India’s 7.7 pc GDP growth driven by a decade of economic reforms: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India’s 7.7 per cent GDP growth reflected sustained policy interventions and economic reforms undertaken by the government over the past decade, which have ensured that the country remains the fastest-growing economy. “I don’t think any of you would have imagined that last year […]
European Union develops new trade tools to curb China reliance: Report
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The European Union’s trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic said the bloc is developing new trade instruments to reduce its dependence on China, a new report has said. “We are using our existing tools more assertively. Where gaps exist, we are also building new tools… Diversification now requires a dedicated instrument,” Sefcovic […]
Xi arrives in North Korea on first visit in 7 years: Report
Seoul, June 8 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea on Monday, China’s state media reported, for a two-day state visit that marks his first trip to Pyongyang in nearly seven years as Beijing looks to reinforce ties with its traditional ally that has increasingly been growing intimate with Russia. Xi landed in […]
Israel intercepts missile from Yemen
Jerusalem, June 8 (IANS) The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile from Yemen Monday morning. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that it identified and intercepted the missile launched from Yemen towards Israeli territory. Media reports said the missile attack triggered sirens in central Israel, including the city of Tel Aviv. […]
South Korea’s Jeju Province sends dialysis machines, citrus saplings, other supplies to North Korea
Seoul, June 8 (IANS) South Korea’s Jeju provincial government said Monday it has recently sent dialysis machines, tangerine saplings and other supplies to North Korea as part of an inter-Korean cooperation project. The items, worth 160 million won (US$104,000), arrived in North Korea’s western port of Nampho on May 4 after they were shipped from […]
Indonesia lifts tsunami warning hours after evacuation orders over Philippines quake
Jakarta, June 8 (IANS) Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) on Monday lifted its tsunami warning, hours after ordering evacuations of northern coastal areas threatened by tsunami waves following a strong earthquake in the Philippines. In a statement, BMKG said the tsunami warning status ended after observations showed that sea level conditions had returned […]
Tsunami waves observed in Japan after powerful quake off Philippines
Tokyo, June 8 (IANS) Tsunami waves of several centimetres to around 20 cm have been observed along Japan’s Pacific coast as well as other parts of the country after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The weather agency issued tsunami advisories for coastal areas stretching from […]
Israel strikes petrochemical company in Iran’s Khuzestan
Jerusalem, June 8 (IANS) Israel on Monday morning carried out an airstrike against the Karun Petrochemical Company in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province, state media reported. Part of the petrochemical complex has sustained damage after being hit by the Israeli projectiles, Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency cited Valiollah Hayati, Khuzestan’s deputy governor for security affairs, as […]
India, Fiji discuss strengthening cooperation in digital resilience, cybersecurity
Suva, June 8 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta held a meeting with the Pacific island nation’s Minister for Policing and Communications Ioane Naivalurua on Monday, with discussions held on strengthening cooperation in cybersecurity, law enforcement, digital resilience and capacity building. “High Commissioner Suneet Mehta paid a courtesy call on Hon. Ioane Naivalurua, […]
Avoid all non-essential, unnecessary travel within Israel: Indian Embassy
Jerusalem, June 8 (IANS) India on Monday issued a fresh travel advisory for Israel amid the ongoing developments in the region, urging Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel inside Israel and exercise utmost caution. “In view of the prevailing security situation in the region, all Indian nationals in Israel are advised to exercise utmost caution […]
