New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) Former IPL chief Lalit Modi has acquired citizenship of the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu and has applied to the Indian High Commission in London for surrendering his Indian passport, the MEA announced today. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, addressing the weekly media briefing, said: “He (Lalit Modi)…
New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be paying a State Visit to Mauritius to attend the National Day celebrations on March 12 as the Chief Guest. The visit is on the invitation of Mauritius Prime Minister Mauritius Navinchandra Ramgoolam. A contingent of the Indian Defence Forces will participate in the celebrations…
New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) On the eve of International Women’s Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday interacted with the crew members of Navika Sagar Parikrama II (NSP II), Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A of the Indian Navy, through video conferencing and lauded their courage and dedication. Their sailing vessel…
New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) India today slammed the UK government for its inaction on Khalistani elements who heckled External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during his London visit, and said it “brings out the license accorded” to the separatists. In a stern statement, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at the weekly…
New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) The Congress on Friday accused the BJP government in Odisha of failing to control crimes against women, and claimed that there was a sharp increase in atrocities since the party took power in the state. The party also slammed the state’s law and order situation, calling it “completely in shambles.”…
New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing on a petition challenging the constitutional validity of several provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2002, directing that the matter be listed before a three-judge bench. A Bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh on Thursday noted the necessity…
New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to Uttar Pradesh MLA Abbas Ansari in a case registered under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986. The Court imposed stringent conditions on his movement and public statements. A Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice N Kotiswar…
New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) India and the US are in the process of advancing discussions on a multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement to strengthen two-way trade across all sectors, the Ministry of External Affairs said today. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, addressing a question regarding the issue of US President Donald Trump raising tariffs imposed by…
New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) The Indian Battalion serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) celebrated International Women’s Day by organising a special Yoga session for women in El Fardis, the Indian Army said here on Friday. This initiative aimed to promote physical well-being, mental resilience, and community cohesion among women in…
Tel Aviv/New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) Ten missing Indian construction workers were rescued after being trapped in the Palestinian Authority of al-Zaayem for a month. Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority announced that the 10 Indian workers were rescued on Wednesday night. The workers had been lured to the al-Zaayem town with promises of work. However,…
