70 pc of PM Modi’s internal security-related directives implemented in Tripura: CM Manik Saha
Agartala, Dec 12 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Friday that more than 70 per cent of the directives given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the recently held All India Conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of Police (DGsP/IGsP) in Raipur have already been implemented in the state to strengthen internal […]
Bulgarian parliament approves resignation of Zhelyazkov-led government
Sofia, Dec 12 (IANS) The Bulgarian parliament on Friday voted unanimously to approve the resignation of Prime Minister Rossen Zhelyazkov-led government, which had assumed office in January, local media reported. As many as 227 lawmakers voted in favour of the resignation in the 240-member National Assembly. The parliament’s decision came after Zhelyazkov announced the government’s […]
PM Modi’s upcoming three-nation visit to include parliament address, interactions with Indian diaspora and business community: MEA
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be holding meetings with the top leadership, addressing parliament members besides engaging in interactions with the business communities and Indian diaspora during this three nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, next week. PM Modi will embark on a bilateral visit to Jordan from December […]
India and China hold discussions on future engagements, export control issues
Beijing/New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) India and China held discussions in Beijing over the past two days where both sides took stock of the exchanges and activities planned for the coming year and New Delhi emphasised on the need for early resolution of outstanding issues pertaining to export control, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) […]
Tajikistan sees India as priority partner amid growing bilateral engagement: Report
Dushanbe, Dec 12 (IANS) India and Tajikistan have witnessed an upward trajectory in bilateral ties, with official engagements growing notably in recent years through active diplomatic engagements and frequent bilateral visits. The cooperation extends across key sectors, including investment and trade, human development, security, and advanced technology, a report said on Friday. Tajikistan President Emomali […]
Trump administration claims ‘most secure border in US history’ as encounters fall to record lows
Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has achieved what the White House called the “most secure border in our nation’s history,” with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announcing that November’s encounter numbers fell even lower than October’s already historic lows. “There were only 30,367 total encounters nationwide,” Leavitt said, adding that for the “seventh […]
White House says Gaza entering ‘phase two’ of Trump peace plan after return of hostages
Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) The White House said that Gaza is moving toward “phase two” of President Donald Trump’s peace plan, with officials engaged in “quiet planning” for the next stage of regional diplomacy following the return of all hostages except one. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, at her weekly news conference, called the […]
Trump signs AI order to curb state rules, warns China race at stake
Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at centralising the regulation of artificial intelligence in the United States, arguing that fragmented state-level rules could slow innovation and jeopardise America’s lead over China in a high-stakes global technology race. “We have a big signing right now, and we have a […]
Trump signs executive order targeting foreign-owned proxy advisors
Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) Asserting that two foreign-owned firms exert outsized influence over corporate governance in the United States, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing sweeping regulatory and enforcement reviews of the proxy advisory industry. The order, titled Protecting American Investors from Foreign-Owned and Politically-Motivated Proxy Advisors, focuses on Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. […]
Tsunami advisory issued for northern Japan’s Pacific coast after 6.7-magnitude earthquake
Tokyo, Dec 12 (IANS) Japan’s weather agency issued a tsunami advisory for northern Japan’s Pacific coast after a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off Aomori Prefecture on Friday. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the temblor occurred at 11:44 a.m. local time off Aomori’s Pacific coast at a depth of 20 km, measuring 4 on […]
