UN urges immediate aid as Somalia faces severe drought
Mogadishu, July 13 (IANS) The United Nations (UN) relief agency has appealed for urgent assistance for hundreds of thousands of Somalis, particularly in the northern regions, who face escalating hardship amid severe drought conditions. In its latest humanitarian report released on Sunday, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that cumulative […]
Japanese PM Takaichi’s India visit reflects continuation of longstanding relationship: Report
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent visit to India for the 16th India–Japan Annual Summit reflects the continuation of the longstanding relationship. Japan, a report highlighted, remains the second country after Russia with whom India holds annual bilateral summits. India and Japan established this format in 2006 when the ties […]
India pursues parallel bid for UNSC, launching candidature for election while campaigning for permanent seat
United Nations, July 13 (IANS) India is pursuing parallel roads to the UN Security Council (UNSC), launching on Monday a campaign for election to it, while continuing its bid for a permanent seat. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar is to formally announce India’s candidature for the Asia Pacific non-permanent seat in next year’s elections […]
India emerges as trusted hub for global entertainment industry
Abu Dhabi, July 13 (IANS) The global premiere of noted filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s film ‘The Odyssey’ in India is not merely a promotional strategy but represents the country’s growing prominence on the global entertainment map, and its emergence as a market the world increasingly trusts, a report has stated. India has also emerged as a […]
India hands over family tents to Afghanistan to support returnees
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday announced that India has handed over family tents for Afghan returnees as part of its continued humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan. “As part of India’s continued humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan, India has handed over family tents to […]
India, Germany discuss strengthening multifaceted strategic partnership
Berlin, July 13 (IANS) The Indian Ambassador to Germany, Ajit Gupte, and Dirk Wiese, Member of the Bundestag and Vice Chairman of the India-Germany Parliamentary Friendship Group, discussed ways to strengthen the multifaceted Strategic Partnership. “Ambassador Ajit Gupte met Mr Dirk Wiese, Member of the Bundestag and Vice Chairman of the India-Germany Parliamentary Friendship Group […]
104 Indian airports now operating on 100 pc renewable energy: Civil Aviation Minister
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Monday announced that 104 airports across India are now operating on 100 per cent renewable energy, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to make aviation infrastructure more sustainable. Sharing the update on social media platform X, the minister said […]
Total area sown in India’s current kharif season so far crosses 531 lakh hectares
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The total area sown under kharif crops in the current season so far is estimated at 531.25 lakh hectares as on July 10 this year, compared with the corresponding figure of 632.69 lakh hectares in the same period last year, data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare […]
Gujarat: HM Amit Shah inaugurates new vegetable sub-yard at Dahegam APMC
Gandhinagar, July 13 (IANS) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed vegetable sub-yard of the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) at Dahegam in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar district, marking a step towards strengthening agricultural marketing infrastructure in the region. The inauguration formed part of the ‘Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations of […]
MP CM to pitch for fresh textile investments at Bharat Tex-2026
Bhopal, July 13 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will seek to attract fresh investments in the state’s textile, garment and footwear sectors during Bharat Tex-2026 to be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from July 14 to 17, an official statement said on Monday. The Chief Minister will hold one-on-one meetings with […]
