South Korean govt to bring new special law to tighten construction safety rules

Seoul, Dec 12 (IANS) The South Korean government plans to introduce a special law to strengthen construction workplace safety and enforce tougher penalties for fatal accidents, the Land Minister said Friday, in response to a growing number of such incidents at building sites. Land Minister Kim Yun-duk announced the plan during a policy briefing for […]
Baloch human rights activist urges Trump to cancel $686 million US military aid to Pakistan

Quetta, Dec 12 (IANS) Leading Baloch human rights defender, Mir Yar Baloch, wrote to US President Donald Trump raising alarm over the recently approved $686 million US military aid to Pakistan, warning that the funds would enable further repression and terror against Baloch civilians. The human rights activist highlighted that the Baloch people have endured […]
India, Japan discuss opportunities for bilateral cooperation

Tokyo, Dec 12 (IANS) India’s Ambassador-designate to Japan Nagma Mohamad Mallick on Friday met Special Advisor to Japanese PM, Uno Yoshimasa, and discussed opportunities for bilateral collaboration. “Ambassador-designate H.E. Ms. Nagma M. Mallick met, Special Advisor to Prime Minister of Japan H.E. Uno Yoshimasa, and discussed opportunities for India-Japan collaboration”, the Indian Embassy in Japan […]
India bolsters maritime industrial engagement with Brazil during CNS Admiral Tripathi’s visit

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 12 (IANS) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Friday visited the Itaguai Naval Complex in Rio de Janeiro, where he was accorded a ceremonial welcome by Admiral Alexandre Rabello de Faria, Brazilian Navy, and briefed on the Brazil’s Prosub submarine programme. During the visit to the […]
India and Kenya pledge commitment to greener, more resilient future

Nairobi, Dec 12 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met Kenya’s Environment Minister Deborah Mlongo Barasa on the sidelines of the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) on Friday, discussing ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in conservation, climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture and improved environmental governance. India’s High […]
Foreign Secretary Misri meets Lankan envoy, reiterates India’s continuous support after Cyclone Ditwah

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne on Friday, reiterating India’s commitment to support the island nation’s early recovery and reconstruction efforts in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. During the meeting, Misri handed over essential life-saving medicines to the Ambassador, a full consignment of […]