Japan FM Motegi calls on PM Modi, highlights shared strategic interests
Tokyo/New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday, highlighting that both Japan and India are “natural partners” that share fundamental values and strategic interests. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, the Motegi’s meeting with PM […]
Closely watching situation in Iran, will take all steps for welfare of Indians: MEA
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that India is closely watching the fast-developing situation in Iran and assured that it will take all necessary measures for the welfare of Indians. While addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Friday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that […]
South Korean President Lee stresses mutually beneficial relations with Japan
Seoul, Jan 16 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that Seoul and Tokyo have to seek mutually beneficial relations by improving bilateral ties. In a meeting with former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, Lee said South Korea and Japan are neighbours using a front yard together. “It is desirable to find out […]
Iranian President praises Russia’s support at UN in phone call
Tehran, Jan 16 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday thanked his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for Russia’s support at the United Nations in a phone conversation, according to the Iranian President’s office. Pezeshkian praised Russia’s position in support of Iran’s “rightfulness” at the UN and other international organisations, stressing that his administration’s domestic policy […]
Indian financial assistance helps Nepal build new school infrastructure
Kathmandu, Jan 16 (IANS) School infrastructure will be built in Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City of Rupandehi district and Jayaprithivi Municipality of Bajhang district in Nepal with Indian assistance, as the foundation stones for the projects were laid at two locations on Friday. The Indian Embassy said in a statement on Friday that the foundation stone for […]
CM Kumar launches Samriddhi Yatra from West Champaran to review development works
Patna, Jan 16 (IANS) Following the formation of the new NDA government in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday launched the ‘Samriddhi Yatra’ to review the progress of development projects and welfare schemes across the state. The yatra commenced from Bettiah, the district headquarters of West Champaran. On the first day of the march, […]
Rajasthan LoP alleges misuse of constitutional institutions, calls VB-G RAM G campaign ‘deceit’
Jaipur, Jan 16 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Rajasthan Assembly and veteran Congress leader, Tika Ram Jully, on Friday, launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government, alleging that deception and illusion have become the true political character of the BJP and constitutional institutions are being misused for […]
CAQM invokes GRAP-III as air quality dips in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas on Friday invoked actions under Stage III (‘Severe’ air quality in Delhi), as the air quality dipped with the AQI touching 354, an official said. The Sub Committee on Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) “decided to invoke all actions […]
Maharashtra: Cong celebrates Chandrapur municipal corporation election victory
Chandrapur, Jan 16 (IANS) In a significant political shift, the Congress on Friday secured a historic victory in the Chandrapur City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) elections, winning 28 of the 66 seats. Congress Legislative Party Leader Vijay Wadettiwar hailed the result as a mandate against the “corrupt and anti-people” governance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). […]
Tribal healers key players in public health ecosystem: Minister Jual Oram
Hyderabad, Jan 16 (IANS) Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram on Friday highlighted a national initiative to formally recognise and engage tribal healers as collaborative partners within the public health ecosystem, an official said. Addressing the Capacity Building Programme for Tribal Healers on Strengthening Health Outreach in Tribal Areas, Oram said that even colonial rule could […]
