Congress appoints central observers for selection of district chiefs in MP, Haryana
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the appointment of AICC Observers as part of the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh for the selection of DCC (District Congress Committees) Presidents, with immediate effect, a party statement said on Sunday. “Each Observer will be deputed to one district, along […]
All-party delegation meets Qatar’s Shura Council, seeks support against Pak-backed terrorism
Doha, May 25 (IANS) An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) MP Supriya Sule on Sunday met Qatar’s Shura Council in Doha, delivering India’s strong and unified message against Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism and briefing the council on the significance of Operation Sindoor. The delegation included BJP leaders Rajiv Pratap Rudy, […]
The Third Eye: Unpredictable President Trump accepts ‘course correction’
New Delhi: President Donald Trump on his return for a second term was apparently creating a reputation for ‘unpredictability’ and even ‘arbitrariness’ by issuing a large number of Executive Directives many of which were being questioned in courts and evoking adverse reactions from the international community as well. India continues to believe that India-US relations […]
Op Sindoor Outreach: Delegation in South Korea to reaffirm India’s stance against terrorism
Seoul, May 25 (IANS) An all-party parliamentary delegation from India, led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, met with Indian Ambassador to South Korea Amit Kumar on Sunday to outline a Korea-specific approach for upcoming diplomatic engagements, emphasising India’s firm stance of zero tolerance against terrorism. The visit to Seoul follows the delegation’s […]
Japan’s new farm minister spurs hope for rice price drop: poll
Tokyo, May 25 (IANS) Nearly 60 per cent of Japanese believe rice prices will decline following the appointment of Shinjiro Koizumi as farm minister, according to a Kyodo News poll. The change comes after former minister Taku Eto resigned for saying he never buys rice as his supporters have sent him enough, a remark that […]
ASEAN economic ministers discuss greater regional integration
Kuala Lumpur, May 25 (IANS) Greater regional and deeper cooperation were discussed by officials participating in the 25th ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) meeting, Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry said here on Sunday. In his remarks as chair of the meeting, Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the current economic environment calls for collaboration […]
Dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria discovered in Red Sea, Mediterranean
London, May 25 (IANS) Israeli researchers have found dangerous, antibiotic-resistant Vibrio bacteria in the Mediterranean and Red Seas, raising public health concerns, Tel Aviv University (TAU) said in a statement on Sunday. These bacteria can cause serious illnesses in humans, including stomach issues, wound infections, and ear infections. They also harm marine animals like corals […]
Russia, Ukraine wraps up largest prisoner swap
Moscow, May 25 (IANS) Russia and Ukraine each exchanged 303 prisoners on Sunday, completing the largest prisoner exchange under an agreement reached during their recent talks in Istanbul, Türkiye. The Russian Defence Ministry said that 303 Russian servicemen have “returned from Kiev-controlled territory,” while an equivalent number of Ukrainian prisoners have also been freed. Among […]
Pushed into corner, Bangladesh’s Yunus cites ‘foreign conspiracy’ behind poor governance
Dhaka, May 24 (IANS) Confronting a major political crisis after a chaotic last few months, the interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus on Saturday blamed “defeated forces” and “foreign conspiracy” for obstructing the normal functioning environment and creating confusion and suspicion among the public. Yunus chaired a two-hour long unscheduled meeting of the […]
Russia, Ukraine conducts significant prisoner swap
Moscow, May 24 (IANS) Russia and Ukraine on Saturday exchanged 307 prisoners each under an agreement reached during recent talks in Istanbul, said the Russian Defence Ministry. The ministry said 307 Russian servicemen have “returned from Kyiv-controlled territory,” while the equivalent number of Ukrainian prisoners was freed as well. “The large-scale exchange initiated by the […]
