Things will be clear if one listens to my full speech on ‘Operation Sindoor’: Jagdish Devda
Bhopal, May 16 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda, responding to a controversy that erupted over remarks in connection with ‘Operation Sindoor’, said that his statement was “altered” and presented in a “wrong” manner. Devda (67), who is also the state’s Finance Minister, said that if one would listen to his entire speech […]
India remains fastest-growing economy at ‘precarious moment’ for world: UN
United Nations, May 16 (IANS) India remains the fastest-growing large economy and is expected to record a 6.3 per cent growth this fiscal year, while the global economy faces a “precarious moment,” according to the UN. “India remains one of the fastest growing large economies driven by strong private consumption and public investment, even as […]
UAE, US Presidents hold talks in Abu Dhabi to boost partnership
Abu Dhabi, May 16 (IANS) President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with visiting US President Donald Trump at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi, reaffirming the commitment of both countries to deepening their strategic partnership, media reported. The two leaders on Thursday discussed ways to strengthen cooperation […]
Germany, Britain to develop new ‘deep precision strike’ weapons
Berlin, May 16 (IANS) German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and visiting British Defence Secretary John Healey have agreed to start working on a new “Deep Precision Strike Capability” system aimed at a range of more than 2,000 km. Given the current threat situation, there is an urgent need for such long-range weapons and to close […]
India hosts UN panel on Lord Buddha’s teachings to mark International Day of Vesak
New York, May 16 (IANS) The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in New York commemorated the International Day of Vesak on Friday with a distinguished panel discussion titled ‘Teachings of Gautama Buddha – a Path to Internal and Global Peace.’ The event drew participation from high-level diplomats, scholars, and spiritual leaders, reaffirming […]
Vietnam: Renowned Buddhist scholar pays respect to sacred Buddha relics from India
Hanoi, May 16 (IANS) Renowned Buddhist scholar and spiritual leader Ling Rinpoche on Friday visited the Buddhist temple Quang Sa Pagoda in Vietnam to pay respects to the holy Buddha Relics sent from India. He was warmly welcomed by monks and devotees, offered prayers and joined a special ceremony highlighting deep spiritual ties across Buddhist […]
Myanmar residents complain of delays in post-quake rebuilding
Naypyidaw, May 16 (IANS) Residents of Myanmar are unhappy with the local authorities in Mandalay who they allege are delaying the inspection of risk assessment of damaged buildings and in handling applications for demolition or repair since the devastating March 28 earthquake which wrought massive destruction in the country. “We’ve been sleeping outside on the […]
Lankan lawyers extend wishes to first Buddhist Chief Justice of India
Colombo, May 16 (IANS) The Sri Lankan Buddhist Lawyers’ Association on Friday congratulated the newly-appointed Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai who was sworn in by President Droupadi Murmu as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 14. In a letter addressed to the CJI, who is the first Buddhist to […]
Russia-Ukraine conflict can be solved diplomatically, says Marco Rubio
Istanbul, May 15 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine cannot be solved militarily. “There is no military solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This war is going to end not through a military solution, but through a diplomatic one,” said the top US diplomat as […]
Death toll from tropical disease outbreak in northern Australia rises to 31
Sydney, May 15 (IANS) The death toll from an outbreak of a tropical disease linked to heavy rainfall and flooding in northern Australia has increased to 31. According to the latest data from the health department in Queensland reported by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) on Wednesday, 31 people have died from melioidosis in the […]
