Union Minister reviews power sector, urban growth schemes in Tripura
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Union Minister for Power & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar held a meeting with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha in Agartala on Sunday to review matters relating to the state’s power sector and urban development schemes, according to an official statement. The Union Minister highlighted the key areas where the […]
Nepal’s ruling RSP chief Rabi Lamichhane to visit India on June 1-2
Kathmandu, May 31 (IANS) Rabi Lamichhane, President of the ruling Rastryiya Swatantra Party ( RSP) of Nepal, is scheduled to visit India on June 1-2, at a time when the proposed visit of Prime Minister Balendra Shah has been uncertain. Manish Jha, spokesperson of the party, told IANS that Lamichhane is visiting New Delhi for […]
Defence Secretary discusses strengthening ties with Defence Ministers of Singapore, New Zealand
Singapore, May 31 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held a meeting with Defence Ministers of New Zealand and Singapore on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue on Sunday, with discussions focussed on strengthening bilateral ties, enhancing maritime cooperation, advancing information-sharing mechanisms. Sharing details regarding the meeting, the Ministry of Defence stated, “The engagements focused […]
China’s manufacturing sector slows further as exports contract
Beijing, May 31 (IANS) China’s manufacturing activity slowed further in May as new export orders contracted and input costs kept rising, according to a survey by the country’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released on Sunday. The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) dropped to a three-month low of 50 from 50.3 in April, with […]
Namibia plans state-coordinated fuel import system to curb costs
Windhoek, May 31 (IANS) Namibia plans to introduce a state-coordinated petroleum import system by the end of September as part of efforts to lower fuel costs and improve efficiency in the country’s fuel supply chain, according to the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy. In a statement, Namibia’s Industries, Mines and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse […]
Ukranian President Zelenskyy warns of major Russian strike
Washington, May 31 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is preparing a fresh large-scale assault involving drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles, while urging the United States to accelerate the supply and production of air defence interceptors that Kyiv says are critical to protecting civilians. In an interview with CBS News’ “Face […]
IAEA experts inspect site of Ukrainian drone’s impact at Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant
Moscow, May 31 (IANS) Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are inspecting the impact site of a Ukrainian drone at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), local media reported on Sunday. “IAEA experts are inspecting the damage caused by the Ukrainian drone strike on Unit 6 of the Zaporizhzhya NPP on May 30,” […]
Bangladesh measles outbreak death toll reaches 585 as two more children die
Dhaka, May 31 (IANS) Two more children have died from measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh in 24 hours till 8 a.m. on Sunday, raising the death toll to 585 since March 15, local media reported. Both the deaths have been classified as suspected, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest casualties, […]
South Korea discusses bilateral military logistics support pact with Japan: Defence Minister
Singapore, May 31 (IANS) South Korea has discussed a Japan-proposed bilateral military logistics support pact with Tokyo, although Seoul maintained its reservations over the matter, Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on Sunday. Ahn made the remarks to the press at a defence forum in Singapore, a day after he had bilateral talks with Japanese Defence […]
Chinese vloggers filming slums, narrow lanes in Bangladesh
Dhaka, May 31 (IANS) A group of Chinese nationals was seen filming slums, narrow lanes, and even inside the people’s homes in Techpara of Bangladesh’s Uttara, a report noted. As per the report, nobody, including local police, seems to know who they are, who they work for, or where the footage is going. Mohammad Badal, […]
