Turkey, Iran discuss ways of defusing tensions in Syria
Ankara, Dec 3 (IANS) Turkish and Iranian Foreign Ministers have expressed the need to defuse tensions following large-scale clashes between Syrian government forces and rebel militants in northwestern Syria. In a joint press conference following a meeting with his Iranian counterpart in Ankara, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Monday that his country has […]
Pakistani PM to visit Saudi Arabia to attend One Water Summit
Islamabad, Dec 3 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay an official visit to Saudi Arabia on December 3-4 to attend the One Water Summit, the Foreign Ministry said. The summit, a joint initiative of Saudi Arabia, France, Kazakhstan, and the World Bank, aims to promote global cooperation and a coherent international approach towards […]
Exposed after Biden pardon’s son, ‘vulnerable’ US justice system reflects on Adani case, say India experts
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) US President Joe Biden’s decision to grant a sweeping pardon to his eldest son, Hunter Biden, convicted on charges of gun crimes and tax violations, has triggered sharp criticism from Indian experts, who also see double standards in the American justice system, particularly in relation to allegations against industrialist Gautam […]
Cyclone Fengal: Yellow alert in 15 districts of Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Dec 3 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for 15 districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, predicting heavy rain of up to 11 cm in interior and Western Ghat districts, including the Nilgiris, Krishnagiri, Tiruppur, Erode, Theni, and Madurai. Cyclone Fengal, moving slowly westward, has brought heavy rain to […]
CM Nitish Kumar likely to take key decisions in cabinet meeting today
Patna, Dec 3 (IANS) Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has called for a cabinet meeting on Tuesday to take important decisions. The cabinet meeting was rescheduled to 12:05 p.m., which is generating significant anticipation. Originally set for 4:00 p.m., the revised timing reflects the importance of the agenda, which is expected to address crucial issues, particularly […]
One terrorist killed in ongoing gunfight in J&K’s Srinagar (Ld)
Srinagar, Dec 3 (IANS) One terrorist was killed on Tuesday in an ongoing gunfight with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar district. Officials said that one terrorist has been killed so far in the ongoing anti-terrorist operation by the security forces in the upper reaches of the Harwan mountain belt of the Srinagar […]
AAP leader Raghav Chadha seeks RS debate on decline of law and order in Delhi
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Member of Parliament and National Spokesperson of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Raghav Chadha on Tuesday sought to suspend business in Rajya Sabha to discuss the deterioration of law and order and rise of crimes in the national capital. In his suspension notice addressed to the Secretary General of Rajya Sabha, […]
Special day in our efforts to ensure speedy justice for every Indian: PM Modi
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that this was a special day in the country’s efforts to ensure speedy justice for every Indian and also break free from colonial mindsets. PM Modi along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah will witness the practical application of three laws, demonstrating how they […]
After govt-Oppn reach consensus, both Houses set to resume sessions today
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) After a week-long standoff between the government and the Opposition ended in an agreement, both Houses of Parliament will resume functioning in the ongoing Winter Session on Tuesday. The floor leaders of all parties convened by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met on Monday and all agreed for a special […]
Delhi records AQI of 274, air quality continues to remain ‘poor’
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The national capital continued to suffer from toxic air, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi recorded as ‘poor’ on Tuesday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average AQI of Delhi-NCR was at 274 points till 7:30 a.m. In eight areas of the city, the […]
