New Delhi, June 5 (UNI) Ahead of the Fourth India-Central Asia Dialogue, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from the Central Asian nations. He met with FM Sirojiddin Muhriddin of Tajikistan, Deputy PM and FM Murat Nurtleu of Kazakhstan, FM Zheenbek Kulubaev of Kyrgyz Republic and FM Rashid Meredov…
Jammu, June 5 (UNI) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the final arrangements ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Katra to flag off the Katra-Srinagar train. “Last minute touches at the site of the inauguration of the world’s highest railway bridge, the Chenab…
New Delhi, June 5 (UNI) On the World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spearheaded a series of green initiatives, including the launch of an ambitious ‘Aravalli Green Wall Project,’ aimed at combating land degradation and the growing threats of climate change. Leading by example, the Prime Minister planted a sapling at Bhagwan Mahavir Vanasthali…
As the world unites onWorld Environment Day 2025 to champion sustainability, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) stands at the forefront of marine conservation, reinforcing its commitment to protecting India’s vast coastal heritage. With an extensive coastline stretching over 11,000 km, the nation’s marine ecosystems—including coral reefs, mangroves, and nesting beaches—serve as critical lifelines for biodiversity…
Islamabad, June 3 (UNI) More than 200 inmates have escaped from a prison in Pakistan after they were moved from their cells for safety amid earthquake tremors, police said. Several dozen of the prisoners that broke out of the jail in Karachi were quickly recaptured, he said on Tuesday, but at least 130 are understood…
Sylhet, June 3 (UNI) With two major rivers flowing above the danger mark, the water level continues to rise in Bangladesh’s Sylhet district, despite the heavy rains subsiding, straining transport and communication, and waterlogging several areas. According to the Sylhet office of the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), Surma and Kushiyara rivers were flowing above…
Paris, June 3 (UNI) World number one Aryna Sabalenka edged a tight encounter against Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen to reach the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday. Sabalenka, bidding for a first Paris title, won 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 against China’s Zheng on a blustery Court Phillippe Chatrier. The Belarusian – arguably the favourite for the title…
Dubai, June 3 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the shortlists for the Player of the Month awards for May, featuring two all-rounders and one batter each for the men’s and women’s categories. All-rounders Brendon McMullen of Scotland and Milind Kumar of the United States have been recognized for their impressive performances…
New Delhi, June 3 (UNI) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Tuesday announced the planned expansion of National Cadet Corps (NCC) by three lakh cadets across the country. The Minister said this during the inauguration of the Special Joint State Representatives and Additional/Deputy Directors General (JS R&A/D) Conference of the National Cadet Corps…
New Delhi, June 3 (UNI) Biocon Pharma Limited, a biopharmaceutical firm, on Tuesday said that drug regulator, Drugs Controller General of India under the CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) has given nod to its liraglutide drug for Indian market. The approval is for the generic version of Victoza, indicated for the treatment of insufficiently…
