PM Modi inaugurates ISKCON temple in Navi Mumbai, devotees praise his commitment to Sanatan works
Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ISKCON temple in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday. Speaking at the event, the Prime Minister said, “The essence of all our religious texts and scriptures is the spirit of service. I am pleased that our government continues to work with this very spirit of service for […]
Odisha govt issues notification on implementation of NEP 2020
Bhubaneswar, Jan 15 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday formally announced regarding the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in the state. The Odisha School and Mass Education (S&ME) Department on Wednesday issued a notification in this regard. “After careful consideration, in the interest of strengthening the educational system in the state, the […]
Over 200 businesses remain under lockdown in Vanuatu
Suva, Jan 15 (IANS) Over 90 buildings, including more than 200 businesses within the Central Business District (CBD) of Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, remain under lockdown following the 7.3-magnitude earthquake on December 17, 2024, with hundreds of employees losing their jobs. According to the local media ‘Daily Post’ on Wednesday, the area, once […]
US rule on connected cars lifts market uncertainties: South Korea
Seoul, Jan 15 (IANS) South Korea’s industry ministry hailed Washington’s finalised rule on connected cars on Wednesday, saying it will remove many uncertainties for South Korean automakers. The US Bureau of Industry and Security on Tuesday (U.S. time) unveiled the new rule that will ban sales of connected cars with cameras, software and other components […]
Romania expands NATO deployment to Slovakia, Bulgaria
Bucharest, Jan 15 (IANS) Romania has bolstered its military presence on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) Eastern Flank as of January 2025, deploying units to Slovakia and Bulgaria in addition to its ongoing participation in Poland, the country’s Ministry of National Defence has announced. Romanian contributions now include an anti-tank detachment in Slovakia, a […]
Bulgaria’s largest parliamentary force proposes coalition government
Sofia, Jan 15 (IANS) GERB-UDF, the largest political force in the Bulgarian Parliament, on Wednesday proposed the formation of a three-party coalition government, two and a half months after the parliamentary elections. Rosen Zhelyazkov, GERB-UDF’s nominee for Prime Minister, proposed the new government moments after Bulgarian President Rumen Radev handed him an exploratory mandate. The […]
EAM Jaishankar calls on Singapore President, discusses bilateral cooperation in semiconductors, industrial parks and skilling
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar called on visiting Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in New Delhi on Wednesday, holding discussions with the foreign dignitary on bilateral cooperation in several areas ahead of his scheduled meetings with President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. “Delighted to call on […]
Greek PM nominates parliament speaker for next president
Athens, Jan 15 (IANS) Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday that Parliament Speaker Constantine Tassoulas will be his ruling party’s nominee for the country’s next president. “In a turbulent international environment our country needs a President with political experience,” he said in a televised address. Tassoulas, a seasoned politician from the ruling New […]
Britain’s inflation dips to 2.5 per cent in December: ONS
London, Jan 15 (IANS) Britain’s Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 2.5 per cent in the 12 months to December 2024, down from 2.6 per cent in November, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released on Wednesday. “Inflation eased very slightly as hotel prices dipped this month but rose a year […]
Thailand eases long-term visa rules to attract foreign talent, investment
Bangkok, Jan 15 (IANS) Thailand has announced updates to a long-term resident visa program to broaden its appeal to foreign experts, investors and executives in an effort to strengthen the Southeast Asian country’s talent pool and global competitiveness. The changes, approved by the cabinet this week, include the expansion of target sectors for highly-skilled professionals […]
