Iraqi parliament elects former environment minister Nizar Amedi as country’s new president
Baghdad, April 12 (IANS) The Iraqi Parliament elected former environment minister Nizar Amedi as the country’s new president, following a decisive voting session held in the capital Baghdad. Parliament Speaker Haibet al-Halbousi officially announced Amedi as the winner after he secured 227 votes in the runoff vote. Following the announcement, the president-elect took the constitutional […]
Swami Vivekananda statue unveiled in Seattle marking cultural milestone for Indian Americans
Washington, April 12 (IANS) A life-size bronze statue of Swami Vivekananda was unveiled at Westlake Square in downtown Seattle, marking what officials described as a first-of-its-kind installation hosted by a city government in the United States. The statue was jointly unveiled by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and the Consul General of India in Seattle, Prakash […]
Iranian Embassy in Delhi showcases exhibition of drawings retrieved from Minab school rubble
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) An exhibition titled ‘Angels of Minab’, showcasing drawings made by children, has been organised at the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi, featuring artwork retrieved from the debris of a girls’ elementary school in Minab that was destroyed on February 28 following a series of joint strikes by the United States […]
EAM Jaishankar calls on UAE President, expresses gratitude for ensuring well-being of Indian community
Abu Dhabi, April 12 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar called on UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Sunday and conveyed greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the meeting, EAM Jaishankar expressed gratitude to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for ensuring the well-being of the Indian […]
China may exploit Middle East conflict to expand influence in Asia: Report
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The ongoing conflict in the Middle East could create strategic openings for China to expand its influence across Asia, particularly at a time when the United States is heavily “engaged in another theatre,’ according to a report. “The war in the Middle East… is also reshaping the strategic environment in […]
Bangladesh records lowest level of growth in economic units since 1996
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Bangladesh recorded 1.17 crore economic units in 2024, marking the lowest growth since 1996, according to a report in the local media. Between 2013 and 2024, the country saw a 50 per cent growth in the number of economic units, which was much lower than the 111 per cent increase […]
Foreign Secretary Misri arrives in Paris for India-France Foreign Office Consultations
Paris, April 12 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Paris on Sunday for the India–France Foreign Office Consultations. In a statement on X, the Indian Embassy in France stated: “Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrives in Paris for the India–France Foreign Office consultations. The visit follows French President H.E Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India in […]
‘Not failure, talks inconclusive’: Foreign affairs expert on US-Iran negotiation
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Foreign Affairs expert and veteran journalist Waiel Awwad said on Sunday that the talks between Iran and US that were held amid the two-week ceasefire agreement between the two countries, have not “failed”. Rather, he called the negotiation “inconclusive”. His reaction comes following US Vice-President JD Vance’s announcement that no […]
Women’s participation in flexi IT jobs rises to 40 pc in FY26: Report
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Women’s participation in contractual and flexible roles in India’s IT and ITeS sector has seen a steady rise, reaching 40 per cent in FY26, a new report said on Sunday. The report, titled “Women in IT/ITeS: Trends in Contractual/Flexi Roles” by Careernet, showed that women’s placements have grown by 10 […]
Railroad users reach record high in Q1 in S. Korea amid rising oil
Seoul, April 12 (IANS) The number of passengers using South Korea’s railroad services reached a record high of over 42 million in the first quarter of the year, data showed on Sunday, partly driven by expanded train operations and rising oil prices that reduced private vehicle use. The number of passengers on high-speed KTX and […]
