J&K HC inaugurates three-day event resolving disputes to ensure speedy justice
Srinagar, Dec 29 (IANS) As an alternative dispute resolution mechanism, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, on Monday, inaugurated a ‘Conduct of mediation advanced course’. An official statement said, “In a significant step towards reinforcing alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday inaugurated a three-day “Conduct […]
Andhra Cabinet approves formation of two new districts
Amaravati, Dec 29 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, on Monday, approved formation of two new districts, taking the total number of districts in the state to 28. The Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu approved formation of Polavaram and Markapuram districts. Polavaram district will have Rampachodavaram as its headquarters. Briefing the media […]
Gujarat Guv attends musical multimedia show ‘Namotsav’ based on PM Modi’s life
Ahmedabad, Dec 29 (IANS) The mega musical multimedia show ‘Namotsav’, inspired by the life, ideas and nation-building journey of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was witnessed by Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat in Ahmedabad on Monday. The grand cultural presentation was organised with the objective of taking the Prime Minister’s life philosophy, work ethic and unwavering commitment […]
Personal intervention by CM Dhami brings timely support to Angel Chakma’s grieving family
Dehradun, Dec 29 (IANS) The Uttarakhand government on Monday announced that it will bear all medical expenses incurred during the treatment of Angel Chakma, a student from Tripura who was tragically killed. In this moment of profound grief, the state government has assured that it stands firmly with the bereaved family and will extend every […]
Trump, Zelensky keep talks light as Ukraine peace negotiations advance
Washington, Dec 29 (IANS) A mix of humor, gestures, and casual exchanges marked a high-stakes press appearance as US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought to project ease and momentum at Mar-a-Lago, even as negotiations to end the war in Ukraine remained unresolved but close. Trump opened the remarks by calling […]
Zelensky, Trump signal near deal on ending Ukraine war (Ld)
New York, Dec 29 (IANS) Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said a peace plan to end the war was “90 per cent” ready, while US President Donald Trump asserted they were “getting a lot closer, maybe very close”, after their meeting to find a path to ending the four-year conflict. Their meeting on Sunday was preceded […]
Trump’s trade policies ‘disaster’: US media
Los Angeles, Dec 29 (IANS) The Southern California News Group (SCNG) published an editorial titled “$12 billion payout to farmers is a tariff-based disaster,” saying a bailout announced earlier this month underscored the failure of the Trump administration’s trade policies. The editorial, written by the SCNG Editorial Board, opened with a pointed question: “If President […]
North Korea’s Kim oversees test launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles
Seoul, Dec 29 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen a test launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles, calling for the “unlimited and sustained” development of state nuclear combat forces, state media reported on Monday. The drill took place Sunday in the Yellow Sea, demonstrating “the absolute reliability and combat readiness of the North’s […]
Japan reports avian influenza outbreak in Hokkaido
Tokyo, Dec 29 (IANS) Japan’s agriculture ministry said on Monday that genetic testing has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a farm in Hokkaido Prefecture, marking the 11th bird flu outbreak in the country this season. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the outbreak occurred […]
16 killed in nursing home fire in Indonesia, identification underway
Jakarta, Dec 29 (IANS) Indonesian police are conducting identification procedures for 16 people killed in a fire that broke out at a nursing home in Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province, local authorities said on Monday. The victims’ bodies are being identified at Bhayangkara Hospital of the North Sulawesi Regional Police (Polda Sulut), according […]
