EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Spain, Bolivia, Guayana, Moldova, Cyprus in New York
New York, Sep 25 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has held a series of meetings with his counterparts from Spain, Bolivia, Guayana, Moldova, Cyprus, and EU Commissioner for Climate Action, and discussed bilateral ties on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. EAM Jaishankar […]
India calls for greater int’l cooperation to fight synthetic drug trade used by terrorists
New York, Sep 25 (IANS) India has called for increasing international cooperation to fight the synthetic drug trade which has been used by terrorists against the country. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday emphasised the need for enhanced operational cooperation, intelligence sharing, and stronger law enforcement collaboration to combat the synthetic drug trade. […]
Six killed in road accident in TN’s Ulundurpet
Chennai, Sep 25 (IANS) At least six people were killed and 16 others injured when a tourist van in which they were travelling hit a tree in Tamil Nadu’s Ulundurpet, said officials here on Wednesday. The incident occurred during the early morning hours and the area was receiving heavy rainfall at the time of the […]
J&K BJP chief credits PM Modi, Amit Shah for peaceful elections
Rajouri, Sep 25 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir BJP President Ravinder Raina cast his vote on Wednesday at the Lamberi polling station in the Nowshera Assembly constituency, Rajouri district, as the second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections commenced. Raina credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the peaceful […]
Diplomats from 15 countries arrive in J&K to witness festival of democracy
Srinagar, Sep 25 (IANS) A delegation of diplomats from 15 countries, including the US, Norway, Philippines, Algeria, Spain and South Africa, arrived here on Wednesday to witness the polling process taking place in J&K after a gap of 10 years. Sources said the delegation of diplomats from the 15 countries arrived in the morning. “The […]
Assam Accord clause 6 issue: CM Sarma to meet AASU leaders today
Guwahati, Sep 25 (IANS) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will hold a discussion with the All Assam Students Union (AASU) leaders on Wednesday regarding the implementation of clause 6 of the Assam Accord. Clause 6 of the Assam Accord states that appropriate constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards will be provided to protect the cultural, social […]
Polling begins in 6 districts of J&K; PM Modi urges voters to exercise franchise
Srinagar, Sep 25 (IANS) Polling across 26 Assembly constituencies in six districts of Jammu and Kashmir began on Wednesday morning to decide the fate of 239 candidates in the fray. Voters started gathering at polling booths in the early morning to exercise their franchise as a clear autumn sky greeted them. Most polling stations in […]
After ‘successful’ US trip, PM Modi to address rally in Haryana’s Gohana today
Chandigarh, Sep 25 (IANS) After wrapping up his three-day ‘successful’ visit to the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to return to the election arena of Haryana, where Assembly polls are scheduled for October 5. The Prime Minister will hold his second public meeting in the state on Wednesday to woo electorates of […]
Court takes cognisance of ED’s prosecution complaint in PMLA case linked to narco-terrorism
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) A special designated PMLA court in Jammu has taken cognisance of a prosecution complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against the alleged money laundering offences by some individuals accused of operating a narco-terrorism module linked to funding of the subversive activities of Hijbul Mujahideen, officials have said. The accused […]
Assam Cong MP files complaint against Union Minister Bittu, others for remarks against Rahul Gandhi
Guwahati, Sep 25 (IANS) Assam Congress MP Rakibul Hussain has filed a police complaint against Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu and two other BJP leaders as well as a Maharashtra Shiv Sena MLA for using “unparliamentary” language against Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. On Tuesday, Lok Sabha MP Hussain […]
