Trump reverses nutrition rules, signs bill restoring whole milk
Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into law, reversing long-standing school nutrition rules and restoring whole milk to cafeterias across the United States. Trump on Wednesday (local time) said it was the first bill signing of the new year. He said the law would […]
Don’t want to be owned by US: Denmark, Greenland hit back at Trump’s takeover claims
Copenhagen, Jan 15 (IANS) Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and Greenland’s top diplomat Vivian Motzfeldt have confirmed that the United States has agreed to establish a joint working group to examine possible ways forward on Greenland. They also acknowledged that concrete progress at this stage remains limited. Rasmussen said talks at the White House […]
UK shuts Tehran embassy as tensions soar, diplomats withdrawn amid security fears
Tehran, Jan 15 (IANS) The UK has temporarily closed its embassy in Tehran and withdrawn all diplomatic staff, citing a worsening security situation as tensions escalate following Iran’s violent crackdown on protests and mounting speculation over possible US military action. Confirming the move on Wednesday (local time), the UK Foreign Office said, “We have temporarily […]
US Congressman proposes bill to tighten student visa rules, cites national security risks
Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) A Republican congressman introduced legislation this week to tighten oversight of the US student visa program, saying weaknesses in the system have allowed fraud, visa overstays and national security risks to persist. Rep. Brandon Gill of Texas on Wednesday (local time) said the Student Visa Integrity Act is intended to strengthen […]
UNGA President stresses UNSC reforms in a ‘make-or-break moment’ for UN
United Nations, Jan 15 (IANS) As the world organisation faces an “urgent make-or-break moment” and the Security Council is paralysed, General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock has stressed the importance of reforming the highest decision-making body. Briefing the Assembly on her priorities on Wednesday (local time), she slammed the Council, saying, “As the most visible organ […]
Gagan Thapa elected new president of Nepali Congress in split party convention
Kathmandu, Jan 15 (IANS) A controversially held Special General Convention (SGC) of the Nepali Congress elected Gagan Thapa as the new president of the grand old party, hours after he was expelled from the party by a faction led by former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. At midnight on Wednesday, the SGC also elected other […]
India condoles loss of lives in Thai train accident
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) India on Thursday expressed its condolences to the people and the government of Thailand on the tragic loss of lives and injuries in the train accident that took place in northeastern part of the country on Wednesday. According to the local authorities, the death toll from a crane collapse that […]
Bhutan kicks off work on new solar power project
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) A groundbreaking ceremony for a 240 kW grid-integrated and 25 kW off-grid solar project at Bhutan’s Jigme Namgyel Engineering College in Dewathang took place on Thursday as part of the Himalayan kingdom’s strategy to enhance renewable energy. “India is glad to support Bhutan’s clean energy vision and solar capacity development,” […]
EU leaders to be Chief Guests at Republic Day celebrations
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who will be on a three-day State Visit to India from January 25-27 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will also be the Chief Guests at the 77th Republic Day celebrations, the Ministry of External […]
India and Sri Lanka discuss enhancing maritime security cooperation in IOR
Colombo, Jan 15 (IANS) India and Sri Lanka held the 13th edition of Navy Staff talks in Colombo with talks focused on strengthening bilateral engagements and enhancing ongoing cooperation towards maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), the Indian Navy stated on Thursday. In a statement on X, a spokesperson of the Indian Navy […]
