Japan earthquake: Indian Embassy issues emergency numbers for citizens amid tsunami warnings
New Delhi, Jan 1 - The Indian Embassy in Japan on Monday set up an emergency control room for its citizens and said that it is in the touch with concerned authorities in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami warning.
PM urges people to take part in ‘Ram Bhajan’ drive ahead of temple launch
New Delhi, Dec 31 - While addressing the last 'Mann Ki Baat' programme of the year 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the entire country is enthused about the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
Leaders worldwide call for unity, peace in New Year salutations
Beijing, Jan 1 - A faltering global economy struggled to get back on its feet in 2023 amid an international landscape undergoing rapid change.
Tsunami waves reach Japan’s coast following major quakes
Tokyo, Jan 1 - Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture observed tsunami waves of more than 1.2 meters on Monday after a series of strong quakes struck Japan's western coast in the afternoon, local media reported.
UP woman skydives with flag of Ram temple
Prayagraj, Jan 1 - Anamika Sharma, a 22-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, set a record of sorts when she jumped from a height of 13,000 feet with the flag of Ram Temple.
Ayodhya temple priest slams Sanjay Raut for his remarks on Ram
Ayodhya (UP), Jan 1 - Acharya Satyendra Das, chief priest at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple has said that invitations have been extended only to those who are "devotees of Lord Ram."
Japan: Major tsunami warning issued after 7.4 magnitude earthquake
Tokyo, Jan 1 - A series of strong earthquakes with major ones measured at up to 7.6 magnitude have struck the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa on Monday, with tsunami warnings issued, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
2024: The year of Gaganyaan for ISRO
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 1 - The Indian space agency has named the year 2024 as the year of Gaganyaan with several tests being planned for the realisation of manned space mission in 2025, said a top official.
Putin delivers New Year address to nation, calls for unity
Moscow, Jan 1 - Russian President Vladimir Putin while delivering New Year address has called for the national unity.
Yemen’s Houthi group says 10 fighters killed by US Navy forces in Red Sea
Sanaa, Jan 1 - Yemen's Houthi group has said that 10 of its fighters were killed by US naval forces in the Red Sea while they were trying to hijack a commercial ship in international waters.
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announces abdication live on TV
Copenhagen, Jan 1 - Denmark's Queen Margrethe II, who has been on the throne for 52 years, on Sunday announced her abdication in a New Year TV address.
US Navy destroys Houthi boats attempting to board a container ship on Red Sea
London, Dec 31 - The US Navy has destroyed Houthi "small boats" attempting to board a container ship on Red Sea, the media reported.
Putin wants Trump back as President: Retd US Army General
New York, Dec 31 - Retired US Army General Barry McCaffrey has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "actively hoping" that former President Donald Trump wins the 2024 Presidential election as Putin felt "Trump's persecution was politically motivated reflecting the rottenness of
Most of Trump’s political foes want to give him a fair chance against being struck off the ballot
Washington, Dec 31 - Former US President Donald Trump doesn't score well on the likeability factor for Presidency among most Democrats and a section of the Republicans, but most of them agree on the eligibility factor that the brazen politician should not be
Biden releases $147.5mn as arms aid for Israel
Washington, Dec 30 - US President Joe Biden has bypassed the Congress for the second time in a row this month to release $147.5 million in aid for military equipment as emergency arms sales to Israel to fight Hamas.
PM Modi flags off Jalna-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express amid cheers & claps
Jalna (Maharashtra), Dec 30 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the new Jalna-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express via video-link amid cheers and claps as the train started for its maiden journey to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai from here.
Russia seems to be looking beyond Ukraine in its pan-continental outreach
New Delhi, Dec 30 - The contrast between their end-of-the-year press conferences could not have been more evident.
PM Modi urges people not to visit Ayodhya on Jan 22
Ayodhya, Dec 30 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the public not to visit Ayodhya on January 22 for inauguration of the Ram Temple.
PM Modi inaugurates Maharishi Valmiki international airport in Ayodhya
Varanasi (UP), Dec 30 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Maharishi Valmiki international airport in Ayodhya.
PM Modi brainstorms on good governance with chief secretaries of states
New Delhi, Dec 30 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi held brainstorming sessions over the last two days with chief secretaries of states on ways of ensuring good governance and ease of living for the people.