Death toll from Vietnam flooding rises to 98
Hanoi, Nov 26 (IANS) The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Vietnam’s central region has risen to 98, with 10 others still missing, the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority said in a report on Wednesday. More than 2,000 houses were damaged, and 426 others collapsed, according to the report. The floods submerged […]
Indian envoy discusses bilateral economic engagement agenda with US Under Secretary
Washington, Nov 26 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra held a wide ranging conversation on India-US bilateral economic engagement agenda with Jacob Helberg, the 22nd Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs. “Congratulated US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg on assuming his responsibilities. Had a wide ranging […]
INS Vikrant arrives in Colombo for 2025 International Fleet Review
Colombo, Nov 26 (IANS) Indian Navy’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant arrived at Colombo Harbour on Wednesday, following an invitation from the Sri Lanka Navy to participate in the upcoming International Fleet Review 2025 (IFR). Marking its 75th anniversary, the Sri Lanka Navy is hosting the fleet review, which will bring together ships from several […]
India, UAE agree to enhance cooperation in consular, visa and legal domains
Abu Dhabi, Nov 26 (IANS) India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held the 6th Meeting of the Joint Committee on Consular Affairs (JCCA) in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, agreeing on further steps to enhance cooperation across the consular, visa and legal domains. The two delegations reviewed progress since the previous meeting of the JCCA […]
India supports all efforts aimed at bringing lasting peace: MEA on Russia-Ukraine plan
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday said that India continues to back all efforts aimed at ending the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Addressing a weekly media briefing on Wednesday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that New Delhi has always called for sincere and practical engagement between the two parties […]
Verdict against Sheikh Hasina not just miscarriage of justice, but warning for Bangladesh: Report
Dhaka, Nov 26 (IANS) The death sentence handed to Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina demonstrates a political execution carried out in the name of law, approved by an unelected authority, and announced through a tribunal reshaped for eliminating a former PM who once challenged the very networks now sitting in judgement over her. The […]
Constitution is country’s ‘national text’ that guides institutions, personal conduct: President Murmu
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that the Constitution of India is not merely a legislative document but the “national text” that guides institutions and personal conduct. The President was addressing the Constitution Day celebrations organised by the Supreme Court. Paying homage to the founding fathers who “crafted the largest […]
They don’t vote for BJP: Rajeev Chandrasekhar on lack of Muslim ministers at Centre
Kozhikode, Nov 26 (IANS) Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday sparked a political debate with his remarks linking Muslim representation in Parliament and the Union Cabinet to their voting preferences. Speaking at a ‘Meet the Press’ event organised by the Kozhikode Press Club, he stated that the absence of Muslim ministers at the Centre […]
728 Eklavya model schools to be operational nationwide by 2026: Union Minister
Agartala, Nov 26 (IANS) Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram said on Wednesday that to promote quality education, a total of 728 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) will be made operational across the country by 2026. At present, 440 such schools are functioning.While attending a programme at the Eklavya Model Residential School in Kumarghat […]
Assam Cabinet clears GoM report on ST status for six communities
Guwahati, Nov 26 (IANS) The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Wednesday approved a series of key decisions, including clearance of the Group of Ministers’ (GoM) report on granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six major communities of the state, land allocation for a heritage museum, and new service rules for […]
