Six Indian experts to address Russia’s top foreign policy forum ‘Primakov Readings’ next week
Moscow, June 17 (IANS) The 12th edition of Russia’s premier Primakov Readings International Forum themed ‘World Without Rules: Power Game?’ scheduled to be held in Moscow next week will see six Indians speaking on various issues. The two-day event, to be held on June 23 and 24 in Moscow, will be addressed by Russian Foreign […]
India’s partnership policy in mining offers Africa a better deal
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) India’s beneficiation-led and manufacturing-focused investment approach in the mining sector in Africa provides an alternative to countries such as South Africa to move up the value chain in critical minerals, which will spur economic growth and create more jobs, according to an international media report The article on the IOL […]
PM Modi and Chancellor Merz hail renewed momentum in India-Germany Strategic Partnership
Evian (France), June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in France’s Evian on Wednesday, discussing ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the two leaders reviewed the progress in bilateral […]
PM Modi, EU leaders discuss strengthening of economic ties
Evian (France), June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with the European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France’s Evian on Wednesday, discussing ways to strengthen economic ties. The leaders recalled the 16th India-EU Summit held in India […]
Laos boosts preparedness for flood risks in rainy season
Vientiane, June 17 (IANS) Laos is stepping up efforts to strengthen flood management and improve urban environmental conditions in order to reduce flood risks and related impacts during the 2026 rainy season. The National Water Resources Committee (NWRC) held its meeting to review and approve the 2026 flood response plan while assessing the readiness of […]
Taipei welcomes G7 leaders’ stance on Taiwan Strait
Taipei, June 17 (IANS) Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday welcomed Group of Seven (G7) leaders statement reaffirming their opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo across the Taiwan Strait by force or coercion. Lai Ching-te stated that Taiwan will keep working with its partners to uphold regional peace and prosperity. In […]
Pawan Kalyan fulfils wish of young fan battling a rare disease
Hyderabad, June 17 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan fulfilled the wish of a young fan battling a rare disease by visiting his house in Hanumakonda town of Telangana on Wednesday. Niranjan, confined to his bed due to a rare genetic disease with no signs of growth, wished to meet him […]
Gujarat CM flags off 51 two-wheeler health units, nine mobile vans for tribal districts
Gandhinagar, June 17 (IANS) In a move aimed at extending healthcare access to some of Gujarat’s most remote tribal settlements, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday launched 51 two-wheeler mobile health units and flagged off nine new mobile health vans that will operate across 14 districts of the state. The new fleet was flagged off […]
‘Political adultery, relentless assault on democracy’: MVA slams MahaYuti over defection rumours in Maharashtra
Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) The simmering political crisis in Maharashtra over the alleged poaching of Shiv Sena-UBT lawmakers escalated into a full-blown confrontation on Wednesday, as the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) allies launched a coordinated and blistering assault on the ruling MahaYuti alliance. Condemning the rumoured defections ahead of the crucial June 19 Shiv Sena […]
Telangana Public School to be established in every Assembly constituency: CM
Hyderabad, June 17 (IANS) Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy inaugurated a state-run ‘Telangana Public School’ (TPS), equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, at Arutla in Ranga Reddy district near here on Wednesday and announced that a TPS will be established in every Assembly Constituency to provide quality education. He said these schools will also train the students […]
