President Murmu pays respect at ‘Stephen the Great’ monument in Moldova
Chisinau, July 20 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu paid respect at the Stefan cel Mare si Sfant monument in Moldova’s capital Chisinau on Monday during her State Visit to the Eastern European nation. According to the local government, the bronze monument commemorates Stefan cel Mare (‘the Great’), Moldova’s greatest ruler who successfully defended the country from […]
Rubio eyes India talks as Xi visit nears
Washington, July 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet India and other Quad partners during a Southeast Asia visit, even as Washington and Beijing prepare for an expected US visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping in September. Rubio said the ASEAN Summit would be the primary focus of his visit. It would […]
US says Cuba aided global anti-US network
Washington, July 20 (IANS) Cuba has acted as a force multiplier for China, Russia, Iran and other American adversaries while maintaining influence networks inside the United States, the US State Department alleged Monday. The accusation is contained in a 70-page State Department report titled “Cuba: The Capital of 21st Century Communism”. It examines what the […]
Tibet group urges US action against China
Washington, July 20 (IANS) The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) has urged the US Congress to pass legislation strengthening Washington’s engagement with Tibet’s elected leadership and called on the Trump administration to condemn China’s new ethnic unity law. The appeal came as the United States observed Captive Nations Week from July 19 to 25. The […]
Indian missile technology enhances Indonesia’s strategic autonomy in broader Indo-Pacific region
New Delhi/Jakarta, July 20 (IANS) India and Indonesia have demonstrated that close cooperation between major neighbours is possible without succumbing to divisions created by competing global powers. The ability of New Delhi and Jakarta to maintain strong ties with both Russia and the United States while pursuing national interests without becoming subordinate to either side […]
EAM Jaishankar and Uzbek FM discuss deepening bilateral ties
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday stated that he had a good conversation with his Uzbek counterpart, Bakhtiyor Saidov, and discussed deepening India-Uzbekistan bilateral ties. “A good conversation with Bakhtiyor Saidov of Uzbekistan today. We spoke about deepening our bilateral ties, including in trade, investment and other areas,” […]
World’s largest democracy, valued friend: Moldovan Prez about India
Chisinau, July 20 (IANS) Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Monday said that India is the world’s largest democracy and a valued friend, following President Droupadi Murmu’s ongoing State Visit to the Eastern European country. “Honoured to welcome President Droupadi Murmu, the first visit by an Indian head of state to Moldova. India, the world’s largest […]
President Murmu appreciates Indian community’s role in strengthening friendship with Moldova
Chisinau, July 20 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday met members of the Indian community in Moldova, including students and appreciated their role in strengthening the bonds of friendship between the two countries. “President Droupadi Murmu met members of the vibrant Indian community, including students, in Moldova. She appreciated their role in strengthening the bonds […]
Tamil Nadu steps up Mekedatu opposition; CM Vijay chairs high-level strategy meeting
Chennai, July 20 (IANS) A day after the Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution opposing Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday chaired a high-level meeting at the State Secretariat to chart the next course of action on the long-running Cauvery water dispute. According to an official press release, […]
K’taka electoral roll revision near 99.38 pc completion
Bengaluru, July 20 (IANS) The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka has reached an advanced stage, with 99.38 per cent of Enumeration Forms (EFs) distributed across the state and over 61 per cent digitised, according to the latest data released by the Chief Electoral Officer’s office on Monday. According to official figures, […]
