Iran, Azerbaijan hold joint naval drill in Caspian Sea
Tehran, Nov 5 (IANS) The Iranian and Azerbaijani naval forces staged a joint rescue and relief drill in the Caspian Sea, Iran’s official news agency reported. The exercise, dubbed “AZIREX2024,” was hosted by Iran’s Navy and themed “Cooperation for Peace and Friendship,” reports Xinhua news agency, quoting IRNA on Monday. It added the drill involved […]
Sudan records 2 to 3 million malaria cases annually: Health minister
Port Sudan, Nov 5 (IANS) Sudanese Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim said that Sudan records between two and three million malaria cases annually. “Sudan records the highest rate of malaria infection in the Eastern Mediterranean Region,” Ibrahim said on Monday at a press conference in Gedaref, the capital city of Gedaref State in Sudan. “Sudan […]
EAM Jaishankar confident of growing India-US ties regardless of election outcome
Canberra, Nov 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar expressed confidence on Tuesday that India-US relations would continue to grow steadily, regardless of the outcome of the US Presidential elections. Speaking at a joint press conference with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong at Parliament House in Canberra, EAM Jaishankar also credited former US President […]
The ‘Samosa Caucus’ in US Congress and who belongs to it
Washington, Nov 5 (IANS) With a handful of Indian-Americans either eyeing a seat in the US Congress or seeking re-election, there are hopes that the ‘Samosa Caucus’ may grow in numbers over the coming few months. ‘Samosa Caucus’ is a nickname given to a group of Indian-American lawmakers in the US Congress. It refers to […]
US polls: Economy, abortion, immigration, character top issues
New York, Nov 5 (IANS) When voters go to the polling stations on Tuesday, they will have to decide between the top issues presented by Kamala Harris – abortion and character – or Donald Trump – immigration and the economy. Here is a look at the issues: Economy and Inflation: The high prices are foremost […]
When will the 2024 presidential election results be announced?
Washington, Nov 5 (IANS) The outcome of the 2024 US presidential election could be known as early as Wednesday morning, just a few hours after the polling ends on Tuesday. Or it could take days, weeks, and, as it happened in one instance, a month. More than 78 million American voters had already cast their […]
Canadian Hindus hold rally against attacks by Khalistani extremists on temples in Canada
Brampton, Nov 5 (IANS) Over a thousand Canadian Hindus assembled outside the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, Canada, on Monday evening (local time) to protest against the repeated attacks on Hindu temples in the country, a day after the temple was attacked by Khalistani extremists. The organisers of the solidarity rally pressed Canadian politicians and […]
Trump Vs Kamala Harris: Here’s who’s raised more in battleground states
Washington, Nov 5 (IANS) Former President Donald Trump and Vice-President Kamala Harris have collectively raised $154 million in the seven biggest battleground states, and while Harris’ fundraising has far surpassed Trump’s overall, the ex-President is within striking distance of her cash haul — or even surpassed it — in a couple of closely watched states […]
K’taka: Shobha Karandlaje, BJP MLA Yatnal take part in strike over Waqf properties row
Vijayapura, Nov 5 (IANS) Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje and BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal participated in an indefinite strike at Vijayapura city in Karnataka over the Waqf properties row. Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Labour and Employment Karandlaje said, “Attending a relentless day and night protest in Vijayapur against […]
Toxic foam on Yamuna raises concerns as Chhath Puja begins in Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) As the four-day Chhath festival begins with the traditional ‘Nahay Khay’ on Tuesday, a disturbing sight marred the religious fervour along the banks of the Yamuna River near Kalindi Kunj in Delhi. Devotees gathered in large numbers to offer prayers and perform the ritual holy bath, a significant part of […]
