Facing backlash even from her party, BJP’s MP Kangana clarifies views on farm laws personal
Shimla, Sep 25 (IANS) Facing backlash even from her party over her comment on implementing the three repealed farm laws as they are “farmer welfare-oriented”, actor-turned- politician and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday clarified that her views were personal and did not represent party’s stand. “Absolutely, my views on farmers’ laws are personal and […]
J&K polls: Vote for your rights & prosperity, says Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) As the second phase of polling was underway in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged the people to come out in large numbers and exercise their vote In a post on X, he wrote that people must come out in large numbers to vote for their rights and […]
New annual HIV infections decreased by 44pc since 2010 in India: MoS health
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) India has made significant efforts in combating HIV/AIDS and the country’s annual HIV infections have decreased by 44 per cent since 2010, said Anupriya Singh Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare. Addressing a high-level side event at the UN, Patel said India has outperformed at the […]
Sensex trades flat, Power Grid and M&M top gainers
Mumbai, Sep 25 (IANS) Indian equity markets were trading flat on Wednesday following mixed global cues. At 9:55 a.m., Sensex was up 21 points or 0.02 per cent at 84,935 and Nifty was down 4 points or 0.02 per cent at 25,934. In the early trade, market trend remained positive. On the National Stock Exchange […]
Arjun Erigaisi: The Mad Man of chess who is perpetually on an upward trajectory
Mumbai, Sep 25 (IANS) Winning six games in a row in chess is akin to hitting six sixes in an over in cricket — easy to think of difficult to achieve. In chess, the most famous six-wins-in-row streak was achieved in the 1971 World Championship cycle when Bobby Fischer demolished Mark Taimanov 6-0 in the […]
Saudi FM meets Vatican’s Secretary of State in New York
RIYADH, 25 September: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has met with the Vatican’s Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin on the sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly in New York City. The meeting reviewed regional and international developments, and the efforts made to establish the foundations of international peace and security, […]
Saudi leadership offer condolences to Umm Al-Quwain ruler after passing of family member
RIYADH, 25 September: Saudi Arabia’s king and crown prince offered their condolences on Tuesday to the ruler of Umm Al-Quwain after the passing of Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed bin Rashid Al-Mualla. King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent separate cables of condolences to Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al-Mualla, expressing their sympathy with the […]
Saudi climate envoy meets UN official in New York
RIYADH, 25 September: Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir met with UN Environment Program Executive Director Inger Andersen at the 79th UN General Assembly in New York City on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance existing cooperation between the Kingdom and UNEP, as well as Saudi Arabia’s initiatives and […]
Saudi Arabia joins anti-corruption meeting in Beijing
RIYADH, 25 September: A Saudi delegation led by Mazin Al-Kahmous, president of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, is participating in the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities plenary meeting in Beijing, China, from Sept. 24 to 27. At the meeting, Al-Kahmous thanked China for hosting the event, highlighting the network’s efforts to tackle […]
Riyadh festival pays tribute to astrolabe inventor Mariam Al-Astrolabi
RIYADH, 25 September: The STEAM Festival, organized by the King Salman Science Oasis, is highlighting the pioneering work of scientist Mariam Al-Astrolabi and Saudi Arabia’s women. Running until Sept. 30 under the theme “Fun Chemistry,” the festival aims to instill a sense of pride in the nation’s heritage, raise awareness about the role of women […]
