Combating corruption, cyber fraud among top priorities of Modi 3.0; 100-day campaign planned
New Delhi, June 13 - In keeping with its zero-tolerance policy against corruption, the Modi government, in its third term, has planned an intensive campaign to crack down on all kinds of graft including that in digital space.
Agnipath scheme under review, group of secretaries look to make recruitment more lucrative
New Delhi, June 13 - As the National Democratic Alliance's allies aired their grievances over the appointment of Agniveers under the Agnipath scheme, the Centre has expressed its willingness to address the "lacunae" and also promised to make amends in the short-term recruitment
Kuwait fire tragedy: Death toll of Keralites goes up to 24 from 19, seven serious
Thiruvananthapuram, June 13 - The Kerala government on Thursday announced that the death toll of Keralites has gone up to 24 in the fire that broke out in a labour camp in Kuwait.
MoS KV Singh reaches Kuwait to oversee assistance, early repatriation of bodies
New Delhi, June 13 - Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh arrived in Mangaf, Kuwait, on Thursday to oversee assistance for those injured in the fire tragedy and coordinate with local authorities for early repatriation of mortal remains of the
My vision is to make Andhra Pradesh zero-poverty state: CM Naidu
Tirupati, June 13 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu asserted on Thursday that his vision was to make Andhra Pradesh a zero-poverty state.
105 countries gather in Abu Dhabi to discuss critical issues of energy transition
Abu Dhabi, June 13 - The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) convened its 27th council meeting here on Thursday, just days after United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued an urgent call for climate action.
India sends humanitarian aid to landslide-hit Papua New Guinea
New Delhi, June 13 - India on Thursday sent 19 tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR) to Papua New Guinea's Enga province, which was devastated by a landslide that claimed over 2,000 lives.
Ukraine dominates agenda as G7 leaders gather in Italy for summit
Bari, Italy, June 13 - The G7 leaders are huddling in Italy for a three-day summit dominated by the wars raging in Ukraine and Gaza, in addition to the growing trade and security tensions with China.
German concerns delaying EU’s latest Russia sanctions
Brussels, June 13 - Germany is bogging down negotiations on the latest EU sanctions package intended to prevent Russia from circumventing existing punitive measures imposed over the war in Ukraine.
South Korea vows stern response to illegal acts ahead of doctors’ collective action
Seoul, June 13 - Any illegal acts related to the collective action by doctors will be dealt with sternly, the South Korean government said on Thursday, as medical professors and community doctors plan to stage walkouts in protest against the medical school quota
Libya-Tunisia border crossing to partially reopen after months of closure
Tripoli, June 13 - The Ras Ajdir border crossing, a vital land link between Libya and Tunisia, will partially reopen on Thursday following months of closure, the Libyan Interior Ministry said.
Jordan condemns Israeli settlers’ ‘incursions’ into Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Amman, June 13 - Jordan's Foreign Ministry has condemned "the continuous and escalating incursions by extremist settlers" into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under the protection of Israeli Police.
US: Greek-owned vessel damaged by Houthi attack
Washington, June 13 - An unmanned surface vessel launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels has hit a Greek-owned and operated ship off the coast of Yemen, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement.
NATO defence ministers to back Ukraine training and support mission
Brussels, June 13 - NATO Defence Ministers are in Brussels on Thursday and Friday for two days of talks to agree on a training support mission for Ukraine as well as long-term financial commitments.
Czech Republic approves plan to buy upto 77 Leopard tanks from Germany
Prague, June 13 - The Czech Republic has added the purchase of up to 77 Leopard 2A8 modern battle tanks from German production to its list of strategic defence projects.
French man detained in Iran since 2022 has been freed: Macron
Paris, June 13 - A French citizen, who had been detained in Iran for nearly two years, has been released and will be back in France on Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron said.
Biden, Zelensky to sign long-term security agreement at G7 summit
Italy, June 13 - US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will sign a bilateral security agreement between the US and Ukraine on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy on Thursday.
Dozens injured during anti-government demonstration in Armenia
Yerevan, June 13 - Dozens of people have been injured in clashes between protesters and police during a protest called in Armenia's capital to demand Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's resignation.
Unicef urges Taliban to let girls study 1,000 days after school ban
Kabul, June 13 - Marking 1,000 days since girls in Afghanistan were banned from secondary school, a top official at the United Nations children's agency, Unicef, on Thursday used this milestone to urge the Taliban to allow girls to go back to school.
Pema Khandu takes oath as Arunachal CM for 3rd straight term
Itanagar, June 13 - Pema Khandu, who was re-elected as the BJP Legislature Party leader on Wednesday, took oath as Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister for the third straight term on Thursday.