US ‘deeply troubled’ by Israeli legislation banning UNRWA: Spokesperson
Washington, Oct 30 (IANS) The US is “deeply troubled” by the adoption of legislation in Israel that would ban the operation of a UN agency for Palestinian refugees, State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller has said. Miller said on Tuesday that the legislation, passed on Monday but yet to be implemented, “poses risks for millions of […]
US election: Amid warnings of threats to ‘democratic process’, early ballot boxes set on fire
New York, Oct 30 (IANS) Amid warnings from US federal authorities of threats “to disrupt the democratic process”, early ballot collection boxes have been set on fire in two states. A box in Washington State and another in Oregon were set ablaze on Monday, while the incendiary devices planted in two others failed to detonate, […]
‘Closely following’ developments related to India-China LAC agreement, says US
Washington, Oct 30 (IANS) The US has said that it is “closely following” the developments related to the India-China LAC agreement and it “welcomes any reduction in tensions” along the border. The remarks were made by State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller during a media interaction on Tuesday. “We’re closely following the developments. We understand that […]
UNIFIL HQ hit by rocket in Lebanon, peacekeepers injured
Beirut, Oct 30 (IANS) The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has said in a statement that peacekeepers were injured as a rocket hit the agency’s headquarters in Naqoura, southwest of Lebanon. “A rocket hit the UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura this afternoon, causing a fire in a vehicle repair shop,” the statement said on […]
Allegations of affair renew scrutiny of Tim Walz’s ties to China
New York, Oct 30 (IANS) Democratic Party vice presidential candidate Tim Walz’s connections to China, where he had been a teacher, have come for renewed scrutiny after a former student alleged that she had a romantic relationship with him. The vice chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Republican Marco Rubio said in an […]
Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card to provide free hospital treatment to all above 70 years: PM Modi
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Senior citizens aged 70 and above can avail free hospital treatment with the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while launching the free health cover to all elderly above 70 years of age. The expansion of the AB PM-JAY to provide health coverage to all senior citizens […]
S.Korea’s space agency, NASA to conduct studies on Artemis programme
Seoul, Oct 30 (IANS) South Korea’s national space agency on Wednesday said it will join hands with the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to conduct studies related to the Moon exploration Artemis programme. According to its officials, the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) has signed a study agreement on the Artemis programme with NASA, […]
Andhra Minister seeks support of Pepsico’s ex-CEO to build brand AP
Amaravati, Oct 30 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Minister for IT and Electronics, Nara Lokesh has requested former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pepsico Indra Nooyi to help build brand Andhra Pradesh. Lokesh, who is currently on a visit to the United States, had a meeting with her on the campus of the IT Survey Synergy Summit […]
Tata, JSW groups to invest over $30 billion in EV sector amid govt’s push: Report
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The Indian government continues to push for higher EV production in the country and for greater localisation of supply chains, which will be key to help the country reach the target of 30 per cent EV penetration by 2030, according to a report on Wednesday. “We estimate that the Tata […]
Govt launches WAFX WAVES VFX Challenge to promote visual effects artists
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) In a bid to promote the visual effects (VFX) ecosystem in India, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has launched the WAFX WAVES VFX Challenge, which will not only boost professional growth but also offer a chance to join a robust network of the country’s top VFX studios and mentors. […]
