PM Modi highlights rich legacy and progress of Sikkim
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared an article authored by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia as Sikkim enters its 51st year of statehood. The Prime Minister noted that the article highlights Khangchendzonga, lauding it as the protector of the land, memory, and consciousness of Sikkim. “He highlights that the […]
NITI Aayog sets ball rolling for big push to services sector
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The first meeting of NITI Aayog’s high-powered ‘Education to Employment and Enterprise’ Standing Committee has decided to identify actionable recommendations to enhance employability, foster entrepreneurship, strengthen industry-relevant skilling, and accelerate growth in the services sector, according to an official statement issued on Sunday. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment […]
France bans Israeli minister Ben-Gvir from entering country
Paris, May 24 (IANS) French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has said that Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir had been banned from entering France effective immediately. In a post on social platform X, Barrot said on Saturday that the decision followed Ben-Gvir’s “unqualifiable” actions toward French and European citizens aboard the Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla. […]
Trump says Iran peace deal near finalisation
Washington, May 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that Washington and Tehran were close to finalising a broad peace agreement after a series of calls with leaders from the Middle East and South Asia, including Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir and leaders of Gulf nations. In a post on Truth Social on […]
No tsunami threat after 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolts US Hawaii
Los Angeles, May 24 (IANS) There is no tsunami threat to the US state of Hawaii after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted 12 km south of Honaunau-Napoopoo on Hawaii’s Big Island, authorities have said. The earthquake struck at 9:46 p.m. local time on Friday, and the epicentre, with a depth of 22.4 […]
Iranian Prez says will safeguard national interests, exercise ‘utmost caution’ in talks with US
Tehran, May 24 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have said that his country seeks to safeguard national interests and remains highly cautious in negotiations with the United States. During a meeting with visiting Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir, Pezeshkian cited Washington’s repeated breach of commitments, attacks on Iran amid talks, and targeted killings of its […]
Over 10 unaccounted for after heavy rainfall lashes China’s Chongqing
Beijing, May 24 (IANS) More than 10 people were unaccounted for after heavy rain battered Yongchuan District in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, said local authorities. According to the meteorological department, torrential rains struck parts of central and western Chongqing between 11 p.m. on Saturday and 12 a.m. on Sunday. Guankouwan and Hanjiagou Village in the […]
World Health Assembly concludes with resolutions to safeguard human health
Geneva, May 24 (IANS) The six-day 79th World Health Assembly has concluded in Geneva, during which member states adopted multiple resolutions to advance multilateral cooperation in safeguarding human health. Held under the theme “Reshaping global health: a shared responsibility,” the assembly adopted more than 20 decisions and 13 resolutions on issues including stroke, tuberculosis, antimicrobial […]
India-US ties entering positive phase: Ajay Bisaria
Washington, May 24 (IANS) Former Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan and Canada Ajay Bisaria has said the India-US relationship is entering a “very positive phase” after months of strain under President Donald Trump’s second term, even as concerns remain over Washington’s handling of Pakistan and its rhetoric towards India. In an exclusive interview with […]
India sends medical supplies, protective kits to Africa amid Ebola outbreak
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Amid the Ebola outbreak in Africa, India on Thursday dispatched the first tranche of urgent medical supplies and protective kits to Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In a post on X, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed India’s commitment to supporting Africa in responding to the emerging […]
