7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka region, tsunami warning issued
Moscow, Sep 13 (IANS) A massive 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck near the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region on Saturday, prompting a tsunami warning. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor hit 111 kilometres (69 miles) east of the Russian city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the administrative centre of the Kamchatka region, at a depth of […]
Indian envoy discusses trade, energy and Ukraine conflict with US lawmakers
Washington, Sep 13 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Saturday (Indian time) engaged in discussions with members of the US House of Representatives on strengthening bilateral trade, energy cooperation, and India’s consistent support for resolving the Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. Kwatra held separate discussions with Congressman Greg Steube, […]
Shift eminent in current crisis over India-US trade tariff
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s statement on Friday that tariffs on Indian goods have been imposed out of fear of a stronger India was not in isolation. SBI Capital Markets, in its report “Tariffs are Made in the USA, but Resilience is Made in India,” described the aggressive US tariff regime […]
India-Mauritius bilateral ties enter more dynamic and forward-looking phase
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam’s state visit to India has further strengthened bilateral relations, as New Delhi announced a $680 million special economic package aimed at enhancing healthcare, infrastructure, energy and maritime security in Mauritius, a report has said. The multifaceted outcomes reinforce the strategic partnership in regional security, socio-economic […]
Dalai Lama congratulates Sushila Karki on becoming Nepal’s interim PM
Dharamshala, Sep 13 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama on Saturday congratulated Sushila Karki on being appointed as Prime Minister of Nepal’s interim government. Karki, 73, was sworn in as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister late Friday evening, thus becoming the first-ever woman PM of the Himalayan nation. “As you know, the Nepalese and Tibetan […]
Germany focuses on India for strategic, technology and economic ties
Berlin, Sep 13 (IANS) Germany’s “awakening” to India is centered on three concrete strategic priorities, including technological sovereignty, economic diversification, and engagement in the Indo-Pacific engagement, a report cited on Saturday. It said that the recent visit of the German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul to India, clearance for the submarine deal, and his joint statements […]
Nepal President calls for support to hold elections after criticism over house dissolution
Kathmandu, Sep 13 (IANS) Nepal’s President Ram Chandra Paudel on Saturday appealed to all sides to cooperate in successfully holding the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5 next year, following criticism from the country’s major political parties over the dissolution of the lower house Friday midnight. Dissolution of the lower house was a […]
Haryana Minister Vipul Goel slams Congress over AI video targeting PM Modi
Faridabad, Sep 13 (IANS) Haryana Cabinet Minister Vipul Goel has strongly condemned the Congress party for allegedly creating an AI-generated video targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking at a press conference in Faridabad, Goel said such actions misguide the direction of Indian politics and are deeply unfortunate. He asserted that “A mother is a mother […]
Kerala Cabinet approves Bill to revive traditional agrarian festivals
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 13 ( IANS) In a significant move aimed at reviving Kerala’s rural traditions, the special Cabinet meeting held on Saturday has approved the introduction of a Bill to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, paving the way for the conduct of traditional agrarian festivals such as Kalapoot, Kannupoot, Maramadi, and […]
HM Amit Shah lauds PM Modi’s visionary leadership at first international ‘Gyan Bharatam Mission’ conference
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Saturday, hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership on the occasion of the first international conference of the ‘Gyan Bharatam Mission’, calling it a historic step to showcase India’s ancient knowledge traditions on the global stage. The conference, held in New Delhi, is being […]
