INS Sahyadri crew holds joint yoga session with Philippine Navy in Manila
Manila, Nov 30 (IANS) The crew of Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri on Sunday conducted out a joint yoga session with Philippine Navy personnel at Manila. In a statement shared on X, Indian Navy Spokesperson stated, “The crew of INS Sahyadri, during port call at Manila, Philippines, conducted a joint Yoga session with Philippine Navy […]
‘Heartwarming to see deep connection to sacred Buddha relics’: PM Modi recalls Bhutan visit
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his reflections on his recent visit to Bhutan, highlighting how the people there expressed gratitude to India for sending sacred Buddha relics to their country — a gesture he described as a moment of pride for him. Addressing the 128th episode of his monthly radio […]
NDRF intensifies relief operations in Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu
Colombo, Nov 30 (IANS) Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel have intensified relief operations in Sri Lanka as the island nation continues to face harsh weather conditions due to Cyclone Ditwah. Sharing pictures of the relief operations conducted by NDRF personnel in Sri Lanka on X, External Affairs Minister (EAM) […]
Indian mission in Medan offers condolences over floods, landslides in Indonesia
Jakarta, Nov 30 (IANS) India’s Consulate General in Medan on Sunday expressed condolences and solidarity with the people of Indonesia over the victims of floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. “CGI Medan conveys deepest condolences for the tragic losses from floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra, and […]
Voting for Cameroon’s regional elections kicks off
Yaounde, Nov 30 (IANS) Voting for Cameroon’s regional elections began early Sunday, with polling starting nationwide at 8 a.m. (0700 GMT/1230 IST) and set to end at 6 pm (1700 GMT/2230 IST) local time. In the capital, Yaounde, and the commercial capital of Douala, a Xinhua reporter observed on site that municipal councillors and traditional […]
Nepal announces $200,000 aid to flood-hit Sri Lanka as death toll tops 200
Kathmandu, Nov 30 (IANS) The Nepali government on Sunday announced a financial assistance package of $200,000 to support relief and recovery efforts in Sri Lanka, which has been badly affected by recent floods that have reportedly claimed more than 200 lives. At least 212 people have died and 218 remain missing as the country grapples […]
Libya’s national elections commission affirms readiness to hold presidential elections
Tripoli, Nov 30 (IANS) Libya’s High National Elections Commission (HNEC) announced Sunday that it has achieved full operational readiness to hold the country’s presidential elections, according to an official statement posted on its Facebook page. The commission said the completion of recent municipal council elections enhanced the technical capacities needed to manage challenges associated with […]
Elon Musk on H-1B: America has been an immense beneficiary of talent from India
Washington, Nov 30 (IANS) Tesla CEO Elon Musk has defended the H-1B visa programme, saying that the US economy has “benefited immensely” from Indian immigrants. He made the comments in a podcast conversation with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath. Speaking on the “WTF is?” podcast, released on Sunday, Musk argued that America needs high-skill workers from […]
Campaign launched to secure release of Palestinian politician Barghouti
LONDON(RAHNUMA): A campaign has been launched to demand the release of Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouti. Led by his family and several UK-based human rights advocates, the campaign aims to make the release of the 66-year-old a key part of the next stage of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Murals have appeared in […]
Hezbollah urges Pope Leo to reject Israeli ‘aggression’ on Lebanon visit
BEIRUT(RAHNUMA): Militant group Hezbollah on Saturday urged Pope Leo XIV to reject Israeli “injustice and aggression” against Lebanon, in a message to the pontiff who arrives in Beirut this weekend. Hezbollah emerged heavily weakened from more than a year of hostilities culminating in two months of open war with Israel that began when the Iran-backed […]
