Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges Eastern states to focus on pulses, oilseeds
Bhubaneswar, May 19 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday urged the eastern states to focus on pulses, oilseeds, and crop diversification during the current kharif season and give special attention to small and marginal farmers. Addressing a press conference during the Eastern Regional Kharif Agriculture Zonal Conference here, the minister said that […]
Railway organises DHR literature festival to celebrate Himalayan heritage
Guwahati/Darjeeling, May 19 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway successfully organised the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Literature Festival 2026 in line with its vision of bringing together the industrial heritage of the UNESCO World Heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and the rich oral and literary traditions of the Himalayan region, officials said on Tuesday. Northeast Frontier Railway Chief […]
Rajasthan: Adequate petrol, diesel available; public urged to avoid panic buying
Jaipur, May 19 (IANS) Public sector oil marketing companies, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited are ensuring an uninterrupted supply of petrol and diesel across Rajasthan, officials said on Tuesday. According to the Department of Food and Civil Supplies, sufficient petroleum product reserves are available in the state, […]
South Korea and Japan agree to boost cooperation in supply chains
Seoul, May 19 (IANS) South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday he and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi agreed to further enhance cooperation on supply chains amid the continuing conflict in the Middle East, as well as in securing crude oil and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supplies. Lee made the remarks as he and […]
India and Finland to work together in futuristic sectors, deepen linkages in climate change: PM Modi
Oslo, May 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with his Finnish counterpart, Petteri Orpo, in Norway’s Oslo on Tuesday, discussing new engagement opportunities for bilateral relations. “Delighted to meet the Prime Minister of Finland, Mr Petteri Orpo. This year has witnessed extensive engagements as far as India and Finland are concerned. PM […]
PM Modi, Iceland counterpart Frostadottir discuss strengthening cooperation in clean energy, fisheries
Oslo, May 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Iceland counterpart Kristrun Frostadottir held a meeting on the sidelines of the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on Tuesday, during which they discussed strengthening cooperation in areas such as clean energy, fisheries, sustainability, geothermal energy, carbon capture and storage. This was the first meeting between […]
Russia to consider NATO’s strengthening nuclear potential in its military planning: Minister
Moscow, May 19 (IANS) Russia will take the strengthening of NATO’s overall nuclear potential into account in its military planning, the country’s Deputy Foreign Minister said on Tuesday. “We cannot ignore the obvious strengthening of the nuclear component of NATO’s overall potential, which is in fact occurring as a result of Europe’s efforts to develop […]
DR Congo reports over 130 suspected Ebola deaths
Kinshasa, May 19 (IANS) Around 131 suspected deaths and 513 suspected cases have been reported in the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), DRC Health Minister Roger Kamba said Tuesday. Speaking at a special briefing in Kinshasa after returning from the affected area, Kamba said the deaths were recorded in […]
PM Modi concludes Norway visit, highlights productive talks and important decisions
Oslo, May 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned for Rome after concluding his visit to Norway and participation in the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on Tuesday. “Concluding a very fruitful visit to Norway. Held productive talks with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and participated in the India-Nordic Summit, where important decisions were taken […]
India one of the greatest powers: Denmark PM Frederiksen
Oslo, May 19 (IANS) Spotlighting India’s position as a major global player, Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday said that Nordic countries’ cooperation with “one of the greatest powers” can bring stability, prosperity, and unity amid global uncertainties. “There is this idea growing right now that the middle powers in the world should act together, stick […]
