Bangladesh advisor calls on NSA Doval, discusses key bilateral issues
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Bangladesh’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Khalilur Rahman called on his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval as both held an extensive meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, the media in Dhaka reported. The meeting comes amid Dhaka’s renewed call for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following the death sentence […]
PM Modi to attend G20 Summit in Jo’burg this week, also participate in IBSA meeting
New Delhi/Johannesburg, Nov 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting South Africa’s Johannesburg on November 21-23 to attend the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday. “This will be the fourth consecutive G20 Summit held in the Global South. At the Summit, the Prime Minister will put […]
Japan govt ordered to pay USD 25 million in damages over noise at air base
Tokyo, Nov 19 (IANS) A Japanese court on Wednesday ordered the government to pay around 3.9 billion Yen (25 million US dollars) in damages to residents around Atsugi air base near Tokyo for health hazards and psychological distress due to noise, local media reported. Presiding Judge Nobuhiro Okada at the Yokohama District Court said the […]
EU unveils ‘Military Schengen’ plan to speed troop movement, boost defence innovation
Brussels, Nov 19 (IANS) The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled a new package on military mobility and a defense industry transformation roadmap, as part of its broader push to strengthen Europe’s defence readiness. The proposed package on military mobility aimed to create a European Union (EU)-wide military mobility area by 2027, a step toward establishing […]
Bangladesh: Never neutral, interim govt led by Yunus unmasked before elections
Dhaka: The political climate in Bangladesh is charged as parties are gearing up for Jatiya Sangsad election in February, next year. While Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has officially announced 237 candidates to contest for 300 parliamentary seats in the upcoming election, Jamaat-e-Islami is yet to announce its candidacy as it is contemplating to enter into […]
India receives strong US congressional endorsement amid shifting global alignment: Report
Washington, Nov 19 (IANS) India stands as the sole South Asian nation with consistent US congressional support amid mounting strains on global institutions caused by geopolitical polarisation, a report highlighted on Wednesday. It added that this endorsement enhances New Delhi’s diplomatic leverage at global forums such as the G20 and the United Nations, enabling it […]
Indira, a leader with compassion, fierce commitment to human rights: Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday paid glowing tributes to her mother-in-law Indira Gandhi, referring to her as a leader “with a compassionate heart, a deep love for her people, a fierce commitment to human rights and an unflinching faith in non-violence”. “As India’s first and only woman Prime Minister, […]
With PM Modi as chief guest, Nitish Kumar to be sworn in as CM for 10th time tomorrow
Patna, Nov 19 (IANS) Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as Chief Minister for the 10th time on November 20, at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the ceremony as the chief guest, which is expected to draw an unprecedented crowd. The Bihar government is expecting over 3 lakh people to […]
Rajasthan: Dy CM inaugurates state-level Ghoomar Festival
Jaipur, Nov 19 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism, Arts & Culture Minister Diya Kumari, the Rajasthan Tourism Department organised a grand State-Level Ghoomar Festival across all seven divisional headquarters on Wednesday. Aimed at giving new direction to Rajasthan’s folk culture, traditional arts, and a public-participation-based cultural model, the event created history by entering the […]
HM Amit Shah in Patna to attend swearing-in of Nitish Kumar
Patna, Nov 19 (IANS) Janata Dal (United) President Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar for a record 10th time on Thursday. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan, where preparations have been completed for the grand event. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP […]
