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Brussels/New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is in Brussels, today held the first India-EU Strategic Dialogue with the EU High Representative and Vice President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas. Separately, the EAM also called on the European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen, who said the two sides are…

New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high level meeting on Tuesday to review the preparedness of flood management in the country and emphasised on maximum use of space technology by various central agencies for flood control and water management. Shah also reviewed the long-term measures being taken to mitigate…

New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday underscored the government’s commitment to conducting a fresh caste survey, emphasising its significance in promoting social justice and understanding demographic realities. Addressing the media after a meeting with the party high command here, Siddaramaiah said, “The last caste survey was conducted in 2015–16. We…

New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) India has taken up with the US Embassy in New Delhi the case of an Indian student being handcuffed and pinned to the ground by US officials at Newark Airport before deportation. According to sources, the Ministry of External Affairs has formally raised the matter with the US Embassy in…

New Delhi, Jun 10 (UNI) In the backdrop of cabinet reshuffle speculation and public scrutiny over the recent RCB felicitation tragedy in Bengaluru, the Congress on Tuesday presented a united front, reaffirming its support for caste survey and lashing out at the Central government for its alleged indifference towards Karnataka. Addressing a press conference after…

New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) A 35-year-old man and his two children died after a massive fire broke out in a residential housing society in Dwarka Sector 13 on Tuesday morning. The three jumped from their top floor flat of the Housing society to save themselves as the building caught fire. However, all three died….

New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) India on Tuesday made a powerful pitch for global ocean pact at the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), even as Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the country’s leadership in deep-sea exploration, marine plastic reduction, and sustainable coastal development. Addressing the international gathering, Dr. Singh…

Brussels/New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India is hopeful of reaching a trade deal with the US before the tariff suspension ends on July 9. In an interview to leading French daily Li Figaro, the EAM, to a question “Washington is threatening Delhi with 26% tariffs” and if…

New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) As part of a series of events spanning nearly one and a half months to commemorate the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Army on Tuesday honoured the families of 65 bravehearts, including Captain Vijayant Thapar (Vir Chakra), by visiting their homes and paying tribute to their supreme sacrifice during the…