If necessary, govt will send athletes to other countries offering best training facilities: Arunachal CM
Itanagar, April 18 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday said that if necessary, the state government would send athletes from the state to other countries offering best training facilities. Declaring the 4th Arunachal state games 2025 open in a glittering opening ceremony held at the Golden Jubilee Stadium at Yupia in Papum […]
Govt committed to making India self-reliant in defence manufacturing: Rajnath Singh
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, April 18 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that the government’s wish to make India self-reliant in the defence manufacturing is commendable, adding “we are committed to making the country self-reliant and the country is succeeding in that”. “We have now started exporting defence equipment manufactured in the country and we […]
British-era Shanan Power Project in Himachal belongs to Punjab: Minister
Chandigarh, April 18 (IANS) Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Friday said that the British-era Shanan Power Project in Himachal Pradesh is the property of his state. In a statement issued here, he said, “Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri should first be aware of the facts regarding the ownership of the project […]
Focus on protecting rights of own minorities: India slams B’desh on Bengal violence comment
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) India on Friday firmly rejected Bangladesh’s remarks regarding the recent violence in West Bengal, calling them unwarranted and misleading. The comments from Dhaka came in the wake of protests against the Waqf(Amendment) Act, during which Bangladesh urged Indian authorities to ensure the safety of the minority Muslim population in the […]
Sagar parikrama mission: Women sailors cross dangerous ‘Cape of Good Hope’
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Indian Navy officers Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A, currently on the Sagar Parikrama mission, have successfully crossed one of the most challenging sea routes in the world — the iconic Cape of Good Hope. Sailing aboard the Indian Navy’s vessel INSV Tarini, the officers are on […]
Zambia confirms second mpox death as cases rise to 49
Lusaka, April 18 (IANS) Zambia confirmed its second mpox-related death as the cumulative cases reached 49 in the southern African country. Minister of Health Elijah Muchima said on Thursday that the second mpox-related death, involving a 10-year-old child, was recorded in Mpika District, Muchinga Province. The country recorded its first mpox-related death last month after […]
Senior British leaders call for inclusive elections in Bangladesh, protection of minorities
London, April 18 (IANS) Over a 100 political activists, social representatives, human rights advocates and senior British political leaders attended a recent seminar in London on the current political landscape in Bangladesh, highlighting participation of all political parties, including the Awami League, in elections, as and when they are held in the crisis-ridden country. Senior […]
Nepal lauds continuous financial and developmental support provided by India
Kathmandu, April 18 (IANS) The foundation stone for the construction of a school building being built with the Indian government’s financial assistance at a project cost of Nepalese Rs 28.10 million was laid in the Morang district of Nepal, on Friday. India’s grant under ‘Nepal-India Development Cooperation’ is being utilised for the construction of the […]
