Govt needs help of armed Forces veterans to improve law and order situation in Manipur: Biren Singh
Imphal, Jan 14 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Tuesday said that the government needs the cooperation and support of the armed forces veterans to improve the law and order situation in the state. Addressing ex-servicemen and their families on the occasion of the 9th Armed Forces Veterans’ Day held at the headquarters […]
India no longer imports weapons, now exports them, says Captain (retired) Akhilesh Saxena
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The 9th Armed Forces Veterans’ Day was celebrated across the country on Tuesday. On this occasion, retired Captain Akhilesh Saxena praised the Indian Army, highlighting various achievements. He said that in the past 10 years, the Indian Army has become significantly stronger. In an interview with IANS, retired Captain Akhilesh […]
Slovak PM Fico invites Zelensky to meet over gas transit dispute
Bratislava, Jan 14 (IANS) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico proposed holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss gas transit through Ukraine which was halted recently. In an open letter posted on social media, Fico extended the invitation to Zelensky on Monday for a joint meeting on Slovak territory near the border between Slovakia […]
Los Angeles wildfires: 25 dead, 92,000 people under evacuation
Los Angeles, Jan 14 (IANS) About 92,000 people remain under mandatory evacuation orders and 25 dead due to the Los Angeles wildfires in the western US, and another 89,000 are under evacuation warnings, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna told reporters. At least 25 people have died and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted […]
Australia: Return of debris balls forces closure of nine Sydney beaches
Sydney, Jan 14 (IANS) Nine beaches in Sydney, the capital city of Australia’s state of New South Wales (NSW), have been closed following the return of mystery debris balls that forced beach closures late in 2024. Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council on Tuesday closed nine beaches under its jurisdiction after being notified about the balls washing […]
Controversy erupts over private firefighters’ hiring amidst raging Los Angeles wildfires
Los Angeles, Jan 14 (IANS) As multiple wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles, a growing controversy has emerged surrounding the hiring of private firefighters by affluent residents. “Does anyone have access to private firefighters to protect our home? Need to act fast here. All neighbours’ houses burning. Will pay any amount,” Keith Wasserman, a […]
Nigeria holds mass burial for over 40 farmers killed by insurgents
Abuja, Jan 14 (IANS) Nigerian authorities on Tuesday organised a mass burial for at least 40 farmers suspected to have been killed by insurgents during an attack earlier this week in the northeastern state of Borno, which borders Chad. The farmers were killed late Sunday when a group of insurgents rounded scores of them up […]
South Korea to consult with Ukraine if captured North Korea soldiers seek defection
Seoul, Jan 14 (IANS) The South Korean government plans to consult with Ukraine about bringing North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine to the South if they request defection, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lee Jae-woong made the remarks during a regular press briefing following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent revelation that […]
Focus on enhancing strategic partnership as Singapore President begins India visit
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived in New Delhi Tuesday evening on a State Visit – his first to India as the President of the island nation – as both countries begin celebrations of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada received the […]
Spanish PM proposes 100 per cent tax on property purchases by non-EU residents
Madrid, Jan 14 (IANS) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has veiled plans to impose a tax rate of up to 100 per cent on properties purchased by individuals who are neither European Union citizens nor residents of Spain, EL Pais reported Tuesday. Speaking at the ‘Housing – Fifth Pillar of the Welfare State’ forum, Sanchez […]
