PM Modi to inaugurate National Youth Festival, hold road show in Nashik
Nashik (Maharashtra), Jan 11 - The stage is set for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the 27th National Youth Festival (NYF) and hold a 1.2 km long road show, here on Friday, an official said on Thursday.
Himachal Governor urges PM for settlements in border areas
New Delhi, Jan 11 - Himachal Pradesh Governor, Shiv Pratap Shukla, on Thursday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here and held a detailed discussion on permanently settling local people in border areas of the state.
Chandigarh gets award for best safety standards for sanitation workers
Chandigarh, Jan 11 - Chandigarh on Thursday won the award for the city having the best safety standards for sanitation workers -- 'Safaimitra Surakshit Shehar' in the Swachh Survekshan 2023 Awards given out by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry.
From NY’s Times Square to Lucknow’s Chowk, it is Ram all the way
Lucknow, Jan 11 - From the Times Square in New York to Chowk in Lucknow, the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram temple is set to resonate globally.
Philippine senator slams US military’s fuel transfer
Manila, Jan 11 - Philippine Senator Imee Marcos has demanded an explanation from the government and military for the shipment of millions of gallons of fuel by the US Navy to Subic Bay in the Southeast Asian country.
Ram temple inauguration: Congress given ‘golden opportunity to reduce its sin’, says Himanta
Guwahati, January 11 - In response to Congress turning down an invitation to attend the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the grand old party was given a "golden opportunity
Natural disasters cause $250 bn loss globally in 2023
Berlin, Jan 10 - Natural disasters caused losses of around $250 billion across the globe in 2023, German reinsurer Munich Re said in its annual report.
PM Modi to inaugurate India’s longest sea bridge tomorrow
New Delhi, Jan 11 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra on Friday where he will hold a series of events, including the inauguration of the 21.8-km Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), which will connect Sewri in South Mumbai to Chirle near
Sweden fulfilled significant part of responsibilities for NATO bid: Turkey
Ankara, Jan 11 - Sweden has fulfilled an important part of demands by Turkey for the Nordic country's NATO bid, Turkish parliament speaker Numan Kurtulmus said.
Rajnath calls on Sunak during UK visit, discuss enhancing defence ties
New Delhi, Jan 11 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street, London, said officials on Thursday, adding that both discussed enhancing defence ties between the two countries.
Wrongly-accused UK post office managers to be exonerated under new law : PM
London, Jan 11 (IANS) The UK government will introduce new legislation to overturn the convictions of hundreds of post office managers who were wrongly convicted of theft and fraud, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said.
PM Modi attends Global FinTech meeting in GIFT city
Gandhinagar, Jan 10 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday attended the Global FinTech Forum at the GIFT city here.
Telangana CM hosts dinner for consulate representatives of 13 countries
Hyderabad, Jan 11 - Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy hosted dinner for the consulate representatives of 13 countries at Qutub Shahi Tombs in Hyderabad.
Singapore hopes to recruit auxiliary police officers from India, other Asian nations
Singapore, Jan 11 - An Indian-origin minister in Singapore has said that the city state is considering hiring auxiliary police officers (APOs) from Asian nations like India, China, the Philippines and Myanmar.
German FM vows to offer 15 mn euros to support Lebanon’s army
Beirut, Jan 11 - German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has vowed to offer 15 million euros ($16.45 million) to support the Lebanese army amid growing fears of escalating tensions with Israel on Lebanon's southern border.
Italian Parliament votes to continue to support Ukraine
Rome, Jan 11 - Italy's Parliament has approved a resolution reaffirming the country's support for Ukraine for another year in that country's conflict with Russia.
Ex-New Jersey Governor Chris Christie exits 2024 WH race
Washington, Jan 11 - Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has exited the 2024 Republican race to the White House, with a parting shot at party rival Donald Trump.
Varanasi boatmen to offer free rides on Jan 22
Varanasi, Jan 11 - The boatmen in Varanasi will celebrate the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya, by offering free boat rides to pilgrims on January 22.
UN steps up support for IDPs, returnees in South Sudan
Juba, Jan 11 - The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), a UN migration agency, has said that it has stepped up cash-based assistance to more than 4,488 vulnerable returnees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) fleeing the fighting in Sudan into South Sudan.
UN Security Council adopts resolution on Red Sea attacks by Houthis
United Nations, Jan 11 - The UN Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution to condemn the attacks by the Houthi militia on merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea.