Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extends warm wishes on Diwali
Colombo, Oct 20 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday extended his warmest wishes to Hindus across the country and abroad on the occasion of Diwali, expressing hope that the festival’s spirit would illuminate their hearts. “The Deepavali festival, celebrated with great devotion by Hindus around the world, is celebrated today (Monday). In […]
Cambodian PM officially opens kingdom’s biggest airport
Kandal, Oct 20 (IANS) Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday officially inaugurated the Techo International Airport (TIA) here, the biggest new airport in the Southeast Asian country. In his address during the inauguration ceremony, Hun Manet said the $2.3 billion world-class airport has replaced the old Phnom Penh International Airport, which was completely closed, […]
Bhutan PM, Israeli Foreign Ministry extend warm wishes on Diwali
Thimphu, Oct 20 (IANS) Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on Monday shared heartfelt greetings on Diwali, wishing that the festival of lights would usher in hope, harmony, and new beginnings. In a post on X, the Bhutanese PM said: “Wishing everyone a bright and joyful Diwali filled with love, laughter, and togetherness. May the light […]
Vietnam’s top legislature to pass 53 bills, resolutions at 10th session
Hanoi, Oct 20 (IANS) The 10th session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam kicked off here on Monday, with lawmakers expected to pass 53 bills and resolutions, local daily Nhan Dan reported. The gathering, also the final sitting of the 2021-2026 tenure, will review, discuss and decide on a wide range of issues, […]
UK PM Keir Starmer extends wishes to people on Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas
London, Oct 20 (IANS) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday extended wishes to people on the occasion of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas. Recalling his visit to India, Starmer stated that he lit a diya in Mumbai as a symbol of devotion, joy and renewed bonds. “Wishing Hindus, Jains and Sikhs across Britain a […]
‘May light always prevail’: Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry extends greetings on Diwali
Kyiv, Oct 20 (IANS) Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of Diwali and wished “may light always prevail.” “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine extends warm greetings to all celebrating Diwali – a festival that honours the victory of good over evil and hope over despair. May light […]
South Korea’s defence chief holds talks with officials from NATO, Saudi Arabia
Seoul, Oct 20 (IANS) South Korea’s Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Monday held back-to-back bilateral talks with senior officials from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Romania and Saudi Arabia to discuss ways to expand defence and arms industry cooperation, his office said. In his meeting with Radmila Shekerinska, deputy secretary general of NATO, Ahn […]
‘Diwali part of my journey in India’: UAE envoy extends warm greetings to people
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) UAE’s Ambassador to India Abdulnasser Alshaali on Monday extended wishes to people on the occasion of Diwali and noted that the festival has been part of his journey in India from the very start. The video shared on X shows Alshaali and other officials celebrating Diwali. In the video, UAE […]
Union Minister Jual Oram confident of NDA’s victory in Bihar elections
Bhubaneswar, Oct 20 (IANS) Union Minister Jual Oram on Monday expressed confidence that the NDA is poised to secure a decisive victory in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Speaking exclusively to the IANS, the Tribal Affairs Minister said: “As a politician, based on the ground reports and observations, I am confident that the NDA will […]
‘Mamata Banerjee will either become PM or surpass Jyoti Basu’s record as Bengal CM’
Kolkata, Oct 20 (IANS) Trinamool Congress state general secretary in West Bengal, Kunal Ghosh, on Monday used the twin auspicious occasions of Kali Puja and Diwali to make a prediction that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will either become the Prime Minister in 2029 or surpass former CM, late Jyoti Basu’s records, in that chair. The […]
