PM Modi and Kejriwal make false promises, no difference between them: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday addressed an election rally in Seelampur for the Delhi Assembly polls, at the “Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Constitution” event. During his speech, he targeted both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal, accusing them […]
Tenders invited for seven solar power projects of 72 MW: Himachal CM
Shimla, Jan 13 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Monday said the government is aiming to harness green energy on a large scale. He said tenders have been invited for setting up seven solar power projects of 72 MW, which are being evaluated. The work would be allotted to the companies this month. […]
Bihar Governor assures justice to delegation of protesting BPSC candidates
Patna, Jan 13 (IANS) The controversy surrounding the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination has reached the state’s highest Constitutional office with Governor Arif Mohammad Khan assuring justice to a delegation of candidates who called on him on Monday. Khan assured justice to the protesting candidates within the framework of the Constitution. The development followed […]
‘Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar focused like Arjun, no rift in K’taka Cong’
Bengaluru, Jan 13 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala on Monday said that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D.K. Shivakumar are focused like Arjun, adding that there is no internal strife in the state unit of the grand old party. Speaking at a press conference here, Surjewala said: “Our party leaders, whether […]
Severe winter weather affects several Mongolian provinces
Ulan Bator, Jan 13 (IANS) At least 18 soums (administrative subdivisions) across seven Mongolian provinces are grappling with extreme winter conditions, the National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring reported on Monday. Provinces affected include the western provinces of Bayan-Ulgii, Uvs, Khovd and Zavkhan, as well as the central province of Tuv. Earlier this month, […]
Heavy rains kill at least 11 in southeast Brazil
Rio de Janerio, Jan 13 (IANS) Heavy rains in southeastern Brazil have claimed the lives of at least 11 people, including nine who were killed in landslides in the valley region of Minas Gerais state during Sunday morning, said local authorities. According to the state fire department, landslides killed nine people and left one missing […]
Australian PM promises to finish broadband network with major upgrade
Canberra, Jan 13 (IANS) Australia’s Prime Minister has promised a funding injection to “finish” the country’s National Broadband Network (NBN) and boost internet speeds. Anthony Albanese on Monday promised a three billion Australian dollar (1.84 billion US dollar) equity injection in the NBN to improve access to fibre internet connections. He said the additional funding […]
Increasing winds pose new risks for wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Jan 13 (IANS) As firefighters continue to battle devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area, winds are expected to intensify in the coming days, potentially further complicating rescue efforts. According to the local officials, gusty winds and persistently dry weather are increasing extreme fire threats in the region. Northeast wind gusts surpassed 50 […]
Los Angeles Mayor under fire for response to fatal wildfires
Los Angeles, Jan 13 (IANS) As thousands of firefighters are battling the raging wildfires in Los Angeles County, politically-motivated finger-pointing has set in. More than 110,000 signatures have been gathered demanding the resignation of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Started by a user identified as “Frustrated Californian,” the petition posted on the Change.org accuses Bass […]
Tsunami advisory issued after 6.9-magnitude quake strikes Japan
Tokyo, Jan 13 (IANS) Japan on Monday evening warned of a possible tsunami following an earthquake of around 6.9 magnitude, that struck the southwestern region of the country. The 9:19 pm quake measured a lower 5 on the Japanese seismic scale of 7 in part of Miyazaki Prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Subsequently, a […]
