Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Rs 350 crore development plan for Jamalpur rail factory
Patna, May 23 (IANS) Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the historic rail factory in Bihar’s Jamalpur, marking the first visit by a Railway Minister in 17 years. During his visit on Friday, Vaishnaw laid out a major development plan for the factory, announcing an investment of Rs 350 crore in the first phase to […]
In UAE, Indian delegation conveys message of harmony, tolerance and peaceful coexistence
Abu Dhabi, May 23 (IANS) The high-level all-party delegation from India led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde on Friday paid obeisance at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, BAPS Hindu Temple and Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara in Abu Dhabi conveying a strong message of harmony, tolerance and peaceful coexistence – the values shared and […]
Australian PM Anthony Albanese tours flood-affected regions
Sydney, May 23 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New South Wales (NSW) Premier Chris Minns on Friday toured the regions north of Sydney that have been inundated by widespread flooding following five consecutive days of torrential rainfall. Four bodies have been retrieved from floodwaters while a fifth person has been missing since Wednesday. […]
Bring manufacturing back to US, Trump tells Apple again
Washington, May 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 25 per cent tariff on iPhones imported to the US, including from India, ratcheting up pressure on Apple to bring manufacturing back to the US from its international operations. “I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their Phones […]
India will never give in to nuclear blackmail, says EAM Jaishankar in Germany
Berlin, May 23 (IANS) Reaffirming that India has zero tolerance for terrorism, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday said that the country will never give in to nuclear blackmail and will deal with Pakistan purely bilaterally. The strong statement came during a joint presser addressed by EAM Jaishankar and German Foreign Minister Johann […]
On sticky wicket for months, Yunus struggles to retain power in Bangladesh
New Delhi: Bangladesh is in for a difficult period ahead, given the current turmoil. In the past two days, the government led by Muhammad Yunus was exposed to several challenges with a major one involving Bangladesh’s consolidated military forces. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Wakar-uz-Zaman’s address to the officers on Wednesday (May 21) […]
US court blocks Trump administration on Harvard foreign students
Washington, May 23 (IANS) A US judge in the state of Massachusetts on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s order revoking Harvard University’s certification to enroll international students. The court decision came a day after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) cancelled Harvard’s certification to use the SEVIS system — Student and Exchange Visitor Information […]
Demolition of illegal structures, encroachments in Greater Hyderabad continue
Hyderabad, May 22 (IANS) The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) continued its demolition drive in the city and surroundings. HYDRAA personnel were seen in action on Thursday in Peerzadiguda in Medchal Malkajgiri district on the outskirts of Hyderabad, clearing encroachments and demolishing unauthorised constructions. Bulldozers were pressed into service since early morning […]
Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ to be censored in week’s time, say makers
Hyderabad, May 22 (IANS) The makers of director A M Jothikrishna’s eagerly-awaited magnum opus ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’, featuring actor Pawan Kalyan in the lead, have said that they will be sending the film to the Censor Board for its clearance in a week’s time. Talking to IANS, director Jothikrishna said, “The film is completely […]
Revanth Reddy focusing on glamour while Telangana reeling under crisis: KTR
Hyderabad, May 22 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is focusing on glamour while the state is reeling under crisis, said Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K. T. Rama Rao on Thursday. The former minister came down heavily on CM Revanth Reddy, accusing him of being unfit to lead the state due to […]
