Flash floods, landslides leave 174 dead, 79 missing in Indonesia
Jakarta, Nov 28 (IANS) The number of fatalities from floods and landslides that struck Indonesia’s Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra has risen to 174, with 79 people still missing and 12 others injured, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Friday. BNPB Chief Suharyanto said during a press briefing that North Sumatra has […]
Trump is the ultimate political pragmatist, says article on Russian state media
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has demonstrated a pragmatic, deal‑driven approach to foreign and domestic politics, using negotiated settlements and unconventional envoys to pursue rapid, high‑stakes outcomes, observed an article on Russia’s government-controlled news platform. “Since his inauguration in January, Trump has endured ongoing criticism from portions his MAGA base – […]
Bangladesh: Hasina, family members reject ‘malicious and politically motivated’ charges
Dhaka, Nov 28 (IANS) Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members on Friday rejected the corruption charges against them, calling the claims “malicious, politically motivated and without any proper foundation”. The remarks came after a Dhaka court on Thursday sentenced Hasina to 21 years of imprisonment in three corruption cases filed by […]
Bihar CM inspects PMCH, reviews progress of redevelopment works
Patna, Nov 28 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Friday, inspected the Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) to review the ongoing redevelopment and the progress of key infrastructure projects. The Chief Minister began his visit at the Emergency Building of the PMCH, where he reviewed the functioning of the emergency unit and sought […]
MP Guv administers oath to new executive body of Red Cross Society
Bhopal, Nov 28 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel on Friday urged the office bearers of the Red Cross to uphold the highest standards of integrity and transparency in serving the people. The Governor stated that while addressing the oath ceremony of the newly formed managing committee and office-bearers of the Madhya Pradesh state branch […]
Tripura aims to become national tourism hub: Minister Nath
Agartala, Nov 28 (IANS) The BJP government in Tripura has undertaken a series of measures to establish the state as a centre of excellence for tourism in the country, Power and Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Friday after inaugurating the fourth edition of the ‘Unity Promo Fest 2025’ to boost tourism. Nath said […]
Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar asked to hold talks as Cong moves to end K’taka leadership tussle (Ld)
Bengaluru, Nov 28 (IANS) The Congress high command, in its first formal move to defuse the leadership crisis in Karnataka, has asked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress president D.K. Shivakumar to meet one another and convey the outcome to the central leadership, party sources said on Friday. Accordingly, Siddaramaiah has […]
Discipline and service define Scout and Guide movement: Mizoram CM Lalduhoma
Aizawl, Nov 28 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Friday said that the Scout and Guide movement embodies values, discipline, self-reliance, service, leadership, and character-building, qualities that India needs in this era of rapid transformation. The Chief Minister reaffirmed Mizoram’s continued support to the movement, noting that the State’s schools, communities and government are committed […]
