TN: NTK slams DMK govt ahead of Erode East bypolls
Chennai, Jan 28 (IANS) Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) Chief Coordinator and actor-turned-politician, Seeman, launched a scathing attack on the ruling DMK government during a campaign event for the Erode East bypolls. Speaking at a public gathering in support of NTK candidate K. Seethalakshmi, Seeman criticised the DMK for neglecting basic needs like food and water, […]
Maha Kumbh: Authorities beef up measures for grand Mauni Amavasya snan
Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 28 (IANS) As millions of devotees and tourists gather in Prayagraj for the Mauni Amavasya Snan at Maha Kumbh 2025 on Wednesday, the state administration and police have intensified efforts and measures to ensure a secure and comfortable experience for them. Devotees have also been urged to remain vigilant, steer clear of […]
Rajasthan Minister urges public participation in ‘Surya Namaskar’ event on Feb 3
Jaipur, Jan 28 (IANS) Rajasthan School Education Minister Madan Dilawar on Tuesday urged the people to participate in the ‘Surya Namaskar’ programme on the occasion of Surya Saptami on February 3 and is once again gearing up to set a new world record for the event this year. The event will be conducted across all […]
Revision of water charges inevitable in Karnataka, says DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru, Jan 28 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said on Tuesday that revision of water charges was inevitable in the state as it has been static for the past 11 years. Talking to the media, Shivakumar, who is also the Bengaluru Development Minister, said once the report on the proposed increase in […]
Snakebites a major public health concern in Assam: Experts
Guwahati, Jan 28 (IANS) Snakebites remain a major public health concern in Assam and often lead to fatalities due to delayed medical intervention and lack of awareness on proper first-aid measures, experts said on Tuesday. Dr. Surajit Giri, who is a specialist in snakebite treatment in Assam, said that on average there are around 35, […]
African leaders call for AU reforms to improve efficiency
Nairobi, Jan 28 (IANS) Five African leaders called for reforms of the African Union (AU), focusing on peace and stability, funding, the Pan-African Parliament, and the African Court of Justice, to make it efficient and responsive to effectively serve its members and the people of Africa. The leaders, who attended a retreat in the Kenyan […]
A White House visit discussed on Trump-Modi phone call
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) A White House visit for Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the range of issues that he and President Donald Trump discussed on a phone call. The White House said in a readout that they also discussed security in the Indo-Pacific, West Asia and Europe, and the Quad (a grouping India […]
India honours Trinidad and Tobago President with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award
Port of Spain, Jan 28 (IANS) India has conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award on Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, recognising her outstanding achievements in public affairs and her contributions to enhancing India’s global prestige, the High Commission of India in Trinidad and Tobago announced on Tuesday. In a […]
Libya seeks to enhance economic cooperation with Serbia: Minister
Tripoli, Jan 28 (IANS) Libya aims to reactivate and update 25 bilateral agreements with Serbia to strengthen economic cooperation, Libyan Economy Minister Mohamed Al-Hwej said. Speaking at a joint news conference on Monday with Serbian Foreign Ministry State Secretary Nikola Stojanovic following a Libyan-Serbian economic forum in Tripoli, Al-Hwej described the agreements-signed over the past […]
Heavy snow blankets South Korea on Lunar New Year holiday
Seoul, Jan 28 (IANS) Heavy snow blanketed South Korea on Tuesday, with about 120 centimetres of snow piling up in the mountain areas of the southern resort island of Jeju. Other areas across the country were also pounded by snow, with more than 10 cm of snow falling in cities such as Chungju, Wonju and […]
