Railway witnessed extraordinary growth under PM Modi’s leadership: MP CM
Bhopal, May 14 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Wednesday that the railway sector has witnessed extraordinary progress in the last decade under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Chief Minister said that multiple components of modern trains like the Metro and Vande Bharat are manufactured within the country, and […]
PM Modi to attend Yoga Day celebrations in Vizag
Vijayawada, May 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend International Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam on June 21, in which about two lakh people are expected to participate. Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand on Wednesday held a preliminary review with the officials of the concerned departments in Vijayawada on the arrangements to be […]
South Korea: PPP appears to distance itself from ex-President Yoon
Seoul, May 14 (IANS) The South Korean People Power Party (PPP) showed signs of distancing itself from ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday, as the conservative party struggles to catch up with Democratic Party (DP) candidate Lee Jae-myung with less than three weeks to go before the presidential election. The June 3 presidential vote […]
All-women group of Indian Haj pilgrims accorded grand welcome in Jeddah
Riyadh, May 14 (IANS) In a significant moment under Indian government’s progressive ‘Lady Without Mehram’ (LWM) policy, the Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia Suhel Khan and his wife on Wednesday received an all women Haj pilgrim group from Kerala at the Jeddah Haj Terminal in Saudi Arabia. “Ambassador Suhel Khan, along with his spouse […]
Ukraine notifies US of finalising natural resources deal
Kyiv, May 14 (IANS) Ukraine delivered to the United States an official note confirming the completion of its internal procedures for a bilateral natural resources deal, which would establish a joint investment fund for Ukraine’s reconstruction. Ukrainian First Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko handed over the note to Julie Davis, charge d’affaires […]
EAM Jaishankar congratulates Anita Anand on becoming Canadian Foreign Minister
Ottawa, May 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar extended best wishes to his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, on being sworn in as the Foreign Minister. “Congratulate Anita Anand on your appointment as Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs,” he posted on X. Indian-origin Canadian politician Anita Ananda has been sworn in as the country’s […]
Russia rejects ICAO ruling on 2014 Malaysia Airlines crash case
Moscow, May 14 (IANS) The Kremlin has rejected the ruling of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council, which placed the responsibility for the 2014 Malaysia Airlines crash on Russia. The UN body, ICAO, recently alleged that Russia was responsible for the July 17, 2014, downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine that […]
Uruguay’s iconic ex-President Jose Mujica dies at 89
Montevideo, May 14 (IANS) Former Uruguayan President Jose “Pepe” Mujica, who was an icon and known as the “world’s poorest President” died at the age of 89 in Montevideo, President Yamandu Orsi confirmed. Mujica announced in January that his esophageal cancer, first diagnosed in April 2024, had spread to his liver. He said he would […]
Trump meets Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh
Riyadh, May 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump met Syria’s interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in the presence of Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, in Riyadh on Wednesday. “HRH the Crown Prince holds a meeting with the US President and the Syrian President,” the Ministry of […]
Vietnam urges public vigilance amid mild rise in Covid-19 cases
Hanoi, May 14 (IANS) The Vietnamese Ministry of Health on Wednesday urged the public to remain vigilant and continue practicing Covid-19 prevention measures as case numbers are rising in several countries around the world. The advisory, which calls for preventive measures such as wearing face masks in public spaces and avoiding large gatherings, came amid […]
