People in Varanasi to get 24 ‘Smart Parks’ with yoga, walking & gym facilities near their homes
Varanasi, Dec 23 (IANS) The residents in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi are set to receive a major gift by the Yogi Adityanath-led state government in the incoming New Year as 24 smart parks equipped with yoga, walking, and gym facilities are being developed across the city. The initiative will allow citizens to access fitness and recreational […]
EU renews Russia sanctions as it pushes to shape US-led peace deal
Brussels, Dec 23 (IANS) The Council of the European Union (EU) renewed its sweeping economic sanctions against Russia for another six months, even as Europe moves to seek direct contact with Moscow amid US-led talks with Ukraine and Russia. The Russia-targeted sanctions, first imposed in 2014, were significantly expanded after February 2022. According to the […]
India proud to stand by Sri Lanka during Cyclone Ditwah: EAM Jaishankar
Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will meet Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday in the aftermath of ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’ launched by India after Cyclone Ditwah devastated the island nation. The EAM arrived in Colombo on Monday to a warm welcome by Sri Lankan Deputy Tourism Minister Ruwan […]
Drought continues to impact millions in Somalia: UN
United Nations, Dec 23 (IANS) Drought is affecting an estimated more than 4.6 million people in Somalia, around a quarter of the population, a UN spokesperson said. UN partners indicate that at least 120,000 people were displaced between September and December, as water prices soar, food becomes increasingly scarce, livestock die, and livelihoods collapse, said […]
India announces US$450 million reconstruction package for Sri Lanka: EAM Jaishankar
Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) Highlighting Sri Lanka’s importance under India’s Neighbourhood First and MAHASAGAR policies, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday stated it was natural for India to step forward at the time of crisis in the island nation following Cyclone Ditwah. He recalled New Delhi’s support to Colombo during its earlier economic […]
‘PM Modi’s vision will fail’: Rahul Gandhi in Berlin, accuses Centre of handing over production to China
Berlin, Dec 23 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for India is fundamentally flawed and will fail, while alleging that the country has effectively handed over its production base to China. Delivering a speech at the Hertie School in Berlin, Germany, on the […]
EAM Jaishankar meets Lankan ministers, reiterates India’s full support
Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, Labour and Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha and Deputy Tourism Minister Ruwan Ranasinghe on Tuesday, reiterating India’s full support to the island nation’s recovery and rebuilding in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. “Delighted to […]
Russian State Duma Speaker blames EU, Biden and his supporters for Ukraine conflict
Moscow, Dec 23 (IANS) Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin on Tuesday blamed the European Union (EU), former US President Joe Biden and his supporters for the conflict in Ukraine, local media reported. At the last meeting of the fall session on Tuesday, Vyacheslav Volodin said, “The EU, Biden and his supporters are to blame […]
Sri Lanka: EAM Jaishankar meets Tamil leaders and members of Indian origin Tamil community
Colombo, Dec 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met leaders of the Indian origin Tamil community in Colombo on Tuesday during his visit to the island nation. “Met in Colombo the leaders of the Indian Origin Tamil community. They shared their assessment of the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Highlighted our proposed reconstruction […]
ICG ship Sarthak hosts Saudi officials, reaffirms growing momentum in maritime ties
Riyadh, Dec 23 (IANS) Highlighting the growing maritime ties between India and Saudi Arabia, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Sarthak and the Indian Embassy in Riyadh hosted an onboard reception for Saudi officials from the Royal Navy, Border Guards and Port Authorities, along with the Indian community on Tuesday. “In the spirit of friendship! An […]
