Meghalaya coal mine tragedy: Death toll rises to 25
Shillong, Feb 6 (IANS) The death toll in the coal mine explosion at Mynsyngat in the Thangsko area of Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district rose to 25 on Friday as search and rescue operations continued, officials said. Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills district, Vikash Kumar said, “During the ongoing operation, rescue teams recovered four […]
CM Majhi hails surrender of 19 Maoists as step toward Naxal-free Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Feb 6 (IANS) Following the surrender of 19 Maoists on Friday, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said Odisha has achieved a breakthrough in the national mission to eliminate Left Wing Extremism (LWE) and build a Naxal-free India. Taking to his X handle, CM Majhi wrote, “Today, Odisha has achieved a breakthrough in the national […]
Maha drops physical verification for Ladki Bahin Yojana, extends e-KYC deadline to March 31
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Friday cancelled its earlier decision to carry out physical verification of ineligible beneficiaries under its flagship Ladki Bahin Yojana through Anganwadi workers and instead extended the deadline for completing and correcting e-KYC details on the online portal till March 31. The decision was taken by the state […]
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to convene national seminar on pulses in MP’s Sehore tomorrow
Bhopal, Feb 6 (IANS) Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will chair the National Pulses Conference at the Food Legumes Research Platform (FLRP) in Madhya Pradesh’s Sehore district of Amlaha, aimed at accelerating India’s push towards ‘self-reliance’ in pulses. The day-long event, scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m., on Saturday, will […]
Manipur CM appeals for peace amid protests in Kuki-Zo areas
Imphal, Feb 6 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday appealed to all sections of society to maintain peace and calm and refrain from any form of violence amid protests in Kuki-Zo tribal inhabited districts of the state. Several Kuki-Zo organisations have been staging protests in Churachandpur and other hill districts against the […]
India and Argentina discuss defence ties, arrival of IASV Triveni in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Feb 6 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Argentina, Ajaneesh Kumar held a meeting with Argentina’s Minister of Defence Lieutenant General Carlos Alberto Presti on Friday with the both sides discussing enhancement of defence ties while agreeing to explore new opportunities to strengthen bilateral ties. During the meeting, Ajaneesh Kumar and Lieutenant General Carlos Alberto […]
Indian diaspora in Malaysia gears up to welcome PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Preparations are in full swing in Malaysia to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as excitement builds among the Indian diaspora ahead of his two-day official visit from February 7 to 8. Prime Minister Modi’s visit, at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, is expected to further strengthen India–Malaysia […]
India cautious yet engaged stakeholder in Taiwan Strait security: Report
Taipei, Feb 6 (IANS) India’s recent statement about its ties with Taiwan showcases New Delhi’s recognition of shared interests and the strategic importance of regional stability, a report has stated. “India closely follows developments across the Indo-Pacific region. We have an abiding interest in peace and stability in the region, in view of our significant […]
Kremlin says Russia, US recognise need to start talks on nuclear treaty
Moscow, Feb 6 (IANS) Russia and the United States recognise the need to begin negotiations on the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) as soon as possible, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. Peskov said the issue was discussed during recent talks in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), […]
France opens Consulate in Greenland
Paris, Feb 6 (IANS) France has opened a Consulate in Greenland, becoming the first European Union country to establish a diplomatic mission in the autonomous Danish territory, the French Foreign Ministry said Friday. Jean-Noel Poirier has taken up his post as Consul General in Greenland’s capital of Nuuk, a move to strengthen France’s consular network, […]
