Draft voters’ list for three states, two UTs to be published tomorrow
Kolkata, Dec 15 (IANS) The draft voters’ list for three states and two Union Territories will be published on Tuesday, marking the end of the first stage of the three-phase Special Intensive Revision (SIR) there. The three states for which the draft voters’ lists will be published on Tuesday are West Bengal, Rajasthan and Goa. […]
Indian American community leader calls for tariff reversal to bolster India–US relations
Chicago, Dec 15 (IANS) Eminent Indian American physician and community leader Dr Bharat Barai warned that India–US relations could remain strained for the foreseeable future unless Washington reverses recent tariff measures, arguing that New Delhi has been unfairly singled out amid broader global trade and energy dynamics. In an interview with IANS, Dr Barai said […]
India reaffirms ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,’ religious harmony at 11th UNAOC
Riyadh, Dec 15 (IANS) Ministry of External Affairs'(MEA) Secretary (East) P Kumaran underscored India’s standing on the global stage as a nation rooted in an ancient civilization and rich diversity, invoking the principles of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the world as one family—and Sarva Dharma Samabhav, which upholds equal respect for all religions. According to the MEA, P. […]
Indian Army field hospital concludes relief mission in Cyclone Ditwah-hit Sri Lanka
Colombo, Dec 15 ( IANS) As India continued its humanitarian support to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, the Indian Army Field Hospital team wrapped up its relief mission in the island nation and returned home after providing crucial medical care. Sri Lankan Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa expressed appreciation […]
PM Modi embarks on three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, where he will hold several high-level talks aimed at enhancing strategic partnership. In his departure statement, PM Modi said that India shares both age-old civilisational ties, as well as extensive contemporary bilateral relations with […]
Traffic disrupted, warning issued after blizzard batters Japan’s Hokkaido
Tokyo, Dec 15 (IANS) A rapidly developing low-pressure system has brought a blizzard to Hokkaido on Monday, with violent winds and heavy snowfall also affecting parts of northeastern Japan, causing disruptions to transportation and prompting warnings of storm surges and flood risks from high tides. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), gusts of wind […]
Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast elected Chile’s new President
Santiago, Dec 15 (IANS) Jose Antonio Kast, presidential candidate of the far-right Republican Party, won the Chilean presidential run-off election, becoming the country’s new president, said the electoral authorities on Sunday. According to Chile’s Electoral Service, with 99.33 per cent of the votes counted in the run-off, Kast won 58.18 per cent, compared with 41.82 […]
Afghan returnees call for Taliban’s support as winter approaches
Kabul, Dec 15 (IANS) Refugees, who have recently returned to Afghanistan and are now residing in designated camps, have urged the Taliban to provide them shelter, employment opportunities and access to necessary supplies as the winter season is approaching. “We ask the Islamic Emirate to pay attention to our situation. We are sick and cannot […]
India and Fiji discuss bilateral ties, issues of mutual interest
Suva, Dec 15 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Fiji, Suneet Mehta called on Fiji’s Minister for Immigration Viliame B Naupoto on Monday, discussing matters of mutual interest, including on skilled mobility, people-to-people ties and further strengthening of bilateral ties. In a statement on X, Indian High Commission in Fiji stated, “Veilomani Dosti. High Commissioner Suneet […]
Indian envoy, Japan’s House of Representatives Speaker discuss bilateral ties
Tokyo, Dec 15 (IANS) India’s Ambassador-designate to Japan, Nagma Mohamed Mallick held a meeting with the Speaker of Japan’s House of Representatives Fukushiro Nukaga on Monday, discussing various aspects of bilateral ties. “Ambassador-designate Ms. Nagma Mohamed Mallick called on H. E. Mr. Fukushiro Nukaga, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan, and discussed various […]
