N.Korea’s Foreign Minister meets visiting Chinese vice FM: State media
Seoul, Jan 27 - North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui has met with a visiting senior Chinese diplomat in Pyongyang, its state media reported on Saturday, as North Korea appears to be seeking to strengthen ties with Beijing amid its stepped-up cooperation with
NATO’s Steadfast Defender drills could lead to ‘tragic consequences for Europe’: Russia
Moscow, Jan 27 - The North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) Steadfast Defender drills are "provocative", and could potentially lead to "tragic consequences" for Europe, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has said.
S. Africa welcomes UN court’s ruling in genocide case against Israel
Johannesburg, Jan 27 - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that the country welcomes the measures that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered by majority decision, asking Israel to take all possible measures to prevent genocide acts in the Gaza Strip.
Putin ‘facing heat’ from voters in election year as Ukraine war prolongs
New York, Jan 26 - Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is seeking re-election this year, virtually faces the "heat" from voters following a public outcry over power outages that has plagued the country resulting in a life-threatening lack of heating in Moscow's frigid
UN trade body sounds alarm over Red Sea conflict’s impact on trade; Suez shipping down 42%
United Nations, Jan 26 - Sounding an alarm about the impact of the Red Sea conflict on the international economy, the United Nations trade body UNCTAD has said that the volume of international trade going through the Suez Canal has come down by
National Voters Day: 17.32 crore voters in 1951 to around 95 crore in 2024
New Delhi, Jan 25 - The date chosen for National Voters' Day commemorates the formation of the Election Commission of India (ECI) on January 25, 1950.
After Ram, time to focus on ‘Rashtra’, says PM Modi
Bulandshahr, Jan 25 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that he had attended the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya this week but now was the time to focus on ‘Rashtra’ (nation).
Russia playing with lives of Ukrainian prisoners: Zelensky
Kiev, Jan 25 - Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Moscow of playing with the lives of Kiev's prisoners, after a Il-76 military transport aircraft was shot down in Belogorod, the media reported.
US strikes ‘Iranian-backed’ militia targets in Iraq
Washington, Jan 24 - US forces have conducted strikes against facilities used by an "Iranian-backed" militia group in Iraq, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) has said.
Canada to probe India’s alleged interference in Federal elections
Ottawa, Jan 25 - Months after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of having a role in killing of pro-Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a designated terrorist in New Delhi, Ottawa has now announced to investigate alleged meddling by India in country's
Security beefed up in Kolkata for R-Day parade at Red Road
Kolkata, Jan 25 - Elaborate security arrangements will be in place in different parts of Kolkata on Friday on the occasion of Republic Day.
Amish’s ‘Ram Janmabhoomi’ docu highlights demolition of ancient Ayodhya temple
Mumbai, Jan 24 - The makers on Wednesday announced the premiere of the iconic documentary 'Ram Janmabhoomi Temple: The Return of a Splendid Sun', narrated by author and diplomat Amish Tripathi.
French Prez Macron in Jaipur today, to take tour of heritage sites with PM Modi
Jaipur, Jan 25 - French President Emmanuel Macron, the Chief Guest for the 75th Republic Day celebrations in the national capital, will land in Jaipur on Thursday. He will be received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and both will take a tour of
Centre agrees to transfer defence land for skywalk in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Jan 24 - The Centre on Wednesday approved transfer of 3,380 square yards of land to the Telangana government for construction of a skywalk in Hyderabad.
Amer Palace, Hawa Mahal decked up ahead of Modi-Macron roadshow in Jaipur
Jaipur, January 24 - The historical monuments of Jaipur, including Amer Palace and Hawa Mahal, are being decorated with special hues in view of the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron to Rajasthan on Thursday.
PM Modi to welcome French President Macron in Jaipur
New Delhi, Jan 24 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and dedicate to the nation projects worth over Rs 19,100 crore in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday.
Navy’s ammunition cum torpedo cum missile barge – LSAM 19 launched
New Delhi, Jan 24 - The launch of ammunition cum torpedo cum missile (ACTCM) barge, LSAM 19 (Yard 129), fifth barge of 11 x ACTCM Barge Project, built by MSME shipyard, Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane for Indian Navy, was undertaken on Wednesday,
Karpoori Thakur’s life was dedicated to social justice: PM
New Delhi, Jan 24 - Mentioning the government’s decision to confer the Bharat Ratna on Jan Nayak late Karpoori Thakur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it the government's good fortune and underlined the need for the young generation of today to know about
Defence Ministry signs pact to acquire 14 fast & hi-tech patrol vessels for ICG
New Delhi, Jan 24 - The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract for acquisition of 14 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) equipped with multi-purpose drones and AI worth Rs 1,070.47 crore for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), an official said on Wednesday.
On Chhatrapati’s 350 years of crowning, Tricolour to be unfurled atop 350 Maha forts on R-Day
Mumbai, Jan. 24 - Marking the 350 years of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Coronation, the Akhil Maharashtra Giryarohan Mahasangh (AMGM), has organised a unique commemoration – unfurling the Tricolour on 350 forts in the state on Republic Day, a top official said here on