Bihar BJP MLA Shreyasi Singh hails armed forces, PM Modi’s leadership for execution of ‘Operation Sindoor’

Patna, May 7 (IANS) After the successful execution of ‘Operation Sindoor’, BJP MLA and international shooter Shreyasi Singh, on Wednesday, lauded the valiant action by the Armed forces and the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a celebratory event held at Kachhari Chowk in Bihar’s Jamui. Shreyasi Singh, who represents the Jamui Assembly constituency, […]
‘Saharsh’ course launched in Tripura to keep children free from burden of studies: CM Saha

Agartala, May 7 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that the ‘Saharsh’ curriculum has been launched in the state to keep children free from the burden of studies. Inaugurating the ‘Saharsh Utsav 2025’, organised at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan in Agartala on Wednesday, he said that the main objective of the ‘Saharsh’ curriculum […]
Odisha Cabinet approves eight key proposals

Bhubaneswar, May 7 (IANS) The Odisha Cabinet, on Wednesday, approved several key proposals, including the “Mukhya Mantri Sadak Yojana- Disaster Resilient Roads” with an outlay of Rs 1,000 crore, aiming to build resilient road infrastructure in areas affected most during disasters in the state. During a meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan […]
Operation Sindoor: Entire nation stands firmly behind Armed Forces, says Assam CM

Guwahati, May 7 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asserted that the people of India stand united in their unwavering support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian Armed Forces following the launch of ‘Operation Sindoor’ — carried out in Pakistan and PoK in response to the recent terror attack in […]
World cannot afford military confrontation between India & Pakistan: Guterres

United Nations, May 7 (IANS) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres remains “very concerned” about India’s military operation against Pakistan, saying “the world cannot afford a confrontation between the two countries”, according to his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. “He calls for maximum military restraint from both countries”, Dujarric said shortly after India announced missile strikes into Pakistan and territory […]
Canadian PM says talks with Trump constructive despite no tariffs lifting

Ottawa, May 7 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that he had wide-ranging and constructive discussions with US President Donald Trump in the White House, although the two leaders disagreed on tariffs lifting and the “51st state,” according to the live broadcast of CBC News. Giving a post-meeting news conference in Washington, Carney said […]
UAE Deputy PM calls for restraint, de-escalating India-Pak tensions

Abu Dhabi, May 7 (IANS) Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of UAE, has called on India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and de-escalate tensions, and avoid further escalation, said the country’s foreign ministry on Wednesday. “He stressed the importance of heeding the voices calling for dialogue […]
Russia, Japan express concern over escalating India-Pak tensions

Moscow, May 7 (IANS) Russia and Japan expressed deep concern on Wednesday over escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan. “We are deeply concerned by the heightened military tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of a terror attack near the town of Pahalgam,” Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said. The remarks came […]
UNESCO renews call for enhanced protection of Africa’s heritage sites

Nairobi, May 7 (IANS) The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has renewed its call for enhanced protection and recognition of Africa’s heritage sites, given their contribution to cultural pride and tourism. Louise Haxthausen, UNESCO Regional Director for Eastern Africa, told an international conference on cultural heritage in Africa, taking place in Nairobi, […]
Iran FM Araghchi to hold talks with EAM Jaishankar in New Delhi on Thursday

Tehran, May 7 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will arrive in New Delhi late Wednesday night on his first visit to India since assuming office in August 2024 during which he will be co-chairing the 20th Joint Commission Meeting between India and Iran along with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar at the […]