Iranian FM discusses indirect US talks with Egyptian, Russian counterparts

Tehran, Feb 20 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday held separate phone calls with his Egyptian and Russian counterparts over the latest developments regarding indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States. In his conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Araghchi highlighted efforts to prepare a draft for the negotiations […]
Japan’s unfriendly stance makes agreements unlikely: Kremlin

Moscow, Feb 20 (IANS) Japan has taken an unfriendly position toward Russia, making any agreements between the two countries unlikely under current conditions, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. “Tokyo is taking an unfriendly stance toward our country, so, of course, under these circumstances, it’s unlikely that any agreements can be reached without changing […]
UN Secretary General Guterres calls on President Murmu

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Friday called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. According to the President’s Secretariat, the UN Secretary General appreciated India’s leadership role in convening the successful AI Impact Summit, and its longstanding […]
Estonian President Alar Karis in New Delhi for Independence Day Reception; Nizam of Hyderabad’s Grandson Invited

Mir Najaf Ali Khan Attends 108th Independence Day of Estonia (RAHNUMA) New Delhi: The President of the Republic of Estonia, Alar Karis, was in New Delhi on Tuesday where he hosted a ceremonial reception and dinner to mark the 108th Independence Day of Estonia, drawing senior Indian officials, diplomats, and distinguished guests to the capital. […]
Himachal received substantial grants from Centre: BJP

Shimla, Feb 19 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh’s former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday said ever since the Congress government came to power in the state, it has regularly received substantial financial support from the Centre, but it keeps making serious remarks against the Centre, particularly the Prime Minister, in an attempt to divert public […]
BJP’s candidate list to be out in next 7 days: Assam CM

Guwahati, Feb 19 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday indicated that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will soon announce its list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections, stating that the process is in its final stages. Speaking to reporters in Tezpur, Sarma said the BJP’s candidate list is expected to […]
Telangana: Training for EROs ahead of SIR

Hyderabad, Feb 19 (IANS) Ahead of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Telangana, a training programme was held here on Thursday for Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) from four key districts. Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudarshan Reddy, on Thursday, conducted a comprehensive training programme at the CEO’s Office in Hyderabad for EROs from […]
French President Macron leaves for Paris, meets PM Modi before concluding India visit

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Emmanuel Macron before the French President concluded his India visit on Thursday following his participation in the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The two leaders held discussions on a hectic day as PM Modi welcomed the world leaders to the landmark summit. During Macron’s […]
Bihar: Crows found dead in Bhagalpur, sanitation underway

Patna, Feb 19 (IANS) Panic has spread across Bihar’s Bhagalpur after the sudden death of crows at the city’s prominent public space, Sandis Compound. Morning walkers on Thursday were shocked to find a large number of dead crows lying near the swimming pool area, triggering fear and anxiety among residents. According to residents, incidents of […]
Indian Navy holds high-level bilateral talks with global partners at IFR 2026

Visakhapatnam, Feb 19 (IANS) The Indian Navy held a series of high-level bilateral interactions with naval leaders from several partner nations on the sidelines of the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 in Visakhapatnam, reinforcing India’s growing maritime cooperation across regions. Indian Navy chief, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, held talks with South African Navy chief, Vice […]