Rajasthan CM reviews preparations ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Bikaner on May 22
Jaipur, May 19 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Bikaner on May 22, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday held a detailed review meeting at his residence to assess the preparations. He directed officials to ensure foolproof arrangements and seamless coordination across all departments to make the Prime Minister’s […]
Universities should become symbols of social justice: MP Guv
Bhopal, May 19 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel on Monday asserted that universities should become a symbol of B. R. Ambedkar’s legacy of social justice and empowerment. He suggested that the campus of universities should present a living ideal of social harmony, and the academic activities should be inspired by Ambedkar’s philosophy. Governor Patel […]
Six killed, 14 missing after flash floods and landslides hit Indonesia
Jakarta, May 19 (IANS) Rescuers on Monday discovered five more bodies of victims of flash floods and landslides in Indonesia’s West Papua province, bringing the death toll to six, while over 14 others remain missing, an official said. According to Yefri Sabaruddin, head of the provincial search and rescue office, some of the bodies were […]
Cancer touches us all, says Joe Biden after being diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ form of disease
Washington, May 19 (IANS) Former US President Joe Biden on Monday released his first statement hours after his office announced that he has been diagnosed with a relatively aggressive form of prostate cancer. “Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. […]
Indonesia raises alert status as Mount Lewotobi erupts, expands danger zone
Jakarta, May 19 (IANS) Indonesia’s Centre for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation has elevated the alert status of Mount Lewotobi in East Nusa Tenggara Province and expanded the danger zone as volcanic eruptions continue. The alert status was raised on Sunday night following multiple eruptions, with the strongest sending an ash column 6 km into […]
Appreciate Netherland’s strong condemnation of Pahalgam attack: EAM Jaishankar in The Hague
The Hague, May 19 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday held discussions with Dutch counterpart Caspar Veldkamp in The Hague as he began his six-day visit to the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany. “Thank FM Casper Veldkamp of the Netherlands for hosting me today in The Hague. Appreciate Netherland’s strong condemnation of the […]
‘Unpredictable Yunus administration taking Bangladesh towards precariousness’
Dhaka, May 19 (IANS) A top official of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Monday mounted a fierce challenge to the interim government’s legitimacy, arguing that it lacks a democratic mandate to implement meaningful reforms and has pushed Bangladesh to the path of uncertainty. “It is the primary responsibility of this government to take the necessary […]
Awami League will not be able to participate General Elections: Bangladesh Election Commissioner
Dhaka, May 19 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Election Commissioner Abdur Rahman Masud on Monday stated that the Awami League will not be able to participate the General Elections. The Muhammad Yunus-led administration had issued an official notification on May 12, banning the Awami League party and its affiliated bodies from conducting activities online and elsewhere. According to […]
India on track to become a global drone hub by 2030: BJP’s Amit Malviya
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) India is on track to become a global drone hub by 2030, said BJP leader Amit Malviya on Sunday, hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for the growth of the drone industry. He also underscored the stellar role played by drones during Operation Sindoor. The in-charge of the BJP’s National […]
BJP organises Tiranga Yatra in national capital’s Central, North West areas
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The Delhi unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised district-level Tiranga Yatras in Outer, North West and New Delhi areas on Sunday with leaders praising the bravery of soldiers and highlighting tough anti-terror doctrine laid down by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government. North West Delhi MP and BJP General Secretary […]
