New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura as the three northeastern states marked their Statehood Day. In a post on social media X, Modi congratulated the people of the three states and conveyed his best wishes for their future. “Today, three…
Kochi, Jan 21 (UNI) The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini embarked on a historic global voyage with the flag-off of ‘Lokayan 26’, a ten-month-long transoceanic sailing expedition, from the Southern Naval Command in Kochi. The landmark voyage underscores India’s rich seafaring heritage and reflects the Indian Navy’s commitment to professional training, maritime excellence…
Kochi, Jan 21 (UNI) Following the successful launch of its 5G network in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode and Malappuram, Vi has scaled its network in recent months as part of its focused strategy to strengthen its services in Kerala. The company has significantly densified its 5G coverage and capacity across the state to ensure low latency,…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 21 (UNI) Industries Minister P Rajeeve, leading Kerala’s delegation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, held a series of discussions with global industry leaders, highlighting the State’s potential as a hub for future-ready investments across multiple sectors. Engaging with business leaders from India and abroad, the minister has said…
Tripoli, Jan 21 (UNI) A heavy dust storm swept across eastern Libya on Tuesday, killing one person, halting flights, and prompting school closures, authorities reported. Medical sources from the Libyan Red Crescent said a young man was killed in central Benghazi after strong winds caused the ceiling of his home to collapse. Aviation authorities also…
Baghdad, Jan 21 (UNI) Iraqi Defence Minister Thabet Mohammed al-Abbasi said Tuesday that the country’s armed forces are fully prepared to defend Iraq’s borders, citing concerns about potential Islamic State (IS) penetration from neighboring Syria. “Our valiant army stands as an impenetrable barrier against any threat and will not allow the spread of any evil…
Baghdad, Jan 21 (UNI) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani spoke Tuesday with Syrian interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa over phone to discuss border security, amid concerns about potential Islamic State (IS) militants’ infiltration from Syria. Al-Sharaa affirmed his country’s commitment to securing the shared borders between the two countries and praised the Iraqi government’s efforts…
United Nations, Jan 21 (UNI) Heavy rains have inundated a swath of southern Africa, forcing more than 50,000 people to flee their homes in Mozambique alone, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) singled out the town of Xai-Xai, near the Limpopo River and the capital of…
Barcelona, Spain, Jan 21 (UNI) Two separate trains derailed in Spain’s northeastern region of Catalonia on Tuesday evening, killing one driver and injuring at least 20, local authorities said. According to Catalan emergency services, one of the accidents occurred on the R4 suburban line near the town of Gelida in Barcelona province, where a retaining…
Dharamshala, Jan 21 (UNI) Adarsh Bhardwaj, Executive Engineer, Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Ltd (HPSEB), Kangra, on Tuesday said that power curtailments are being imposed on an alternate basis in parts of Kangra district due to overloading of the 10 MVA power transformer at the 132/33/11 kV Ghurkari sub-station. He said the curtailments are affecting…
