PM Modi accorded ceremonial welcome at Perdana Putra in Malaysia
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Perdana Putra in Putrajaya on his official visit to Malaysia, reaffirming the strong and enduring bonds between the two countries. The development was highlighted by Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, who shared details of the welcome and […]
Shared love for Tamil language connects India and Malaysia: PM Modi
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Tamil language connects India and Malaysia and expressed hope that the Audio Visual Agreement between the two nations will “bring our hearts closer”. Addressing a joint press meet with his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, in Kuala Lumpur, PM Modi highlighted the […]
Dalai Lama’s office rejects reports linking Tibetan spiritual leader to Jeffrey Epstein
Dharamsala, Feb 8 (IANS) The office of the Dalai Lama on Sunday firmly denied media reports suggesting any association between the Tibetan spiritual leader and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The clarification comes after several media outlets, citing documents from the United States Department of Justice (DoJ), reported that the Dalai Lama’s name appeared 169 […]
PM Modi meets INA veteran in Malaysia, calls interaction ‘inspiring’
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met veterans of the Azad Hind Fauj, also known as the Indian National Army (INA), in Kuala Lumpur as part of his two-day official visit to Malaysia, highlighting the historical contribution of the force and its legacy among the Indian diaspora in Southeast Asia. […]
North Korea to convene key party congress in late February
Seoul, Feb 8 (IANS) North Korea will hold a key party congress in late February, the North’s state media reported Sunday, in a rare meeting where leader Kim Jong-un is expected to announce his ruling policy, including military, diplomacy and economy. The decision by the North Korean ruling party’s political bureau came at a meeting […]
Afghanistan: Eight killed in gas cylinder explosion in Kabul
Kabul, Feb 8 (IANS) At least eight people were killed when a gas cylinder exploded inside a residential home in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul, the city’s governor’s office said in a statement on Saturday evening. According to the statement, the incident occurred in Police District 21 when a family was using a gas heater to warm […]
Indian diaspora emerges as UK’s most economically successful migrant community: Report
New Delhi/London, Feb 8 (IANS) The Indian community has emerged as the most economically successful migrant group in the United Kingdom, a new study has revealed, underlining its enduring and multifaceted contribution to Britain’s economy, public services and international influence. The study, conducted by Aston University in partnership with multicultural advertising agency Here & Now […]
UN experts criticise China for denying medical treatment to human rights defender
Beijing, Feb 8 (IANS) UN human rights experts have criticised China for their repeated refusal to Chinese human rights defender, Yang Li, for accessing medical treatment. The experts urged Chinese authorities to stop the harassment and intimidation of Li and her family and allow her to access medical treatment, a report has stated. In the […]
Japan polls: PM Takaichi set to retain power as LDP sweeps lower house elections
Tokyo, Feb 8 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is set to win a comfortable majority on its own, and may even clinch a two-thirds majority with allies, in the snap elections held on Sunday, as per exit polls in the Japanese media. An exit poll by public broadcaster NHK showed […]
Nepal elections: Border points with India to shut for 72 hours
Kathmandu, Feb 8 (IANS) Security officials of Nepal and India have agreed to close border checkpoints for 72 hours during Nepal’s upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for March 5, with the aim of ensuring a secure polling environment. During the 16th Deputy Inspector General (DIG)-level coordination meeting between Nepal’s Armed Police Force (APF) and India’s Sashastra […]
