North Korea slams US nuclear strategy, vows to build up nuclear arms
Seoul, Aug 24 – North Korea on Saturday strongly lashed out at a revised US nuclear strategy plan, vowing to further strengthen its nuclear capability. Earlier this week, The New York Times reported that President Joe Biden approved the revised strategy in March
South Korea: Five labourers, including three Chinese nationals, killed in road accident
Ansan, Aug 24 – Five-day labourers, including three Chinese nationals, were killed in a traffic accident in Ansan, South Korea on Saturday while heading to a worksite, local authorities said. The accident occurred in Ansan, at around 5.45 a.m., while the victims were
Delayed humanitarian pause in Gaza could fuel polio outbreak among children: UNRWA
Gaza, Aug 24 – Delaying a humanitarian pause in the Gaza Strip increases the risk of polio spreading among children, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has warned. Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of UNRWA, emphasised
Are Russians falling out of love with vodka?
Moscow, Aug 23 – It is the alcoholic beverage most stereotypically identified with Russia, but vodka seems to be losing its charm for the people of the country, with its share of the domestic market in 2024 plunging to single-digit figures, as per
PM Modi invites Ukraine President to India, Zelensky accepts
Kyiv, Aug 24 – During his historic visit to Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited President Volodymyr Zelensky to visit India and the Ukrainian leader accepted the invitation. During his talks with Zelensky, PM Modi reaffirmed India’s principled position and commitment to a
Nepal bus mishap: India rushes Minister Raksha Khadse to Kathmandu
New Delhi, Aug 24 – The Indian government flew Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse to Kathmandu on Saturday to meet the passengers injured in Nepal’s bus accident that occurred on Friday and oversee the repatriation of the remains
US welcomes PM Modi’s Ukraine visit, says can be helpful in ending conflict
Washington, Aug 24 – The US has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine, saying it can be helpful if it facilitates ending the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. “India is a strong partner for the United States, and the Prime Minister is as
Rajnath Singh, Lloyd Austin discuss deeper ties in support of free, open Indo-Pacific (Ld)
Washington, Aug 24 – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his American counterpart Lloyd Austin on Friday discussed “ongoing efforts to deepen the Major Defense Partnership between the United States and India in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region”, according to a
Nepal bus accident: Maha CM condoles loss of 26 lives; bodies to be bought back in IAF plane
Mumbai, Aug 24 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde consoled the death of 26 people from Jalgaon district in a bus accident in Nepal and spoke to the Union Home Minister Amit Shah on bringing back the bodies. The Chief Minister’s office in
Kennedy quits US presidential race, backs Trump
Washington, Aug 24 – Independent US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr has announced that he is suspending his campaign and is supporting former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump. Kennedy, who belongs to one of the most-known American families in politics, said
US Fed Chair Powell says ‘time has come’ for policy adjustment, hints at rate cut
Washington, Aug 24 – US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has said that “the time has come” for a monetary policy adjustment, in yet another indication that the central bank might begin much-anticipated interest rate cuts next month. Powell made the remarks on
Netanyahu accepts US proposal on hostage deal; Blinken calls on Hamas to do the same
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to a U.S. proposal regarding the release of hostages, following a three-hour meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Jerusalem. This agreement marks a crucial step toward resolving the ongoing hostage situation, with Netanyahu
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Washington to strengthen India-US ties
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Washington on Thursday evening for a four-day visit at the invitation of US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin. Singh’s visit aims to bolster the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and includes key meetings with US Secretary of
India, US enter into Security of Supply Arrangement
India and the United States have officially established a non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA), a significant bilateral agreement designed to ensure the availability of critical industrial resources in times of supply chain disruptions. This arrangement, announced by the Pentagon, will facilitate the
UN chief hopes PM Modi’s visit to Ukraine will help end war
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed optimism that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Ukraine will contribute positively to efforts aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict. Guterres’ spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, underscored the significance of high-profile diplomatic visits in advancing peace negotiations and
PM Modi arrives in Kyiv on landmark visit, to discuss Russia-Ukraine conflict with Zelensky
Kyiv, Aug 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in war-torn Ukraine on Friday at the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to push for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The visit is significant as it marks the first time
PM Modi arrives in Kyiv on landmark visit, to discuss Russia-Ukraine conflict with Zelensky
Kyiv, Aug 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in war-torn Ukraine on Friday at the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to push for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The visit is significant as it marks the first time
US FDA approves updated Covid-19 vaccines against currently circulating variants
Los Angeles, Aug 23 – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved and granted emergency use authorisation for updated mRNA Covid-19 vaccines to better protect against currently circulating variants. The FDA said on Thursday that the updated vaccines will target the
Number of heat-related patients in South Korea exceeds 3,000
Seoul, Aug 23 – The number of heat-related patients in South Korea has exceeded 3,000 so far this year, as scorching heat continues to sweep across the nation, health authorities said on Friday. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA),
Former minister recalls how PM Modi’s ‘exceptional leadership’ secured safe passage for Indian students stuck in Ukraine warzone
New Delhi, Aug 23 – Just ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic first visit to Kyiv, V. Muraleedharan, the former Minister of State for External Affairs, on Friday recalled the Indian PM’s “decisive leadership during the 2022 evacuation of Indian students from