Megastar Chiranjeevi gifts director Anil Ravipudi a special watch on his birthday
Hyderabad, Nov 23 (IANS) Mega star Chiranjeevi on Sunday presented a special watch to Anil Ravipudi, the director of his upcoming film ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’, on the occasion of the latter’s birthday. Sources close to the actor say that the team cut a cake to celebrate the birthday of the director, who was […]
Taylor Swift films festive music video in UK
Los Angeles, Nov 23 (IANS) Pop icon Taylor Swift recently flew to London to film a music video. The details of the music video are now reported to be out. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter flew in on a private jet from New Jersey to the UK last weekend to shoot the promo at unusual locations, including […]
India and Sri Lanka hold talks on boosting interoperability, deepening defence ties
Patna, Nov 21 (IANS) India and Sri Lanka held the 11th Army-to-Army Staff Talks (AAST) in Bihar’s Bodhgaya, identifying key areas to boost interoperability and deepening the broader defence partnership. The two sides reaffirmed commitment to a strong bilateral ties in promoting regional peace and stability. “11th India-Sri Lanka Army-to-Army Staff Talks, AAST was held […]
Three killed after 5.7 magnitude earthquake jolts Bangladesh
Dhaka, Nov 21 (IANS) At least three people were killed and ten others injured in Bangladesh after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolted the capital Dhaka and other parts of the country on Friday. The casualties occurred when a brick-built railing collapsed from a five-storey building in the Koshaituli area of Armanitola in Dhaka, following the earthquake. […]
Singapore partnership to boost India’s chip plans: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said that India and Singapore are deepening cooperation in advanced technologies, especially semiconductors, after holding a series of high-level meetings in Singapore. The minister said the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) will work closely with India to support approved semiconductor projects. “The Singapore Semiconductor […]
Issues of Global South in focus at G20 Summit: Indian envoy
Johannesburg, Nov 21 (IANS) The Global South agenda and issues being faced by developing nations would be at the forefront of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s discussions at the G20 Leaders’ Summit which will begin in Johannesburg under South Africa’s presidency on Saturday. In an interview with the IANS, India’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Prabhat […]
Indian ambassador meets Republican leaders, promotes India-US trade ties
Washington, Nov 21 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to the United States Vinay Kwatra met a host of Republican Congress leaders and trade-focused committee chairs, promoting India-US commercial partnership. In a post on Friday, Kwatra wrote, “A string of engaging, productive conversations on a fair, balanced & mutually beneficial India–US trade partnership with House @WaysMeansGOP leadership.” Kwatra […]
South Korean President Lee heads to G20 Summit in Johannesburg
Cairo, Nov 21 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung wrapped up an official visit to Egypt and departed for South Africa on Friday to attend the Group of 20 (G20) summit, where he is expected to discuss pending global issues, including inclusive growth and climate change. In Cairo, Lee held summit talks with Egyptian […]
South Korea’s defence chief discusses ways to advance alliance with US envoy
Seoul, Nov 21 (IANS) South Korea’s Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Friday held talks with acting US Ambassador to South Korea Kevin Kim to discuss ways to advance the Seoul-Washington alliance following summit talks between their leaders, the South’s defence ministry said. In the meeting, Ahn congratulated Kim on his appointment and called for close […]
PM Modi ‘deeply touched’ by warm welcome from Indian community in South Africa
Johannesburg, Nov 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in South Africa’s Johannesburg on Friday to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit, lauded the rousing welcome given by members of the Indian community, highlighting that India’s vibrant cultural diversity was on full display in the African nation. Members of the Indian community took the lead […]
