India bats for stronger cooperation at UN Ocean Conference in Nice
Nice (France), June 9 (IANS) Pushing for stronger global ocean cooperation at the UN Ocean Conference here, India’s Union Minister of Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh and the UNESCO emissary Vidar Helgesen on Monday held a bilateral discussion on Monday with India expressing commitment to contribute through both satellite-based technologies and in-situ observation systems. Leading the […]
PGI-Chandigarh’s youth-involving healthcare project expands wings
Chandigarh, June 9 (IANS) In a significant leap for healthcare facilitation and youth engagement, Project Sarathi, the innovative hospital navigation and patient support initiative launched by Chandigarh-based Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) has now expanded its reach across 34 states and Union Territories, the hospital said on Monday. With the joint […]
Vietnam’s capital reports 150 new Covid-19 cases in past week
Hanoi, June 9 (IANS) Vietnamese capital Hanoi confirmed 150 new Covid-19 cases in the city from May 30 to June 6, slightly down from the previous week, reports said. Since the beginning of 2025, the capital city has recorded 558 infections, a decrease of 109 cases compared to the same period last year, the report […]
Putin approves Russian navy development strategy
Moscow, June 9 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a long-term strategy for the development of the Russian Navy through 2050, said presidential aide Nikolai Patrushev in an interview published on Monday. “In this strategy, the Navy’s current condition and capabilities have been assessed in light of operational experience gained during the special military […]
Selective breeding emerges as lifeline to boost coral resilience: Study
Sydney, June 9 (IANS) Selectively breeding corals can significantly boost their heat tolerance, offering a short-term lifeline for the world’s endangered reef systems as ocean temperatures rise due to climate change, new research said on Monday. Researchers successfully bred heat-tolerant corals at Ningaloo Reef, a World Heritage site off Australia’s northwest coast. Like many others […]
In Brussels, EAM Jaishankar welcomes Belgium’s support in combatting terrorism
Brussels, June 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday held discussions with Maxime Prevot, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, welcoming the country’s support and solidarity in combatting terrorism. During the bilateral talks, the EAM lauded the warm and friendly relations between the two countries, also reflected […]
French Prez Macron opens UN Ocean Conference with calls for multilateral action
Nice (France), June 9 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday warned that “the globe is burning, the oceans are boiling” as nations face pressure to adopt tougher stances on overfishing, pollution and marine protection. Opening the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in the southern French city of Nice, Macron, amidst the gathering of over […]
Sri Lanka reports over 25,000 dengue cases so far this year
Colombo, June 9 (IANS) Over 25,000 dengue cases have been reported in Sri Lanka so far this year, said the National Dengue Control Unit on Monday. A total of 25,055 cases and 13 dengue-related deaths have been reported during this period, Priscilla Samaraweera, a community specialist at the National Dengue Control Unit, said at a […]
