North Korea’s Kim, Trump could meet during APEC summit
Seoul, Oct 14 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could meet with US President Donald Trump on the occasion of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ summit later this month, possibility at the border village of Panmunjom, South Korea’s unification minister suggested Tuesday. Minister Chung Dong-young raised the possibility during a parliamentary audit session in […]
Indian envoy, Mauritius minister inspect proposed floating solar project
Port Louis, Oct 14 (IANS) Reaffirming India’s commitment to the developmental priorities in Mauritius, India’s High Commissioner to Mauritius Anurag Srivastava, along with Patrick Gervais Assirvaden, Mauritian Minister of Energy and Public Utilities, on Tuesday visited the project site for the proposed 17.5 MW floating solar project at Tamarind Falls in the East African nation. […]
US expects India, allies’ backing on China’s rare earth curbs: US Treasury Secretary
Washington, Oct 14 (IANS) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed on Tuesday that Washington expects support from its allies and friends, including India, over its attempt to counter China’s latest export controls on rare earths. In an interview with Fox News, Bessent characterised the Chinese export controls as “China versus the world” and expressed confidence […]
Italy: Over 5.7 million people living in absolute poverty: ISTAT
Rome, Oct 14 (IANS) More than 5.7 million people in Italy were living in absolute poverty in 2024, with the overall rate remaining broadly unchanged from the previous year, the National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) reported Tuesday. The figure corresponds to about 2.2 million households, or 8.4 per cent of Italy’s population of roughly 59 […]
India, Saudi Arabia agree to strengthen ties in textile sector
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) India and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday decided to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the textile sector, an official statement said. The decision came at a meeting between a high-level delegation from Saudi Arabia, led by Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Khalil ibn Salamah, and India’s Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami […]
Three-day pen-down strike by Nagaland govt employees hits functioning
Kohima, Oct 14 (IANS) The Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) on Tuesday began its three-day pen-down strike, badly affecting the functioning of Nagaland government offices across the state. The JCC, comprising five major government employees’ associations of Nagaland, launched the strike demanding withdrawal of the move to include a non-NCS (Nagaland Civil Service) officer for induction […]
Gwalior gripped by Ambedkar statue row; schools shut, section 163 imposed amid tensions
Gwalior/Bhopal, Oct 14 (IANS) Even though several groups have withdrawn the protest march, Gwalior district finds itself at the heart of a growing controversy over the proposed installation of a statue of Bhimrao Ambedkar within the High Court premises. What began as a symbolic demand has now spiralled into a tense civic standoff, prompting the […]
Jaisalmer bus tragedy: 20 burnt alive as bus catches fire on highway
Jaipur, Oct 14 (IANS) Around 20 people were burnt alive in a horrific tragedy on Tuesday afternoon when a moving AC sleeper bus caught fire on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur Highway near Thaiyat village in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The fire, which broke out around 3:30 p.m., has claimed the lives of 20 passengers, including 79-year-old Hussain Khan, who […]
President Murmu hosts Mongolian counterpart, vows to deepen bilateral ties
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday received Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where she hosted a ceremonial welcome followed by a state banquet in his honour. The visit marks a significant step in strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Mongolia. During their meeting, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment […]
Odisha prepares for IMW 2025 with new maritime policies and strategic partnerships
Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (IANS) Odisha will formally unveil the Odisha Inland Vessel Rules, 2025 and sign strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with key agencies during India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025, aiming to boost inland water transport, infrastructure, and tourism. The India Maritime Week 2025 will be held in Mumbai from October 27 to 31. As […]
