Patna: Several districts in Bihar are facing a flood-like situation as major rivers, including the Ganga, continue to flow above danger levels following heavy rainfall in Nepal and neighbouring Jharkhand, officials said on Friday. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary conducted an aerial survey of the affected areas and reviewed the ongoing relief and rescue operations. During Read More…
Katmandu: The death toll from the massive flash floods that struck Nepal and Tibet has climbed to 1,243, with rescue teams continuing to search for people feared trapped in tunnels and underground power facilities along the Bhotekoshi River. Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged the international community to take seriously the possible role of Read More…
New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday held a bilateral parliamentary dialogue with Seychelles National Assembly Speaker Azarel Yolanda Ernesta and a parliamentary delegation at Parliament House. Birla congratulated Ernesta on becoming the first woman Speaker of the Seychelles National Assembly and highlighted the longstanding ties between India and Seychelles. He noted that Read More…
Belgrade: Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday met Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade and discussed the strong and expanding ties between India and Serbia. The meeting took place at the Palace of Serbia on the sidelines of events marking the 65th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement. Rijiju said Read More…
Bishkek: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attended the 26th SCO Council of Heads of State meeting in Bishkek, as the organisation marked its 25th anniversary. Modi called for stronger cooperation on security, connectivity and development, and reiterated that conflicts can be resolved only through dialogue and diplomacy. Describing terrorism as a serious threat, he Read More…
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner and Chairman of the Council of Member States of International IDEA, Gyanesh Kumar, on Tuesday met Netherlands Ambassador to India Marisa Gerards in New Delhi to discuss ways to strengthen democratic and electoral cooperation. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration in line with the vision Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the nation after India recorded a 7.8 per cent GDP growth in the first quarter of the financial year, describing the latest economic figures as a sign of rising confidence in the country’s growth prospects. In a video message shared with the public, Modi highlighted the strong performance Read More…
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy paid tribute to Argentine football great Lionel Messi following his decision to retire from international football. Reacting to Messi’s retirement announcement, Reddy said the sport would not be the same without the legendary player, widely regarded as the “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time). “Football won’t be the same again, Read More…
The death toll from the massive flash floods that swept through parts of Nepal has risen to 939, with authorities continuing recovery and search operations in the worst-hit areas. Nearly 4,000 people are still reported missing, officials said on Monday. Rescue agencies have so far brought more than 10,000 people to safety. However, reaching several Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for an immediate end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to move from an “endless war towards end of war” and stressing that a peaceful resolution is a shared priority for humanity. During a meeting with Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Read More…