New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh concluded his visit to London during which he co-chaired the 24th India-UK Defence Consultative Group meeting and also participated at the India-UK Defence Industry Roundtable. During his visit from April 16–17, the Defence Secretary co-chaired the 24th India-UK Defence Consultative Group meeting with David Williams,…
New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today termed as a proud moment for every Indian the inclusion of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. In a post on X, he termed it as a global recognition of India’s timeless wisdom and rich culture. “A proud moment for…
New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and discussed various issues, including the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation. In a post on X, the PM said: “Spoke to @elonmusk and talked about various issues, including the topics we covered during…
New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) The government on Friday dismissed media reports that a satellite-based tolling system will be launched from 1st May and will replace the existing FASTag-based toll collection system. Giving clarification, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in a statement said that no such decision has been taken by it or…
Raj-Language-Hindi Mumbai April 18 (UNI) The language controversy has come to the forefront in Maharashtra politics though the state has decided to implement the National Education Policy making Hindi a compulsory third language from standard I-V in Marathi and English medium schools in the state. Currently, only Marathi and English are being taught as mandatory…
Washington/New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced that it has arrested Harpreet Singh, wanted in India for multiple terror attacks in Punjab. He has links with Pakistan’s ISI and Khalistani terror group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), The FBI in a social media post said: “Today, Harpreet Singh, an alleged…
Chennai, (UNI) Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has downplayed the role of saliva in white-ball cricket, asserting that the traditional practice of using it to shine the ball has little to no effect in the limited-overs format. “I didn’t use saliva on the ball. I think it’s a myth. I don’t think it makes a…
Doha, Apr 18 (UNI) The death toll from US airstrikes on the Ras Isa oil port in Yemen’s western province of Al Hudaydah has reached 33, and 80 people have been injured, the Houthi Health Ministry’s directorate for Al Hudaydah said on Friday. “According to preliminary data, the death toll as a result of US…
Jerusalem, Apr 18 (UNI) Israel has extended its missile warning time for long-range threats from Yemen by three to five minutes, the military’s Home Front Command said on Thursday. The updated system, which took effect Thursday, aims to allow civilians more time to reach shelters and safe rooms amid renewed missile attacks by Houthi forces,…
Vienna, Apr 18 (UNI) Austria’s science minister has announced a slew of measures this week to provide security and a free environment for researchers from the United States, as the academic freedom are at risk following the Trump administration’s restrictive immigration policies and dramatic research funding cuts. Eva-Maria Holzleitner, minister of women, science and research,…
