New Delhi, June 25 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today met Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cuong during which he appreciated the positive momentum of the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership. The Vietnamese Deputy FM was in New Delhi to participate in the India-Vietnam 13th Political Consultation and 10th Strategic Dialogue, held here today….
New Delhi, June 25 (UNI) As part of Operation Sindh, another flight arrived today bringing 296 Indian and four Nepalese nationals evacuated from Iran, taking the total number of Indians evacuated to 3,154. The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X: “#OperationSindhu update “296 Indian and 4 Nepalese nationals were evacuated from Iran on…
New Delhi, June 25 (UNI) Honeymoon with the United States notwithstanding, Pakistan today described the US and Israeli attacks against Iran’s nuclear facilities as violations of international law and UN Charter and asserted that Wahington and Tel Aviv had escalated tensions even as Tehran had consistently sought negotiations. Pakistan Defence Minister Muhammad Asif in a…
New Delhi, June 25 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) today said that it has sought a detailed report from Delhi Chief Secretary and the Commissioner of Police in a teenager’s death due to injuries reportedly inflicted by fellow inmates at a government-run juvenile home in the city. Taking a suo motu cognisance, it…
New Delhi, June 25 (UNI) In a veiled dig at Congress MP Shashi Tharoor for his repeated praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge today said that while the party prioritises the nation above all, “for some, Modi comes first and the country next”. Responding to a question about Shashi Tharoor’s praise…
New Delhi, June 25 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) today said it has taken suo motu cognisance of the reported deaths of three prisoners in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The top rights body has issued notices to the state’s Director General of Prisons and the District Police Commissioner, calling for a detailed report within…
New Delhi, June 25 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved the revised Jharia Master Plan (JMP) for addressing issues related to fire, land subsidence, and rehabilitation of affected families in the Jharia coalfield. The total financial outlay for the implementation of the revised plan is Rs…
New Delhi, June 25 (UNI) The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given nod to a proposal from the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to set up an international potato centre at Agra, Uttar Pradesh. “The major objective of this investment is to increase food and nutrition security, farmers income, and…
New Delhi, June 25 (UNI) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today passed a resolution to commemorate and honour those who sacrificed valiantly resisted the Emergency and its attempt at subversion of the spirit of the Indian Constitution. Addressing the media, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “To mark the solemn…
New Delhi, June 25 (UNI) In a major boost to Pune’s urban transport infrastructure, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved the Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2, with an estimated cost of Rs 3,626.24 crore. The 12 km extension, spanning two elevated corridors will connect key city areas, including fast-developing suburbs…
