South Korea’s Defence Chief, US undersecretary discuss Seoul’s nuclear sub push, wartime troop control transfer
Seoul, Jan 26 (IANS) South Korea’s Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back held talks on Monday with US Under Secretary of Defence for Policy Elbridge Colby to discuss Seoul’s push to build nuclear-powered submarines, regain wartime operation control of its troops from Washington and other pending security issues. Ahn referred to the joint fact sheet the two […]
Thailand enhances screening of flights originating from Nipah Virus high-risk region
Bangkok, Jan 26 (IANS) Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority announced that it will implement comprehensive screening for all flights arriving from India’s West Bengal, a high-risk region for Nipah virus, starting from 00:00 local time on Monday to prevent the virus from entering the country. In a statement released on Sunday, the authority said the screening […]
US, Australia, Japan, Finland, Sri Lanka extend wishes to India on Republic Day
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day on Monday, wishes poured in from several countries as well as missions of several nations on the special occasion. US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, extending his greetings to the people, said that he is honoured to witness the Republic Day Parade. “Happy […]
Indian Embassy in Kathmandu celebrates 77th Republic Day
Kathmandu, Jan 26 (IANS) The 77th Republic Day of India was celebrated at the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu on Monday with the participation of members of the Indian community and ‘friends of India’ in Nepal, the Embassy said. Republic Day is celebrated in India to commemorate the enforcement of the Indian Constitution and the country’s […]
Have dragon and elephant dance together: Chinese President extends R-Day greetings to India
Beijing/New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday extended his greetings to President Droupadi Murmu on India’s 77th Republic Day while reflecting on the pragmatic approach from both countries of prioritising dialogue, confidence-building measures, and regional engagement. “President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Indian President Droupadi Murmu on India’s 77th […]
In R-Day greetings, Saudi leadership hails relations binding ‘two friendly countries’
Riyadh, Jan 26 (IANS) The top leadership of Saudi Arabia, including King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on Monday congratulated President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of Republic Day. “The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent a congratulatory […]
Trump, Bill Gates, US Governors, lawmakers salute India’s Republic Day
Washington, Jan 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump, state governors, members of Congress, and philanthropist Bill Gates marked India’s 77th Republic Day with messages that showcased shared democratic beliefs, close people-to-people ties, and expanding cooperation between the two countries. In a message released by the U.S. Embassy in India, President Trump congratulated the government and […]
More world leaders extend wishes on Republic Day, highlight enduring partnership with India
Nicosia, Jan 26 (IANS) As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day on Monday, several world leaders extended wishes to New Delhi, highlighting strong partnership and cooperation with New Delhi. Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides extended his greetings to the people of India on Republic Day, noting that Cyprus values its enduring partnership, shared democratic values and […]
Bangladesh: Security situation growing increasingly dangerous ahead of election
Dhaka, Jan 26 (IANS) Bangladesh’s law-and-order situation has witnessed a marked deterioration since August 2024 with mob violence, extortion, looting and various crimes across the country going largely unchecked, a report said on Monday. It added that after the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government assumed office in 2024, mob attacks on Bangladesh police personnel have persisted, […]
Yunus govt in Bangladesh will be remembered for absence of strategic approach
Dhaka, Jan 26 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Interim Government (IG) headed by Muhammad Yunus is likely to be remembered for an unprecedented adhoc governance marked by absence of a strategic approach and the creation of multiple counterproductive legal and operational risks that ran contrary to its core mandate of state reform, particularly in the area of anti-corruption, […]
