Seoul, June 14 - A union representing hospital workers on Friday urged doctors to abandon their plan for a one-day walkout scheduled for next week, as the medical sector has been experiencing a nearly four-month-long vacuum due to physicians protesting the increase in
Biden raises Ukraine’s hopes for more Patriot systems from allies
Bari (Italy), June 14 - On the sidelines of the G7 summit, US President Joe Biden gave Ukraine hope that it will soon be able to strengthen its own air defence with additional Patriot systems from abroad.
US says civilian mariner injured in Houthi attack on cargo vessel
Washington, June 14 - A civilian mariner on board a trade ship in the Gulf of Aden has been severely injured as the vessel was hit in an attack carried out by Yemen's Houthi rebels, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) has said in
California State University moves classes online after demonstrations over conflict in Gaza
Los Angeles, June 14 - California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) has announced that all classes and operations on the university's main campus will be held remotely until further notice after a night of demonstrations over the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in
GERB-UDF coalition wins Bulgaria’s early parliamentary elections
Sofia, June 14 - The coalition of the GERB Party and Union of Democratic Forces (GERB-UDF) won Bulgaria's early parliamentary elections, according to results published on Thursday evening by the country's Central Election Commission (CEC).
US, Ukraine sign long-term security agreement at G7
Bari (Italy), June 14 - The Presidents of the US and Ukraine have signed an agreement laying out Washington's long-term security relationship with Kiev on the sidelines of the G7 in southern Italy on Thursday.