New Delhi, Mar 19 (UNI) Amid resumption of hostilities, India on Wednesday voiced concern over the situation in Gaza and said that it is important that all the hostages are released and for humanitarian assistance to continue. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said: “We are concerned at the situation in Gaza. “It…
Mumbai, Mar 19 (UNI) The Opposition parties on Wednesday strongly criticised the Mahayuti government over recent violence in Nagpur in the Maharashtra Assembly and blamed administration for its alleged failure to maintain law and order. Speaking in the lower house, Leader of Opposition Vijay Wadettiwar said Nagpur is the home turf of Chief Minister Devendra…
Patna, Mar 19 (UNI) Bihar Assembly Speaker Nand Kishor Yadav on Wednesday directed the state government to adopt more constructive efforts to solve the road jam obstructions being faced by everyone across the state. Intervening into the concerns shared by the members of the lower house and in reply to Bihar road construction minister Nitin…
Bhubaneswar, Mar 19 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday assured that a thorough investigation will be conducted into the murder of former Health Minister Naba Das, and the real culprit will be given exemplary punishment as per the law. The Chief Minister gave this assurance to the late Naba Das’s wife, Minati…
Florida, Mar 19 (UNI) Former world number one Naomi Osaka wants to “play with the big dogs” again after battling to a three-set win against Yuliia Starodubtseva in the first round of the Miami Open. Osaka came from a set down to beat Ukraine’s Starodubtseva 3-6 6-4 6-3 and claim her first victory since the…
New Delhi, Mar 19 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Moldova Mihai Popșoi and with the Foreign Minister of Liechtenstein Dominique Hasler here today. In a post on X, the EAM wrote that India and Moldova signed a MoU on agriculture cooperation. “A good…
New Delhi, Mar 19 (UNI) Representatives of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) agents on Wednesday met Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and staged a massive protest at the Ramlila Maidan here demanding the government withdraw the recent changes made in the life insurance sector. A delegation of leaders of…
New Delhi, Mar 19 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and members of Crew 9 for returning to Earth after nine months in space station, saying “they have once again shown us what perseverance truly means”. The Prime Minister said NASA’s Crew-9 mission has been a test of grit, courage…
Nicosia, Mar 19 (UNI) Cyprus Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas stated on Tuesday that the chances of finding more survivors from a refugee boat that capsised off the island’s southeastern coast are “increasingly unlikely.” The vessel, carrying an estimated 20 to 25 people, overturned in the Mediterranean Sea. Cypriot rescue teams managed to save two individuals…
Port of Spain, Mar 19 (UNI) Trinidad and Tobago will hold general elections on April 28, newly appointed Prime Minister Stuart Young announced on Tuesday, one day after taking office. Young, 50, was sworn in on March 17, succeeding Keith Rowley. He has requested President Christine Kangaloo to dissolve the parliament and call for elections,…
