J.P. Nadda arrives in MP’s Indore, CM Mohan Yadav calls him ‘lucky’ for BJP
Indore, Dec 22 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President and Union Health Minister, J.P. Nadda, on Monday, was given a rousing welcome on his arrival at the Devi Ahilyabai Airport in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, State BJP President Hemant Khandelwal, State Urban Affairs Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya and several organisational leaders and workers […]
Indian missions worldwide observe World Meditation Day emphasising peace, global harmony
Accra, Dec 22 (IANS) Several Indian diplomatic missions worldwide celebrated World Meditation Day, highlighting the timeless relevance of meditation in fostering inner peace, emotional well-being, and social harmony. In 2024, the United Nations General Assembly declared December 21 as World Meditation Day to underline the importance of mindfulness and inner harmony in human life. Marking […]
Innospace plans S. Korea’s 1st commercial orbital rocket launch this week
Seoul, Dec 22 (IANS) South Korean space startup Innospace plans to launch the country’s first commercial orbital rocket this week following three delays, according to the company on Monday. The company officials stated that the Hanbit-Nano rocket is scheduled to lift off from the Alcantara Space Center in Brazil at 3:45 p.m. Monday (local time), […]
India-New Zealand FTA: PM Modi, Luxon aim to double bilateral trade over 5 years
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, on Monday as the two leaders jointly announced the successful conclusion of the historic, ambitious and mutually beneficial India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). During the conversation, both leaders expressed confidence in doubling bilateral trade […]
EAM Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka on Tuesday, hold talks with top leadership
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will visit Sri Lanka on Tuesday as Special Envoy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold talks with the top leadership of the island nation. “The visit underscores India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and takes place in the context of Operation Sagar Bandhu launched to […]
Top Russian General killed in Moscow car explosion, security agencies investigate Ukraine’s role
Moscow, Dec 22 (IANS) Russian security agencies are investigating various theories – one of which is linked to involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services – after the killing of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov in a car explosion in Moscow on Monday. Head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces’ General Staff, Sarvarov died […]
India and Japan discuss cooperation in disaster risk reduction
Tokyo, Dec 22 (IANS) India’s Ambassador-designate to Japan, Nagma Mallick, called on Japan’s State Minister for Disaster Management Akama Jiro on Monday, discussing cooperation in disaster risk reduction and disaster resilience. In a statement shared on X, the Indian Embassy in Japan stated, “Ambassador-designate Nagma M Mallick called on the State Minister for Disaster Management […]
ASEAN, Cambodia discuss peaceful settlement of disputes through dialogue
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 22 (IANS) ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn met Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn on the sidelines of the Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the current situation between Cambodia and Thailand in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur on Monday. During the meeting, Kao Kim Hourn […]
ASEAN Foreign Ministers urge Cambodia and Thailand to cease hostilities
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 22 (IANS) The Foreign Ministers of Association of SouthEast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries, who held a ‘special meeting’ in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur on Monday to address the current situation between Cambodia and Thailand, have urged both countries to exercise restraint and take immediate steps for the cessation of all forms of […]
EAM Jaishankar arrives in Colombo, receives warm welcome
Colombo, Dec 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo, on Monday. Sri Lankan Deputy Tourism Minister Ruwan Ranasinghe received him at the airport. “Landed in Colombo this evening. Thank Deputy Tourism Minister Ruwan Ranasinghe for the warm reception. Look forward to my meetings with Sri Lankan leadership tomorrow,” […]
