Gazans launch volunteer campaign to clean streets, restore infrastructure
Gaza, Nov 16 (IANS) Dozens of volunteers began cleaning the streets of Gaza City, braving the rainy weather to restore vital infrastructure and remove rubble and debris left by the two-year war between Israel and Hamas, as part of a broader volunteer campaign. Gaza Municipality launched the campaign in partnership with the Gaza Chamber of […]
Lee to meet biz leaders, discuss follow-up measures for US trade deal
Seoul, Nov 16 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung was set to meet with leaders of key conglomerates later on Sunday to discuss follow-up measures following the release of a joint fact sheet on bilateral trade and security agreements with the United States. The meeting comes two days after Seoul and Washington released the […]
Assam CM in London to finalise plans for bringing back historic ‘Brindabani Bastra’
Guwahati, Nov 16 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reached London on Sunday to hold a series of high-level meetings aimed at facilitating the return of the centuries-old ‘Brindabani Bastra’ – one of the most revered cultural and spiritual artefacts associated with the Neo-Vaishnavite legacy of Srimanta Sankardeva. The Brindabani Bastra, a meticulously hand-woven […]
The manner in which India conducts polls, strengthens democracy, also helps us: South Africa envoy
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Anil Sooklal, the High Commissioner of South Africa to India, lauded the recent successful conclusion of the Bihar Assembly elections, calling the process a way to further strengthen democracy and said that the African nation also learns from it. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Sooklal praised “vibrant democracy” India […]
US naval chief says utilising South Korea’s nuclear sub to counter China is ‘natural expectation’
Seoul, Nov 16 (IANS) The US chief of naval operations has said it will be a “natural expectation” if Washington anticipates that the South Korean Navy utilises a nuclear-powered submarine, when built, to help counter Chinese threats. Admiral Daryl Caudle made the remarks as the United States officially approved South Korea’s push to acquire what […]
Indian Naval Chief visits USS Daniel Inouye, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam in US
Washington, Nov 16 (IANS) Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi visited the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye, during which he received a briefing about the destroyer’s modifications, multi-mission versatility, and advanced maritime surveillance systems. Admiral Tripathi also visited Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam and was briefed on operational capabilities, ongoing initiatives of […]
South Africa on high alert as severe weather triggers widespread flood risks
Johannesburg, Nov 16 (IANS) South Africa is under multiple severe weather alerts as a powerful cut-off low-pressure system brings heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flooding risk across key regions, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said. According to the SAWS, heavy rainfall of 100 to 150 mm, intense thunderstorms, and strong winds are expected from Sunday […]
Ukraine says ready to resume prisoner exchange with Russia
Kyiv, Nov 16 (IANS) Rustem Umerov, secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, said that Ukraine has agreed to resume the prisoner exchange process with Russia during recent consultations mediated by Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. “As a result of these negotiations, the parties agreed to activate the Istanbul arrangements. This concerns the […]
Yunus regime’s nervousness shows its growing fear of Awami League’s resurgence in Bangladesh’s politics
Dhaka, Nov 16 (IANS) Awami League’s recent lockdown programme in Dhaka has been a success, with people staying in homes and limited movement of public transport. On the same day, Bangladesh interim government’s chief adviser Muhammad Yunus presented his idea of a referendum on the July Charter and general elections in February next year, however, […]
EAM Jaishankar calls on Qatar Amir, reiterates India’s commitment to stronger ties
Doha, Nov 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called on Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha on Sunday and reiterated India’s commitment to stronger bilateral ties. During the meeting, EAM Jaishankar conveyed the warm greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Honoured to call on H.H. Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, […]
